The Axis Effect

This installment of The Axis Effect features Jolyon Collier, President & Founder at Counting Coral.

Global warming has damaged climates all around the world, and Fiji is no exception, where coral falls victim to rising sea temperatures, weakening them and increasing their likelihood of mortality. But the harm goes beyond coral, as the species’ role of housing 25% of all other marine species and their ability to protect coastal communities in Fiji by acting as a natural barrier for tsunamis and erosion demonstrate just how vital coral is to the ecosystem. This is where Counting Coral comes in, whose Gene Bank System project aims to regrow the damaged coral reefs and preserve biodiversity, giving the ecosystems damaged by humanity a second chance.

Collier discusses how the company uses their position to spread awareness for protecting ocean life, what drove him to founding Counting Coral, and how his company works to combine their efforts toward ecosystems with opportunities to help orphanages. 

To learn more, tune in to “Building Sustainable Futures.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features John Dakss, Chief Product and Tech Officer at Palladium.

With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Dakss has made a career out of innovation in the medium landscape, with over 40 video-related patents to his name. His resume speaks for itself, spending time at NBCUniversal as well as EPIX, where he received two Webby awards for his leadership in the creation of EPIX NOW. Currently, he works with Palladium, a company that works with clients to maximize profitability while engaging in practices that help said clients maximize their social impact.

Dakss discusses key differences between working at major corporations and smaller consulting firms, what it means to own one’s leadership, and how innovation is pushing industries faster than ever.

To learn more, tune in to “Bringing Innovation to the Market.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Daniel Tibbets, Chief Executive Officer at Mint Comedy.

As an industry spanning over a century, standup comedy has seen enormous evolutions in popularity. With more comedians than ever looking to break into the industry, and with the medium seeing more hardcore fans than ever, Mint Comedy has flawlessly carved out its spot in the streaming era, acting as a one-stop shop for fans. Not only does the platform house content for over 90 comedians, it prioritizes high-quality HD experiences, the ability for fans to chat in real-time during live shows, and an option for viewers to tip if they deem necessary. Showcasing the highest quality content around, the service streams shows out of the Comedy Cellar, one of the industry's most iconic venues. Where other services look to house dozens of genres, Mint Comedy -to their benefit- instead focuses on delivering the best possible content from one form of media, and they’ve done it in strides.

Tibbets discusses how Mint Comedy offers more opportunities than ever for budding comedians while simultaneously growing the medium's fanbase, why standup comedy offers a niche opportunity for growth in the entertainment industry, and Mint Comedy’s specialized ability to cater to an existing audience.

To learn more, tune in to “Laugh Out Loud: The Other Side of Leadership.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Jennifer Bourn, Chief Marketing Officer at Motivation AI.

Utilizing AI in an innovative way that few companies do, Motivations AI offers a narrative-based personality assessment to users. But what makes Motivations AI so special is their ability to personalize that assessment on a level rarely seen, with each individual assessment designed around the stories of the people taking said assessment. Combining those personal stories with over 50 years worth of empirical and behavioral data, and Motivations AI effectively gives people the opportunity to understand themselves in a way they never have before, all with the goal of making them better workers and leaders for their teams.  

Bourn discusses how Motivations AI respects thee fact that no two leaders are the same and why this is where her company thrives, how the program combines science with AI and individuality, and what the assessment reveals.

To learn more, tune in to “Defining the Narrative of AI.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures.

In a where breaking through consumer industries is more daunting than ever, Hamilton possesses a valuable toolset of experience that few can match. With over two decades of experience working with over 30 different private equity firms and consumer brands, including serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at Pet360 and the Chief Digital and eCommerce Officer at The Vitamin Shoppe. Now, she brings that wealth of experience to a wide range of industries through Compass Rose Ventures, where Hamilton and her team advise clients with the intent of helping growing brands achieve the necessary funding needed and eventually launch them to the forefront of mainstream consumer audiences.

Hamilton discusses the importance of purpose-driven decision-making, why holding the proper individuals accountable to respective responsibilities is crucial to maintaining an effective infrastructure, and how taking the time to destress can be a game changer for leaders of any company.

To learn more, tune in to “Driving Digital Profitability.”

This installment of The Axis Effect continues the conversation with Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and the National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada.

Returning where the previous episode left off, Ebrahim discusses why and how telemedicine’s role as a lifeline for the underserved makes it a necessity in many places around the world, the possibility of a “universal health line” along with challenges needed to overcome to make that a reality, the importance of integrating telemedicine-like services within the mental health community, and how Deloitte is looking to use its position in the healthcare industry to improve lives around the world.

To learn more, tune in to “Global Health Inequities Part 2.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features the return of Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and the National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada.

In a world with constantly evolving technology, healthcare finds itself at the forefront of innovation. Yet, despite the innovations, the inequality in access to said healthcare becomes worse on a consistent basis. Thankfully, the world has taken notice, and numerous groups all around are working to close the gap of disparity. 

Ebrahim discusses some of the underlying causes for these issues, how telemedicine can allow healthcare access for individuals who are geographically separated from physical healthcare centers, why healthcare should be a fundamental right, and possible solutions for lower-income countries where healthcare access is minimal.

To learn more, tune in to “Global Health Inequities Part 1.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Jeff Hintz, Executive Director at Sports Tech HQ.

In a time where every industry is becoming further faced with the opportunity to embrace innovative technologies, Sports Tech HQ is doing just that for the sport-related industries of Indiana, investing in innovative startups and facilitating collaboration between the next generation’s pioneers in sports technology businesses throughout Indiana. 

Hintz discusses Indiana’s crucial history for sports, how sports can become a crucial part of any economy, and the growing relevance of technology to the sports industry.

To learn more, tune in to “Paving the Way of Sports & Technology.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO at LogicMark.

With nearly 20 years in business, LogicMark specializes in lifesaving medical alert devices that look to help the elderly contact emergency services. The company’s journey has been anything but calm, and their latest CEO, Simmons, has worked tirelessly to bring them back into the light as a top-tier microcap medical company.

Simmons discusses the importance of bringing in outside leadership when change is needed, her journey with LogicMark, and why leaders need to feel a connection with their company if they are to make the maximum impact.

To learn more, tune in to “Finding the Logic in Leadership.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Mark Sullivan.

With a career in writing that spans multiple facets, Sullivan did not begin writing the fiction he is known for until he was 30, studying journalism before spending time in the Peace Corps teaching English to children in the Sahara Desert.

Since publishing his first novel in 1994, Sullivan has focused his works on using true stories that move him to tell a real story with a fictitious lens. His success speaks for itself, co-writing five books with the legendary James Patterson. Most recently, Sullivan published The Last Green Valley, a story of forced child soldiers in Africa.

Sullivan discusses his writing process, the real-life experiences that inspired his books, and the importance of using his stories to increase awareness among his readers.

To learn more, tune in to “Bringing Stories to Life”