Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch shares his journey from small-town roots to West Point, the Army, and beyond—revealing how selfless service, discipline, and team culture define true leadership.

00:09- About Lt Col Oakland McCulloch

• Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch is the author of the 2021 release, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be.

• Oak is also an internationally recognized speaker who gives talks on leadership and success.

Ignacio Edenburg’s life spans continents, cultures, and challenges—from his family’s escape during war to building businesses, raising a family, and leading with heart. Today, while battling myelofibrosis, he’s championing bone marrow awareness to save lives. His story is about resilience, love, and legacy.

00:14- About Ignacio Edenburg

• Ignacio is the CEO of Edenburg Hospitality.

In this inspiring episode of TBCY, host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Vijay Karia, co-founder and CEO of OptiCloud, award-winning AI and climate tech entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for Indigenous rights. Vijay shares his remarkable life story—from his multicultural upbringing and early exposure to global inequities, to his professional tennis career, and his pioneering journey in technology, private equity, and cloud sustainability.

Learn how Vijay’s unique background shaped his mission to combat digital waste and drive sustainable transformation through AI. Discover how OptiCloud is revolutionizing cloud management by eliminating invisible digital waste, slashing energy consumption, and reinvesting in vulnerable communities and rainforests. Vijay also shares actionable advice for businesses to optimize their cloud usage for both profit and planet, insights from working with tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, and an exclusive look at upcoming international climate events.