Carried Forward

Complacency Is the Enemy: Reinventing the North Bay Economy

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:02:00 GMT

In this episode of Carried Forward, Zach Kushel, founder and managing partner of Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures, reflects on the experiences, relationships, and values that have shaped his path as an entrepreneur and investor. Zach shares lessons learned from building businesses, supporting founders, and pursuing work that creates meaningful impact. It's a conversation about purpose, leadership, and the importance of investing in people as much as ideas.

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How a People-First Culture Became Their Competitive Advantage

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

What does it take to build a firm where people come first? In this cornerstone episode of Carried Forward, host Adrian McIntyre and Managing Partner Irma Toal sit down with Chairman John Navolio to explore the values, relationships, and experiences that shaped Navolio & Tallman. Together, they reflect on the human side of business, the importance of meaningful connections, and the principles that continue to guide the firm’s future. This conversation sets the stage for the stories and lessons that will be carried forward throughout the series.

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Leadership Beyond Your Lifetime: Creating Culture From the Top

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Carried Forward, Gary Prioste, founder and CEO of G360 Technologies, shares the experiences and values that have shaped his approach to leadership, innovation, and life. From the lessons that influenced him early on to the principles that continue to guide his decisions today, Gary reflects on the relationships, challenges, and defining moments that have left a lasting impact. It's a thoughtful conversation about purpose, growth, and the legacy we create through the people we influence along the way.

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What 40 Years in Tech Taught Him About People

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Carried Forward, technologist, entrepreneur, and educator Randy Johnston reflects on a career spent helping people make the most of technology. From writing code in the early days of computing to advising businesses through decades of innovation, Randy shares how a personal mission statement written more than 40 years ago continues to guide his work today. The conversation explores leadership, lifelong learning, the importance of human relationships in an increasingly digital world, and why the greatest opportunities for the future still begin with helping people.

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