Parallel Entrepreneur with Mark Cleveland

What happens when a cybersecurity veteran automates the work his competitors still struggle to deliver? He builds the future—and lets them use it.

Michael Peters is a rare kind of founder: one who lea…

In this episode of The Parallel Entrepreneur, Mark Cleveland welcomes Carla Bailo—an industry visionary who’s helped shape the future of mobility, from General Motors and Nissan to leading the Center…

Welcome back to The Parallel Entrepreneur for part 2 with British-American polymath Matthew Joynes.

In this fast-paced sequel we dive into:

• How Matthew rescued a bankrupt currency-trading firm and s…

What happens when super-AI makes lawyers, accountants—and even capitalism—obsolete?
British-American “apex” parallel entrepreneur Matthew Joynes (PGA producer, GameVice inventor, LifeMed AI founder) j…

Stop juggling. Start PARALLELING.

Entrepreneur, community‑builder and podcast host Mark Cleveland takes the Creative Mornings stage to share why the future belongs to parallel thinkers—people who let…

Looking for inspiration on juggling multiple business passions? Tim Ozgener might just be your blueprint. He helped take CAO Cigars from a basement startup to a global best-seller and then founded OZ…

AI and security compliance could make or break your next venture. In this episode of The Parallel Entrepreneur, Mark Cleveland sits down with Justin Beals, co-founder of Strike Graph, to dive into fr…

What happens when a merger you can't control threatens to destroy your 22-year business overnight? Meet Robert Hartline—parallel founder who scaled his wireless stores to $100 million, only to face a…

How do you launch a thriving medical practice, then pivot to a fast-scaling software startup—all while staying laser-focused on patient care, personal growth, and 24 years in recovery? In this episod…

Wondering how to nurture alignment throughout M&A integration?  In this episode John Farkas, founder of Ratio and Candor—two companies that help businesses master M&A integration—discusses how to unl…

Are you a serial entrepreneur juggling multiple ventures and hungry for breakthrough growth? In this candid conversation, Silas Deane reveals his battle-tested blueprint—from bootstrapping a game-cha…

Unlock the secrets of building an acquisition empire from someone who's done it well. In this exclusive interview, John Cerasuolo, CEO of Leap Partners, reveals the unconventional strategies and hard…

Ready to discover how to hire for potential rather than past credentials—and why it could transform your business?

In this episode of Parallel Entrepreneur, Mark Cleveland sits down with Caitlin MacG…

Get ready for a masterclass in multi-venture entrepreneurship from Christian Paro, founder of Center 615, Studio 615, Five Points Alley Shops—three of the most dynamic co-working and creative spaces …

Ready to master the art of running multiple ventures without losing your sanity—or your shirt? Join host Mark Cleveland and Craig Fuller, the pioneering founder of FreightWaves, as they rip open the …

How do you juggle multiple ventures and keep your cool under pressure? Meet Nitin Rai — seasoned founder, investor in 70+ startups, and champion of underrepresented talent. In this eye-opening episod…

How do you scale, sell, and still come back for more? Meet Roger Brown — a serial founder who’s built (and exited) four different ventures, from physician services to cannabis testing labs. In this p…

’m joined by Jason Putnam, a two-time award-winning executive (Globee Executive of the Year, Silver Stevie Award) and a 2024 Inspiring Leader. Jason’s the Chief Revenue Officer at Plum, where he’s re…

In this engaging conversation, Mark Cleveland and Francisco Gonzalez explore the essence of entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of community, mentorship, and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Fra…

How do you build a company that buyers can’t wait to acquire—and still keep your entrepreneurial spark alive? In this episode of The Parallel Entrepreneur, we sit down with John McDonald, Co-Founder …