Beyond Fulfillment Podcast

The CEO Who Lost Everything and Found Something Better with Yosi Amram

In this episode, renowned entrepreneur and psychologist Yosi Amram sits down with Dave for an open conversation about the real journey behind building, losing, and reinventing a business. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or startup founder searching for authentic stories and practical strategies, you’ll discover insight here that goes beyond surface-level tips. Yosi details his rise from an Israeli upbringing and military service to founding a pioneering tech company in Silicon Valley. Listen as he shares the highs and lows, building a business, taking it public, and experiencing a life-changing setback when he was ousted from his own company. He reveals the emotional challenges and the steps it took to rebuild, including how he leaned into personal growth and eventually helped others by coaching over 100 CEOs. The discussion dives deep into spiritual intelligence in leadership, a concept that’s helping modern teams build morale, commitment, and sustainable success. Learn actionable ideas for leading with integrity, purpose, and presence, plus hear how Yosi's experiences as a founder and coach translate into practical takeaways for business owners. This is real talk about setbacks, resilience, and finding fulfillment by drawing on your unique strengths. Connect with Yosi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosiamram/ Learn more about our episode sponsor Oceans Talent: https://www.oceanstalent.com/?utm_source=dave_gulas&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=dave_gulas #leadership #spiritualintelligence #StartWithin #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #personalgrowth

The World's Longest Resume: How Gabriel DeSanti Turned Job Shadowing into a Movement

In this episode, Gabriel DeSanti, renowned content creator and founder, shares his remarkable journey from trade school graduate to building a highly visible career that’s gained partnerships with brands like NHL, Adobe, Netflix, and Shopify. Hear Gabriel break down the real behind-the-scenes of going from working multiple entry-level roles and hustling with barely any pay, to finding his unique approach that led to tens of millions of views and a thriving creator business. He opens up about the risks and rewards of making a major career change, what it takes to build community, and how support from family and mentors shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Gabriel discusses the inspiration and execution behind the “world’s longest resume” series, a content concept that’s helped countless people rethink their career direction and gives actionable insight on building brand partnerships as an independent creator. Discover practical advice for growing your business, the importance of storytelling over chasing trends, and learn how Gabriel is developing Staj, a job shadowing platform for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals. If you’re a small business owner, founder, or anyone passionate about forging your own path, this episode is packed with insight and honest lessons you can apply today. Connect with Gabriel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-desanti/ Learn more about our episode sponsor Ocean's Talent: https://www.oceanstalent.com/?utm_source=dave_gulas&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=dave_gulas #careerdevelopment #creatoreconomy #jobshadowing #storytelling #BeyondFulfillment #founderjourney

From Teenage Entrepreneur to Fintech Visionary: How Ran Grushkowski Built & Scaled Global Payments

In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Ran Grushkowsky, an inspiring entrepreneur who built and sold his first tech company as a teenager in Israel before most of us finished our homework. Ran candidly shares the real story behind founding a digital music distribution platform at 14, years before Napster, and the lessons learned from navigating early exits and failures. We explore how he pivoted from early tech success to a twenty-year career building fintech solutions that move billions globally, many of which operate below the radar. Listen as Ran opens up about the strategies he used to grow and scale remittance companies, structure international payments for online businesses, and manage complex partnerships. He also discusses the challenges and triumphs of leading teams, choosing the right co-founders, and maintaining momentum after big exits. If you’re a small business owner, startup founder, or anyone hungry to learn practical ideas for growing your business, this conversation delivers firsthand advice for overcoming setbacks, building a strong team, and finding new opportunities in global payments and financial technology. Subscribe for more stories and advice from real entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries from the ground up. Connect with Ran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rangrushkowsky/ Learn more about our episode sponsor Oceans Talent: https://www.oceanstalent.com/?utm_source=ezdc_3pl&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=dave_gulas #startups #fintech #entrepreneurship #globalpayments #musicplayer #streaming

What Facebook, a Twitter Acquisition, and Dagster Labs Taught Pete Hunt About Building Companies.

In this episode, we talk with Pete Hunt, CEO of Dagster Labs and an accomplished tech entrepreneur with a track record at Facebook, Instagram, and successful startups. Pete shares honest stories from his journey, going from tinkering with computers as a kid to building and selling startups and taking on leadership roles in fast-growing companies. You’ll hear insider perspectives on scaling businesses, handling the emotional challenges of entrepreneurship, and learning from failures and pivots along the way. For small business owners and founders, Pete lays out real-world strategies: from building products like React JS that became industry standards, to navigating venture capital, pitching ideas to investors, and assembling high-performing teams. He talks through lessons in sales, product development, company culture, and maintaining personal balance during stressful periods. Whether you’re building your first business or looking for advanced tactics to take your company further, hit play to catch Pete Hunt's firsthand advice you can put to work immediately. Don’t forget to subscribe for more stories and strategies for founders and entrepreneurs. Connect with Pete: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwhunt/ Learn more about our episode sponsor Oceans Talent: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.oceanstalent.com_-3Futm-5Fsource-3Dezdc-5F3pl-26utm-5Fmedium-3Daffiliate-26utm-5Fcampaign-3Ddave-5Fgulas&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=SBWmXtGwQF2sQutoYEQI8ZF-Rg_H8VNQ1O4kT1Pn_e0&m=fIFzoOK8EvLjIoyd1BMfgA8JJs94WxYbwSvLliowlu093-CIUOaCzOubs9gZTbAn&s=P5GHEt1snaVtGZ7FvSkAbMcNYI45pFwS470e6RBT35w&e= #startups #tech #entrepreneurship #reactjs #ai

Where Hits Are Born Before Hollywood Finds Them: How Wattpad Become the World's Biggest Story Lab

In this episode, join us live from Bookcon as Alessandra Ferreri, Head of Content at Wattpad, shares her journey from entry-level team member to leading one of the world’s most dynamic storytelling platforms. Alessandra Ferreri gives an insider’s look at how Wattpad grew from a Toronto startup to a global hub fueling book deals, movies, and series for streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu. Discover practical lessons on building community, blending data with creativity, and navigating the intersection between tech and publishing. Hear how understanding audience trends, engaging with fans in an authentic way, and balancing innovation with tradition enabled Alessandra to rise in her career and help shape a platform with over 160 million users. She also discusses the realities of writing, the importance of finding your tribe, and how experimenting with new formats can keep creative energy high. Subscribe for more stories and strategies from people defining the future of business, tech, and storytelling. Connect with Alessandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandraferreri/ #writingcommunity #startups #booktok #storytelling #wattpad #entrepreneurship