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The Disruptor Podcast

Hosted by John Kundtz · business · EN-US

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"The Disruptor Series," your blueprint for groundbreaking innovation, started as a periodic segment of the Apex Podcast. This is not your standard conversation around Design Thinking or Product Market Fit; this is the series that dares to go beyond conventional wisdom, confronting the status quo and exposing the raw power of disruptive thinking. Our journey begins with intensely provocative dialogues that set the stage for the unexpected. With a focus on Experience Disruptors, Product Market Fit, and a range of other captivating topics, we bring you face-to-face with the ideas that are revolutionizing traditional buying and selling experiences. But we don't stop at ideas; we dive into their real-world applications. "The Disruptor" offers an unfiltered glimpse into the lives and minds of those who are being disrupted, creating disruption, or strategically navigating it. Our guests range from industry ve

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What is The Disruptor Podcast about?

"The Disruptor Series," your blueprint for groundbreaking innovation, started as a periodic segment of the Apex Podcast. This is not your standard conversation around Design Thinking or Product Market Fit; this is the series that dares to go beyond conventional wisdom, confronting the status quo and exposing the raw power of disruptive thinking.

Who hosts The Disruptor Podcast?

The Disruptor Podcast is hosted by John Kundtz. The show has published 50 episodes to date.

What has The Disruptor Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Behind the Swipe: Why Your Payment Processing Doesn't Have to Be Static" (11 August 2026, 29 minutes), "Making the Brain Your Ally: How Brain Science is Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders" (29 July 2026, 25 minutes), and "One Arm, One Mission, One Movement: How Gary Guller Is Making Others Greater" (19 June 2026, 32 minutes).

How often does The Disruptor Podcast publish?

The Disruptor Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 50 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Disruptor Podcast?

Booking probability for The Disruptor Podcast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Disruptor Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Disruptor Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Disruptor Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Disruptor Podcast are Business & Management Consulting. The Disruptor Podcast has a business audience.

About the host

John Kundtz hosts The Disruptor Podcast, a business podcast with 50 episodes published.

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  • Episode #20

    Behind the Swipe: Why Your Payment Processing Doesn't Have to Be Static

    Aug 11, 202629 minS5

    Are you quietly losing up to 1% of your hard-earned e-commerce margins to hidden credit card processing fees? In this episode of The Disruptor Podcast, host John Kundtz sits down with Viktor Popovic, Co-Founder and...

  • Episode #21

    Making the Brain Your Ally: How Brain Science is Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders

    Jul 29, 202625 minS5

    In this episode of The Disruptor Podcast ’s special " Boardroom Bound " series, host John Kundtz sits down with Sarah Jakle , Founder and Executive Director of DemocraShe . Sarah's disruptive approach to youth...

  • Episode #19

    One Arm, One Mission, One Movement: How Gary Guller Is Making Others Greater

    Jun 19, 202632 minS5

    Hi everyone, I'm your host John Kundtz , and today we’re doing something a little different. Welcome to Board Room Bound, The Disruptor's special series on not-for-profit leadership, purpose, and giving back. For those...

  • Episode #19

    One Arm, One Mission, One Movement: How Gary Guller Is Making Others Greater

    Jun 19, 202632 minS5

    <p>Hi everyone, I'm your host <b>John Kundtz</b>, and today we’re doing something a little different. Welcome to Board Room Bound, The Disruptor's special series on not-for-profit leadership, purpose, and giving back...

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    A Five-Step Strategy Blueprint For Nonprofits That Actually Gets Used

    May 20, 20265 minS0

    <p>Are you tired of pouring hours into strategic plans, only to watch them turn into dusty “shelfware” that your board never looks at again?</p><p>Most organizations are treading water in a sea of “What”. They manage...

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    The Immigrant Legacy of Theodor Kundtz

    May 13, 202626 minS0

    <p>Originally broadcast on September 13, 2025, on The Hungarian Hour (WCSB Cleveland 89.3 FM)</p><p>In this special rebroadcast of <b>The Hungarian Hour*</b> (WCSB Cleveland 89.3 FM), hosts Walt Mahovlich and Elizabeth...

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    The Five-Step Nonprofit Strategy Blueprint

    Mar 25, 20267 minS0

    <p>Welcome to this trailer for another episode of <b>Board Room Bound</b>! Today, we are tackling one of the most frustrating challenges in the nonprofit world: strategic planning. </p><p>We all know the drill: a...

  • Episode #18

    The Donor-Driven Playbook: Engagement, Qualification, and Stewardship Done Right

    Mar 4, 202631 minS5

    <p><b>Heart without execution remains aspirational …</b></p><p><b>… and systems without heart won’t scale</b></p><p>In Part 2 of this two-episode series, <b>John Kundtz</b> sits down with <b>Greg Warner</b>, CEO &...

  • Episode #17

    Start With the Heart: Why Transactional Fundraising Is Failing Leaders, and What Comes Next

    Feb 24, 202632 minS5

    <p>In this episode of The Disruptor Podcast, <b>John Kundtz </b>sits down with <b>Bill Crouch</b>, CEO of BrightDot Fundraising Advisors and former college president, to discuss why traditional development tactics are...

  • Episode #16

    When Biology Becomes Compute, Energy Becomes Abundance

    Jan 28, 202619 minS5

    <p> <b>The AI Energy Crunch: Why FinalSpark Thinks Neurons Are the Answers </b></p><p>In this episode of The Disruptor Podcast, host <b>John Kundtz</b> sits down with <b>Dr. Ewelina Kurtys</b>, Strategic Advisor at...

  • Episode #15

    Seeq and You Shall Find: Killing the Directory Era

    Oct 20, 202522 minS4

    <p>In this episode of The Disruptor Podcast, host <b>John Kundtz</b> sits down with <b>Jon Levesque</b>, Founder and CEO of Seeq, to explore why the age of static directories such as Google, Yelp, and star ratings is...

  • Episode #13

    Creating Blue Oceans After the Sale: Ken Rapp’s Product Experience Revolution

    Oct 2, 202526 minS4

    <p><b>Can you create blue oceans after the sale?</b></p><p>In this episode of <b>The Disruptor Podcast</b>, host <b>John Kundtz</b> sits down with <b>Ken Rapp</b>, CEO and co-founder of<b> BluStream</b>, to discuss how...

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    The Life and Times of Theodor Joseph Kundtz

    Sep 16, 202537 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Disruptor, host<b> John M. Kundtz</b> takes listeners on a personal and historical journey into the remarkable life of his great-grandfather, Theodor Joseph Kundtz, an immigrant craftsman whose...

  • Episode #12

    How to WOW Customers for Life: Disney Secrets for Main Street Businesses

    Sep 3, 202530 minS4

    <p>What if your business could deliver Disney-level customer experiences—without Disney’s budget?<br/><br/>In this episode of <b>The Disruptor Podcast,</b> host <b>John Kundtz</b> sits down with <b>Vance Morris</b>, a...

  • Episode #11

    Don’t Build for Your Dog: The Case for Human-Centered Design in a World Obsessed with AI

    Aug 20, 202527 minS4

    <p>When founders design products for themselves, or worse, for their “dog,” failure is almost inevitable. <br/><br/>In this episode of The Disruptor Podcast, host <b>John Kundtz</b> sits down with <b>Oksana...

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    Design Thinking Meets Nonprofit Leadership: A Practical Guide

    Jul 29, 20257 minS0

    <p>John Kundtz introduces his new book, "<b>The Five-Step Not-for-Profit Strategy Blueprint</b>," designed to help executive directors strengthen collaboration, governance, and growth. </p><p>This interview-style review...

  • Episode #10

    Rethinking ERP: AI-Driven Workflow Innovation

    Jul 22, 202527 minS4

    <p>In this episode of The <b>Disruptor Podcast</b>, host <b>John Kundtz </b>sits down with <b>Harish Chandramowli</b>, founder of Flaire Software, to explore how AI is revolutionizing traditional ERP systems...

  • Episode #9

    Is Design Dead? Saving Design in the Modern Enterprise

    Jun 10, 202519 minS4

    <p><b>Design isn't dead, but it's evolving fast</b></p><p><b>Nick Cawthon</b>, the founder of <b>Gauge</b>, a San Francisco–based consultancy, joins John on this episode of The Disruptor Podcast to explore why...

  • Episode #8

    Mainframe Modernization: From Black Box to Clarity

    May 13, 202522 minS4

    <p>Welcome to another edition of The Disruptor Podcast!</p><p>This is part two of our two-part series. </p><p>In this episode,<b> </b><b>Zengines</b> CEO <b>Caitlyn Truong</b> returns to reveal how her team simplifies...

  • Episode #7

    Disruption in Data: Why Digital Migrations Fail and How to Succeed

    Apr 29, 202522 minS4

    <p>Welcome to another edition of The Disruptor Podcast! <br/><br/>In this episode, your host, <b>John Kundtz</b>, interviews <b>Caitlyn Truong</b>, CEO and Co-founder of <b>Zengines</b>.<br/> <br/>This is part one of...

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