Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with International Best-Selling Author JD Barker — a celebrated American writer with an extraordinary journey.

Before becoming a full-time author, JD found success in the finance world, but in his 20s, he discovered he was on the autism spectrum — a revelation that reshaped his path. At 43, he published his first book, proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.

Now recognized worldwide, JD Barker is known for suspense thrillers that blend horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. From his base in New England, we explore his life, creative process, and how he continues to inspire writers and readers across the globe.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Author, Veteran Businessman & Founder of Divergence, Sravan Ankaraju.

Based in Dallas, Sravan is building the infrastructure for AI-era workforce transformation, blending 13 years of Microsoft enterprise leadership with over a decade of entrepreneurial innovation across three integrated ventures.

As the founder of Divergence Academy, Euler Center, and 9brains, and the author of Hackers & Heroes, he helps enterprises, educators, and public organizations create AI-native talent systems through strategic advisory, immersive training, internships, and compliance-aligned workforce development.

This conversation dives into his mission to future-proof the global workforce for the AI age and the story behind his groundbreaking work in tech and education.

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Hustler, Co-founder & CEO of vidBoard.ai Ashwin Madhavan.

As the visionary leader of vidBoard.ai, Ashwin drives product ideation, innovation, and operations with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach. Before co-founding vidBoard, he spent over 12 years in the online education industry, specializing in product development and strategic operations.

He’s also the author of three books on business and intellectual property, blending deep expertise with a passion for accessible, cutting-edge technology. Ashwin’s mission is to make AI-driven video creation simple, powerful, and scalable for users worldwide.

Beyond business, he’s an avid world traveler with strong interests in military history, diplomacy, and politics. Dig this inspiring story of innovation and global perspective.

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