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Business Ninjas by WeLevel

Business Ninjas by WeLevel

WeLevel | WriteForMe 794 Episodes Jan 29, 2026

Business Ninjas by WeLevel is a podcast that interviews top business leaders and entrepreneurs, who share their secrets to success. Listeners can learn from the masters and apply their insights to grow their own businesses. The show explores the strategies and tactics used by today's most successful companies.

Episodes

How Growth Equity Really Works for Founder-Led Companies Jan 29, 2026 2193 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andy Steuer sits down with Isabelle Tashima, Investor at Volition Capital, for a behind-the-scenes look at growth equity investing. Isabelle walks through her path into private equity, what a day in the life of an investor actually looks like, and how Volition partners with founder-led companies that are ready to scale. Together, they unpack what investors
Cutting Energy Bills 85%: Smart Lighting for Modern Portfolios Nov 25, 2025 1310 What does it take to transform a 50-year-old lighting supplier into a modern infrastructure intelligence partner? In this episode, WLS Lighting & Electrical CEO, Brandon Scogins, shares how the company evolved from bucket-truck service calls to leading the industry in connected lighting, analytics, and sustainability reporting.We talk about the LED boom, the rise of total cost of ownership thi
30 Years of Enabling Manufacturing Efficiency | Kristin McLane of CIMx Software | Business Ninjas Podcast Nov 8, 2025 1708 In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew Lippman sits down with Kristin McLane, President of CIMx Software, to talk about three decades of transforming how manufacturers build, track, and deliver products. Since 1996, CIMx has been helping manufacturers modernize production processes, eliminate paper-based workflows, and gain visibility across the shop floor with their advanced Manufacturing Exe
QNX in Industrial Automation, Robotics, MedTech, and Automotive Sep 26, 2025 1679 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Nikhil Rai of QNX, a BlackBerry subsidiary, to explore how their real-time operating system powers the automotive industry — and why the company is expanding into new frontiers like industrial automation, medical devices, and aerospace.From digital cockpits and over-the-air updates to mission-critical systems that demand zero f
Inside Seltzer Licensing: A 26-Year Playbook for Brand Growth Sep 25, 2025 1396 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Stu Seltzer, President of Seltzer Licensing Group. Stu shares his journey from working at Yves Saint Laurent and Warner Brothers to founding his own licensing agency more than 25 years ago. They dive into how brand licensing helps companies—from global CPGs to nonprofits and entertainment brands—unlock growth through partnershi
Beyond Capital: Assessing the Human Side of Startups Sep 24, 2025 1303 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Logan Yonavjak, Co-Founder and CEO of the Founder Readiness Institute. Logan shares how her two decades in impact investing, natural capital, and startup financing led her to launch a groundbreaking new tool: the Founder Readiness Level. Unlike typical assessments, this framework measures a founder’s ability to handle complexit
MedEvolve Is Fixing Healthcare’s Revenue Leak Sep 11, 2025 2637 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with Matt Seefeld, EVP at MedEvolve. Matt shares his journey from consulting to healthcare entrepreneurship and how MedEvolve helps medical providers survive and thrive in today’s margin-crushing environment. From skyrocketing costs and declining reimbursements to the complexity of revenue cycle management, Matt breaks down the realitie
125 Years of Excellence in Precast Manufacturing & Infrastructure Sep 10, 2025 1182 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman sits down with Daniel Murray, President and CEO of Roman Stone. Founded in 1903, Roman Stone has been at the forefront of precast concrete manufacturing for more than a century. Daniel shares how his 30+ years of experience in precast shaped his leadership—and how Roman Stone is scaling from a New York legacy brand into a national player. Fro
Agility, Scale, and Trust: The Bunny Creative Approach Sep 4, 2025 732 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with Paula Grunfeld, Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director at Bunny Studio and Bunny Creative.Paula shares her global journey from media to SaaS to creative leadership—and how Bunny Studio grew from a scrappy voiceover platform into a full creative services powerhouse. Now, with the launch of Bunny Creative, the company offers a m
SkilledTrades.com: Changing How Contractors Hire Talent Sep 3, 2025 1268 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andrew Lippman chats with Ladd Schuiling, VP of Sales at SkilledTrades.comLadd brings nearly two decades of experience in construction recruiting and operations to explain how SkilledTrades.com is tackling one of the toughest challenges in the industry—finding and retaining skilled labor. From electricians to plumbers to CDL drivers, SkilledTrades.com is a
Identity & Payment Verification Made Easy | Ravi Bijlani of KYXStart | Business Ninjas Podcast Aug 7, 2025 1216 In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew chats with Ravi Bijlani, Founder & CEO of KYXStart, about how they’re changing the game for B2B fintech. KYXStart is on a mission to make it easier for banks, fintechs, and financial institutions to activate new product offerings, streamline KYB (Know Your Business) processes, and accelerate client onboarding: all through a single integration.Ravi sha
Approyo CEO on Cloud, SAP, and the Tech That’s Powering Tomorrow’s Enterprises Jul 30, 2025 2037 In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andy Steuer sits down with Chris Carter, CEO and Founder of Approyo, to talk about how his team is transforming SAP cloud migrations with AI‑driven insights and real‑world expertise. Chris shares why the clock is ticking for the 483,000 organizations that need to move to SAP S/4HANA by 2027—and how Approyo’s AI‑powered tools like Overwatch and FlowGen simpl

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