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Leadr. - A Tribe Studio Podcast

Leadr. - A Tribe Studio Podcast

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Leadr. Podcast is a Tribe Studio podcast hosted by Steph Pliha, Founder of Tribe Consulting. Through thoughtful conversations with founders, experts, innovators, and thinkers, Leadr. explores the ideas shaping the future of how we live, lead, and build. Topics include longevity, aging in reverse, neuroscience, brain health, artificial intelligence, leadership, entrepreneurship, and breakthrough innovations. Learn More: stephpliha.com/leadr-podcastLeadr. - A Tribe Studio Podcast Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • The Whole Human Entrepreneur: Redefining Success in the Age of AI

    The Whole Human Entrepreneur: Redefining Success in the Age of AI
    May 22 2026

    In this episode of the Leadr. Podcast, I’m sharing a major evolution happening inside Tribe Consulting and the vision behind where we’re headed next. What began with a strong focus on MedTech is expanding into something much bigger: the Whole Human Entrepreneur.This conversation dives into the new topics of Leadr. Podcast Season 2, the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurship, biohacking, faith, and personal growth, and why true success is about more than just building a business. It’s about building a life, a mindset, and a foundation that can actually sustain the level of growth you’re chasing.I also unpack one of the biggest conversations shaping the future right now: AI. From the rise of AI-generated content to the increasing loss of originality online, I share why human perspective, strategic thinking, and authentic leadership matter more than ever in this next era of business.This episode is an honest conversation about growth, identity, leadership, and the future of what we’re building, both personally and professionally.Chapters:00:32 - Intro01:32 - Guests Background02:33 - The Podcast's Hiatus & Makeover03:32 - The "Principal Voice" Persona05:24 - Pivoting in the Age of AI06:56 - The Risks of Over-Delegating to AI07:40 - Tribe's New Verticals08:25 - Steph's Personal Brand Launch12:19 - The "Whole Human Entrepreneur" Concept13:24 - Future Podcast Topics17:46 - The "AI Candy Crash"19:20 - Steph's Upcoming BooksDON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCASTResources mentioned in episode:AIR (Age in Reverse Protocol): https://airlongevity-ldl9uibg.manus.space/

    Am I? AI Consciousness documentary, now on YouTube - stay tuned for future guest episode with Cameron Berg. Watch his documentary: https://youtu.be/KbTvUOx2A6c?si=dnBKQtGSnbvhpdKlCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: / stephpliha 📱LinkedIn: / tribebrand ABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.orgFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2026 Tribe Agency. All Rights Reserved.
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    35 mins
  • Bringing the Best Surgeons to you | CEO of Aces Surgical, Dr. Ronen Elefant

    Bringing the Best Surgeons to you | CEO of Aces Surgical, Dr. Ronen Elefant
    May 21 2026
    In this episode of Leadr. Podcast, Dr. Ronen Elefant, founder of ACES National Surgical Team, shares his compelling journey from trauma surgeon to pioneering healthcare entrepreneur. Discover how his experiences revealed the inefficiencies of the traditional medical system, inspiring him to create a revolutionary model that leverages private aviation to deliver top-tier surgical care to underserved patients nationwide. This episode offers a deep dive into innovative solutions for modern healthcare economics and the evolving doctor-patient relationship.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Episode 28 with Dr. Ronen Elefant00:44 - Connecting through LinkedIn02:48 - Dr. Elefant's background04:31 - Moving from Biomedical Engineering to Trauma Surgery05:32 - Pursuing a passion for aviation while in medical school07:10 - Frontline experiences09:05 - The birth of ACES11:21 - The erosion of the doctor-patient relationship14:15 - The ACES model18:13 - Hospital vs. ASC20:25 - Scaling the vision24:35 - Virtual practice27:22 - Licensing hurdles31:12 - Culture of excellence34:42 - The patient-hero38:13 - Subjective value41:12 - Speed RoundConnect with Dr. Ronen ElefantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronenelefant/Website: ⁠https://www.tribeconsulting.coDON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCASTIf you want to be a guest on Leadr. Podcast, get in touch: https://stephpliha.com/leadr-podcastCONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephpliha/📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tribebrandABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 25+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.orgtribeconsulting.co#MakeYourBrandAVerb #BrandStrategy #StartupMarketing #SmallBusinessBranding #MedtechMarketing #BusinessTips #LeadrPodcastFTC Disclosure: Some links shared are affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no additional cost to you.© 2026 Tribe Consulting Agency. All Rights Reserved.
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    50 mins
  • Beyond Cadavers: Synthetic Tissue Is Changing Surgical Training Forever with CEO Adam Clark | Ep. 27

    Beyond Cadavers: Synthetic Tissue Is Changing Surgical Training Forever with CEO Adam Clark | Ep. 27
    Nov 13 2025
    On this episode, host Steph Pliha sits down with Adam Clark, CEO of IMRA Surgical. A surgical training company advancing hyper realistic synthetic tissue and progression-based learning to replace animals and cadavers.Adam shares his journey from the military to J&J, Medtronic, and Intuitive, why VR plus synthetics beats single-episode learning in cadaver labs, and how global adoption of robotic surgery is accelerating in the UK, Japan, India, and beyond. You’ll hear the 'Sim to Synthetics' model, how reusable torsos with single-use hydrogel cartridges work, and why building an A-player culture matters in medtech startups. If you care about surgical outcomes, ethics, and training to proficiency, this one’s for you. 00:00 Intro to Adam Clark01:12 From Military to Medtech Leadership06:16 The DaVinci Aha Moment and Intuitive Year07:24 Moving to Australia and Founding Mission08:49 Replacing Animals and Cadavers with Synthetics12:18 Progression-Based Learning and Proficiency Models15:27 Sim to Synthetics Framework Explained17:18 Cost, Travel, and Efficiency Benefits for Hospitals19:53 Reusable Torsos and Hydrogel Cartridges20:59 Team, R&D, and Clinical Validation Roadmap29:45 Global Shift to Robotic Surgery in 10 Years (UK)32:00 Startup Realities, Fundraising, and Hiring A-Players37:15 Pathways, Promotions, and Culture Building41:58 Books, Mentors, and Leadership Mindset48:26 Outro and CTALearn More about Guest Speaker - Adam Clark and IMRA Surgical:website: imrasurgical.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-clark-3312714🎁 FREE RESOURCES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS:✨Brand Brief Template: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandbrief ✨Entrepreneur Checklist:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/30daye-checklist ✨Automated Marketing:https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/automatedmarketing ✨15 Strategic Investor Slides: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/getfunded 🚀 LAUNCH AND BRAND YOUR BUSINESS WITH ME!30 Day Entrepreneur Course: https://30dayentrepreneur.tribeagency.org/ Brand Masterclass: https://tribeagency.myflodesk.com/brandmasterclass 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO LEADR. PODCAST:Latest interviews with innovators and industry leaders: https://tribeagency.org/leadr-podcast CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tribeagency1/ 📱Twitter/X: http://x.com/TribeAgency1 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/📱YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@makeyourbrandaverb ABOUT ME:I'm Steph Pliha, Founder & Principal of Tribe Agency with 20+ years in leadership. After building multiple 7-figure businesses, I now help entrepreneurs transform their brands from nouns to verbs. My Make your Brand a Verb™ Framework has helped countless businesses dominate their markets through strategic positioning and marketing that delivers real results.📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephpliha/ BUSINESS INQUIRIES:hello@tribeagency.org#MakeYourBrandAVerb #BrandStrategy #StartupMarketing #SmallBusiness #Branding #MedtechMarketing #BusinessTips #LeadrPodcast #Medtech #Startups
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    49 mins
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