Podcast
Episode 1 - Dan Galvanoni
Episode 1 - Dan Galvanoni
Episode 1 - Dan Galvanoni
In this episode, Dan Galvanoni CEO of DPG Investments—a multi-strategy investment firm with more than $2 billion in committed capital across a broad range of sectors and strategies—shares his perspective on private equity, the journey from humble beginnings to leading a major investment firm, and the mindset that has shaped his success. He also discusses the discipline, decision-making, and long-term thinking required to build and grow in the world of alternative investments.
Episode 2 - Brian Cuban
Episode 1 - Dan Galvanoni
Episode 1 - Dan Galvanoni
In this episode, Brian Cuban an attorney, author, speaker, mental health advocate, and brother of billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank personality Mark Cuban—opens up about his personal struggles with addiction, alcoholism, eating disorders, and recovery.
Brian is the author of The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption, a deeply personal account of his battle with substance abuse and his path toward recovery. He is a nationally recognized speaker and advocate in the areas of mental health, addiction recovery, male eating disorders, and alcoholism, and has also written and spoken extensively on First Amendment issues and hate speech.
Episode 3 - Nabil Shike
Episode 1 - Dan Galvanoni
Episode 4 - Lance Kimmons
In this episode, Nabil Shike shares his journey into law enforcement and the experiences that shaped his commitment to public service. After beginning his law-enforcement career with the Harris County Constable’s Office, Nabil went on to serve Fort Bend County and was later elected Constable. Along the way, he earned multiple commendations, received a Community Service of the Year Award, and completed advanced leadership development through the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA), ultimately earning its Trilogy Award for achievement in supervisory, command, and executive-level leadership.
Episode 4 - Lance Kimmons
Episode 4 - Lance Kimmons
In this episode, Lance Kimmons, a mixed martial arts coach with more than 20 years of experience and the Head Coach at UFC Gym, shares his perspective on confidence, discipline, and personal safety. Lance discusses how he first got into martial arts, his experience training within the Gracie jiu-jitsu lineage, and the mindset required to stay composed under pressure.
He also speaks candidly about bullying, why preparation and awareness matter, and how martial arts can help build confidence both physically and mentally. Lance closes the conversation with practical self-defense principles and advice on how to recognize, avoid, and respond to a potential threat.
Episode 5 - Michael Franzese
Episode 6 - Patrick Bet-David
In this episode, Michael Franzese—former caporegime of New York’s Colombo crime family, bestselling author, speaker, and media personality—reflects on his extraordinary rise from the “family business” to becoming one of the most powerful and profitable figures in organized crime. At his peak, Franzese says his legal and illegal business operations were generating approximately $500 million a year, with ventures ranging from auto dealerships and entertainment businesses to a massive gasoline-tax scheme that became one of his most lucrative operations. He was later ranked by Fortune among the 50 most wealthy and powerful Mafia bosses in America.
In the conversation, Michael discusses the type of student he was growing up, what it was like entering the family business, the business mindset behind his success, and the consequences of life in organized crime. He also reflects on eventually walking away from the Mafia and shares advice and life lessons for students and young people watching today.
Episode 6 - Patrick Bet-David
Episode 6 - Patrick Bet-David
In this episode, Patrick Bet-David—entrepreneur, author, speaker, founder of Valuetainment, and minority owner of the New York Yankees—shares the remarkable story behind his rise from an immigrant childhood to building a major business and media empire. Patrick discusses his family roots, the type of student he was growing up, the mindset that shaped his career, and how he transformed Valuetainment into a major business-media platform focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, current events, education, and entertainment. He also reflects on the discipline, ambition, and long-term thinking behind building companies and creating opportunities at scale. Today, Patrick is also a minority owner of the New York Yankees, and his personal net worth has been estimated at approximately $350 million,
Episode 7 - Anand Venkateswaren
Episode 7 - Anand Venkateswaren
Episode 7 - Anand Venkateswaren
In this episode, Anand Venkateswaran, better known in the digital-art world as Twobadour, discusses his family roots, the future of NFTs and digital ownership, and the rapidly evolving relationship between technology, art, and investing. Anand is the co-founder of Metapurse, an NFT-focused investment fund, and was part of the team behind the historic acquisition of Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days for $69.3 million—a sale that became one of the most significant moments in the history of digital art.
Anand shares his perspective on how blockchain technology could reshape art, ownership, and the creator economy, while also reflecting on his journey into the NFT space. He closes the conversation with advice for students, artists, and young creators looking to navigate emerging technologies and build opportunities in a rapidly changing digital world.
Mirror Lights
Episode 7 - Anand Venkateswaren
Episode 7 - Anand Venkateswaren
Produced and commissioned entirely in-house by ZierMedia, this documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of Houston’s nightlife and entertainment industry, revealing what it takes to operate some of the city’s most prominent venues.
From DJs, artists, and creative teams to the technology, equipment, software, and production systems that power each event, the film explores the people and infrastructure working behind the scenes to create the final guest experience. It offers an inside look at the coordination, creativity, and technical execution required to bring large-scale nightlife and entertainment environments to life.
Host
Mir Azharuddin
Mir is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ZierMedia, a company built around strategic thinking, strong relationships, and memorable brand experiences.
With a Master’s degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Mir brings a unique combination of financial expertise, marketing perspective, hospitality experience, and live entertainment production to the company.
His professional career includes several years in public accounting, where he worked with individual and business tax matters involving clients with financial and business interests reaching over $50 million. That experience developed his understanding of financial performance, business structure, profitability, and the importance of making decisions with a clear return on investment.
Outside of accounting, Mir has extensive experience within Houston’s nightlife and entertainment industry. For years he worked in audio-visual production for some of Houston’s largest nightclubs, contributing to the production and execution of major events and high-energy entertainment environments.
His experience also includes supporting and managing events involving internationally recognized celebrities, professional athletes, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and other high-profile guests. Working in these environments gave Mir first-hand insight into premium hospitality, experiential marketing, brand perception, networking, and the execution required to create exceptional guest experiences.
Today, Mir brings these worlds together through ZierMedia—combining financial discipline, creative strategy, technology, and relationship-building to help brands grow with intention and maximize the value of every marketing opportunity.
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