“Living On The Edge of Chaos,” hosted by Aaron Maurer, is a podcast that takes listeners on an intellectual journey through various facets of education and technology. The show features conversations with experts and innovators like Kevin Eastman, former assistant coach for the Boston Celtics to Lori Mazor, who enlightens on the fusion of Artificial Intelligence and creativity, Brittany Blackwell, who discusses educator burnout and mental health, and Laura McBain, exploring the intersectio ...
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Telling the stories of entrepreneurship and builders in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. Every Thursday, Jeffrey Stern helps map the Cleveland/NEO business ecosystem by talking to founders, investors, and community builders to learn what makes Cleveland/NEO special.
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The award-winning "Tell Them You Mean Business" podcast is created by Hupy and Abraham, the Midwest's largest personal injury law firm. We interview guests from all walks of life. Tune in to listen to our guests tell us how they mean business!
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#172: Ian Maurer (GenomOncology) — Precision Oncology, Convergence of Genomics & AI, and Improving Cancer Care
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Ian Maurer — Chief Technology Officer at GenomOncology and co-lead of the Cancer Informatics for Cancer Centers’ AI working group. With over two decades of software experience, Ian has led GenomOncology — a Cleveland-based software company — in their pursuit to provide the healthcare community with data-driven insights to improve cancer care and st…
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#171: Umberto Fedeli Round II — Lifelong Learning, Happiness, Wealth, and Investing
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Umberto P. Fedeli — Founder, President, and CEO of The Fedeli Group I first had the opportunity to speak with Umberto on this podcast just over a year ago! At the time, our conversation extended far beyond what we were able to include in the original episode exploring his Italian heritage & Cleveland upbringing, the evolution of his career, life ph…
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#170: Matt Buder Shapiro Round II — Investing in Cleveland, Storytelling, and Reflections on Vytalize Health's MedPilot Acquisition
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Matt Buder Shapiro — Chief Marketing Officer at Vytalize Health, Previously Founder at MedPilot (Acquired) I first spoke to Matt on this podcast 3 years ago. At the time, as a co-founder and chief marketing officer of MedPilot, he was navigating an acquisition to Vytalize Health after having built the company to help service over a million patients…
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#169: Aaron Slodov (Atomic Industries) — Techno-Industrial Optimism and Exascaling American Manufacturing
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Aaron Slodov — CEO of Atomic Industries, a company he co-founded back in 2019 and has raised over $20 million from leading investors like Toyota Ventures, Impatient Ventures, Narya Capital, 8090 Industries, and others! Atomic is on a mission to exascale the American manufacturing sector, starting with making tool and die-making orders of magnitude …
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208: Jordan Turner From Challenge To Change - Creating Space for Vulnerability and Well-Being in Education
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Takeaways Mindfulness and emotional intelligence are essential in education to support the well-being of both students and educators. Establishing a noble goal and understanding one's why can help educators stay connected to their purpose and navigate challenges. Taking the time to pause, reflect on emotions, and choose self-care strategies can hel…
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207: The Importance of Good Writing, Curiosity, Bravery, and the Process of Living
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Takeaways AI can be used as a tool for augmentation in education, supporting academic writing and research. Curiosity is a powerful driver of learning and exploration in the AI space. Simulations can help students test their research ideas and understand the implications of their decisions. Good writing in academia involves the ability to synthesiz…
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#168: Darren Small (Oko) — Simplifying Logistics and Automating Supply Chains
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Darren Small, co-founder and CEO of Oko. With over a decade of experience on Wall Street, Darren’s analytical background from the world of investment banking, stocks, and data, equipped him with a keen eye for efficiency and growth opportunities which he’s now applied to the world of logistics! Darren co-founded Oko back in 2021 after witnessing fi…
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#167: John Kempf (Advancing Eco Agriculture) — Regenerative Agriculture
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John Kempf — founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a regenerative agronomy company started back in 2006 to share the knowledge, tools, and systems that regenerate farm profitability, soil health, and plant health, all while reducing the need for fertilizers and pesticides. Under John’s leadership, AEA has grown to be trusted by over 10,000 gr…
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206: Heartfelt Journeys in Education: Cool Cat Teacher, Vicki Davis, Impactful Story
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All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Slidedeck of her ideas to explore as we did not get to them all https://1drv.ms/p/s!AqtnAB8NPT2-8kpLZWCCEThXQepG YouTube Video Takeaways Vicki Davis believes that students should be at least 17 or 18 years old before getting cell phones. She emphasizes the negative impact of u…
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Jamie Keeton "Can Head", Guinness World Record Holder
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Jamie Keeton is a previous Hupy and Abraham client and a man with a medical condition that enables objects to stick to his skin by suction. Nicknamed "Can Head", he has made a career from demonstrating his abilities, and as of 2024 holds the Guinness World Record for the most drink cans attached by air suction to the head. Hear all about Can Head's…
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#166: Adam Graybill (Journey Biosciences) — Shifting the Future of Diabetes & Care
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Adam Graybill, co-founder and CEO of Journey Biosciences. With a robust 20-year tenure in the diabetes market, Adam has been at the forefront of assembling purpose-driven teams and forging impactful strategic partnerships across the healthcare landscape; having played an instrumental role in building the Cardinal Health At Home business to a billio…
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#165: Phil Londrico (Jatango) — Livestream Shopping — Fostering Intimacy & Connection in E-Commerce
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Phil Londrico, Founder & CEO of JaTango — an interactive broadcasting and e-commerce platform that gives individuals the power to host their own live shopping channel anywhere. For many years now, we’ve seen e-commerce grow, sparking an entire industry of new brands, channels, and technology stacks. Today, everything from a legacy department store …
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205: Teaching, Learning, and Living: A Conversation with Lisa Hawker
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Youtube Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cphiov_RFc&feature=youtu.be Resources Inspiration of show format from Tim Ferriss Podcast Life Lessons from Taylor Swift, Conquering Anxiety, Coaching Teens, Career Reinvention, Supposedly Gay Bulls, Your Shadow Side, and More — Soman Chainani (#720) https://tim.blog/2024/02/06/soman-chainani/ Slides…
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#164: Dr. James Kenyon (NASA Glenn) — To the Moon, Mars and Beyond, From Cleveland — The Future of Aviation & Space Exploration
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Dr. James Kenyon, Director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio The road to the Moon goes through Cleveland. With a budget of approximately $900 million, a staff of more than 3,200 civil servants, over 725 patents, and over 120 R&D 100 Awards, Glenn — under Dr. Kenyon's leadership and in accordance with NASA's mandates — is providing …
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204: Embracing Change: How AI Transforms Traditional Roles and Workflows
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Access The Show All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Direct Link: YouTube: Takeaways Gratitude can be a powerful foundation for AI, guiding its use and ensuring a positive impact. Play and experimentation are key when getting started with AI, allowing for creative exploration and learning. AI tools like ChatGPT c…
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203: Readocracy - Redefining Credentials in a Connected World With Mario Vasilescu
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Access The Show All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Takeaways The current system of recognizing learning and competence is narrow and leaves many people behind. Credentials should include the expertise and affiliations of the content creators to provide more transparent and meaningful signaling. Considering diff…
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#163: Ryan McManus (SHARE Mobility) — Mobility as a Service & The Future of Transportation
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Ryan McManus — founder and CEO of SHARE Mobility Ryan is passionate about solving workforce and rural mobility challenges, creating and affording equitable access to transportation, and ultimately changing the way people actually commute. To this end, SHARE Mobility, which raised over $12 million in funding from investors like JumpStart Ventures he…
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[REWIND] #89: Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland) — Local Journalism in Cleveland
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Today we’re running a replay of one of my favorite conversations from 2022 with Lila Mills of Signal Cleveland. Since we last spoke, Signal Cleveland has continuously produced reliable daily journalism across a plethora of local topics and built Cleveland Documenters, a group of nearly 700 greater Cleveland residents, representing nearly every zip …
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202: Navigating the New Wave: Blended Learning and AI with Dr. Catlin Tucker
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Takeaways Combining AI with sound educational practices can enhance the learning experience. The problem is not AI itself, but how we use class time and design learning experiences. AI can be leveraged to support students in the writing process and develop their skills as learners. Effective instructional practices, such as blended learning and stu…
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201: Rekindling Joy: A Playful Revolution in Education and Life with Jed Dearybury
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Takeaways Play is not just for young children, but a natural and necessary part of learning for people of all ages. Playful learning experiences engage the brain and help information stick, making learning more effective and enjoyable. Play can be rigorous and challenging, but it should not be rigid or boring. It can foster creativity, collaboratio…
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#162: Andre Cisco (MGK's Manager, XX Brands, Dead Logic, 27 Club) — Killing Ordinary, Art & Business
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Andre Cisco — Manager for MGK and XX Brands, Brand Strategist and Investor, co-owner of the 27 Club — the coffee lounge and kitchen here in Cleveland — and Managing Partner at Dead Logic, a marketing strategy and brand management firm. Andre is a serial entrepreneur with more than 10 years of entertainment, international logistics, and merchandisin…
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200: Claire Napier Unleashing Creativity: The Role of Visual Arts in Shaping Independent Minds
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Takeaways How to shift perspective on how we examine the world around us How we sometimes take visual art for granted AI is being advertised as a solution for artists, but it is also seen as a threat to the creative industry. Seeking out and appreciating discarded, low-budget, and niche art can provide a unique and fascinating experience. Life and …
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#161: Rick Stockburger (BRITE) — Unleashing the Energy Revolution
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Rick Stockburger, CEO of BRITE Energy Innovators. Located in the City of Warren, just outside Youngstown in the Mahoning Valley, BRITE was founded in 2010 as a non-profit focused on the acceleration of energy technology in Northeast Ohio. Since then, and under Rick’s leadership, BRITE has helped over 600 companies, creating approximately 2100 jobs,…
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#160: Kyle Maggard (Over Easy) — Fixing a Broken Food System & Disrupting Breakfast
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Kyle Maggard, Founder & CEO of Over Easy. Kyle started OverEasy in the fall of 2018, reflecting on his time as a former college athlete at Westpoint and as an Army Captain where living a healthy and active life wasn’t just his passion, but his job. As a busy father, husband, and entrepreneur, he came to recognize that staying fit and eating healthy…
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199: Mind, Motivation, and Method: Yvette Larsson on Neuroscience, Education, and the Human Connection
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Takeaways Storytelling is a powerful tool in education and can help create connections and understanding. Understanding the neuroscience behind communication and relationships can lead to more effective teaching and learning. Trust and play are essential in creating safe and engaging learning environments. The intersection of technology and humanit…
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#159: Azadeh Hardiman (Level20 — Progressive Insurance) — Intrapreneurship & New Business Development
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Azadeh Hardiman — Business Leader of Level20, the new business incubator of Progressive Insurance, one of the largest insurance carriers in the US (which was founded and still headquartered here in Cleveland)! As the new business incubator, Level20 is focused on addressing the unmet needs of current Progressive customers and the general population,…
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Takeaways Heather Cooper's background in education and her love for reading and storytelling have influenced her approach to tech writing and content creation. Visual communication is a powerful tool for breaking down complex information and making it accessible to a wide range of audiences. AI has the potential to revolutionize education by provid…
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#158: Nick Dadas (University Tees, SISU Lifestyle, Acton Academy Lakeside, ISI, MasterPlan Coach)
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Nick Dadas — Co-Founder of University Tees, SISU Lifestyle, Acton Academy Lakeside, ISI, and MasterPlan Coach. In 2003, still a sophomore at Miami University, Nick co-founded University Tees after trying to organize a t-shirt order for his business fraternity and becoming frustrated with his experience; so he and his co-founder, Joe, decided there …
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#157: Reilly Berk (Berk Enterprises) — 3rd Generation Entrepreneurship
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Reilly Berk, CEO of Berk Enterprises. Founded back in 1946 by her grandparents, Suzanne and Harold Berk, Berk Enterprises boasts a diverse history that began with the creation of the "QuicKill" insecticide and the subsequent founding of Berk Exterminating Company in Warren, Ohio. Evolving, the company expanded its ventures into numismatics, leading…
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The Art of Authenticity: Living Out Loud with Brant Menswar
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Personal takeaways from his book 191: Chaos Sparks: Embracing the Black Sheep Within "Authenticity resonates at a different frequency... when you experience real authenticity, you feel a sense of connection that is so much more powerful than what we experience on a daily basis." - Brant Menswar "If you don't do the work, then you don't know who you…
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#156: Mary Cowan (NCS Credit) — 2nd Generation Entrepreneurship & Getting Paid for Work That You Do
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Mary Cowan, the President of NCS Credit, based here in the greater Cleveland area. The story of NCS Credit is one of family, growth, and success anchored in a belief of uncompromising excellence and ever-advancing technology. Founded in 1970 by Howard V. Cowan as a commercial collection agency, NCS Credit’s goal was to form trusted partnerships and…
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196: Lydia Knab - Silent Witnesses: The Unseen Trackers of Our Digital Footprints
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Access The Show All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Direct Link: There is not video for this episode. Takeaways Privacy is a fundamental right that should be protected and respected. Algorithms can limit our exposure to new ideas and perspectives, leading to echo chambers and confirmation bias. Building trust on…
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#155: Ethan Holmes (Holmes Mouthwatering) — Applesauce Done Different
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Ethan Holmes — founder and CEO of Holmes Mouthwatering, a Cleveland-based manufacturer of all-natural applesauce, made with Ohio-grown apples, pears, and local apple cider. To date, over 50,000 customers have purchased and consumed Holmes’ products, processing over 500,000 pounds of apples and delivering over 250,000 units to consumers across the U…
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#154: Mohamed Kamara (InovCares) — Modernizing Healthcare for Women of Color
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Mohamed Kamara, founder and CEO of InovCares. Grounded in a sobering reality: The United States has the highest rates of maternal mortality in the industrialized world. In May 2017, having lost both his sister and aunt to preventable pregnancy-related causes, Mo found himself in a place with the motivation and determination to confront this materna…
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195: Anna Iarotska - Shaping the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:00 Creating Robo Wunderkind 08:00 The Importance of STEM Education 13:00 Promoting Diversity in STEM 18:00 Approaches to STEM Education in Different Countries 23:00 Goals of Robo Wunderkind 28:00 Success Stories and Impact 33:00 Best Piece of Advice 35:00 Raving about Something Awesome 41:00 Conclusion …
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#153: David Tirpak (Miracle K9 Training) — The Business of Dogs
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David Tirpak, founder of Miracle K9 Training — Since founding the company in 2019, David has grown Miracle K9 Training to a thriving 15-person organization, a multi-million-dollar top-line revenue business, and one of the most respected dog training centers in Northeast Ohio! David's dog training story started when he got his very first dog, Vera. …
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194: Embracing Change: The Power of AI in Education With Elizabeth Allen
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ACCESS THE SHOW All platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/ Takeaways AI has the potential to bring important topics to the forefront of education, such as ethics, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Educators play a crucial role in guiding students in the ethical and responsible use of AI. AI can be leveraged to ad…
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Jim Pshock, Founder of Bravo Wellness, which he successfully exited to Medical Mutual in 2020. After 20 years working in the insurance industry, Jim observed a need and a niche for employee wellness incentives, as health claims data indicated that the vast majority of healthcare spending is related to lifestyle-influenced & largely preventable clai…
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193: Rethinking Education and Embracing Imperfection: Insights from Natalie Vardabasso
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Takeaways Stories are a powerful way to make sense of the world and navigate chaos. Self-reflection is essential for personal and professional growth. Taking action and building habits are key to achieving goals. Overcoming perfectionism and embracing imperfection is crucial for progress. Martyrdom and neglecting self-care can hinder personal and p…
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#151: Kaleb Dumot (Integrity Power Search)
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Kaleb Dumot — founder of Integrity Power Search here in Cleveland, a boutique search firm for technology companies all across the US and Canada. Since starting Integrity Power Search out of his parent’s basement in 2012, Kaleb has drastically grown the firm, successfully executing over 2,000+ retained searches with client companies that have collec…
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192: The Human Element in AI Education: A Conversation with Jason Gulya
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In this episode, I speak with the Jason Gulya who is one of my top voices of AI and education. Note that this was a conversation we had back in November 2023, but due to a computer crash and loss of files it has taken me time to restore and fix all files. I was able to save this file thank goodness. Here is his bio so you can learn more about him I…
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#150: Jeffrey Stern on Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Investing, Passion & Ambition, the Race to the Bottom of Attention, Founding Insights, Flanuering and lots more (Wisdom, Wealth, and Wellness ...
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Every 50th episode on Lay of The Land thus far, I’ve tried to honor the request I occasionally get, that from time to time, listeners would like to hear more of my own thoughts and flip the proverbial script from host to guest. ...On the 50th episode, I explored my own professional journey, the concept of startup ecosystems, and what it takes to ge…
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191: Chaos Sparks: Embracing the Black Sheep Within
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Introducing 'Chaos Sparks' - A New Episode Style on 'Living on the Edge of Chaos' Welcome to a fresh and exciting new experiment in my podcast journey I am calling 'Chaos Sparks'. In these shorter format episodes, I am switching gears from my usual structure where I bring in incredible thought provokers and instead will bring you short, solo segmen…
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Andrew Maurer is the co-founder and CTO of Rise Works, an all-in-one compliance and payment platform designed for companies with global workforces. Rise, which is based in Pepper Pike and has raised $3.8 million in seed funding from investors like Draper Associates, Polymorphic Capital, Sino Global Capital, Hashkey Capital, and other angels — offer…
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Patrick Ghilani, CEO of MRI Software. Founded in 1971 & based in Solon, Ohio — MRI Software has been a leading provider of real estate software and has been a trailblazer in the PropTech industry for over five decades, serving more than two million users worldwide, covering over 20 million units, across 45,000 clients, with over 4.2 million leases …
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#147: Erin Singh (Options Naturopathic)
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Erin Holston Singh, founder of Options Naturapathic, the Ohio Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OHNDA), and in private practice since 1999. She had her first encounter with natural medicine at 15 years old when her mother developed a perplexing and seemingly incurable health condition which opened up a broad new world full of possibilities and i…
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#146: Megan Mayhugh (People Architects)
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Meg Mayhugh, Founder and Managing Partner at People Architects as well as the Head of Talent & people at Ninety.io the leading cloud-based business operating system and only officially licensed software for EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System), which recently closed its $35 million Series B funding, valuing the company at over $200 million! M…
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Brian Krusz is the Founder & Managing Partner at Sgt. Clean Car Wash — a premier express carwash organization proudly serving Northeast Ohio since 2013 with over a dozen locations throughout the region. Under Brian’s leadership, Sgt. Clean has been recognized many times over as a five-time Inc 5,000 fastest growing private company winner, Weatherhe…
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190: Blending AI and Academia: Insights from Stella Lee
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Here is video version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmyaQv2oYKY CHALLENGES & GOALS Challenges such as the rapid evolution of AI and its implications for education, concerns about AI replacing human roles, privacy issues, and ethical considerations. The primary goals identified include helping educators keep pace with these changes, understand t…
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TJ Gliha, Co-Founder of Journey Wealth. Established in 2021, Journey Wealth is a full-service wealth planning firm that helps entrepreneurs explore the world of opportunities availed by their success, by addressing their needs and enabling them and their families to lead the lives they aspire to. From its humble beginnings with just 4 employees, Jo…
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