The David Daily Show

In this episode of The David Daily Show, David Goecke sits down with Joe Mkhitaryan, CEO and Founder of General Medical, to discuss how a near-bankruptcy experience reshaped his approach to business, leadership, and opportunity. Joe shares the story of building a transportation company from the ground up, adapting when Uber disrupted its original business model, and pivoting into non-emergency medical transportation and ambulance services. He reflects on the role of persistence, adaptability, and faith in rebuilding the business, which has since experienced significant growth.The conversation explores how Joe’s faith in Jesus guides his decisions, especially during difficult seasons, and why he believes honesty, experience, and asking for help are essential to personal and professional growth. Joe also discusses the future of healthcare and transportation, including autonomous vehicles, telehealth, and robotic surgery. Looking ahead, he considers how emerging technologies could expand access to specialized medical care while changing the transportation industry, and why people should prepare for a future where automation reshapes traditional jobs.Main Topics Covered:Funding: Rethinking Risk After Near BankruptcyFaith: How Faith in Jesus Guides LeadershipFuture: AI Across Healthcare, Transportation, and LeadershipConnect with Joe MkhitaryanWebsite: https://joemkhitaryan.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemkhitaryan/Follow GoTech.ai to stay updated on upcoming episodesWebsite: ⁠https://www.gotech.aiLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotechplatform/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@davidgoecke

In this episode of The David Daily Show, David Goecke sits down with Anthony Reeves, speaker, author, and fixer, to explore what makes a company worth backing in the AI era. Drawing on his experience working with companies including Amazon, Airbnb, and LVMH, Anthony shares what founders need to demonstrate to earn investor trust, why a clear company identity matters, and how a compelling pitch can stand out in a crowded market. He explains why founders should lead with a simple, memorable story, communicate their current stage honestly, and let their own personality and conviction shine through rather than relying on AI to write their pitch decks.The conversation also explores how faith, personal values, and leadership principles can guide difficult decisions as a company grows. Inspired by his book, Eat the Donkey, Anthony discusses why discomfort and friction are essential to growth, how founders can stay true to their principles, and why building meaningful relationships with investors can be more effective than casting a wide net. Looking toward the future, Anthony shares his perspective on AI’s role in healthcare, the importance of understanding both the strengths and limitations of emerging technology, and why human connection, culture, and authenticity will remain important competitive advantages.Main Topics Covered:What founders need to demonstrate to earn trustHow faith and conviction inform leadershipWhether AI strengthens a company’s advantage or makes it easier to copyWhat makes a company worth backing in the AI eraWhy founders should lead with a clear story, personality, and purposeHow discomfort and core principles shape better leadership decisionsHow AI and emerging technologies could transform healthcare and the future of businessConnect with Anthony ReevesWebsite: https://www.anthonyreeves.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyreeves/Reeves Jones LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reevesjones/home/Follow GoTech.ai to stay updated on upcoming episodesWebsite: ⁠https://www.gotech.aiLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotechplatform/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@davidgoecke

In this episode of The David Daily Show, David Goecke sits down with Bobby Shell, VP of Marketing at Voltage, to explore the intersection of Bitcoin infrastructure, business stewardship, and the future of machine commerce. The conversation examines the challenge of raising capital for Bitcoin infrastructure in a market increasingly focused on artificial intelligence, along with the importance of communicating the long-term value and potential of Bitcoin-related technology.David and Bobby also discuss stewardship as a business model and how organizations can approach growth with a focus on responsibility, sustainable value, and long-term impact. Looking toward the future, they explore the development of infrastructure for machine commerce and the systems needed to support transactions and interactions between increasingly autonomous technologies.Main Topics CoveredRaising Bitcoin Infrastructure Capital Outside AIStewardship as a Business ModelBuilding Rails for Machine CommerceConnect with Bobby ShellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-shell-iv/?isSelfProfile=falseVoltage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voltagecloud/home/Website: https://voltage.cloudFollow GoTech.ai to stay updated on upcoming episodesWebsite: ⁠https://www.gotech.aiLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotechplatform/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@davidgoecke

In this episode of The David Daily Show, David Goecke sits down with Joann DiGennaro, Co-Founder and President of the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), to discuss the importance of investing in young STEM talent and preparing the next generation of scientific and technological leaders. Joann shares the story behind CEE, which she helped establish with the late Admiral H.G. Rickover, and explains how its tuition-free educational programs give exceptional high school and university students opportunities to pursue research, develop their abilities, and access leading colleges and universities.The conversation explores why funding education is an investment in future breakthroughs rather than simply a charitable donation, how faith in a mission can sustain an organization through difficult times, and the leadership principles Joann learned from Admiral Rickover, including accountability, perseverance, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to safety. David and Joann also discuss the importance of humanities alongside STEM, expanding access to educational opportunities, and preparing students to address emerging challenges in AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, and nuclear energy. Joann shares her hopes for greater global collaboration, open communication, and a future where talented students have the opportunity to contribute regardless of their background.Main Topics Covered:Funding: Investing in Tomorrow’s STEM LeadersFaith: Purpose, Perseverance, and Leadership PrinciplesFuture: Advancing Science, Technology, and Educational OpportunityConnect with Joann DiGennaroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joann-digennaro-12b1501/?isSelfProfile=falseCenter for Excellence in Education LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-excellence-in-education/about/Website: https://www.cee.orgFollow GoTech.ai to stay updated on upcoming episodesWebsite: ⁠https://www.gotech.aiLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotechplatform/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@davidgoecke

Financial freedom is about the choices wealth makes possible. But how do you decide what to do with those choices, and what responsibility comes with financial success?Ari Rastegar of Rastegar Capital joins The David Daily Show for a conversation about building wealth, the beliefs that guide financial decisions, and preserving opportunity for the next generation. He brings his experience investing in early-stage companies and supporting founders with capital.Our 3 TopicsFunding - Building Wealth That Creates Financial FreedomFaith - How Personal Beliefs Shape Financial ResponsibilityFuture - Preserving Economic Freedom for Future GenerationsThe conversation connects three questions: What does financial freedom mean in practice? How should personal convictions guide the use of wealth? And what can today’s investors, founders, and leaders do to protect the freedom future generations will inherit?We’ll explore the responsibilities that come with success in a free society and Ari’s perspective on the next 250 years of American freedom. The focus is on how individual decisions about capital and leadership can shape long-term opportunity.Connect with Ari RastegarWebsite: https://rastegarcapital.com/linktree/Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arirastegar/?isSelfProfile=falseBusiness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rastegarcapital/Follow GoTech.ai to stay updated on upcoming episodesWebsite: ⁠https://www.gotech.aiLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotechplatform/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@davidgoeckeConnect with David GoeckeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgoecke/