Enterprise Podcast Network

Frank MyCroft, Co-Founder and CEO of Booster, the company that delivers fuel–including renewables–to fleets in the last mile economy, as well as to consumers joins the Green Business Podcast.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Frank MyCroft discuss the following:

* When it comes to the energy transition, what is the biggest challenge the U.S. needs to overcome?

* What is Booster’s role in facilitating the energy transition?

* When it comes to labor, it’s no secret that qualified truck drivers are in short supply. How does Booster approach hiring, especially for high-demand jobs?

* When it comes to energy and the transportation sector, what changes do you expect to see in the next 5-10 years?

* Can you share a real story from one of your customers that exemplifies a company going through the energy transition?

* A  CEO is responsible for many different groups (your own family, your employees, your customers, and your investors). What advice would you give on how to prioritize your time?

Frank Mycroft is the co-founder and CEO of Booster, the leading mobile energy delivery platform that delivers fuels including renewables to fleets and consumers in the U.S. Prior to Booster, Mycroft worked as a rocket scientist for NASA and Boeing. He also served as the Vice President of Strategy for Planetary Resources, a robotics company that aspired to mine asteroids in space. Mycroft and colleagues Tyler Raugh and Diego Netto founded Booster Fuels in 2014.

Website: https://boosterusa.com

Social Media Links:

Twitter: @EnergyDelivered

Facebook: EnergyDelivered

LinkedIn: energydelivered

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Ken Smith, the President of Jobs for America’s Graduates, a nonprofit that works in the classroom with young adults of great promise across the country to help them succeed, not just in graduating from high school but to do so well-prepared to enter both secondary education and/or the workforce joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ken Smith discuss the following:

* What is it that you believe JAG and its staff undertook differently to help your students achieve a 97% graduation rate (a marked increase when contrasted with national averages) at a time when students and families were struggling with COVID-19 and the switch to remote learning?

* How does JAG combine workforce training with education to make sure its students graduate well-prepared to enter both secondary education as well as the job market?

* What do you think schools should take or learn from the JAG model? Can the model be replicated State to State?

* How does JAG record and utilize its data, and how is the collection of data vital to your organization and others in the nonprofit sector?

* What are the challenges which JAG faces in 2022 and how are you planning to address those challenges?

* I had heard whispers of a new Strategic Plan entitled, ‘Youth Opportunity and Outcomes’. What is this and why is it important?

Ken Smith serves as President and CEO of Jobs for America’s Graduates, Inc. (JAG), the nation’s largest, most consistently applied model of high school retention and school-to-career transition for high-risk young people of great promise.

In 1979, Mr. Smith worked with Governor Pete du Pont of Delaware on the design of the first statewide test of the JAG Model and has served as President and CEO since its inception. JAG currently serves over 75,000 young people annually, in more than 1,450 high schools, middle schools, and out-of-school programs in 39 states. Over 1.4 million youth have been connected to JAG throughout its 40-year history.

Website: https://jag.org

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/jobs-for-america’s-graduates-jag-

Twitter: @JAGnational

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Ken Smith, the President of Jobs for America’s Graduates, a nonprofit that works in the classroom with young adults of great promise across the country to help them succeed, not just in graduating from high school but to do so well-prepared to enter both secondary education and/or the workforce joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ken Smith discuss the following:

* What is it that you believe JAG and its staff undertook differently to help your students achieve a 97% graduation rate (a marked increase when contrasted with national averages) at a time when students and families were struggling with COVID-19 and the switch to remote learning?

* How does JAG combine workforce training with education to make sure its students graduate well-prepared to enter both secondary education as well as the job market?

* What do you think schools should take or learn from the JAG model? Can the model be replicated State to State?

* How does JAG record and utilize its data, and how is the collection of data vital to your organization and others in the nonprofit sector?

* What are the challenges which JAG faces in 2022 and how are you planning to address those challenges?

* I had heard whispers of a new Strategic Plan entitled, ‘Youth Opportunity and Outcomes’. What is this and why is it important?

Ken Smith serves as President and CEO of Jobs for America’s Graduates, Inc. (JAG), the nation’s largest, most consistently applied model of high school retention and school-to-career transition for high-risk young people of great promise.

In 1979, Mr. Smith worked with Governor Pete du Pont of Delaware on the design of the first statewide test of the JAG Model and has served as President and CEO since its inception. JAG currently serves over 75,000 young people annually, in more than 1,450 high schools, middle schools, and out-of-school programs in 39 states. Over 1.4 million youth have been connected to JAG throughout its 40-year history.

Website: https://jag.org

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/jobs-for-america’s-graduates-jag-

Twitter: @JAGnational

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Jason Richmond, author of the new book “Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership” again joins Enterprise Radio. As an authoritative culture change strategist, Jason has helped companies build strong, sustained revenue growth by empowering their employees and developing energizing office cultures.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jason Richmond discuss the following:

* What inspired you to write your book “Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership?”

* Why is having the right kind of corporate culture so important?

* What difference did you see during the pandemic between companies that thrived and those that didn’t fare so well?

* What do you mean by adaptive leadership the five disciplines you identified in your book?

* You talk about how crisis can be turned into opportunity. What do you mean by that?

Jason Richmond is an authoritative culture change strategist whose work over the past twenty-plus years has helped companies build strong, sustained revenue growth by empowering their employees and developing energizing office cultures.

As President/CEO and Chief Culture Officer for Ideal Outcomes, Inc., he has worked closely with established Fortune 100 companies to create Leadership Development Journeys, and he has guided numerous start-ups on the path to become noted industry leaders. He has also provided thought leadership and innovative consulting services to a wide range of midsize companies and is a member of Forbes Business Council.

Author of the groundbreaking book Culture Spark: 5 Steps to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth, and its follow-up Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership, Jason is an in-demand keynote speaker who captivates audiences with his direct, refreshing, no-nonsense style.

An avid traveler, Jason absorbs culture from around the world helping become a valued resource for many organizations in the implementation of talent development paths, culture maps, succession plans, and learning strategies. His experience is matched only by his passion for fostering culture and for helping others grow into leaders. At Ideal Outcomes, he leads a team that guides organizations in creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement in which adaptive leadership is a cornerstone.

Website: https://idealoutcomesinc.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jason-richmond

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason__richmond

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Jason Richmond, author of the new book “Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership” again joins Enterprise Radio. As an authoritative culture change strategist, Jason has helped companies build strong, sustained revenue growth by empowering their employees and developing energizing office cultures.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Jason Richmond discuss the following:

* What inspired you to write your book “Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership?”

* Why is having the right kind of corporate culture so important?

* What difference did you see during the pandemic between companies that thrived and those that didn’t fare so well?

* What do you mean by adaptive leadership the five disciplines you identified in your book?

* You talk about how crisis can be turned into opportunity. What do you mean by that?

Jason Richmond is an authoritative culture change strategist whose work over the past twenty-plus years has helped companies build strong, sustained revenue growth by empowering their employees and developing energizing office cultures.

As President/CEO and Chief Culture Officer for Ideal Outcomes, Inc., he has worked closely with established Fortune 100 companies to create Leadership Development Journeys, and he has guided numerous start-ups on the path to become noted industry leaders. He has also provided thought leadership and innovative consulting services to a wide range of midsize companies and is a member of Forbes Business Council.

Author of the groundbreaking book Culture Spark: 5 Steps to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth, and its follow-up Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership, Jason is an in-demand keynote speaker who captivates audiences with his direct, refreshing, no-nonsense style.

An avid traveler, Jason absorbs culture from around the world helping become a valued resource for many organizations in the implementation of talent development paths, culture maps, succession plans, and learning strategies. His experience is matched only by his passion for fostering culture and for helping others grow into leaders. At Ideal Outcomes, he leads a team that guides organizations in creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement in which adaptive leadership is a cornerstone.

Website: https://idealoutcomesinc.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jason-richmond

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason__richmond

People also listened to this:  Private Company Solutions with Carine Schneider

Carine Schneider, President of AST Private Company Solutions that develops innovative and next-generation technology, products and services to support the entire lifecycle of a private company, including when the next phase involves going public joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Carine Schneider discuss the following:

* Why is it important for business owners to understand and use cap tables?

* What does traditional cap table software neglect and how does this impact business owners?

* How can stock plan management help diversity and inclusion initiatives?

* Why are only some individuals able to invest in the private market and why does this matter?

* How will the democratization of the private market help business owners?

Carine Schneider, FGE is an experienced and well-connected leader in the private market and global compensation industry with deep experience working in consulting, technology & financial services. She is the President of AST Private Company Solutions, based in Menlo Park, California and serves as a member of the AST Private Company Solutions, Inc. Board of Directors. She was named one of the 100 Influential Women in Silicon Valley by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of 17 “Women to Watch” in 2017 by Brown Brothers Harriman Center on Women and Wealth.

Carine was formerly the President, NASDAQ Private Market and has held various leadership positions including CEO of Certent, founder and CEO of Global Shares, Partner at PwC and senior level positions at Morgan Stanley and Willis Towers Watson. Carine served on the Board of Directors of both Certent, Inc. and Global Shares Plc. She serves on the Professional Business Women of California Board of Directors.

Carine was the founding Executive Director of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP). In 1999, Ms. Schneider founded the Global Equity Organization (GEO) that now has over 6000+ members worldwide. After 18 years as Chair, Carine was recognized as Chair Emeritus. Carine was also a founding Board Member of the Santa Clara University CEP. Carine started her career as Manager of Shareholder Relations at Oracle Corporation where she assisted in the IPO and managed all aspects of the company’s various stock plans.

Ms. Schneider was born in The Netherlands and speaks Dutch and English. She received her degree in Psychology & Sociology from the University of California. She is a frequent speaker at conferences around the world, including President Obama’s 2016 Global Entrepreneurial Summit, and has authored various articles and chapters in industry publications. She was invited to join the inaugural class of Fellow Global Equity (FGE) in 2019. She published her first book “The Democratization of the Private Market” in November 2021.

Website: https://astrella.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/american-stock-transfer-&-trust-company-llc

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ast_financial

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Carine Schneider, President of AST Private Company Solutions that develops innovative and next-generation technology, products and services to support the entire lifecycle of a private company, including when the next phase involves going public joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Carine Schneider discuss the following:

* Why is it important for business owners to understand and use cap tables?

* What does traditional cap table software neglect and how does this impact business owners?

* How can stock plan management help diversity and inclusion initiatives?

* Why are only some individuals able to invest in the private market and why does this matter?

* How will the democratization of the private market help business owners?

Carine Schneider, FGE is an experienced and well-connected leader in the private market and global compensation industry with deep experience working in consulting, technology & financial services. She is the President of AST Private Company Solutions, based in Menlo Park, California and serves as a member of the AST Private Company Solutions, Inc. Board of Directors. She was named one of the 100 Influential Women in Silicon Valley by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of 17 “Women to Watch” in 2017 by Brown Brothers Harriman Center on Women and Wealth.

Carine was formerly the President, NASDAQ Private Market and has held various leadership positions including CEO of Certent, founder and CEO of Global Shares, Partner at PwC and senior level positions at Morgan Stanley and Willis Towers Watson. Carine served on the Board of Directors of both Certent, Inc. and Global Shares Plc. She serves on the Professional Business Women of California Board of Directors.

Carine was the founding Executive Director of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP). In 1999, Ms. Schneider founded the Global Equity Organization (GEO) that now has over 6000+ members worldwide. After 18 years as Chair, Carine was recognized as Chair Emeritus. Carine was also a founding Board Member of the Santa Clara University CEP. Carine started her career as Manager of Shareholder Relations at Oracle Corporation where she assisted in the IPO and managed all aspects of the company’s various stock plans.

Ms. Schneider was born in The Netherlands and speaks Dutch and English. She received her degree in Psychology & Sociology from the University of California. She is a frequent speaker at conferences around the world, including President Obama’s 2016 Global Entrepreneurial Summit, and has authored various articles and chapters in industry publications. She was invited to join the inaugural class of Fellow Global Equity (FGE) in 2019. She published her first book “The Democratization of the Private Market” in November 2021.

Website: https://astrella.com

Social Media Links:

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/american-stock-transfer-&-trust-company-llc

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ast_financial

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Victor Nawrocki, the President & Co-Founder at National Advisors Group, a national, independent insurance agency and leader in insurance technology and innovation joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Victor Nawrocki discuss the following:

* When considering the current insurance market for consumers, what are some of the biggest issues they encounter?

* How can technology alleviate some of these issues, and what specifically is National Advisors Group doing about this?

* Beyond the consumer benefit of your approach, how does this model help agents?

* Are there risks to leaning too heavily on technology? How do you strike the right balance?

* What other InsurTech innovations should consumers look for over the next five to ten years?

Victor Nawrocki is President & Co-Founder at National Advisors Group, a national, independent insurance agency with access to coverage from dozens of trusted insurance carriers. As leaders in insurance technology and innovation, National Advisors Group uses artificial intelligence combined with third party data to quickly deliver Personal Risk Assessments based on lifestyle and assets.

Website: nationaladvisorsgroup.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/NatAdvGrp

Instagram: https://instagram.com/national_advisors_group

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

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Victor Nawrocki, the President & Co-Founder at National Advisors Group, a national, independent insurance agency and leader in insurance technology and innovation joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Victor Nawrocki discuss the following:

* When considering the current insurance market for consumers, what are some of the biggest issues they encounter?

* How can technology alleviate some of these issues, and what specifically is National Advisors Group doing about this?

* Beyond the consumer benefit of your approach, how does this model help agents?

* Are there risks to leaning too heavily on technology? How do you strike the right balance?

* What other InsurTech innovations should consumers look for over the next five to ten years?

Victor Nawrocki is President & Co-Founder at National Advisors Group, a national, independent insurance agency with access to coverage from dozens of trusted insurance carriers. As leaders in insurance technology and innovation, National Advisors Group uses artificial intelligence combined with third party data to quickly deliver Personal Risk Assessments based on lifestyle and assets.

Website: nationaladvisorsgroup.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/NatAdvGrp

Instagram: https://instagram.com/national_advisors_group

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

People also listened to this: Embracing Productivity with a Purpose

Sophie Chiche, CEO of becurrent joins Enterprise Radio. Her company has developed a system that not only allows people to be more productive, but helps them decide the most important areas to which they should devote their time. She calls it “productivity with a purpose.”

Listen to host Eric Dye & guests Sophie Chiche discuss the following:

* Becurrent was founded on the principle, “productivity with a purpose.” What exactly does that mean?

* Dow does the becurrent system actually help someone find their purpose.

* What are some of the obstacles that stand in the way of being our most productive selves?

* You just authored a very timely article about New Year’s resolutions contending that resolutions not only don’t work – both professionally and personally – they can actually make worse. Can you explain this concept?

* You’ve written a book, soon to be a TV show, that chronicles your journey in losing 200 pounds. Tell us how that journey helped shape your life’s philosophy and specifically what lesson it teaches your becurrent clients.

Sophie Chiche is a life strategist, creative visionary, entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and psychologist. She founded several highly successful companies, including becurrent, a system that helps people achieve “productivity with purpose”; Lifebyme.com, an inspiring online community dedicated to what and who holds meaning in our lives; and Shape House, an urban sweat lodge and second home to celebrities and health enthusiasts, that has achieved over $9 million in revenue. Sophie has also written and produced a TV show about issues around weight and her universal and personal struggles with food and eating, entitled War and Piece of Cake, with guests who speak of their issues and challenges; and has written several books, the most recent of which, Closer to My Bones, is due out soon.

Website: https://becurrenttoday.com

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/becurrenttoday

Instagram: https://instagram.com/becurrenttoday

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