Office Hours with David Meltzer

Allen Jackson is an experienced executive leader focused on healthcare innovation, business development, and expanding access to behavioral health services through his work with Balance for Life. Under his leadership, the organization has rapidly grown since its founding in 2023, advancing a mission centered on making mental health and wellness support more accessible and affordable for individuals and employers alike. Allen’s approach emphasizes practical, scalable solutions that help people build resilience, improve well-being, and navigate mental health challenges regardless of geographic, financial, or scheduling barriers. Jay Aldebert has spent more than 25 years helping privately held businesses understand why they fail to deliver meaningful financial returns to their owners—and how to fix it. Having analyzed over 80,000 companies and generated more than $1 billion in consulting revenue, Jay developed proprietary systems known as Return to Owner and Profit by Design to help entrepreneurs align business operations with real financial outcomes. His methodology shifts away from traditional growth-first strategies by focusing first on the owner’s financial goals, including lifestyle, retirement, debt, and exit value. Through these systems, Jay has helped thousands of business owners regain control of their companies and build businesses designed to truly support their long-term success.

Brian Cute is the CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance, where he also serves as COO and leads initiatives focused on strengthening cybersecurity resilience around the world. His work centers on democratizing cybersecurity by providing free and accessible tools that help individuals, organizations, and communities better protect themselves against digital threats. Drawing from leadership experience at organizations such as ICANN and the Public Interest Registry, Brian has become a respected voice in Internet governance and online safety. Through direct engagement with communities globally, he has developed a mission-driven approach focused on creating safer, more trustworthy digital environments that support economic and social growth. Tim Vipond is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Corporate Finance Institute, a global education platform serving more than 2.8 million learners across over 180 countries. Known for his highly hands-on leadership style, Tim remains deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the business, from writing educational content to directly interacting with students and customers. His commitment to practical, real-world finance education has helped establish CFI as a leading resource for aspiring finance professionals worldwide. Tim is also the creator of the FMVA Certification, a globally recognized credential designed to equip learners with relevant and industry-aligned financial modeling and valuation skills. Ankit Khanna is the Founder and CTO of International Teachers University and Co-Founder and CTO of Suraasa, where he leads the development of AI-driven technology and scalable systems for teacher training and credentialing. With a background in engineering, artificial intelligence, and predictive modeling, Ankit brings a quantitative and systems-oriented mindset to education. Together with his brother, cognitive scientist Rishabh Khanna, he has helped build globally accredited programs designed to improve teacher outcomes and career advancement. Before launching Suraasa, Ankit co-founded Les Transformations Learning, which trained more than 75,000 educators across India, reinforcing his long-standing commitment to transforming education through technology, measurable outcomes, and innovative learning experiences.

Jonathan David Lewis is a thought leader in identity-driven business strategy and the president of McKee Wallwork. Through his work, he helps leaders and organizations navigate what he calls the “workforce meaning crisis” by aligning leadership, employees, and customers through a clear sense of identity. Drawing on deep expertise in market research and organizational strategy, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of purpose and clarity in driving growth and confidence. His ideas are widely featured in publications like Forbes and Digiday, and his book The Rebuilders focuses on helping leaders and organizations renew themselves with intention and direction. Kyle Zagrodzky is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of OsteoStrong, a global brand focused on improving bone health and redefining aging. With over three decades of experience and more than $100 million in business growth, Kyle has built companies centered on enhancing performance and quality of life. Inspired by innovative bone density technology from John Jaquish, he launched OsteoStrong to bring cutting-edge wellness solutions to a broader audience. Today, he is a recognized voice in the biohacking and longevity space, sharing insights on skeletal health, human performance, and sustainable aging. Brandon Steiner is a pioneer in the sports collectibles industry and the founder of CollectibleXchange. In partnership with the Buffalo Bills, he is leading the effort to preserve and sell authentic pieces of Highmark Stadium as it transitions to a new venue. Known for transforming iconic sports moments into accessible memorabilia, Steiner previously set the standard by dismantling and selling pieces of the original Yankee Stadium. Through CollectibleXchange, he continues to connect fans with meaningful pieces of sports history while expanding the reach and impact of the collectibles market.

Matt Freund is the CEO of ClaimsHero, where he leads efforts to make legal recovery more accessible and scalable for everyday consumers. By leveraging technology and operational infrastructure, he helps individuals identify and pursue compensation from class action settlements and other consumer claims. His background spans growth, business development, and finance, with leadership roles at Martingale and experience at organizations such as EY and the International Finance Corporation. With an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Matt combines financial expertise with a mission-driven approach to modernizing consumer justice. Dr. Clint Phillips is a visionary healthcare entrepreneur who has spent more than 25 years transforming the intersection of medicine, technology, and human performance. From founding 2nd.MD—trusted by over 300 Fortune 500 companies—to launching Medici, his work focuses on removing barriers to high-quality, preventative care. Driven by a deeply personal experience following his daughter’s stroke at birth, Clint challenges traditional healthcare systems by emphasizing innovation, accessibility, and proactive treatment. His career reflects a commitment to redesigning healthcare with urgency and humanity, inspiring leaders worldwide through both his entrepreneurial work and speaking engagements. Mark Pattison is a former NFL player turned high-performance leader, media executive, and elite mountaineer. After his career in professional football and leadership role at Sports Illustrated, he went on to complete the Seven Summits, including Mount Everest, gaining powerful insights into resilience and peak performance. Today, as a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and host of the Finding Your Summit, Mark helps individuals and organizations perform under pressure and reach their highest potential. Through his platform NFL2SevenSummits, he combines personal achievement with purpose, using lessons from extreme environments to guide leaders in navigating challenges and achieving meaningful success.

Dr. Jeremy Levin is a prominent leader in biotechnology and global healthcare, known for blending innovation with accountability across a career that spans medicine, science, and executive leadership. He has held top roles at major organizations, including serving as CEO of Teva—where the company supplied a significant share of U.S. generic prescriptions—and leadership positions at Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. Currently the Executive Chair of Ovid Therapeutics and a board member of BIO, Levin brings a unique, multidimensional perspective shaped by experiences ranging from clinical medicine and scientific breakthroughs in immunotherapy to wartime leadership and his early life escaping apartheid-era South Africa. His upcoming book, Biotech in the Balance, offers an insider’s view on the challenges facing the industry and what must change to ensure reliable access to life-saving medicines. John Polo is a keynote speaker, author, and international coach whose work centers on resilience, healing, and personal transformation. After the devastating loss of his wife to cancer in 2016, he faced profound grief and instability but ultimately rebuilt his life with a renewed sense of purpose. Today, he uses his experiences to help others navigate pain, self-doubt, and emotional struggles, sharing insights through books, podcasts, coaching, and speaking engagements. With more than 5,000 coaching sessions and features on major media platforms, John’s message emphasizes kindness, self-worth, and the power of rebuilding—both personally and emotionally. Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca is a three-time NASA award-winning innovator and CEO of Aexa Aerospace and Aexa Tech, recognized for advancing AI and communication technologies. He led the first-ever two-way holographic teleportation between Earth and the International Space Station, demonstrating groundbreaking possibilities for remote human interaction. A successful entrepreneur with multiple company exits, he is now focused on scaling HoloConnect AI, a platform designed to bring immersive, device-agnostic communication to industries like healthcare and government. With growing national recognition, including potential inclusion in the White House’s 250th Anniversary showcase, his work is redefining how AI and holographic technology can transform real-world applications.