In this episode of Business Innovators, host Robert Tuchman welcomes Gregg Renfrew, founder of Beautycounter and Counter, for an in-depth discussion on entrepreneurship, leadership, and resilience.

Gregg shares her experience building Beautycounter into a billion-dollar brand that redefined standards for product safety, transparency, and clean beauty. She reflects on the challenges of scaling rapidly, selling to private equity, and ultimately buying back the company she created.

Together, Robert and Gregg explore what it takes to sustain purpose while managing growth, how to make difficult decisions during transitions, and why staying true to core values remains essential in a changing marketplace.

This conversation offers valuable lessons for founders, executives, and business leaders seeking insight into long-term brand building, ownership strategy, and navigating high-stakes pivots.

Get to know more about Robert Tuchman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberttuchman

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How Data, AI, and Empathy Are Reshaping Healthcare with Jennifer Paganelli (President, Earned Media & Integration, Real Chemistry)

Healthcare is complicated, fast-moving, and deeply personal. The people who lead in this space need more than expertise—they need real-world EQ.

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Paganelli Schwartz, President of Earned Media & Integration at Real Chemistry and a powerhouse in healthcare communications. With deep experience navigating everything from media strategy to data analytics and AI, Jennifer shares how empathy, collaboration, and curiosity have shaped her leadership style. We get into how Real Chemistry helps humanize science, why communication is a differentiator in healthcare, and how she evaluates talent.

From growing up as an only child in Jersey to helping companies tell stories that literally save lives, her journey is packed with insight. If you’re thinking about leadership, health, or just working on your own communication game, this one’s for you.

Jennifer’s grounded, real-talk take on leadership left me thinking about how we all show up for the people around us. Hit play if you want a front-row seat to how smart, human-first leadership actually works.

Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:

• Why empathy and humility matter in healthcare leadership
• The role of storytelling, data, and AI in shaping modern health communications
• How to build resilient teams that lead through change

Link from this episode:

• Know more about Jennifer Paganelli Schwartz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-paganelli-schwartz-a2ba2a18
• Learn more about Real Chemistry: https://www.realchemistry.com
• Get to know more about Robert Tuchman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberttuchman

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The Real Journey of Building a Startup with Uri Levine (Co-founder, Waze)

What does it really take to build a successful startup?

Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze and author of Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution, shares the raw reality of entrepreneurship—failures, pivots, and the long road to product-market fit.

Uri Levine is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and mentor who has built and guided multiple startups, including Waze and Moovit. With decades of experience, he’s passionate about helping founders navigate the unpredictable world of startups by focusing on solving real problems and making smart, strategic decisions.

In this episode, we talk about the truth behind startup success, the emotional rollercoaster, the failures that pave the way for breakthroughs, and why resilience is the most critical trait for any founder. Uri also shares insights from his new book edition, which includes a crucial chapter on crisis management and how startups can survive and adapt through tough times.

Don’t miss this conversation with one of the minds behind one of the most impactful navigation apps in the world.

Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:

• Why solving a real problem is the foundation of every great startup
• The role of failure in finding product-market fit and achieving success
• How founders can navigate crises and keep their startups alive

Link from this episode:

• Know more about Uri Levine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-levine/?originalSubdomain=il
• Check out Uri’s website: https://urilevine.com
• Get his book, Fall In Love with the Problem, Not the SolutionNew edition available on February 18, 2025): https://urilevine.com/book
• Get to know more about Robert Tuchman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberttuchman

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