Built in Ohio

In this episode we welcome two guests from Cincinnati-headquartered Procter & Gamble (P&G): Guy Persaud, President of the New Business Unit at Procter & Gamble and Board Chair at Cintrifuse and Chetan Parekh, Vice President & General Manager of Zevo.Built in Ohio's host, Chris Berry, speaks with Guy and Chetan on innovation in large corporations, what it's like building and launching new brands, and the importance of strong tech ecosystems.P&G is known for creating some of...

Marvin Logan is the Executive Director of Youngstown-based OH WOW! Children's Center for Science & Technology.In this episode, we spoke to Marvin about building a STEM education pipeline connecting education, government, nonprofits, and the tech industry.OH WOW!® The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology opened in downtown Youngstown, Ohio on May 12, 2011 to rave reviews and overwhelming community support. Today, OH WOW!®’s brand is well-respected, and th...

Max Brickman is the Managing Director of Heartland Ventures, a venture capital firm that connects high-growth startups with new customers in the Midwest. We first welcomed Max back as a guest in April 2021. In his second appearance on the show we check in to see how the pandemic crated opportunities for venture capital in the midwest and why connecting high-growth industrial startups on the coast with new customers in the Midwest is more vital that ever.Max is a forward-thinking venture capit...

In this episode, we welcome Katie Comer, Head of Community Development for North America at Meta. Meta, formerly known as the Facebook Company, is the parent company of the apps you know and love−Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Workplace, Messenger, and Quest. During our conversation with Katie, we discuss Meta's passion for Ohio, why their company is committed to helping build Ohio's tech workforce, and the tremendous impact Data Centers have on communities across the world.In Katie...

Angelo Mazzocco is Vice President of Advisory Services at AVAAP. AVAAP is an industry-focused technology management and advisory services partner known for delivering strategic technology solutions and exceptional customer experiences. In this episode, we spoke with Angelo about the amazing community behind Central Ohio's tech growth, some of the keys that have led to innovation success in Columbus, and why tech collaboration is vital during times of challenge. Prior to AVAAP, Angelo was Pres...

Steve Cross is the Founder and Creative Director of iSynergy, an integrated digital marketing agency with a laser focus on maximizing ROI for clients. In this conversation we spoke with Steve about the inspiration to leave a "safe" job and create his own business, why he's so focused on team culture, and his passion for West Coast Innovation with a Rust Belt work ethic.iSynergy, based in Canfield, is an industry leader in programmatic advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), social adve...

Right now, Ohio is in the midst of a generational opportunity with the growth and development of our tech economy. For this special Built in Ohio Podcast, we welcomed Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted. This episode was built and released for our annual #OhioTechDay celebration. Held annually on the final Friday in September, #OhioTechDay celebrates and promotes tech in Ohio and inspires students to consider innovation careers.In this episode, we talk with Lt. Governor Husted on his work ...

Kristy Campbell is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Rev1 Ventures. In this episode, we talk with Kirsty about the Columbus tech scene, how Rev1 Ventures helps entrepreneurs build great companies, and inclusion in the startup ecosystem.Kristy leads operations for Columbus-based Rev1 Ventures, providing strategic services and capital to help startups scale and corporates innovate. She supports cross-team delivery of client services – including talent...

Dennis Andersh is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Parallax Advanced Research Corporation. In this episode we talk with Dennis about solving critical challenges for the Nation's security and prosperity, Parallax's unique model, and their important work linking academia, industry and government research and development programs. Parallax Advanced Research is a Dayton-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute. They solve critical challenges for the Nation's security and...

Lindsay Watson is the co-founder and CEO of Augment Therapy. In this episode we talk about Lindsay's journal going from physical therapist to startup founder. With a career as a physical therapist specializing in pediatrics for nearly 20 years, Lindsay is now a tech entrepreneur with a passion to drive change in the rehab industry by integrating innovative augmented reality technology into treatment. Taking her expertise and industry experience, she is now the co-founder and C...