For Motivational Use Only (feat. Todd Pedersen)

You don’t always end where you start. For proof, look no further than TODD PEDERSEN. The founder of Vivint Smart Home, Inc. joins Point Forward hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER to walk through his surprising journey, from growing up as one of eleven in a small town in Idaho, to founding a multi-billion dollar company. There were plenty of stops along the way, though, from a mission to the Dominican Republic, to selling pest control door-to-door, to sleeping on a friend’s couch. He goes in depth with the guys on how he got to where he is, the importance of family, his love of cars, and how Vivint ended up getting the naming rights for the Utah Jazz arena.  Plus, the guys get into some NBA playoff talk, explain about how they respond to hecklers in the stands, reflect on Bronny James’ decision to attend USC, and debate whether Patrick Beverley’s claim that half of the players in the league don’t really love the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Om Podcasten

Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner formed their brotherhood on the NBA hardwood. Now in retirement, they've teamed up again to create the Point Forward Podcast; aptly named after the unique position they played in the league. These two unapologetic truth-tellers will use their platform to share the opinions and hot takes that made them fan favorites and at times, polarizing throughout their career. Dre and Evan keep their fingers firmly on the pulse of the sports world at large, business and culture. Each week tap in as they navigate everything from sports headlines & tech innovations to book reviews and trending memes. Throw in a rotating cast of some of the world's most elite players, musicians, and entrepreneurs and you'll quickly see why Point Forward is a refreshing new direction to the athlete conversation space. Candid. Unconventional. Witty. Welcome to the future. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network.