The Axis Effect

This installment of The Axis Effect features Scott Kirtley, Chief Intelligence Officer for Homeland Security and Counter Intelligence U. S., and Peter Sisson, CEO and Co-Founder of Certifyit.

A.I. has taken the world by storm recently. As the technology becomes widely adopted, so does its potential use in the intelligence community. With this possible use, however, also comes the potential for forging information and risks for security breaches of sensitive data across all countries.

Sisson and Kirtley discuss past U.S. intelligence community problems, data security, and the process behind systems like Chat GPT.

To learn more, tune in to “Leading Intelligence with Intelligence and Chat GPT.”

Global News Watch and Michael Patrick Mulroy discuss how events happening worldwide affect the United States, including China’s attempts to expand influence in the Middle East and the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Mulroy explains a variety of significant points on all topics, including the Middle East’s importance to the global energy supply and global financial sector, the potential outcomes of substantial conflicts in Yemen, the importance of the United States maintaining involvement with the Middle East, the importance of international rights to the United States foreign policy, the long term effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War, how it will affect the world in the long term, and the United States Military’s budget, ability and reason to defend other country’s against adversaries.

To learn more, tune into “The Toll Global Conflict is Having on the U.S..”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Marshall Conley, co-founder of slø.

The idea for slø was born when the company's other co-founder accidentally purchased women’s jeans only to be shocked at how great they felt while simultaneously surprised at the lack of pockets. Subsequently, slø has worked tirelessly to create sustainable jeans customizable for all genders and sizes. To achieve this, Conley utilized feedback from a Discord community of individuals with varying levels of expertise in many different industries, allowing slø’s team of five to gather knowledge on subjects crucial to their growth as a business and refinement of their product.

Conley discusses his experiences just hours before recording, the company’s battle to break into the industry, and the importance of utilizing outside expertise and opinions to improve an idea.

To learn more, tune in to “Leading Fashion with Better Jeans, Less Footprints & Great Butt.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Ed Vincent, Founder and CEO of festivalPass.

With the landscape of live events forever changed by COVID, festivalPass acts as a subscription-based platform for individuals to access thousands of events and book hotel rooms for these events, creating a more accessible environment for all attendees.

Vincent explains how festivalPass reduces ticketing fees and creates transparency between customers and the company’s ability to use NFTs.

To learn more, tune in to “Let the Festivities Begin: Leading Through Music.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Angela Davies, a Global Fitness Manager who has worked with various major players in the fitness industry.

With over two decades in the industry, Davies has always kept herself busy, recently working on many simultaneous projects, including TheFitExpo, and a project titled “All Seasons Fitness Media,” all while still teaching yoga and fitness classes.

Davies discusses the importance of creating a fun environment and community experience within a successful gym, how technology gives users the ability to perform shorter workouts with more remarkable results, and the push towards plant-based diets.

To learn more, tune in to “Healthy Mind, Healthy Heart.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Navid Alipour, Founder/Co-Founder and CEO at AI Med Global, CureMetrix, and CureMatch.

While running his Co-Founded fund Analytics Ventures, Alipour began to learn of various companies that utilize artificial intelligence specializing in medical technology, prompting him to pursue his longtime passion for healthcare and become a leader in three A.I.-based medical technology companies. These advancements include CureMetrix’s using of A.I. to aid radiologists in detecting anomalies found in mammograms and CureMatch helping with cancer detection for all individuals. 

Alipour discusses how all of his companies are working to improve the quality of cancer treatment through A.I., how far medical technology can grow in the short term and A.I.’s overall growth in usage in medical fields.

To learn more, tune in to “Leading a New Era of Health Sequences.”

Global News Watch and Michael Patrick Mulroy discuss many international occurrences in 2022 to look at where the world may be heading in 2023. Mulroy talks about the tensions the United States has been experiencing with Russia, amplified by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Mulroy also explains the consequences of the United States’ decision to pull out of Afghanistan. The United States now has minimal visibility, and Afghan women are subject to numerous human rights violations. Additionally, Mulroy talks about the recent growth in the importance of NATO on the current world stage, why force is ineffective in diplomacy, how all countries are affected by the intertwining nature of the international economy, and the growth of artificial intelligence’s role within military intelligence.

To learn about all this and much more, tune into “Global Leadership Within Our Military.”

Building Leadership for the Love of the Game

This installment of The Axis Effect features Kevin Martinez, VP of Corporate Citizenship for ESPN.

Dedicating his career to bringing communities together and helping companies give back to the world, Martinez has worked with numerous companies to create a better world for everyone. Currently working at ESPN, Martinez plays a role in many of the company’s humanitarian projects, including their sponsorship of Special Olympics, efforts towards cancer research, and programs dedicated to reducing bullying worldwide.

Martinez discusses how his teams have worked to end the cycle of bullying and inequality among people who experience injustices and the power sports have to bring communities together.

To learn a more, tune in to “Get Ready for Some Football.”

This installment of The Axis Effect features Carl Francis, VP of Communications for NFLPA.

The last time Francis came to speak on the show, the NFL, like much of the world, was in a careful state due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Since then, organizations of all sizes and fields are progressively returning to their everyday business states. The NFL is no exception; players and fans have produced together at top energy.

Francis discusses the importance fans have on players, the NFLPA’s recent success in giving players access to resources concerning their mental health, and helping players make their voices heard on concussion protocol, field conditions, and many other issues.

To learn more, tune in to “Get Ready for Some Football.”

The Mavens talk with Shea Gerhardt, Founder & CEO of Buderflys Inc.

Spending most of her life at the executive level in the music, mobile, and gaming industries, Gerhardt’s journey into the earphone space began after a painful cramp induced from sleeping with her earphones on, inspiring her to combine her earphones with swimmers wax which not only reduced pain compared to the average earphone but also allows for a cleaner sound. As one of the most innovative earphone companies in recent memory, what sets Buderflys apart from its competitors is its ability to form to the user's ear, creating a better experience for the user.

With the Mavens, Gerhardt discusses all things earphones, including the one-of-a-kind focus that separates Buderflys from other companies, where her company got its name from, and the importance of positive leadership skills and innovation in her sector.

To learn more, tune in to “Technology Taking a Flight.”