Southern California's CEOs You Should Know

Paul Corvino sits down with Daniel Farasat, Principal of Tiger West Capital. Daniel, a lifelong Angeleno, and a seasoned entrepreneur , with a focus on real estate development. Daniel has strategically guided the firm’s transformation from a real estate services company into a dynamic owner and operator of commercial properties. He is also leading the relaunch of the beloved Koo Koo Roo chicken chain.Koo Koo Roo was a fast-casual restaurant chain, known for itscharbroiled, skinless chicken , that operated in Los Angeles and Southern California from 1988 to 2014, and is now making a comeback.

Paul Corvino sits down with Celeste Durve, found of VIPER. A premier hospitality and event staffing agency recognized for revolutionizing high-profile guest experiences and shaping the future of gig work.

Paul Corvino sits down with Presidnt of Karma Automotive, Marques McCammon. Karma Automotive is a Southern California-based, ultra-luxury automaker that engineers, designs, and manufactures electric and range-extended electric vehicles, with a focus on blending luxury with sustainability and innovation. Marques McCammon is the embodiment of fresh, new leadership in the automotive industry. He combines nearly 30 years of auto industry general management, product development, manufacturing, brand leadership and marketing experience with intimate knowledge of software-based automotive product advancement.

Paul Corvino sits down with Justin Wolf, CEO of New Brew. New Brew is a "euphoric seltzer" containing kratom and kava, marketed as a mood-boosting and calming drink.

Paul Corvino sits down with Chris Mirabile, CEO of NOVOS. Novos is a company that specializes in anti-aging and longevity products. They offer a range of supplements, tests, and services aimed at slowing down the aging process and improving overall health and well-being.

Paul Corvino sits down with the CEO of Airtasker's, Tim Fung. Airtasker is a community marketplace where people can post tasks they need done and "Taskers" offer to complete them, connecting those seeking help with local service providers for a variety of tasks.

Paul Corvino sits down with CEO of Life Source Water. Cherie Harris has been the President of LifeSource Water Systems since 2008.

Paul Corvino sits down with Tim Morris, CEO of Paradise Cove Beach Cafe. Instagram handle: @paradisecovebeachcafe

Paul Corvino sits down with The Heart Foundation Chairman, Mark Litman. His life was forever changed on December 7, 1995, when his best friend Steve Cohen died of a sudden heart attack when they were both 35. Determined to prevent similar deaths and keep the memory of Steve alive for his two young daughters, Mark and some of Steve’s family and friends established The Heart Foundation. Mark has been the driving force behind the foundation since its inception in 1996 and continues to serve as its Chairman. Mark has been married for 36 years and has two sons.

Paul Corvino sits down with Dr. Katehakis. CEO of the Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, an industry-leading expert on human sexuality and relationship issues.

Paul Corvino sits down with Larry Miller, the Sit 'n Sleep owner. Sit 'n Sleep is an American mattress store chain based in Gardena, California. As of 2024, it has 36 locations, all in Southern California. It is one of the largest independent mattress retailers in the United States and is known for its extensive advertising.

Ellen K sits down with the CEO of Noble Gold. Tune in to listen to the company, an investment firm in First Financial Plaza specializing in precious metals for retirement accounts and IRAs.

Paul Corvino sits down with CEO of Union Mission, Mark Hood. Union Rescue Mission welcomed nearly 10% of the 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County over the past year through its three sober living facilities. On an average night, they have 1,300 precious souls under their roof, with 900 being moms, dads, and kids and over 100 seniors. Charity Navigator gives them a perfect 100 rating, and 86 cents of every dollar donated goes to life-changing programs.

Paul Corvino sits down with CEO of Bigo Live, Eric Kim. Bigo Live is a free social media app that allows users to live stream and chat with others around the world. It's known for its diverse user community and is popular with gamers, aspiring performers, and vloggers.

Paul Corvino sits down with Mike Colonna! He is the Ceo of Norms Restaurants. Norms Restaurants is a well-known chain of diner-style restaurants in Southern California, founded in 1949 by Norm Roybark. The first location opened near the corner of Sunset and Vine in Los Angeles. Norms quickly became popular for its promise of "great food, great service, and great value". Now with 23 locations across Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties, with plans to expand into Las Vegas.

Paul Corvino sits down with Faribroz Rodef and his partner Pyiam. They specialize in treating children with special needs and provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities.

Paul Corvino sits down with John Kao! John Kao is the founder and CEO of Alignment Health, a consumer brand name of Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC).

Paul Corvino sits down with Anuj Bhalla. Anuj Bhalla is the Founder & CEO of serviceMob, an analytics software company for the customer service industry powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Paul Corvino sits down with the CEO of Lucys Pet Food. Lucy Pet Products is a super-premium pet food company based in Westlake Village, California, USA. They own and operate our their pet food plant, Breeder’s Choice in Irwindale, CA. Breeder’s Choice manufacture Lucy Pet Formulas for Life dog and cat foods and dog food rolls. Lucy Pet is the Leader in Gut Health and their “Formulas for Life” feature prebiotic balanced fiber that nourishes your dog and cat’s total health.

Paul Corvino sits down with Rob Towles! Robert is a successful consumer product and mobile gaming entrepreneur and investor with multiple multi-million dollar exits. He has an eye for investing, analyzing trends, asset acquisition and a diverse sales and marketing background. Robert is often a lead investor in the gaming space, one franchise alone now generating 27MM MAUs and $1.2MM in daily revenue.