Innovation doesn't always happen in the ways that you think. Sometimes it's about taking something people don't want or have a use for and creating something they do want. That's what Emily Darchuck did when she thought up the solution for whey waste birthing her company Wheyward Spirit.
Finding Your Drive & Motivation with Twila True
Twila True is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mentor to young females entering the world of entrepreneurship and finance. Twila's roots are from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, one of the poorest communities in the U.S. She overcome a challenging family upbringing to become a business Megaforce owning, investing, and operating several multi-million-dollar companies in the entertainment, beauty, fashion, food, and real estate industries. She was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's "100 Women of Impact" and one of SUCCESS Magazine's "WOMEN OF INFLUENCE" both in 2022.
The American Experiment with David Rubenstein
Today's conversation is with Billionaire businessman David Rubenstein. David started his career as a lawyer before working at the White House under President Jimmy Carter. He now spends his time hosting two shows on Television, "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations" on Bloomberg TV and History with David Rubenstein on PBS.
Creating Innovative Technologies with Todd Eckler
Innovative tech often defined by either the hardware or the software. In the last few years it seems like the big names in tech are being driven by the software they develop often looking like SaaS. While software and apps can be trendy its typically the changes in hardware partnered with software that brings systemic changes in our lives.
The Deviance of Ideas with Jeff DeGraff
'Innovation Happens at the Edges.' This is a quote that I often reference from today's guest, Jeff DeGraff. Jeff has spent his life exploring, teaching, and sparking creativity and innovation in the lives of those around him. As a teacher at Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan he has helped students understand the practical tools to that unlock that innovation and creativity in their careers. As the co-founder of Innovatriums he helps startups and leading global corporations apply those principles in their product and service development.
The Power of Design with Robert Niemiec
Design is much more than how something looks or functions. It's the process of bringing the analytical and creative together to innovate and create. Robert Niemiec and Twisthink are helping some of the leading brands to find a new approach to their process by incorporating a 'human-centered' sense of design. Their approach brings together design, technology, and strategy to help design a better future not only for the brand but also for the people it serves.
Incubators for Innovation with Chris Vance
Sometimes the best ideas don't come from what you know, but what you don't know. Creating a safe place to innovate and cultivate ideas is critical to the process of creating. In today's episode, Chris Vance shares the story of Playground Sessions. Prior to starting Playground Sessions, Chris didn't know how to play the piano. Instead, he used himself as a test case to see if the platform could effectively be used to learn the art of music. Then he pitched music great Quincy Jones to come and partner with them. Knowing all the answers isn't always the solution but many times it is what holds us back from starting or moving forward.
Rethinking Productivity with Tim Campos
If you truly want to solve a problem, solve the pain that it causes. When the pain is being felt by the executive at Facebook, then you know it's a problem that others face too. As the CIO of Facebook, Tim Campos was tasked with solving the pain the team was experiencing through the management of calendars, productivity, and the dreaded meeting. Tim took the lessons to build Woven. Woven is helping individuals and companies take back their calendars and start spending time on what matters most to them.
Reinventing the Barbershop with The Bolinders
There are certain industries that have a 'legacy' going back hundreds of years. The barbershop is one of those industries. There is a certain expectation of makes up the typical barbershop and in many ways, it has defined an expectation from pop culture. What happens when you rethink the status quo and create a new model or picture of what could be a new model for the barbershop?
Building a Community of Innovation with Aaron Price
Overcoming the Impossible with Matt Sweetwood
Life doesn't always give you lemons. Sometimes you have to overcome the impossible situations of life. In today's episode, we chat with Matt Sweetwood who has just done that. Throughout his life, he has chosen to rise above the obstacles that would hold many from reaching the dreams and ideas they were created to live.
Finding Community in Business with John Bundy
To be successful in business you quickly learn that you need the support of the people around you. But often those closest to you do not know how to help you. You need to find a community of entrepreneurs and business owners. In theory that makes sense and is an easy concept to understand. But where do you find this community? How do you help and support each other?
The Dirty Business of Laundry with Rechelle Balanzat
The business of laundry is steeped in tradition. What happens when you approach an old philosophy of business by integrating new technology solutions? This is the question that Rechelle Balanzat set out to answer. For her, the way laundry and dry-cleaning services worked felt outdated. It was inconvenient, slow, and frustrating for customers to use.
Turning Passion Into Business with Eileen Kenney
Creating Workplace Wellness with Sammy Courtright
Creating a 'well' workplace is becoming more important for business owners, entrepreneurship, and even co-working spaces to consider when they think of their workforce. Gone are the days where wellness was the sole responsibility of the employee. But what does it mean to build space for wellness in business? What should employers provide and employees expect in a modern workplace?
The Power of PR with Ilissa Miller
Businesses often think about their marketing strategy, their core products and services, or even their messaging. What if you could rethink your approach to your business and start incorporating PR into your strategy. Ilissa Miller is a leading public relations expert working with businesses in the technology industry.