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Stephen Wolfram: Physicist and Youngest MacArthur Award Winner: Have you ever wondered what it's like to get a PhD in Physics at twenty and win a MacArthur Award at 21? You'll get to find out with this episode's interview of Remarkable People with Stephen Wolfram. Saying he is a "physicist" is like saying Labron James is a "basketball player." If you're a math geek, you've probably used a product he created called Mathematica. He's also built a knowledge engine called Wolfram Alpha that you have used in Siri, Alexa, Bing, or DuckDuckGo. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

68 min listen

Roy Yamaguchi: James-Beard award winner, flyin’ Hawaiian, and culinary comic: This episode’s guest on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast is Roy Yamaguchi, the founder of Roy’s Restaurants, Tavern by Roy Yamaguchi, and Eating House 1849. Roy was born and raised in Japan but now lives in Hawaii. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He is also a television personality who starred in six seasons of Hawaii Cooks with Roy Yamaguchi on PBS. He has won many awards including the James Beard “Best Pacific Northwest Chef” Award in 1993. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

52 min listen

Shane Claiborne - Social Activist, Author, and Speaker: What can you do to make the world a better place? Listen to Guy Kawasaki interview social activist Shane Claiborne and be inspired by his ideas on hope, where the change we need is going to come from and much more. Another compelling episode of the Remarkable People podcast is just a click away. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

46 min listen

Martha Stewart: Crafter, Baker, and Empire-Maker: Martha Stewart created a personal brand long before anyone with a phone and Instagram account could do it. Everyone who uses social media for branding and promotion can learn from her. Martha is a household name and the original “influencer.” by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

7 min listen

Esther Wojcicki: Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a super-family: Esther Wojcicki — “Woj” to her many friends and admirers — is famous for three things: Teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of students Raising three daughters who have each become famously successful as, the CEO of YouTube, the Founder and CEO of 23andMe, and a top medical researcher Inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs What do these three accomplishments have in common? They’re the result of TRICK, Woj’s secret to raising successful people: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. Simple lessons, but the results are radical. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

54 min listen

Arianna Huffington: Thriving, Redefining Success, and Creating a Life of Well-Being: Are you interested in thriving, not merely surviving? This episode's remarkable person is Arianna Huffington. She is the queen of thriving--that elusive and seemingly oxymoronic combination of health, wealth, and happiness. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

16 min listen

Gary Vaynerchuk: Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, and Author: Investor, serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk is this week's guest on Remarkable People. Gary Vee is an entrepreneur, social media influencer, speaker, author, and investor. He started in his father’s liquor-store business, but his goal is worldwide domination--and buying the New York Jets. His current focus is Vaynermedia, a digital ad agency with large brands such as Pepsi and General Electric as clients. There’s an interesting factoid you’ll learn in this episode. Guess who’s Facebook stock he bought and made a killing on? If you’re interested in social media, entrepreneurship, communication, and kicking butt, this is the episode of Remarkable People for you. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

43 min listen

Phil Zimbardo: Social Psychologist and Professor: Dr. Phil Zimbardo, the psychologist behind The Stanford Prison Experiment, looks back at how the experiment was planned, what Dr. Zimbardo's role was and what he would do differently in this episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

32 min listen

Jane Goodall: Biologist, Teacher, and Inspiration: Jane Goodall shares remarkable lessons from her life abroad and talks about current issues such as climate change and her hope for the future in this episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

29 min listen

Andrew Yang: Crazy Smart Asian and 2020 Presidential Hopeful: Meet Andrew Yang, 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate. He's not a politician, he's a parent, patriot, and entrepreneur. He's known as "the internet's favorite candidate" with super fans calling themselves The Yang Gang. Could Andrew Yang be the future President of the United States? In this episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast, Guy finds out where Andrew stands on some important issues. It's never been more important to research our Presidential candidates and to vote. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

32 min listen

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston - Japanese American Internment Camp Survivor, and Memoirist: A conversation about racism in America with author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston who was forced to live in a Japanese concentration camp in California during World War II. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

39 min listen

Sal Khan: Innovative Educator and Founder of Khan Academy: While working at a successful hedge fund Sal Khan began tutoring his cousin when he learned she was struggling with math. After realizing that the social aspect of learning can add pressure, he started creating video lessons. His cousins loved learning by video and could rewind challenging sections. He started writing code to help track student progress and keep track of their goals. Sal democratized education by scaling what he learned about tutoring to create Khan Academy which is currently serving 30 million students a month during the pandemic. Khan Academy's mission is to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Very smart insights about the SATS, virtual learning, and how children are learning today. His non-profit is helping students all over the world keep up on their studies at a time when traditional educational opportunities are limited and stretched thin by challenges from the pandemic. This epi by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

59 min listen

Julie Packard: Ocean Lover, Philanthropist, and Conservationist: Julie Packard is the executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and an international leader in the field of ocean conservation. She is also a leading voice for science-based policy reform in support of a healthy ocean. Can you guess what sea animal she’d like to come back as? Stay tuned, and you’ll soon find out. Her philosophy is to learn something every day, work with great people, and motivate them to make the world a better place. Listen to Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast and be inspired by Julie Packard. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

56 min listen

Guy Kawasaki: How to Be a Remarkable Speaker: In this week's Remarkable People podcast, Guy Kawasaki will share his best tips for being a remarkable speaker from decades of experience to fast-track your speaking. You'll be getting standing ovations in no time. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

13 min listen

Kathryn Finney: Author, Entrepreneur, and Startup Whisperer for Black and Latinx women: Kathryn Finney is an author, researcher, investor, entrepreneur, innovator and businesswoman. She is the founder and CEO of digitalundivided, a social enterprise that leads high potential Black and Latinx women founders through the startup pipeline from idea to exit. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

58 min listen

Margaret Atwood: Mirth and Writing Magic with Canada's Favorite Author: Have you ever wondered how Margaret Atwood writes books? In this episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast she explains her tactics and techniques. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

33 min listen

Chris Bertish: Big-wave surfer, trans-Atlantic paddle boarder, speaker, and author: This week's guest is Chris Bertish: big-wave surfer, trans-Atlantic paddle boarder, speaker, and author. Among his many accomplishments, he won the 2010 Mavericks Big Wave Invitational surfing contest. He almost died that day, but he didn’t let that minor detail stop him. And he’s a Guinness World Record holder.” by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

66 min listen

Wee Man: Pro Skater, Actor, and Comedian: Jason Acuna, better known by his stage name, Wee Man, is a skateboarder, actor, tv personality, and stuntman. As you'll learn, he's far deeper than a funny guy in movies. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

36 min listen

Kristi Yamaguchi: Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Figure Skater, Author, and Philanthropist.: Have you ever wondered what it's like to train for the Olympics? You'll get to find out with this episode's interview of Remarkable People with Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. In 2005, she was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame. Kristi’s story is one of years of sacrifice and hard work—the power of grit is a theme that we’ve heard over and over on this podcast. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

44 min listen

Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - Authors of Humor Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.): Humor in business? Absolutely! This week on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People, Guy spoke with the co-authors of Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (and how anyone can harness it. Even you.) Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas. They shared their stories and research based on their popular class at Stanford's Graduate School of Business. The pair believe that humor is an effective and under-leveraged tool for power, offering a competitive advantage against peers, higher retention rates of employees, innovative solutions, and teams that are more resilient to stress. In this episode, you'll learn: What stories get laughs Why jokes start with trust and authenticity And why you should bring your weekend laughter to work by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

62 min listen

Shaun Tomson: Surfer, Code Maker, and Flow Evangelist: Meet Shaun Tomson, one of the greatest surfers of all time. Surfing is a great metaphor for life. Fall off the board and afraid to get back on? Soak in Shaun's Code designed to spread positive energy and encourage self-confidence in this week's episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People. The world needs more people like Shaun. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

47 min listen

Steve Wozniak: Pirate, Co-founder of Apple, and Hardware Wizard: Meet Steve Wozniak - better known simply as Woz. He's the co-founder of Apple, a pirate, computer geek, hardware wizard, and cultural icon. If you're reading this on an Apple product, you have Woz to thank. Learn more about Woz on this interesting episode of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

51 min listen

The Art of Perseverance: This bonus episode of Remarkable People features practical and tactical for entrepreneurs and small businesses to persevere during the pandemic. There isn't any pixie dust or singing kumbaya while holding hands. We're talking do-or die-decisions. Buckle up and get real advice from Guy Kawasaki based on his experiences working in Silicon Valley. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

9 min listen

Leon Panetta: Presidential Chief of Staff, CIA Director, and Secretary of Defense: This week's Remarkable Person is Leon Panetta. Leon had humble beginnings, his parents were Italian immigrants who owned a walnut farm in the Carmel Valley of California. He's had an impressive career as an attorney, White House Chief of Staff for Bill Clinton, Director of the CIA for Barack Obama, and he was the twenty-third secretary of defense. He authored Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace. He has experienced Washington and American politics from the inside and he's not afraid to share his opinions. He's principled and stood up for his beliefs against power. Leon's story is one that you won't want to miss. Enjoy Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast with Leon Panetta. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

51 min listen

Dr. Jerome Kim: Director General of International Vaccine Institute (IVI): This week's remarkable person is Dr. Jerome Kim, Director General of the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. Formerly, Dr. Kim was Principal Deputy and Chief of the Laboratory of Molecular Virology and Pathogenesis at the U.S. Military HIV Research Program. He is working to help push forward its effort to solve one the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century, the decoding of the human immune system, specifically the coronavirus but also working on HIV and other viruses. The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is the world’s only international organization devoted exclusively to developing and introducing new and improved vaccines to protect the world’s poorest people, especially children in developing countries. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

73 min listen

David Ige: Governor of Hawaii: Governor David Y. Ige was sworn in as the eighth governor of the State of Hawai‘i on December 1, 2014. Governor Ige is focused on improving the lives of Hawaiʻi’s people and making the islands a place future generations choose to call home. He is increasing affordable housing, reducing homelessness, moving toward the state’s 100% renewable energy goal, and remodeling public education to prepare students for the innovation economy of the 21st century. Under his leadership, the state has aggressively moved to ensure financial sustainability and enable future growth. He believes that we can achieve our shared goals because we have always been better together than alone. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

40 min listen

Steven Pinker: Cognitive Psychologist, Linguist, and Author: This week on Remarkable People, Guy will blow your mind interviewing Harvard Professor Steven Pinker. Steven Pinker is a professor of cognitive science (the study of the human mind) who writes about language, mind and human nature. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

27 min listen

Dr. Robert Cialdini: The Godfather of Influence: Bob Cialdini is a professor emeritus at Arizona State University. He influences almost every marketing, evangelism, and sales decision that Guy Kawasaki makes. His book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, is the guiding light for how Guy conducts business—and in many ways how Guy lives his life. In short, Cialdini is the “godfather of influence.” He is to changing people’s minds what Martha Stewart is to changing people's lifestyle. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

43 min listen

Randy Nonnenberg: founder of Bring a Trailer. Cars and Pursuing Your Passion: This week's guest on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast is Randy Nonnenberg. He is responsible for thousands of hours of lost productivity because he is a cofounder of Bring a Trailer. This is a website for buying and selling collectible cars. He's been at it for ten years. Before that he worked for BMW. Here's a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford and an MBA from UC Berkeley. In 2019, Bring a Trailer had 100,000 registered bidders, 11,000 listings in 2 million monthly visitors. It currently has 300 listings per week. Malcolm Gladwell is among the people that lose hours of productivity on the site. Bring a Trailer started as a hobby for Randy and has grown to be an existential threat to traditional car auctions with over fifty employees. You may not be into cars, but Randy's story is still interesting because it is one data point that pursuing your passion can work. Brought to you by by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

52 min listen

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