AhHa Moments

Hosted by Alban Mehmeti, Hans Nelson, and Kevin Schaffer

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Join Alban Mehmeti, Hans Nelson, and Kevin Schaffer of Inspire11, as they share unedited stories and behind the scenes looks at the business world, and have fun doing it. By building their own company, they’ve seen the heights of success and navigated times of uncertainty. They’ll share pivotal ‘ah-ha’ moments that have defined their careers, dissect trends in business and technology, and offer their unique perspective on what’s shaping the market next... while not taking it too seriously. So turn your volume up to 11 and listen to AhHa Moments.

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April 27, 2026Episode 1134 min

From Boardrooms to Classrooms: How Great Leaders Turn Business Success into Real Impact

What separates successful executives from truly impactful leaders?In Episode 11 of AhHa Moments, Inspire11 Founders Alban, Hans, and Kevin, sit down with Carol Lavin Bernick and Josh Hale of Big Shoulders Fund to explore how the best leaders apply business principles to create lasting impact beyond the enterprise. This is a conversation about leadership at its highest level. Together, they unpack:Why network, not just capital, is the most powerful leadership assetHow applying business discipline (data, operations, scale) drives real-world impactThe role of purpose in building culture, alignment, and long-term performanceWhat executives can learn about speed, decision-making, and cutting through bureaucracyFrom scaling brands to feeding 400,000+ meals during COVID, this episode shows how the same mindset that builds great companies can transform communities and redefine leadership in the process.If you’re leading a business, building a team, or thinking about your legacy, this conversation will challenge how you show up—and what you optimize for.

December 1, 202512 min

Eleven Minutes | Forging the Future: Innovation at the Heart of America's Steel Industry

Steel has always been the backbone of American progress; holding up our cities, connecting our communities, powering the everyday. At LeJeune Steel, it’s becoming something more: a platform for progress, where tradition and innovation forge a smarter future.In this episode of Eleven Minutes, CEO Shane Shipman and CFO Pam Presthus join Hans Nelson, CEO of Inspire11, to explore how they’re transforming a century-old business through technology that makes the invisible visible, data that drives decisions instead of debates, and a culture where the best ideas can come from anywhere. From reimagining supply chains to rethinking talent in legacy industries, their story shows that real disruption doesn’t happen in the abstract; it happens when leaders choose to run toward change instead of away from it. The takeaway goes far beyond steel. It’s about the courage to break patterns, the discipline to build differently, and the vision to prove that even the most traditional industries can reinvent the future.

November 18, 2025Episode 1032 min

Bubbles, Booms, and Blackwell: Are We in an AI Bubble?

Alban, Hans, and Kevin sit down with Lenee Wolf, Chief Administrative Officer at Northern Trust, to explore whether today’s AI surge signals a bubble or a genuine shift. They trace past booms, look at how enterprise leaders are navigating risk, and unpack what real, practical adoption looks like inside a highly regulated institution. A clear, concise take on hype, history, and what resilience requires now.

October 8, 2025Episode 924 min

How Elite Finds Elite

Alban, Hans, and Kevin are joined by Joyce Mullen and Dee Burger of Insight Enterprises to celebrate Inspire11’s ninth anniversary—and to reflect on the bold next chapter: joining Insight Enterprises. Together, they discuss how this partnership came to be and how it opens the door to entirely new possibilities.

August 20, 2025Episode 311 min

Eleven Minutes | EmpiRx Health: Flipping the Script on Pharmacy Care

Healthcare is at a crossroads. Rising costs, fragmented systems, and outdated models continue to strain patients and providers alike. But what happens when leaders decide to flip the script — putting people and outcomes at the center instead of transactions? In this conversation, Danny Sanchez, CEO of EmpiRx Health, and Alban Mehmeti, Founder & CEO of Inspire11, sit down to discuss how bold ideas and fearless leadership can disrupt an industry built on complexity. From redefining what a pharmacy benefits manager can be, to exploring the balance of empathy, innovation, and business results, they offer a candid look at what it takes to challenge convention and build something better. This isn’t just about healthcare. It’s about the courage to reimagine what’s possible — and the impact that kind of thinking can have on entire industries and the people they serve.

August 13, 2025Episode 833 min

Excellence at Every Knot: From racing seas to boardroom strategies — mastering the art of elite performance.

From breaking global business barriers to shattering ocean racing records, Bryon Ehrhart lives where average doesn’t exist. In this episode, Hans, Alban and Kevin sit down with Bryon Ehrhart, Global Head of Growth and Strategic Development at AON and world record-breaking sailing Captain, as he shares how a lifetime of competing at the highest levels—on the water and in the boardroom—has shaped his approach to leadership, team performance, and client impact. From building trust and driving relentless improvement to finding that extra 1% that wins races and market share, Bryon offers actionable insights for anyone aiming to excel where the stakes are highest.

August 11, 202511 min

Eleven Minutes | Revolutionizing Experience: The Service-Tech Nexus in Memorial City

What happens when a real estate company stops thinking in square footage—and starts thinking in possibility? In this episode of Eleven Minutes, we sit down with Dennis Hall, Chief Technology Officer at MetroNational, the team behind Houston’s dynamic Memorial City. Dennis isn’t just modernizing real estate—he’s reimagining it. From connected infrastructure and intelligent buildings to digital-first tenant experiences, you’ll hear how Dennis and his team are using data, AI, and bold thinking to turn one of the most established commercial districts into a testbed for the future.

August 11, 202511 min

Eleven Minutes | Heart-Wired: The Human Touch in Technological Innovation with Sedgwick

This Eleven Minutes episode kicks off a special chapter of Eleven Minutes—one that goes beyond digital transformation to explore human transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Sean Safieh, CIO of the America’s Sedgwick, a global organization that touches the lives of millions during some of their most vulnerable moments. But this isn’t just a story about scale—it’s about soul. About how Sedgwick is building technology that doesn’t just process claims—it understands people. Technology that doesn’t just optimize operations—it amplifies empathy. You’ll hear how Sedgwick is rewriting the playbook for tech-enabled care, infusing humanity into every experience, and proving that being wired for heart isn’t a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. This is innovation with intention. This is what happens when purpose and platform move as one. This is Heart-Wired.

August 11, 20250 min

New Series: Eleven Minutes

At Inspire11, we believe in turning big ideas into real-world impact. That’s why we’re bringing Eleven Minutes—our original video series that spotlights the changemakers, innovators, and rebels reshaping industries—into podcast form on our AhHa Moments channel. In each episode, you’ll hear the stories behind the breakthroughs. The moments where vision meets velocity. Where strategy meets heart. Where the art of the possible becomes the new reality. These are the people building what’s next—from transforming legacy industries with AI, to designing digital products that make life better, to challenging what it means to lead. Whether you’re listening on your morning commute, during a lunch break, or in between meetings, we promise to make every minute count.

July 7, 2025Episode 730 min

Make Shift Happen

We’re not just in a tech cycle — we’re in a fundamental shift. In this episode of AhHa Moments, the Inspire11 founders explore why adaptability — not just AI — will define the next era of business. From outdated systems and massive infrastructure gaps to the rise of digital agents and reimagined workflows, this conversation unpacks what’s holding companies back and what it takes to truly move forward.