On Episode 57 of #theipod, Brad Barbera, founder and chief enabler of strategic innovation at Pi Innovation, joins Garnet and Mark for the first of three parts on innovation. In the first installment, we get a glimpse of Brad’s background and chat about the legacy of the great Clay Christensen. …
Innovation Gets Geeky
On Episode 56 of #theipod, we’re back with Jaret C. Riddick, Director, Vehicle Technology Directorate at CCDC Army Research Laboratory. We have had a wide-ranging discussion to this point, and Garnet wanted to get geeky—so Jaret obliged. …
Innovation in Army Vehicles
On Episode 55 of #theipod, we’re joined by Jaret C. Riddick, Director, Vehicle Technology Directorate at CCDC Army Research Laboratory. In this first part of the discussion, Dr. Riddick shares the innovations he’s leading for the Army as well as his background, and ARL’s Open Campus and Extended …
Video and Politics
On Episode 54, Garnet and Mark are back with Michael Hoffman, founder and CEO of Gather Voices, a technology start-up that is revolutionizing the collection, management and publishing of video. In the second part of our discussion, we we explore video a bit further and then delve into …
Gather Voices Makes Video Easy
On Episode 53, Mark and Garnet talk with Michael Hoffman, founder CEO of Gather Voices and an expert in the use of video in marketing and digital engagement. Michael founded Gather Voices to revolutionize how organizations create and use video. In this first part of our discussion, we learn all …
Innovative Approaches to Learning
On Episode 52 of #theipod, we’re back with Moira Kelly, Innovation Fellow at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. This time, Mark and Garnet delve more into the changing nature of education, some innovative approaches to teaching, how some schools are doing things …
Innovating Education
On Episode 51 of #theipod, Mark and Garnet are joined by Moira Kelly, Innovation Fellow at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Moira has a long background working in the primary and secondary education industry. She’s also CEO at EXPLO, has a JD from BU, and has …
Making Having a Family Attainable
In part two of our discussion with the founder of EggFund, Carmela Rea, we explore more about how EggFund works, advice that Carmella would give to those considering procedures like IVF, and what success looks like for EggFund. Links of Interest: EggFund Carmela Rea on LinkedIn …
Helping People Fund Fertility
On the latest episode, we’re joined by Carmela Rea, who founded the EggFund, which focuses on helping people finance fertility treatments. In this first part of our discussion, we learn Carmela’s story about the reason she founded it and find out how it works. Links of …
Show Us Your Underalls
We’re back with John Finley. John is heading up a revival of the Underalls brand, that ubiquitous name we all knew in the 70s and 80s. In the second part of our discussion, we cover sustainability and the response they’ve gotten from consumers. Links of …
Rebooting Underalls
On this episode, John Finley, who is heading up a revival of the Underalls brand, joins us to discuss his revival of that ubiquitous brand from the 70s and 80s. In this first part of our discussion, we get a look at why John started up this venture, the backstory on how he found the opportunity, …
Veggie Macro Trends
On Episode 46, we’re back with Tommy Williams, who runs the startup food company Tommys Superfoods. This time, we delve into macro trends surrounding veggies, processed food, and when Tommy’s Food will appear in my favorite grocery store. Let’s finish our fun chat with Tommy. Tommy's …
Frozen Veggies Are Red Hot
On this episode, Tommy Williams, founder and COO of Tommy’s Superfoods, is in to talk about the red-hot frozen food business. In this first part of our discussion, we learn about Tommy’s background, the story behind his company, and what it’s like competing with behemoths for shelf space in grocery …
Innovations in F1
On this episode, we're back with Mark Gallagher, a renowned figure in the world of F1. This time we focus on a range of innovations in F1, the blurring of the technology-human connection, e-sports, and other big trends. Mark Gallagher on LinkedIn Mark-Gallagher.com …
The World of Formula 1 Racing
On the latest episode, we talk with Mark Gallagher, Managing Director of Performance Insights Ltd. Mark has been around the world of F1 for decades. In the first part of our discussion, we learn about Mark’s background and career, how data-driven F1 is, as well as innovations around driver safety. …
Building Meaningful Connections
On the latest episode of #theipod, Garnet and Mark are back with Duchesne Drew to continue their chat about The Bush Foundation. This time, we learn about bushCON (short for Bush Connect), a networking event designed to build stronger and more meaningful connections among networks of leaders. Plus, …
The World of Philanthropy with Duchesne Drew
On Episode 41, we talk with Duchesne Drew, Community Network Vice President at the Bush Foundation. We get the background on Duchesne, the history of the Bush Foundation, and a look at the founder, Archibald Bush. Plus, we delved into the foundation's work in leadership development and a lot more. …
Creating an Oasis with Lauren Conaway
On Episode 40, Garnet and Mark are back with Lauren Conaway, Founder and CEO of InnovateHER KC. We learn about why women need their own community spaces like IHKC, what the future holds for Lauren and IHKC, and the leadership gaps for women. And a reminder: Lauren has started her own podcast, the …