Episodes
Host Michael Sonnenfeldt concludes Season 1 with a retail legend and world-changing philanthropist, TIGER 21 Member David Jaffe. David’s mother Roslyn founded Dressbarn in 1962. David joined the family business in 1992. As CEO, David took the company from $1 billion in sales all the way to $7 billion as Ascena Retail Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 retailer with eight distinct brands including Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant, Catherines, and Justice, with over 4,500 stores across the U.S. and...
Published 07/24/24
Published 07/24/24
For blockchain to truly disrupt and advance the economy, Perianne knew that another kind of network is needed, one to connect industry and government to promote innovation, jobs and investment. TIGER 21 Member Perianne Boring is the Founder and CEO of the Digital Chamber, the trade association she founded in 2014, dedicated to representing and advancing blockchain technology.  For her education and advocacy work in the field, which attracted more than 200 members to the Digital Chamber,...
Published 07/10/24
“You can’t un-feel it and you can’t un-remember it.” TIGER 21 Member Dylan Taylor is Chairman and CEO of Voyager Space, a multi-national space exploration company focused on building the next generation of space infrastructure. Dylan is not only a visionary leader in the New Space sector but also a commercial astronaut and philanthropist. Recognized globally for his pivotal role in the private space industry, he is the founder of Space for Humanity. Dylan Taylor describes space flight and...
Published 06/26/24
Join host Michael Sonnenfeldt exploring the remarkable journey of Libby Connolly Alexander. In 1984, Tulane graduate Libby joined her father's startup. This small family venture evolved into a global giant and leader in recovery auditing for healthcare, retail, and more major industries. How it began: Libby's father James Connolly, a former senior executive at Gimbels, recognized an untapped opportunity to help department stores recover overcharges. He started Connolly from his living room in...
Published 06/12/24
Martin Hermann is a serial entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience in the solar, clean-tech and high-tech industries. He has closed business transactions in excess of $5.3 billion. By the age of 35, Martin sold the software company he co-founded to Intel. Martin founded 8minutenergy, one of the largest independent developers of solar PV in the U.S. Join host Michael Sonnenfeldt to meet this TIGER 21 Member who is a global leader in renewable energy. Martin is the CEO of BrightNight, one...
Published 05/29/24
Howard Morgan’s inimitable career began with his early and prescient interest in computers. In fact, Howard has been on email for 51 years! He is currently the Chair and General Partner of B Capital. He is considered one of the pioneers of early-stage investing, having co-founded First Round Capital alongside Josh Kopelman, which was the first professional seed stage fund and the first institutional investor in Uber. Prior to First Round, Howard helped found Idealab with Bill Gross, and...
Published 05/15/24
On this podcast we explore paths to extraordinary success and what's next for those who have reached the pinnacle of accomplishment and continue to make a lasting impact in the world around them. This Season, join host Michael Sonnenfeldt, Founder and Chairman of TIGER 21, the premier peer membership organization for ultra-successful entrepreneurs, investors, and executives. Listen in on Michael's conversations with a curated group of TIGER 21 Members. Featured guests in Season 1 include...
Published 05/10/24