David Uribe grew up in Miami and built a career helping comedians stand out. As the founder of Uribe Creative, he blends marketing know-how with a deep love of comedy. Hear how he's shaping the future of comedy branding on the Matt Balaker Podcast.www.uribecreative.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daviduribe/

Jim Carroll has lived in many places and done cool things. Jim reflects on his experiences at Harvard Business School, the challenges of starting in investment banking, and the lessons learned throughout his career. He emphasizes the importance of understanding volatility and resiliency.MORE ABOUT JIMJim Carroll is a Senior Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager at Ballast Rock Private Wealth, an SEC-registered investment advisor providing personalized private wealth management solutions, curated investment access, and unique expertise in alternative investments. Jim has specific experience in the development and implementation of systematic tactical ETF strategies across asset classes including volatility. Prior to joining Ballast Rock in 2023, Jim spent four years at Tidal Financial Group and founded wealth advisor LongRun Capital Management in 2003. His previous experience includes four years as Chief Financial Officer of a NASDAQ-listed company and sixteen years as an investment banker with Smith Barney, Kidder Peabody and Bear Stearns. He also served four years of active duty as an officer in the U.S. Army. Jim earned a BA in Psychology from Claremont McKenna College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Ryan Davis knows a good crab cake and the inner workings of the NY theater scene. Now he is the CEO of People First, the biggest influencer firm focused on social impact. He knows how to turn social media into a career path. Hear his story.Connect with him on X and Instagram at @RyanNewYorkwww.peoplefirst.cc

Toly Kvitnitsky emigrated from Ukraine as a child and landed in New Jersey. Since then he's worked as a caddy, tennis instructor, and now serves as the CEO and founder of AI or Not, an AI detection startup. It not easy, but he's having fun. Hear him discuss the importance of authenticity in a world increasingly influenced by AI.

Patrick Keane has traveled the world for the past 24 years performing stand-up comedy and has appeared on the Late Late Show, Live At Gotham, Comics Unleashed and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has a comedy special on the Dry Bar comedy network and his work can be seen in his book The Patrick Keane Collection. Hear his take on comedy's past and future.

Michelle Harper grew up in Kansas, where she developed a love for basketball and math. Now she lives in Laguna Beach but never lost her heartland roots. Computer programming launched her career. Now she has a unique take on the future of the programming industry and how we can parent in the world of AI.Follow 'The BeEngaged Podcast' on YouTube & Insta ‪@BeEngagedNow‬

Michelle Harper grew up in Kansas, where she developed a love for basketball and math. Now she lives in Laguna Beach but never lost her heartland roots. Computer programming launched her career. Now she has a unique take on the future of the programming industry and how we can parent in the world of AI.Follow 'The BeEngaged Podcast' on YouTube & Insta @BeEngagedNow

Neil Twa is the CEO of Voltage Digital. Neil has been building online businesses since 2007 after leaving his corporate career with IBM. Through Voltage Digital, Neil launches, operates, and acquires e-commerce brands with a focus on the Amazon FBA channel.You can claim a free of Neil's book by going to this link https://www.voltagedm.com/freebook and enter the discount code BALAKER.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa