You, Me, and Your Top Three

PICKING UP THE PACE|Jay Rogers, founder and CEO of haddy- a 3D -printed furniture company, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the lessons he learned by 3D printing autonomous vehicles and how the team is now looking to disrupt the complete supply chain of a less regulated industry with a similar product set. Of course, Jay speaks about his Top 3: God, who is part of his life everyday, his boys who help him to learn and reverse mentor him, and 3-star General Mike Dana who specializes in servant leadership. And you have to hear what he has to say about reading by candlelight.

ABOUT JAY ROGERS

John "Jay" Rogers is CEO and Co-Founder of haddy inc. – a pioneering digital manufacturing company

serving the furniture industry and built on revolutionary technology and IP. Haddy is changing the way

furniture is designed, built, delivered, and recycled. It is the world's first micro-manufacturer of furniture

produced through a proprietary method of direct digital manufacturing ("DDM"). Through DDM, haddy

enables more rapid technology and material adoption and a superior resilient supply chain.

Jay grew up a lover of woodworking, machines, and a student of industry; his grandfather owned the

legendary Indian Motorcycle Company, founded concrete and steel giant Texas Industries, and was the first

Cummins Engine Distributor in the United States. Jay's grandfather is also credited with saving the Public

Broadcasting System during the Nixon Administration and founding the Children's Television Workshop,

which is best known for Sesame Street. In combining his family legacy of manufacturing, his military

leadership, entrepreneurship, and education, Jay has hand selected a team of co-founders and set forth on a

most ambitious plan: Creating, heroic, beautiful, durable furniture for retailers, to their design, built locally

in the most resilient and sustainable manner.

He graduated from Princeton University and went to a startup in China and then to Ewing & Partners where

he became a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). After that, he went on to the US Marine Corps where he

served for 9 years in the infantry in the western Pacific and Iraq, to Harvard Business School and to

become a consultant for McKinsey & Co. Most recently, he founded and led Local Motors, a next

generation vehicle OEM. It was there that Jay discovered the basic technology of DDM, and in 2021 he

handed over the reins of Local Motors to a new investor group and left to start haddy full-time.

The story of how communities of customers and suppliers can effectively participate in the innovation and

creation of leading technology products is a journey Jay shares widely. He has spoken at BIF, PopTech,

TedX, Picnic in Amsterdam, Do Conference in Wales, St Gallen Symposium, the White House conference

on making, CES, CeBIT, IMTS, Singularity University, and many more conclaves. Additionally, the story

of American innovation, co-creation and digital manufacturing has been shared on Discovery, PBS, Fox,

CNBC, and Speed Channel. You can find Jay's impact first in long form narrative as part of many books,

starting with MacroWikinomics written by Don Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams and more recently in

America's Moment: Creating Opportunity in the Connected Age by Rework America and Zoe Baird. His

work has also been featured in Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Wired, Top Gear, AutoWeek, Inc.,

Details, Forbes, and others.

In 2020, he was awarded the honor of leading Local Motors to one of the top 10 global innovative

transportation companies by Popular Science. Jay is a director of the RBR Foundation, which gives

annually to the cause of childhood education and development. He is the father of 4 boys who are growing

up in a connected age and whom, he hopes, will take advantage of the incredible opportunity that the

internet has given the world.

Visit Jay, haddy and the future of American Manufacturing Innovation in Tampa, FL where the first haddy

microfactory is being built, and where he calls headquarters and home.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

Introduction [0:00]

What a Time to Be in the Workforce [1:09]

Introduction to Jay [3:53]

The "Top Three"

God who is part of his life everyday [6:26]

General Mike Dana who taught him servant leadership [8:57]

His boys who help him learn and reverse teach him [17:00]

Other Talking Points:

What is haddy? [19:25]

Revolutionizing Manufacturing through Micro-Manufacturing [24:00]

Dismantling Supply Chain [30:18]

Where do you find these people? [33:30]]

Bravery and Courage [38:40]

What does Jay fear? [43:00]

You have to hear this…

Reading by Candlelight [44:30]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contact Jay Rogers:

• Jay's LinkedIn
• Jay's email: [email protected]
• Haddy.life (website to go live soon!)

Contact Gregg Garrett:

• Gregg's LinkedIn
• Gregg's Twitter
• Gregg's Bio

Contact CGS Advisors:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

JAHON HOBBEHEYDAR | Jahon Hobbeheydar, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at NSF International, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the linkage of strategy and innovation. As someone who lives in the center of these two functions, Jahon leads NSF to the future. Of course, Jahon speaks about his Top 3: his former boss, Thad, who helped him bring out his intellectual best, a persona of colleagues like Sharon, Tom, and Jen who help remove cultural inertia, and his daughter, Sarah, who makes him remember the underlying "why". And you have to hear what Jahon has to say about shifting from making points to understanding them.

TAKING RISKS | Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the consumer electronics industry, CTA and the Consumer Electronics Show, and broader societal change. Of course, Gary speaks about his Top 3: his wife, industry advisors and advocates like Robert Ford who help him reflect on how to drive the industry forward, and his entire CTA management team as well as members of the Board. And you have to hear what he has to say about keeping balance in life.

ABOUT GARY SHAPIRO

Gary Shapiro is an acclaimed author, lobbyist, and president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® which represents over 1,500 consumer technology companies and owns and produces the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)® — The Global Stage for Innovation.

A Georgetown Law graduate, Shapiro began his career as an associate at the Squire Sanders law firm. After an extended tenure in law, he began working on Capitol Hill as an assistant to a prominent member of the U.S. Congress. Later in his life, Gary would use this combined law and legal experience to be named one of The Hill's top lobbyists numerous times throughout his career (2015-2021). As his experience in law and politics progressed, he became more aligned with the world of technology, which eventually brought him into the fold of the Consumer Technology Association in 1982.

Taking the role of President and CEO, Shapiro evolved the idea of the workplace over his 40-year long tenure leading the organization. Directing a staff of 150 employees alongside thousands of industry volunteers, he built a forward-thinking successful business focused on the further development and integration of technology in all industries of the world. Under his leadership CTA has won numerous awards for its healthy workplace, family friendly employment practices, and environmentally friendly exhibition practices. In 2019, CTA earned its sixth consecutive selection as a Washington Post Top Workplace.

Shapiro has written New York Times bestsellers including "Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World's Most Successful Businesses" (HarperCollins, 2013) and "The Comeback: How Innovation will Restore the American Dream" (Beaufort, 2011). He also wrote USA Today bestseller "Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation" (William Morrow, 2018) Through these books, numerous television appearances, and as a columnist whose more than 1,200 opinion pieces have appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post, Shapiro has helped direct policymakers and business leaders on the importance of innovation and technology in the U.S. economy.

Shapiro consistently stays active in policy, thought leadership, government, and community development alongside his position at CTA. He currently serves as a member of the CTA Executive Board, NAM Board of Directors of the Council of Manufacturing Associations, the Board of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, the Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Technology Council, and the Trade Show Executive Editorial Board. A subject of regular praise, Shapiro was once called a "mastermind" for his initiative in helping to create the Industry Cooperative for Ozone Layer Protection. His mind for an evolving workplace and consumer while staying environmentally conscious has paved a roadmap for bipartisan law and policy makers to follow in making a more innovative world.

Gary Shapiro is happily married and lives in Michigan.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

Introduction [0:00]

How the World is Connecting through Consumer Touch [1:05]

Introduction to Gary Shapiro [9:27]

The "Top Three"

Gary's Wife [13:52]

Industry advisors and advocates like Robert Ford who help him reflect on how to drive the industry forward [14:39]

His entire CTA management team as well as members of the Board [15:24]

The Consumer Technology Industry

Learning from a Failure [18:55]

Keep Things Simple [21:56]

Disruptors to the Industry [23:00]

AI Changing the Business Model [26:41]

Advice to Business Leaders [31:58]

What to Expect from CES in 2023? – World Academy of Arts & Science (WAAS) Partnerships, Awards, and More [36:45]

You have to hear this…

Balance in Life Hack [43:12]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contact Gary Shapiro:

• Consumer Technology Association
• CES Website
• Gary's LinkedIn

Contact Gregg Garrett:

• Gregg's email
• Gregg's LinkedIn
• Gregg's Twitter
• Gregg's Bio

Contact CGS Advisors:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Paul Arnegard, VP of Creative Services at Tweddle, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss how his firm has transformed as the mobility industry continues to be disrupted. Of course, Paul speaks about his Top 3, including Dan Owens who helped him pivot to the creative side of the firm, his father who helped him get Earthy Wisdom, and Grandmaster Kim who helped him bring discipline and calmness to his hectic life, and current and former colleagues like Brian Suszek (former podcast guest, episode 113), Alex Awn (former podcast guest, episode 139), and Amy Simonelli who influenced him to build trust, see the good, slow down, and ask diverse questions. And you have to hear what he has to say about taking the time to meditate every day.

Paul is the Vice President of Creative Services at Tweddle Group, a pillar company of the CJK Group portfolio. CJK is a global information provider for multiple industries, and Tweddle's role is to supply one-stop support for OEMs through content development & management, creative services, digital print & distribution, and diagnostic tools. Paul manages several shared services within the organization, including video production, graphic design, UX/UI, CGI, project management, quality, and marketing.

Prior to arriving at Tweddle twenty-two years ago, this University of Michigan alum spent time in several disparate fields, each of which contributed to his business perspective and leadership style. From spraying orange groves to working as a martial arts instructor. From repairing billboards high above the ground to sitting behind a desk to write. From engaging students as an English teacher to engaging opponents as a kickboxer. Each step along the way provided experience and insight that he continues to apply for growth and problem solving in the workplace, though punching and kicking are no longer a part of his solution toolbox.

Introduction [0:00]

Industry Lines are Blurring/Experience Design [1:10]

Introduction to Paul [3:23]

The "Top Three"

Dan Owens, former boss who helped him pivot to the creative side of the firm [6:15]

His father who had no formal education but earthly wisdom [9:45]

Grandmaster Kim who helped him bring discipline and calmness to his hectic life [15:40]

Brian Suszek, former boss who played the biggest role in Paul rising through the ranks [24:55]

Alex Awn, creative support and helps make Paul a better leader [29:40]

Amy Simenelli, creative video director who tells Paul to slow down [32:17]

You have to hear this…

Tweddle Background [41:03]

Blurred Industries [46:55]

Additional Information

Contact Paul Arnegard:

• Paul's LinkedIn
• Tweddle Group Website

Contact Gregg Garrett:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Bio

Contact CGS Advisors:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Erik Walenza, CEO of IoT One and host of The Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast, joins host Gregg Garrett in this special dual podcast to discuss how global and multi-national firms are competing in the Chinese market. Of course, Erik speaks about his Top 3: his wife, his business partners: Chun Liew and Michael Maeder, who taught him how to build relationships and processes, and his community. And you have to hear what he has to say about local for local strategy.

About Erik Walenza

Erik Walenza has worked in China for 11 years and he is an active member of the Chinese innovation ecosystem. He is passionate about exploring the impact of digitalization in businesses, and through his position as Chair of the Technology and Innovation Committee in China he plays an active role in the exchange of best practices for innovation strategy and tech trends evolution in Asia, but also worldwide. Erik has interviewed over 100 CEOs and venture capitalists while building one of Shanghai's largest entrepreneur networks.

Show Highlights

During this episode:

Introduction [0:00]

Importance of Connecting People [0:55]

Introduction to Erik and the dual podcast [3:18]

Gregg's background and the creation of CGS [4:06]

Erik's background and current work [5:20]

The similarities and differences of CGS and IoT One [10:30]

The "Top Three"

His wife [12:30]

His work colleagues [15:25]

His communities [17:52]

You have to hear this…

Local for local strategy [20:06]

CGS's IoT Collaboration [26:10]

Getting the Right People around the Table [33:40]

Operating Leaders [38:50]

Put Believers with Believers [43:00]

Participating in the I4.0 Orchestration Collaborative [49:00]

Additional Information

Contact Erik Walenza:

• Erik's email
• Erik's LinkedIn
• IoT One website

Contact Gregg Garrett:

• Gregg's email
• Gregg's LinkedIn
• Gregg's Twitter
• Gregg's Bio

Contact CGS Advisors:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

80% OF THE DAY | Craig Vanderburg, COO of Trion Solutions, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the success his firm has had in outsourcing HR for small and mid-sized firms. Of course, Craig speaks about how he spends 80% of his day with his Top 3, including Pathik Mody, Craig Sherman, Don Turowski, and Trion's operations team. And you have to hear what he has to say about the importance of a routine.

ABOUT CRAIG VANDERBURG

Craig Vanderburg is among the nation's most-experienced professionals in the HR-administration industry and is used frequently by local and national media as an expert resource on issues such as workplace policies, compliance issues, health and workers' compensation insurance, and challenges faced by small to mid-size businesses. He is a former member of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) board of directors and a former Chairman of its Accounting Practices Committee. He was a former President and CEO of two HR-administration companies and was formerly a Managing Partner of Affinity Group LL, an M&A and investment-banking firm that was assisting service and growth companies on issues including private equity, senior and sub-debt, and mezzanine and hedge-fund financing. He earned his Bachelor of Finance degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and was an active member of the Young Presidents Organization. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Troy Chamber of Commerce. He is a popular public speaker and resource to news media on a variety of business issues.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

Introduction [0:00]

Do you have your Dream Team? [1:10]

Introduction of Craig [4:30]

Outsourcing Space [6:20]

The "Top Three"

Pathik Mody, CTO at Trion [4:12]

Craig Sherman, VP of Client Onboarding and Implementation [20:52]

Don Turowski, friend turned business partner [32:20]

Key Ops Team [38:15]

You have to hear this…

Routine [50:00]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contact Craig Vanderburg:

• Craig's LinkedIn
• Craig's email
• Trion Solutions Website

Contact Gregg Garrett:

• Gregg's LinkedIn
• Gregg's Twitter
• Gregg's Bio

Contact CGS Advisors:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

About thierry klein

Thierry Klein is President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia Bell Labs. His distinguished global multi-disciplinary team conducts fundamental and applied research focused on new value chains, business opportunities and ecosystems beyond Nokia's current product and solutions portfolio. His team pursues research and innovation into advanced sensing technologies, AI-based knowledge systems and fundamental algorithms, autonomous software and data systems, novel architectures and integrated solutions and experiences.

Thierry served as the Founding Vice-Chair of the Board of the 5G Automotive Association, a cross-industry association bringing together the telecommunications and automotive industries, and he served as the Chairman of the Technical Committee of GreenTouch, a global consortium dedicated to improve energy efficiency in networks by a factor 1000x compared to 2010 levels. He was the Founder and CTO of an internal start-up focused on wireless communications for emergency response and disaster recovery situations.

Thierry earned an MS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the Université de Nantes and the Ecole Centrale de Nantes in Nantes, France. He received a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. He is an author on over 35 peer-reviewed conference and journal publications and an inventor on 36 patent applications. In 2010, he was voted "Technologist of the Year" at the Total Telecom World Vendor Awards and received the 2016 Industrial Innovation award from the IEEE Communications Society.

Thierry has dual US and Luxembourg citizenship and speaks four languages. He lives in Fanwood, New Jersey with his wife and son.

Show Highlights

During this episode:

Introduction [0:00]

DNA of an Innovator - Bravery [1:00]

Thierry's Introduction [7:36]

His Definition of Innovation [10:00]

The "Top Three"

His parents [11:38]

His PhD advisor [19:36]

Previous Bell Lab Presidents [32:39]

You have to hear this…

Internal Venture at Nokia Bell Labs [43:20]

What He's Currently Working On [46:45]

Be Accessible and Trust Your Instincts [55:42]

Additional Information

Contact Thierry Klein:

• Thierry's LinkedIn
• Nokia Corporation
• Nokia Bell Labs - Nokia Bell Labs (bell-labs.com)
• Bell Labs Institute - Nokia Bell Labs (bell-labs.com)
• Networking on the Moon Project
• Put Women Back in the History Book of Computing

Contact Gregg Garrett:

• Gregg's LinkedIn
• Gregg's Twitter
• Gregg's Bio

Contact CGS Advisors:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Cascading Leadership | Lindsay Irrer, co-owner of The Barre Code – Metro Detroit, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss leading a franchise from the franchisee's perspective. Of course, Lindsay speaks about her Top 3, including her entrepreneurial husband, her parents who balance grit and compassion, and her business partner who entices courage from her. And you have to hear what she has to say about body positivity.

About LINDSAY IRRER

Lindsay Irrer grew up in Bay City, Michigan, where her many years growing up in a dance studio led to her love of movement and the connections made with people around her while doing so. A Michigan State University alumna, Lindsay earned her degree in Communication and Public Relations while also traveling the country supporting Spartan Athletics as a four-year member of the Michigan State Dance Team. Lindsay left the corporate world in 2013 to follow her dream of owning a business and has since opened The Barre Code studios in Birmingham, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, and Northville. A full-service women's fitness studio that celebrates a lifestyle in relentless pursuit of personal potential and a one-stop-shop of cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, and restoration - The Barre Code goes beyond the ballet barre to provide an innovative, all-encompassing program that empowers you to push your limits and uncover your strength. Lindsay spends her days as the studio co-owner alongside her partner, Janelle, focused on building studio community through the client experience, online presence, and planning special events and partnerships outside of the studio.

Show Highlights

During this episode:

Cascading Leadership [0:00]

Introduction to Lindsay and The Barre Code [4:15]

Franchisee Perspective [7:10]

The "Top Three"

Her husband [9:10]

Her parents [13:00]

Loyalty within the Community [18:10]

Her co-owner, Janelle [20:46]

You have to hear this…

The differentiator – body positivity [26:30]

Social Media Presence [30:47]

Brand Value [36:50]

Dancing [38:50]

Upcoming Events [42:00]

Additional Information

Contact Lindsay:

• Lindsay's Personal LinkedIn
• Lindsay's Personal Instagram
• The Barre Code's Studio Website
• The Barre Code - Metro Detroit Instagram

Contact Gregg Garrett:

• Gregg's LinkedIn
• Gregg's Twitter
• Gregg's Bio

Contact CGS Advisors:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

WHAT A PUNK | Alex Awn, Head of UX for Bosch North America, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss how curiosity and DIY attitudes are what you need to drive innovation as well as how he brings his punk roots to shape corporate culture. Of course, Alex speaks about his Top 3, including his ex-boss, Paul Amegard, who showed him how to extend trust; Wayne Kauffman, a General Counsel who provided him with personal career advice; Oliver Stening, a boss and "gut" checker; and his creative motivators: his wife and members of his band, Temple of Void. And you have to hear what he has to say about responsibility.

About ALEX AWN

Alex Awn took the road less traveled on his way to becoming a corporate leader and executive. With a background and immersion in punk and heavy metal, Alex initially channeled his creativity into a Bachelor of Fine Art, with a concentration in graphic design. This was a great jumping-off point for his career, and after many years of honing his craft he attained a Creative Director position at a tier one automotive supplier. However, his journey to that position took him down many alleys of curiosity. It was this curious nature that resulted in Alex's T-shape approach to professional growth. Alex explored Kaizen, eastern philosophy, and doubled down on improving his innate leadership qualities. At a certain point, Alex decided he was too comfortable and maybe even complacent in his position at this company, so he took a risk and joined a marketing firm that focused on customer-centricity. Since Alex's interest in Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, and User Experience were really maturing, this made for a golden opportunity. A couple of years into his growth at this firm and he was ready to springboard to tackle a new challenge. This time a multinational organization was calling. This would prove to be his biggest and most intrinsically rewarding challenge to date. Alex took all that prior team-building experience and used it to great effect in his current role as Director of UX for Bosch, North America.

Show Highlights

During this episode:

Introduction [0:00]

Creativity is the Heart of Innovation [0:56]

Introduction of Alex – Punk Roots [4:36]

The "Top Three"

Paul Amegard, ex-boss [21:00]

Wayne Kaufmann, General Counsel [28:19]

Olive Stening, boss and gut checker [33:51]

Wife and members of band [39:09]

You have to hear this…

Who Is Alex and how is he leaning into disruption? [44:00]

Life Hack: Responsibility is the ability to respond [49:36]

Additional Information

Contact Alex:

• LinkedIn
• Temple of Void Band Camp

Contact Gregg Garrett:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Bio

Contact CGS Advisors:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter