Enterprise Podcast Network

Brady Harris, the Chief Executive Officer of Dwolla joins Enterprise Radio. With over 20 years of experience in the payments industry, he’s making programmable payments the standard for any industry.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Brady Harris discuss the following:

* Can you tell the audience about your background and your entrepreneurial journey before finding Dwolla and a little background about the company?

* What were some of the challenges and obstacles on the road to finding Dwolla and how did you overcome them?

* As the digital payment industry continues on a record growth trajectory; what makes Dwolla different than its competitors?

* What advice do you have for fellow entrepreneurs on overcoming obstacles and fears of running a company?

* Can you tell the audience about some of the key partners Dwolla is doing business with for the last few years?

Brady Harris, is the Chief Executive Officer of Dwolla. With over 20 years of experience in the payments industry, he’s making programmable payments the standard for any industry.

Prior to Dwolla, Harris was the President of Payscape, a nationwide FinTech/SaaS provider that offers dynamic payment solutions. At Payscape, he was a member of the senior executive team, overseeing more than 1,000 employees between 13 global offices. He played a key role in the merger between Payscape and Payroc, creating a full-service payment powerhouse that operates in 46 countries, to 60,000+ businesses with over $25 billion in annual payment volume.

In his 18 year history of leadership in FinTech, Payments and SaaS industries, including multiple successful private equity transactions, Harris excels at accelerating growth and successfully scaling businesses. In 2017 he was recognized as the 3rd highest rated CEO nationwide by Glassdoor.

Website: https://dwolla.com

Social Media Links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwolla

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dwolla

Facebook: https://facebook.com/dwolla

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/dwolla

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Alex Molinaroli, the General Partner at SnowCloud Capital and the former CEO of Johnson Controls joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Alex Molinaroli discuss the following:

What is SnowCloud Capital and can you please describe your role at the firm?

As the former CEO of Johnson Controls, how would you describe your leadership style?

As an experienced leader, how do you effectively manage a team?

When faced with a difficult business problem, how do you come up with a solution?

What advice would you give to someone who is looking to start their own company in this day and age?

Summary: Authenticity will take a leader a very long way. Because from an early age it has been impressed upon us what ‘good’ leadership looks like, new leaders often fall into a trap, attempting to adopt these traits as their own. Very rarely does this work. Be yourself; just be predictable, listen to your team members and show some empathy and you can’t go wrong.

Alex Molinaroli is currently a General Partner at SnowCloud Capital. As the former CEO of Johnson Controls, Alex Molinaroli led the company through a significant transformation that continues today. In 2016, Johnson Controls International plc was formed through a merger with Tyco International. The combined company is a global leader in buildings technologies and solutions.

During his tenure, Molinaroli changed Johnson Control’s capital allocation process, institutionalized operating processes and principles and reshaped the company’s portfolio with the goal of transforming it from primarily an automotive supplier to a top-tier industrial company. Multiple initiatives were undertaken, including formalizing the Johnson Controls Operating System, expanding the company’s presence in China and driving numerous portfolio changes.

In 2016, the company’s OEM automotive businesses were divested, beginning with the sale of the company’s Automotive Electronics businesses and ultimately the spinoff of the Automotive Seating and Interiors business, which became Adient.

While divesting the Automotive Businesses, substantial changes were also being made to augment and improve the legacy Building Efficiency Business. These undertakings streamlined the business operations and improved margins, including the sale of the Global Workplace Services Business, the acquiring of ADTi and a global joint venture with Hitachi Appliances. The portfolio and operational changes dramatically improved the building’s business fundamentals and ultimately led to the merger with Tyco International in September 2016.

Molinaroli joined Johnson Controls in 1983, rising through increasing levels of responsibility. In 2003, he became vice president and general manager of the North American Building Efficiency Business. In 2007, he was appointed president of Power Solutions.

As president of Power Solutions, he oversaw a renaissance within the company’s battery business. During this timeframe the profitability and topline growth dramatically improved – driven by investments in China, the development of advanced battery technologies and vertical integration into battery recycling and separator technologies.

Molinaroli graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor degree in Engineering and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. He is a founding member of the Electrification Coalition,

Diana Spencer, the Executive Director of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund which makes grants, supports and inspires business leaders, and advances the work of organizations through expert research and analysis joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Diana Spencer discuss the following:

* Tell our audience about the motivations behind the McGowan Fund and why its focus on ethical leadership is so relevant to the crisis facing American businesses in 2022?

* Applying impactful and accountable “Business Ethics” in the boardroom is paramount, but how does the McGowan Fund Fellows program look to embed principles that will ensure that the notion of business ethics will not simply be a PR mission to enhancing a company’s bottom line?

* How are the McGowan Fund Fellows Selected, which Academic Institutions has the Fund partnered with and where do you look to expand from here?

* What type of training do the Fellows receive during their tenure in the program and how are they expected to incorporate it into the remainder of their MBA curricula and throughout their daily working lives?

* With the McGowan Fund’s support, what should we expect from a new generation of business leaders?

Conclusion: A new generation of workers are refusing to be treated as they have been in the past and the framework of the 9-5 clock in, clock out, has changed significantly. We are already seeing that in order to be a successful leader over the next few decades, those who lead with empathy and ethics as their north star will not only have employers who will want to work for them, but they will increase their bottom lines in the process.

Diana Spencer is the Executive Director of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Fund and manages the McGowan Fund’s  Fellows Program which runs a wholly-unique curriculum focused on business ethics for the top MBA students in the country.

Mrs. Spencer joined the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund from the University of Pittsburgh where she served as the Director of External Relations.

Website: https://williamgmcgowanfund.org

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/william-g-mcgowan-charitable-fund-inc

Twitter: @FundGowan

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Mike Myer, the CEO of Quiq, an AI-powered Conversational Platform enabling businesses to engage with customers across the most popular digital messaging channels joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Mike Myer discuss the following:

* Can you share some information on Quiq and why it’s doing in the industry that makes it different?

* What are some key takeaways you saw in 2021 coming from brands? Any trends you’ve spotted?

* What are some tech predictions you think brands need to keep in mind for 2022?

* What do you see for the future of enterprise?

* What’s next for Quiq?

Mike Myer is the founder and CEO of Quiq. Before founding Quiq, Mike was Chief Product Officer & VP of Engineering at Dataminr, a startup that analyzes all of the world’s tweets in real-time and detects breaking information ahead of any other source. Mike has deep expertise in customer service software, having previously built the RightNow Customer Experience solution used by many of the world’s largest consumer brands to deliver exceptional interactions.

RightNow went public in 2004 and was acquired by Oracle for $1.5B in 2011. Mike led Engineering the entire time RightNow was a standalone company and later managed a team of nearly 500 at Oracle responsible for Service Cloud. Before RightNow, Mike held various software development and architect roles at AT&T, Lucent and Bell Labs Research. Mike holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Computer Science from Rutgers University.

Website: https://quiq.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/quiq-messaging

Twitter: https://twitter.com/goquiq

Facebook: https://facebook.com/quiqsters

Instagram: https://instagram.com/quiq_messaging

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Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, which providing in-house designed and engineered original blast equipment for a variety of end-user applications joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Brandon Acker discuss the following:

* Let’s start with the basics. What is blasting equipment, and what is it used for?

* Your website says you manufacture and sell blast rooms, blast cabinets, media reclaim systems, dust collectors and more. Can you briefly explain how each one fits into the overall operation?

* What are the primary markets that use abrasive blasting equipment – and maybe a couple of specific applications?

* If inferior blast equipment is used in a manufacturing process, how badly can it affect the quality of the finished product?

* It appears you’ve got some very large competitors in your industry, and you appear to be one of the smallest. How do you compete in the land of the “giants”?

Brandon Acker purchased Titan Abrasive from his uncle in 2013 after having spent five years at Titan learning the ins and outs of the business. Since then, he has been in the process of completely redesigning and upgrading the entire product line. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University. Brandon is passionate about American manufacturing, the jobs it creates, the quality produced, and the bright future that lies ahead. It’s why he sources Made in the USA components for all Titan’s blast cleaning equipment.

Website: https://titanabrasive.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/titan-abrasive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TitanAbrasive

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Matt Wasserlauf, the CEO and Founder of Blockboard – ensuring trust, full transparency and verification in the shifting advertising landscape joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Matt Wasserlauf discuss the following:

* Tell us about Blockboard and what you do? When were you founded?

* As a digital pioneer – how has the industry changed and grown over the last years?

* How long have you personally been in the industry?

* How does it work at BlockBoard with BlockChain technology?

* Tell us about the latest news about Google and what can be done to stop the invasion of privacy and fraud in advertising?

* Tell us all the services you provide Clients at Blockboard?

* Can you share any success stories?

* What is next for Blockboard?

Matt Wasserlauf, one of the original disruptors of the TV business, is known as the visionary who revolutionized advertising by enticing television advertisers to invest their marketing dollars online. In 2020, iMedia recognized Matt with the “Conviction Award” for his unwavering belief and conviction in the future of video beyond TV.  In 2004, he founded Broadband Enterprises (BBE), the industry’s first online video company and co-founded the mobile video platform Torrential in 2013. He recently sold Torrential to the television company ITN,  the leading unwired broadcast network. In May of 2019, Matt Wasserlauf launched his newest, and arguably most exciting venture yet, BLOCKBOARD; a new digital distribution platform service that utilizes Blockchain technology to distribute videos. As advertisers continue to shift their attention towards OTT and non-linear television, Matt Wasserlauf created BLOCKBOARD to ensure trust, full transparency and verification in the shifting advertising landscape. 

Website: https://myblockboard.com

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Cliff Sarkin, Chief Operating Officer for CasperLabs a leader in blockchain solutions for the enterprise joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Cliff Sarkin discuss the following:

* CasperLabs offers an enterprise platform that makes on ramping to blockchain easy…and now for the music industry. Why is blockchain important to the music industry?

* We hear a lot about NFTs.  What is an NFT and how does CasperLabs’ Blockchain Accelerate NFT Revenue Streams for Musicians?

* How do musicians benefit from blockchain?

* You recently announced teaming up with a financial consultancy firm Megalodon to launch Dmusic, a digital NFT record shop. Tell us more about this partnership and why this is breakthrough.

* Where can our audience learn more about CasperLabs blockchain solutions?

Cliff Sarkin is COO of CasperLabs. Cliff is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and licensed attorney with more than 15 years of experience. Before joining CasperLabs, Cliff served as VP of business development at DNA, a leading early-stage blockchain venture fund. Prior to DNA, he helped grow and scale three successful internet technology startups, during which time he raised multiple venture funding rounds for all three companies, helped scale Duda.co from 12 employees to 70+, and led VideoSurf’s $80M acquisition by Microsoft in 2011. Cliff holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from University of California, Berkeley and a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School.

Website: https://casperlabs.io

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Uwa Jesuorobo, a Certified Matchmaker & Numerologist of Od’u’ware Matchmaking joins Enterprise Radio to talk about how to find love this new year.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Uwa Jesuorobo discuss the following:

* What are the barriers you find in the dating world currently?

* What challenges do most singles face when attempting to find their soulmate?

* How do you incorporate Numerology in order to select your matches?

* What is significant about Numerology that motivated you to use it as a tool to match couples?

* What are your tips for finding love during the pandemic times we are facing?

Uwa Jesuorobo is a 1st generation Nigerian immigrant, who came to America at the age of 7 and became a naturalized citizen at the age of 14. At 19 he joined the U.S. Army as an intelligence analyst and served 8 years with 2x deployments to Afghanistan. He also received an associate of applied science in intelligence operations studies from Cochise college.

He has been married once before and is currently divorced. The unique challenges and experiences of his 1st marriage led him down the path to becoming a certified matchmaker. After the divorce, Uwa came away from that experience believing there had to be a better, safer, and smarter way of finding a life partner. Around the same time, he was introduced to the science of numerology which would ultimately change the course of his life. The accuracy and simplicity of numerology convinced Uwa of the potential applications for finding love based on the numbers. This began a 6-year process of education and developing a totally unique system of matchmaking that is positioned to revolutionize the entire matchmaking industry. Uwa is also a graduate of the “Global Love Institute”, which is the leading matchmaking institute in the world.

While serving as an intelligence analyst in the military, Uwa received highly specialized training essential to performing the duties of an intelligence analyst. The highly valued skills he gained during his time of service, have now allowed him to transition into a career as a certified matchmaker. During his time in the service, Uwa was the recipient of numerous awards and decorations to include Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 2 Campaign stars, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2nd award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Services Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and the NATO Medal.

His unique background and experiences have proven to be invaluable as a certified matchmaker. They have allowed Uwa to find and recruit quality singles; to really know and understand the desires and motivations of his clients by conducting thorough pre-screenings and personality assessments.

Website: www.oduwarematchmaking.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/oduwarematchmaking

Instagram: https://instagram.com/oduware_matchmaking

Twitter: https://twitter.com/UJesuorobo

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James Knull, the CEO of Mogul Realty Group, a lifestyle real estate company, from the purchase of your home to real estate investing on all levels joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest James Knull discuss the following:

* So tell us James, where did the interest in real estate begin or what was the path that led you to real estate?

* What makes real estate a great investment?

* What are some different ways to invest in real estate?

* What would be some good first steps for someone to take if interested in real estate?

* What does someone need to have to invest in real estate?

James Knull’s presence in the Real Estate Industry is truly multifaceted. As an investor himself, James has acquired almost 300 rental units in his portfolio and has architected several large joint ventures bringing partners together to acquire great properties.

As a Realtor, James is one of Western Canada’s top producing agents. As a leader the Mogul team, he has grown and expanded into multiple cities and consistently sets the industry standard for exceptional service and performance. Within the real estate world James organizes and hosts Mogul Mastermind, one of the most popular Real Estate Investing meetup groups in Western Canada. He’s passionate about creating a place where investors can learn, network, and share opportunities.

As a guy, James loves spending quality time with friends and family breaking bread over a great meal and going on adventures to the mountains in every season of the year. James exemplifies the Mogul philosophy of Work Hard, Play Hard, Live Well and inspires those around him to do the same.

Website: https://mogulrg.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/MogulRG

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mogulrg

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Andy Consuegra, CEO of WEBB Banks, a premium wine and spirits distributor for Travel Retail, the Caribbean and Central America joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Andy Consuegra discuss the following:

* Give us an overview of WEBB Banks and how the company has evolved in the past 15 years?

* Despite the pandemic, WEBB Banks had a record year, what do you think contributed to the company’s success?

* Diversity of your staff and ditching outsourcing are just two ways WEBB BANKS has helped the company become an industry leader in the regions you serve. Can you recommend any other elements that might help other business owners?

* Tell us more about WB Canna Co. & Wellness and what the opportunity for the cannabis and wellness industry is in the Caribbean and Central America.

* As a company that mostly relies on the tourism industry in regions prone to natural disasters that have been badly hit in recent years, how do you plan for this as a company?

Andy Consuegra founded WEBB in 2007 with his business partner, Mercedes Velasco. Andy is an industry veteran of 23 years, having worked as VP of marketing for Diageo; VP for Allied Domecq Travel Retail Americas; and as a managing director of Beam Global Mexico. He graduated from Tufts University in Boston and received an MBA from The Stern School of Business, part of New York University. While Andy is a proud Miami native, he would rather be drinking a Tito’s Moscow Mule in his home in Upstate New York.

Website: https://webbbanks.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/WEBBBanksWinesandSpirits

Instagram: https://instagram.com/webbbanks

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