In Episode 15 of the SCLA CEO Unscripted Speaker Series, we sit down with Kyle Wilson, Founder of Thrive Modal and Yellow Diamond Logistics, to explore what leadership, sales, and entrepreneurship look like in a truly global workforce.

Kyle’s path from student to CEO was anything but traditional. After graduating from Emory University with an economics degree during the aftermath of the recession, he entered the logistics industry through cold calling and commission sales. What followed was a decade of persistence, relationship-building, and firsthand exposure to how businesses scale, fail, and evolve. That experience ultimately led him to entrepreneurship, where he now helps companies optimize operations, rethink cost structures, and leverage global talent to grow sustainably.

Throughout the conversation, Kyle challenges common myths about grades, career security, and success after college. He shares why sales and people skills remain irreplaceable, how risk tolerance and confidence shaped his leadership journey, and why today’s students are entering a workforce that is no longer local, but global.

In this episode, Kyle shares:
🔹 A major myth about college success and how real-world experience changed his perspective
🔹 How cold calling and sales built the foundation for his leadership career
🔹 The unexpected moment that pushed him into entrepreneurship
🔹 Why confidence and risk tolerance are essential for CEOs
🔹 How global staffing can reshape company culture and growth
🔹 Why people skills matter more as technology and AI continue to evolve
🔹 The advice he wants students to remember: you are competing in a global workforce

This episode offers direct, unfiltered insight for students and emerging leaders navigating career uncertainty, entrepreneurship, sales, and leadership in an increasingly connected world.

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