About
Vision
We’re building a world where leaders crush it in life and work, building businesses that win, communities that show up for each other, and personal lives that bring real happiness.
The vYve origin story
It started with a hot take from Gary Vaynerchuk:
"I kept hearing entrepreneurs and corporate leaders saying, 'I'm burnt out. I need a reboot and I don't know where to go.' So I challenged my team to work out what Vayner could deliver that would truly help leaders become their best and happiest selves — both professionally and personally."
The answer became vYve — a place where entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, practitioners, experts and coaches come together to discover what’s possible and unlock what's next.
Our Team
Meet our Team
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Andrea Sullivan, Co-Founder & CEO
The Community Alchemist & Fearless Leader
Six years as CMO of VaynerX and another 16 at Interbrand taught Andrea something powerful: the best leaders aren't just skilled…they're whole-hearted. Known as a "C-suite whisperer," Andrea has an intuitive gift for seeing potential in people before they see it in themselves.
Andrea's superpower: Creating experiences where breakthrough moments happen.
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James Orsini, Co-Founder & Business Coach
The Growth Strategist
Ten years at Vayner, with five as President of The Sasha Group, James understands what it takes to scale businesses and develop leaders. His extensive network and operational expertise make him the connector who opens doors and creates opportunities.
James's superpower: Seeing the strategic moves that unlock exponential growth.
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Jim Stengel, CMO Podcast Host
The Wisdom Keeper
Former P&G Global Marketing Officer and author of "Grow," Jim has spent decades studying what makes brands--and leaders--truly iconic. His Worldwide Federation of Advertising recognition as a top marketer speaks to his credibility.
With 7 years and 400+ episodes of The CMO Podcast, Jim continues to unlock the stories and insights that help marketing leaders graduate to "iconic status.”
Jim's superpower: Drawing out the wisdom that transforms both the speaker, the listener…and the industry
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Judy Stephens, Director of Growth & Production
The Content Catalyst
Fifteen years of content production across video, audio, photo, and multimedia have taught Judy one thing: great stories don't just happen—they're crafted with precision. As the force behind The CMO Podcast's growth and vYve's expanding production capabilities, she turns creative vision into tangible results. Additionally, she is an author and cosplayer… with her recent book garnering great success: Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel”.
Judy's superpower: Thriving in high pressure situations while maintaining the detail-oriented focus that transforms good content into great storytelling.
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Astha Avinash, Community Leader & Brand Strategist
The Cultural Bridge-Builder
From scaling strategies across 14 million people in Tokyo to 500 residents in rural India, Astha understands that human connection transcends geography. Her globe trotting has given her the gift of understanding how to create experiences that build trusted communities. Her Master's in Branding from School of Visual Arts combined with agencies and brands gives her the rare ability to spot universal truths that make brands resonate anywhere.
Astha's superpower: Creating magical experiences that spark personal and collective growth.
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Mona Patel, Executive Coach
The Breakthrough Architect
Creator of the 9-Minute “Reframe” Process that's helped teams at Nike, Facebook, and Capital One tackle their toughest challenges, Mona has mastered the art of rapid transformation. This Inc. 5000 honoree blends decades of customer insight with formal training in NLP and subconscious reprogramming to help leaders break through limiting beliefs in real-time. Mona is a transformational coach for executives, entrepreneurs, and their teams.
Mona's superpower: Spotting the invisible belief that's distorting the problem and reframing it so breakthrough solutions emerge.
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