Crummer Connections

Each chapter of Sachin Jaitly’s career reads like a new adventure. He has served as a corporate financial executive, tech entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. With each new role, he encounters satisfying successes as well as challenging defeats, and gathers valuable lessons that can be applied to not only career and business, but to life. Sachin Jaitly currently serves as founder and general partner at Morgan Creek Digital, where he manages investments in early stage Web 3 companies that leverage blockchain, AI, digital assets, and cryptocurrency. Listen and learn from his perspective on the future of cryptocurrency, the demise of FTX, the prospect of cryptocurrency regulation, and advice for entrepreneurs.

01:10 -- Guest intro, understanding blockchain and the crypto market

10:07 -- The collapse of FTX

18:56 -- Regulating crypto

21:27 -- Backstory, lessons from managing vending machines

28:43 -- Crummer experience, attraction to finance

35:13 -- Career journey, learnings from creating flexReceipts

46:40 -- Career and business advice, life lessons

Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu/

Morgan Creek Capital – https://www.morgancreekcap.com/

Morgan Creek Digital – https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/

Tessera Venture Partners – https://www.tesseravp.com/

flexEngage – https://www.flexengage.com/

Guest -- Sachin Jaitly, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjaitly/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Technical/Production Design -- Angel Colon

Technical/Production Assistance -- Hao Do, Dassika Gilkey, Jaianne Gilkey

Audio Editing -- Manni Simon

In his long career, U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling (Ret.) has met and worked with presidents, monarchs, and military leaders from around the world. But he has also faced times of great adversity, including life-and-death combat situations, and moments that require the courage to “speak up for what’s right.” Mark Hertling currently serves as adjunct professor of strategic leadership at the Crummer School, and provides leadership development to physicians in healthcare organizations. Listen and learn from his perspective on the conflict in Ukraine, the current mental health crisis, what it means to be American, and what is worth fighting for.

01:32 -- Guest intro, discussion of the conflict in Ukraine

06:08 -- Leadership on the world stage, comparing Zelenskyy and Putin

08:45 -- The post-pandemic mental health crisis

14:18 -- What it means to be American, what’s worth fighting for

23:35 -- Backstory, attending U.S. Military Academy at West Point

29:45 -- Career journey, leaders “not allowed to have a bad day”

34:16 -- Mark Hertling’s Crummer experience, Growing Physician Leaders

43:52 -- Career advice, becoming a military analyst at CNN

Growing Physician Leaders by Mark Hertling -- https://tinyurl.com/5n7e3bf

Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu/

Medscape article on physician suicide -- https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/806779-overview

USO article on military suicides -- https://www.uso.org/stories/2664-military-suicide-rates-are-at-an-all-time-high-heres-how-were-trying-to-help

Profile of Christina Maslach, Ph.D. -- https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/christina-maslach

U.S. Military Academy at West Point -- https://www.westpoint.edu/

Mark Hertling’s Twitter, @MarkHertling -- https://twitter.com/markhertling/status/1559941585542041602

Mark Hertling profile at CNN -- https://www.cnn.com/profiles/mark-hertling-profile

American Battlefield Monuments Commission -- https://www.abmc.gov/

Guest -- Mark Hertling, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hertling-dba-57987066/

https://crummer.rollins.edu/faculty/mark-hertling/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Technical/Production Design -- Angel Colon

Technical/Production Assistance -- Hao Do, Dassika Gilkey, Jaianne Gilkey

Audio Editing -- Manni Simon

In his long career, U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling (Ret.) has met and worked with presidents, monarchs, and military leaders from around the world. But he has also faced times of great adversity, including life-and-death combat situations, and moments that require the courage to “speak up for what’s right.” Mark Hertling currently serves as adjunct professor of strategic leadership at the Crummer School, and provides leadership development to physicians in healthcare organizations. Listen and learn from his perspective on the conflict in Ukraine, the current mental health crisis, what it means to be American, and what is worth fighting for.

01:32 -- Guest intro, discussion of the conflict in Ukraine

06:08 -- Leadership on the world stage, comparing Zelenskyy and Putin

08:45 -- The post-pandemic mental health crisis

14:18 -- What it means to be American, what’s worth fighting for

23:35 -- Backstory, attending U.S. Military Academy at West Point

29:45 -- Career journey, leaders “not allowed to have a bad day”

34:16 -- Mark Hertling’s Crummer experience, Growing Physician Leaders

43:52 -- Career advice, becoming a military analyst at CNN

Growing Physician Leaders by Mark Hertling -- https://tinyurl.com/5n7e3bf

Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu/

Medscape article on physician suicide -- https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/806779-overview

USO article on military suicides -- https://www.uso.org/stories/2664-military-suicide-rates-are-at-an-all-time-high-heres-how-were-trying-to-help

Profile of Christina Maslach, Ph.D. -- https://psychology.berkeley.edu/people/christina-maslach

U.S. Military Academy at West Point -- https://www.westpoint.edu/

Mark Hertling’s Twitter, @MarkHertling -- https://twitter.com/markhertling/status/1559941585542041602

Mark Hertling profile at CNN -- https://www.cnn.com/profiles/mark-hertling-profile

American Battlefield Monuments Commission -- https://www.abmc.gov/

Guest -- Mark Hertling, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hertling-dba-57987066/

https://crummer.rollins.edu/faculty/mark-hertling/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Technical/Production Design -- Angel Colon

Technical/Production Assistance -- Hao Do, Dassika Gilkey, Jaianne Gilkey

Audio Editing -- Manni Simon

Natalia Warren was studying for her second master’s degree when a painful medical condition changed the course of her life and led her to patient advocacy. She currently serves as the chair and co-founder of the Not A Dry Eye Foundation, the only patient-driven, non-profit foundation focused on raising awareness of Dry Eye Syndrome. Listen and learn from Natalia Warren’s experience with dry eye, as well as her perspective on the conflict in Ukraine, the need for patient advocacy in the American healthcare system, and her advice for non-profit organizations.

01:22 -- Guest intro, discussion of Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved

10:00 -- Backstory, what it means to be Ukrainian

14:58 -- Professional journey, becoming a patient advocate

25:43 -- Natalia Warren’s Crummer experience

29:31 -- Advice for non-profits

Your Dry Eye Mystery Solved by Steven L. Maskin and Natalia A. Warren -- https://tinyurl.com/37xvauub

Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu/

Not A Dry Eye Foundation -- notadryeye.org

Come Back Alive (Ukrainian Army Charity Fund) -- savelife.in.ua

National Bank of Ukraine -- bank.gov.ua

Dr. Steven L. Maskin -- drmaskin.com

Amazon Smile -- smile.amazon.com

Guest -- Natalia Warren, https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-warren-9733241/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Technical/Production Design -- Angel Colon

Technical/Production Assistance -- Hao Do

Video and Audio Editing -- Anna Hughes

Today's guest is Austin Franklin, Co-Founder and CEO of Good-Natured Life. In this interview, he'll explain how serving the community starts with being your best self, and even when you are in the midst of challenges, you can find the advantage in the disadvantage.

SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Austin will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to [email protected].

01:16 -- Philosophy of service, giving back to the community, being your best self

08:20 -- Backstory, parents as business role models, messages of positivity

15:37 -- Career journey, overcoming disadvantages, the inception of Good Natured Life

25:25 -- Career advice, finding the advantage in the disadvantage

Guest -- Austin Franklin, https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-franklin-a1a477111/

Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Showrunner -- Kyle Sawyer

Audio Design -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Rachel O’Bryan

Think about something that you've always wanted to accomplish and then ask yourself what is holding you back from doing it? Today's guest is Marcus Davis. And in this interview, he'll share his early experiences in business. And explain the importance of learning how to run so that you can separate yourself from the rest of the pack.

SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Marcus will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to [email protected].

01:12 -- Philosophy of service, servant leadership and situational leadership

08:47 -- Backstory, playing sports and keeping the gas tank full

14:40 -- Lessons from mentor James Gore, having a Plan B

21:23 -- Career advice, ask questions, “learn how to run, then run faster”

Guest -- Marcus Davis, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusjdavis/

Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Showrunner -- Kyle Sawyer

Audio Design -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Rachel O’Bryan

Think back to the early stages of your business career, did you have a clear idea of where you were headed? For most of us, it's not that easy. Today's guest is Mai-Han Harrington, director of administration at Kobe Japanese steakhouse and immediate past president on the Rollins College Alumni Board of Directors, and in this interview, she'll share with us what to do when you don't know what to do, and how she found her way to continue the legacy of a proud family business.

SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Mai-Han will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to [email protected].

01:05 -- Philosophy of service, and creating meaningful relationships

06:46 -- Backstory, the birth of Kobe Japanese Steakhouse as a family business

14:29 -- Career journey, pursuing interests before joining the family business

22:37 -- Best business advice, expect change and embrace it

https://kobesteakhouse.com/

Guest -- Mai-Han Harrington, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mai-han-harrington-52a88713/

Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Showrunner -- Kyle Sawyer

Audio Design -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Rachel O’Bryan

Today’s show begins with a simple question: Do you have a job, or do you have a career? In this interview, Terry Castillo, training and development manager for the Orange County Clerk of Courts and vice-chair of the Osceola County School Board, and former chair of career enhancement and service at the Crummer Graduate School of Business discusses the importance of identifying your gifts and using them to serve others.

SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Terry will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to [email protected].

01:52 -- Philosophy of service, and on making service more attractive

09:44 -- Backstory, Terry’s grandmother as a role model of service

22:07 -- Business advice and on serving for the right reasons

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ845EA/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1

Orange County Clerk of Courts -- https://www.myorangeclerk.com/

Osceola County School Board -- https://www.osceolaschools.net/Page/180

Guest -- Terry Castillo, https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrycastillo/

Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Showrunner -- Kyle Sawyer

Audio Design -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Rachel O’Bryan

Today’s show begins with a simple question: Do you have a job, or do you have a career? In this interview, Terry Castillo, training and development manager for the Orange County Clerk of Courts and vice-chair of the Osceola County School Board, and former chair of career enhancement and service at the Crummer Graduate School of Business discusses the importance of identifying your gifts and using them to serve others.

SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Terry will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to [email protected].

01:52 -- Philosophy of service, and on making service more attractive

09:44 -- Backstory, Terry’s grandmother as a role model of service

22:07 -- Business advice and on serving for the right reasons

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ845EA/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1

Orange County Clerk of Courts -- https://www.myorangeclerk.com/

Osceola County School Board -- https://www.osceolaschools.net/Page/180

Guest -- Terry Castillo, https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrycastillo/

Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Showrunner -- Kyle Sawyer

Audio Design -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Rachel O’Bryan

Today’s show begins with a simple question: Do you have a job, or do you have a career? In this interview, Terry Castillo, training and development manager for the Orange County Clerk of Courts and vice-chair of the Osceola County School Board, and former chair of career enhancement and service at the Crummer Graduate School of Business discusses the importance of identifying your gifts and using them to serve others.

SUBMIT A QUESTION: Do you have a question or comment for this guest? Send your submission and Terry will respond to it on the Crummer Hour, our follow up discussion show that is broadcast on WPRK 91.5 FM. Be sure to include your name, hometown, company, and title. Send to [email protected].

01:52 -- Philosophy of service, and on making service more attractive

09:44 -- Backstory, Terry’s grandmother as a role model of service

22:07 -- Business advice and on serving for the right reasons

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ845EA/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1

Orange County Clerk of Courts -- https://www.myorangeclerk.com/

Osceola County School Board -- https://www.osceolaschools.net/Page/180

Guest -- Terry Castillo, https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrycastillo/

Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Showrunner -- Kyle Sawyer

Audio Design -- Aaron Trnka

Production Assistance -- Rachel O’Bryan