The Stanza Podcast
1) “Dreams Don’t Have a Price”: The Philosophy Behind Lake Como’s Most Iconic Hotels with Valentina De Santis
Part I: The Business of Six Figure TravelHow does one quantify the thesis that affluent consumers are prioritizing experiences over possessions? Luxury travel advisory SmartFlyer reports a 75% year ov...Show More
2) Ian Schrager
Today’s guest is Ian Schrager, the legendary hotelier, entrepreneur, and cultural pioneer who reshaped nightlife and hospitality as we know it.Ian first made his mark in the 1970s as the co-founder of...Show More
3) Dr. Jonathan Leary
Dr. Jonathan Leary is the founder of Remedy Place, the social wellness club reimagining how we gather, recover, and connect. Trained in medicine and drawn to a more human, preventative approach, Jonat...Show More
4) Eugene Remm
Today's guest is Eugene Remm, who co-founded Catch Hospitality Group in 2011. Eugene has opened Catch locations in 7 different markets throughout the U.S. and most recently, The Corner Store in New Yo...Show More
5) Jeff Klein
Jeff Klein started his hospitality career in 1993 as a bellman at The Franklin Hotel, where he learned the ropes of running a hotel in various operational roles. His first hotel project was the succes...Show More
6) Dasha Zhukova
Dasha Zhukova Niarchos is the founder of Ray, a residential lifestyle brand and real estate development company that builds art-forward residences. Ray's inaugural building in Philly's Fishtown neighb...Show More
7) Noah Tepperberg
Today's guest is hospitality veteran Noah Tepperberg, co-founder of Tao Group Hospitality. Over the course of his 30+ year career in hospitality, Noah and his team have launched several iconic venues,...Show More
8) Gaetano Guarducci
Today's guest is Gaetano Guarducci of Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group. Gaetano grew up in the restaurant business that his father, Gherardo Guarducci, co-founded in 2003, and has been working for the ...Show More
9) Gary Vee & David Rodolitz
Thank you Peoplevine for sponsoring this episode. Peoplevine is trusted by the best brands in the members club business. Book a free demo to see why at peoplevine.com.Today's guests are David Rodolitz...Show More
10) S3 E1: Welcome to The Stanza
It's a pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 season of The Stanza. Thank you for tuning in.Submit your pitch deck to be featured in "Investment Committee", a new column in The Stanza newsletter here.Sub...Show More