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The Santa Barbara Effect is your front-row seat to the vibrant world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community in Santa Barbara. Join us as we dive into the stories of trailblazing founders, creative thinkers, and community leaders who are shaping the future of this iconic coastal city.

Hosts

Josh Narva has 25+ years of experience working in Talent and Executive Recruiting at Google, Sonos, and several startups backed by Sequoia Capital. He started his career at Heidrick & Struggles, the world‘s largest executive search firm.

Rob Gross is a strategic leader specializing in business development and operations with extensive experience in driving growth and innovation across diverse industries.

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Rachel is a multidisciplinary creative with over a decade of experience in web design, graphic design, and audio & video production.

Guest Lineup

From groundbreaking ideas to cultural movements, each episode offers inspiration, insights, and a unique perspective on what makes Santa Barbara a hub for visionary minds and bold dreams.

Peter and Debbie Moore, Santa Barbara Sky FC Owners
Kelly Barsky, UCSB, The Arnhold Director of Athletics
Joe Pasternack, UCSB Men’s Basketball Coach
Jenny Schatzle and Stephen Stowe, BOND Fitness Founders
John McFarlane and Trung Mai, software.com
DJ Javier, Artist and Designer
Jennifer Somer & Dmitri Siegel, former Patagonia and Deckers
John McFarlane, Trung Mai, Craig Shelburne & Tom Cullen, Sonos Founders
Vanessa Royle, Tilden Co-Founder
Tom Kenny, Sohit Wadhwa and Anupama Vaid, ParentSquare

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