Dave chronicles his childhood including his family’s frequent re-location, working his way through college, discovering his passion for helping people, his nearly two decades as CEO of Ohio Health, economic development in Columbus, Covid-19, and Sunday dinners.

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Yvette recounts growing up in Brittany Hills in Columbus, being a first generation college graduate, her 11 years spent as a jurist highlighted by her service as the first African American woman to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court, building The Center of Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, sneaking into the governor’s mansion, education reform, and the current state of politics.

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Bobby talks his two passions: the law, and real estate and homebuilding, mentorship as well as three of the most critical mentors in his life, working his way up the ladder to become CEO of M/I Homes, being humble and authentic, and the impact George Floyd’s death had on him.

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Tanny talks growing up around Crane Plastics and the family business, her early career working for Kellogg’s in Chicago, returning to Columbus, the transformation of what is now known as The Crane Group, and getting involved with philanthropy in Columbus.

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Rich explains his early love for technology including holography, leaving The Ohio State University to start his first business, growing his businesses internationally, starting NCT Ventures, walking away from a 150-million-dollar fund, and what it means to be an entrepreneur.

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Alex Shumate describes his experience growing up in Sandusky, Ohio and the impact of his childhood trips to Mississippi, working for the Attorney General, being a Civil Rights trial lawyer, becoming managing partner at Squire Patton Boggs, everything OSU including his extensive time on The Ohio State Board of Trustees, and being a lifelong learner.

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Davis and Molly kick off the series with TENFOLD Founder + CEO Rachel Friedman, describing the inspiration for the CBUS Speaks Podcast Series. Rachel talks about her career, starting TENFOLD, her advice to young professionals, and the importance of brand and company culture.

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