Jerome Dwight

Welcome to The Challenger Mindset Podcast, the podcast spotlighting disruptors and innovators who are redefining the future of business.Hosted by Jerome Dwight—entrepreneur, business leader, and growth strategist—this podcast dives deep into the minds of trailblazers who embrace bold action, tackle tough decisions, and challenge the status quo.Join us for thought-provoking conversations on leadership, resilience, and the pivotal moments that drive transformation and success in today’s business landscape.

Jerome Dwight is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Jerome Dwight, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Canadian Investment Legend: Building a Global Empire From Nothing | Michael Lee-Chin

  Aug 7, 202658 min

  From arriving in Canada with nothing... to building one of the country's most iconic investment empires.In this episode of ChallengerX, I sit down with Michael Lee-Chin, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, to unpack the mindset behind building wealth, creating lasting businesses, and thinking decades ahead of the crowd.From AIC Limited to Portland Holdings, Michael has spent a lifetime making bets others weren't willing to make. We get into conviction investing, long-horizon thinking, and why he's now turning his attention to advanced nuclear technology and its potential role in the fight against cancer.We get into the thinking and principles behind his extraordinary journey: Building wealth without a head start The investment philosophy that changed everything Why most people never create meaningful wealth—and how to think differently Taking calculated risks when others won’t Legacy, purpose and what Michael is building next // LINKS // Instagram / jeromedwightx Youtube / @jeromedwightx TikTok / jerome.dwight A rare conversation on ambition, legacy, and building for the long term. #ChallengerX #MichaelLeeChin #entrepreneurship #leadership #investing #PortlandHoldings #longtermthinking #healthcareinnovation #financialsuccess

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  Reebok Co-Founder: Building a Legendary Brand That Took On Nike & Adidas | Joe Foster

  Jun 17, 202622 min

  From the family workshop in Bolton... to building a brand that took on Nike and Adidas and won. In this episode of ChallengerX, I sit down with Joe Foster, the co-founder of Reebok, the entrepreneur who turned a small northern-England shoemaker into one of the world's leading sportswear brands, to unpack the mindset behind building a global name from almost nothing. From walking away from his family's footwear business to riding the 1980s fitness boom all the way to outselling Nike in the U.S., Joe shares the entrepreneurial lessons behind brand-building, competition, scaling, and resilience.This episode dives into:- Building a category-defining global brand- Competing against entrenched giants and winning- The branding instincts that beat bigger budgets- Seizing a cultural moment like the fitness boom- Scaling something personal into a worldwide business- The resilience required to build something enduring // LINKS // Instagram / jeromedwightx Youtube / @jeromedwightx TikTok / jerome.dwight A powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, ambition, and creating a brand the world never forgets.#ChallengerX #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Sportswear #Branding #Founders #BusinessGrowth

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  Restaurateur & Dragon: Building One of Canada’s Most Iconic Restaurant Brands | Vikram Vij

  May 30, 202635 min

  From bringing Indian cuisine into Canada’s cultural spotlight… to building one of the most recognizable restaurant brands in the country.In this episode of ChallengerX, I sit down with Vikram Vij, the chef who helped redefine how Canada experiences Indian food, entrepreneur, restaurateur, and former Dragon on Dragons’ Den, to unpack the mindset behind building Vij’s into a cultural phenomenon.From redefining Indian cuisine in North America to creating lineups around the block with no reservations, Vikram shares the entrepreneurial lessons behind brand-building, authenticity, scaling, and leadership.This episode dives into:- Building a category-defining restaurant brand- Turning culture into competitive advantage- The business psychology behind hospitality- What Vikram looked for as a Dragon investor- Scaling without losing authenticity- The resilience required to build something enduringA powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, identity, and creating experiences people never forget.// LINKS // Instagram / jeromedwightx Youtube / @jeromedwightx TikTok / jerome.dwight #ChallengerX #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Hospitality #Restaurants #Founders #BusinessGrowth

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  NASA Engineer: Reinventing Photography for the Digital Age | Eric Fossum

  May 25, 202632 min

  What if one invention quietly changed the way the entire world sees itself?In this episode of ChallengerX, Jerome Dwight sits down with Prof. Eric Fossum, the NASA engineer and inventor of the CMOS image sensor, the breakthrough “camera-on-a-chip” technology now powering billions of smartphones, webcams, medical devices, and automotive systems worldwide.From his years at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to co-founding Photobit and transforming modern imaging forever, Eric shares the untold story behind one of the most impactful technologies of the digital era. 0:00 – Intro 3:23 – From curiosity to changing the world 4:36 – The early years that shaped an inventor 6:02 – NASA's impossible ask: shrink the camera, save the mission 8:34 – The "camera-on-a-chip" moment that rewired modern life 11:50 – Going all in: the Photobit gamble 17:00 – Did Eric know he was building the future? (And how he protected it) 20:58 – Startup to exit: hard-earned lessons from the trenches 22:40 – Where innovation and AI collide next 24:34 – The next frontier in imaging tech 28:34 – Advice every innovator needs to hearEssential viewing for academics, operators, and founders navigating innovation.// LINKS // Instagram / jeromedwightx Youtube / @jeromedwightx TikTok / jerome.dwight Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/47yRU8VeRXZjvwwbS2CWgn #ChallengerX #EricFossum #NASA #Innovation #Technology #Entrepreneurship #AI #Engineering

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  Syntilay CEO: How AI Is Changing Product Design | Ben Weiss

  Mar 27, 202623 min

  What happens when AI, besides assisting creativity - starts designing the product?In this episode of ChallengerX, Jerome Dwight sits down with Ben Weiss, Founder & CEO of Syntilay, to explore how AI is reshaping footwear design, brand building, and the future of physical products.From using generative AI and 3D printing to rethinking how products get made, Ben shares how he’s building at the intersection of technology, fashion, and entrepreneurship. He also opens up about turning a cold message into a mentorship with Reebok co-founder Joe Foster. 0:00 – Intro 2:20 – How Ben Weiss Discovered AI in Footwear Design 4:38 – Inventing a Whole New Category 7:43 – Outplaying the Competition in a Crowded Market 9:56 – From Cold Message to Mentor: Meeting Reebok’s Joe Foster 12:00 – The Power of Cold Calling and Discipline 14:11 – Spotting When You’re on to Something Big 16:26 – The Future of AI in Footwear 19:01 – Overcoming Setbacks and ChallengesEssential viewing for founders, executives, and operators navigating growth. // LINKS // Instagram / jeromedwightx Youtube / @jeromedwightx TikTok / jerome.dwight #ChallengerX #ChallengerMindset #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #OperatorMindset #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingUp #TeamExecution #GrowthMindset

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