Disruption / Interruption

Michael Schmidt is the Vice President, Strategic Innovations at Orlando Health, Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with a long tradition of serving its many and varied communities in the southeastern United States. In this episode KJ and Michael emphasize the importance of involving the entire organization in the innovation process, leading to meaningful impacts on employee retention and culture. 

Key Takeaways:

05:39 The Power of Frontline Healthcare Workers in Innovation

08:58 The Journey of the Arthur App: A Case Study

10:57 The Impact of User-Centered Design in Healthcare

20:44 Creating Brand Ambassadors in Healthcare

31:36 The Long-Term Vision of Orlando Health's Innovation Program

35:10 The Power of 'Yes, And' in Creative Problem Solving

Quote of the Show (10:00):

“We spend time trying to walk in the shoes of the patients and the caregivers and trying to make sure we get enough data points to fully understand the problem.” – Michael Schmidt

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Ways to connect with Michael Schmidt:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljamesschmidt/

Company Website: https://www.orlandohealth.com/   

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David Leighton is the President, and CEO of WITI (Workforce Innovation, Trust, and Influence) a mission-driven company and 160,000 robust community platform entirely dedicated to helping talented women and people leading in the global technology industry to develop their talent up to their true potential.  In this episode KJ and David discuss how technological advances are shaping the nature of jobs, creating new career opportunities for employees. David encourages listeners to view today's digital transformation as an opportunity, a blank canvas to redefine career paths and professional growth.

Key Takeaways:

02:31 The Transformation of the Workplace and the Rise of Remote Work

05:35 The Evolution of Human Capital and the Impact of LinkedIn

20:37 Community as a Service: A New Approach to Networking

21:09 The Evolution of WITI and its Impact

23:03 The New Work-from-Home Culture

23:59 The Concept of Community as a Service

30:17 The Future of WITI and Tech Innovation

Quote of the Show (19:00):

“Companies get the most out of their people when they are happy and psyched about what they're working on.” – David Leighton

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Ways to connect with David Leighton:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidleighton/

Company Website: http://www.witi.com

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Jimmy Hess is the CEO and Co-Founder, at Mode MetaStudios™ a global B2B e-commerce solutions provider, creating immersive and interactive virtual and mixed reality experiences. In this episode KJ and Jimmy discuss the company's work in revolutionizing industries like auto dealerships, fashion, healthcare, and gaming using digital twins. Jimmy also emphasizes the importance of emotional attachment in digital shopping experiences and highlights the burgeoning metaverse.

Key Takeaways:

04:36 The Impact of VR and AR Across Sectors

10:34 The Future of Digital Twins

13:27 Transforming the Car Buying Experience

23:57 The Intersection of Digital Twins and Real Estate

25:34 The Future of Advertising in the Digital World

27:39 The Rise of Digital Fashion

31:14 The Power of Community in the Digital World

Quote of the Show (9:00):

“You have to bring it down to that emotional level. What is going to keep people looking at your product?” – Jimmy Hess

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Ways to connect with Jimmy Hess:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-hessenauer-8ab73a126/

Company Website: http://modemeta.io/

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David Daeschler is the Executive Vice President, Data Science & AI at OneRail, a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution, pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service to provide dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. In this episode KJ and David explore his vision of the future of logistics and AI, explaining how technology empowers creativity and innovation. David's views on technology competency, his advice towards slow and steady learning, and how taking time for oneself is important, add a personal touch to the discourse. 

Key Takeaways:

03:10 The Impact of COVID on Shipping and Logistics

14:54 The Amazon Effect and Democratizing Shipping

21:53 The Hot Sauce Collection and a Dead Refrigerator: A Startup Story

26:41 The Power of AI in Learning and Entrepreneurship

30:47 The Impact of AI on Job Market

35:04 The Future of SMBs with AI

Quote of the Show (1:00):

“There's been this blurry line between what is machine learning and what is AI artificial intelligence. I don't consider AI until it's general. It can generally solve any problem on its own without needing to be trained specifically on any one thing, right? And we're definitely approaching that with these new large language models.” – David Daeschler

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Ways to connect with David Daeschler:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddaeschler/

Company Website: http://www.onerail.com

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onerail-lastmile/

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Aron Ezra is the Chairman at Plan A Technologies, a software development shop and consultancy. Plan A tackles software challenges for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. In this episode KJ and Aron discuss how technology can solve complex issues such as cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI, while also considering the hurdles of regulations and budget constraints. Aron shares insights on a range of projects they've worked on, from measuring the effects of climate change on land to gamifying educational materials and creating responsive gaming platforms. He also expresses a desire to apply these innovative solutions in nonprofit sectors like government organizations, NGOs and foundations, for a greater social impact.

Key Takeaways:

12:38 The Challenges of Innovation in Regulated Industries

24:02 The Impact of AI on Education

29:13 The Gap Between Tech Possibilities and Actual Lift

34:00 The Desire to Help Governments and NGOs with Tech

37:35 The Reality of Working with Corporations

Quote of the Show (24:00):

“When you have a new technology come out, there are these crazy unintended consequences that have a ripple effect.” Aron Ezra

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Ways to connect with Aron Ezra:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aronezra/

Company Website: www.PlanAtechnologies.com      

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Amar Kumar is the Founder & CEO of KaiPod Learning, an Ed-tech startup helping parents take back control over their child's education. It offers in-person learning pods for online learners and homeschoolers with enrichment, academic support, and socialization. In this episode Amar shares the current struggles of teachers and how the system is failing both them and the students. He presents an innovative solution through micro-schools — smaller, community-centric educational units run by passionate educators — and talks about his startup, which aims to blend the benefits of digital education with the engagement of in-person experiences. Amar and KJ explore the value of fostering independence and self-determination within learners. The conversation evolves towards the objective of creating a national network of grassroots micro-schools to revolutionize the current education system.

Key Takeaways:

05:34 The Problems with Traditional Education System

07:31 The Impact of COVID-19 on Education

22:27 The Impact of Micro Schools on Children's Health

23:53 The Birth of KaiPod: A New Approach to Education

26:52 The Dire State of Traditional Education

34:09 Work-Life Harmony: Balancing Passion and Parenthood

Quote of the Show (11:30):

"We are asking teachers to do an impossible job. We’re saying, by the way, build some relationships with families, go to this volunteer event. You could pay teachers $250,000 a year and it would still be a job where people burn out.” – Amar Kumar

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Ways to connect with Amar Kumar:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumaramar/

Company Website: https://www.kaipodlearning.com/

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Leticia Latino is the CEO at Neptuno USA Corp, a provider of Telecommunications Infrastructure. In this episode Leticia and KJ discuss the industry's talent shortage, the significant role telecom plays in daily life, and the high-paying career paths available, including non-tower-climbing roles. 

Key Takeaways:

• How women can accelerate their careers in the telecom industry
• Why there is a talent shortage in the telecom industry
• The importance of embracing diversity in the telecom workforce
• How the focus on safety and certifications is accelerating industry growth

Quote of the Show (26:00):

"It's not about being one of the boys; it's about being part of the team. If this industry interests you, there are definitely tons of jobs that a woman can do within the industry." – Leticia Latino

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Ways to connect with Leticia Latino:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leticia-latino-van-splunteren-795309/

Company Website: http://www.neptunousa.com/

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Jennifer Ives is the Co-Founder & CEO at Wateringhole.ai, a predictive, forward-looking, and adaptive AI strategy consulting firm. In this episode Jennifer and KJ discuss the importance of curiosity and grit for disruptive innovation and the potential of AI in revenue generation.

Key Takeaways:

• Why businesses need to shift the conversation around AI to include revenue generation
• How to implement AI strategy for business revenue growth
• The importance of human assistance in AI projects
• Three types of AI every business owner should know and how to use them

Quote of the Show (39:00):

“Get curious about AI and see how it fits into your everyday life. Do not be a spectator in this AI evolution, be a participator." – Jennifer Ives

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Ways to connect with Jennifer Ives:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferives1/

Company Website: https://wateringhole.ai/ 

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watering-hole-ai/    

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Zach Roseman is the Founder and CEO at Draftboard, the developer of human resources recruiting software intended to support top talent and matchmakers. In this episode Zach and KJ discuss the importance of mentorship in career growth and the value of working for a well-known brand. They also discuss the challenges in the current recruitment process. 

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of finding a champion for your career when changing jobs
• Why working for a well-known brand is beneficial early in your career
• The challenges of an inefficient hiring process
• How a data-driven approach can ensure quality referrals

Quote of the Show (1:00):

“Go to the place where you have a champion who's going to take you under their wing and help you succeed."- Zach Roseman

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Ways to connect with Zach Roseman:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyroseman/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zacharyroseman  

Company Website: https://www.draftboard.com/  

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/draftboard/

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Rhiannon Scherer is the Chief Executive Officer at Pallo, an all-in-one financial management platform for business and personal finances.  Pallo provides freelancers, side-hustlers and small-business owners financial clarity, tools for immediate challenges, and support for long-term financial prosperity. In this episode Rhiannon and KJ discuss the challenges of self-employment, the rise of the gig economy, and the need for a unified platform to streamline financial management. 

Key Takeaways:

• How the fragmentation of finances creates challenges in a tech-driven world
• The challenges faced by sole operators in financial management
• How the childcare crisis is impacting self-employment
• Why self-employment and the gig economy is the future of entrepreneurship

Quote of the Show (41:00):

“Transparency is the name of the game today. Being trustworthy is the number one thing that has at least helped me succeed in my roles whether in corporate or self-employment." - Rhiannon Scherer

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Ways to connect with Rhiannon Scherer:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonscherer/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/palloapp/about/

Company Website: http://www.pallo.com

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