Introducing MiddleGround’s first episode of executive sessions, where discussions are led by John Stewart and Scot Duncan, founding Partners of MiddleGround Capital. This first episode covers four primary topics:

1. Who are John and Scot?
2. Changing labor markets
3. The human element of business
4. Near term challenges

Check out our company blog recapping this episode here: https://bit.ly/3UFnHPe
Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/
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Follow John Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstewartky/
Follow Scot Duncan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-duncan-45a23211/

Timestamps
00:00 - 01:31 - "The Grouper" skit
01:32 - 05:12 - Podcast and guest introduction
05:13 - 22:16 - John/Scot's working relationship
22:17 - 28:26 - COVID and changing labor markets
28:27 - 48:22 - Working conditions in manufacturing
48:23 - 53:02 - Doing what's right
53:02 - 58:17 - Near term challenges in 2023