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Welcome to our review of PR Pitches and mergers & acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here we discuss the biggest pitch wins and mergers & acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in 2024.If you haven't heard already I'm pleased to say we've now launched our PR Masterclass: The Intersection of Data, Planning and Measurement event. Attend this PR Masterclass to hear from experts on the latest techniques, tools and case studies about the use of data in modern communications.The other big news in public relations is that the PRmoment Awards 2025 are open. The final entry deadline is on January 17th. Miss it and miss out!Also, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.JANUARYPitchesIceland appointed TangerineHenkel appointed BCW/BursonMinistry of Justice appointed KindredAirbnb  appointed The Romans.M&AMerger of BCW and H+K to become Burson and create a £1bn + agency.Bully Pullpit Interactive acquired Boldt. FEBRUARYPitches“This is often the hangover from the Golden Quarter Pitches that start to get announced.”Bolt appointed Boldspace.Burger King appointed The Academy.British Gas appointed Smarts. M&A SEC Newgate acquired a 70% stake (over 5 years) in Athens HQ V+O Group.Real Chemistry acquired Avant Healthcare -Havas acquired Ledger Bennett. MARCHPitchesPepsi appointed Hope & Glory.“The first change for Pepsi in 14 years. This was a big big brief.”Taco Bell appointed Earnies.“You never forget your first win'Pizza Express appointed Pretty Green. M&AMHP acquired La Plage (creative content above the line agency). First acquisition for MHP since its acquisition by Next15.W acquired Franses,Havas appointed WildernessAPRIL PitchesWilliam + Grant appointed Exposure.Shark Ninja appointed  BursonTinder appointed The AcademyCarlsberg appointed Hope&GloryEA appointed Premier.M&AAccenture bought Unlimited“In my mind one of the smartest deals that was done this year.”WPP announced that leading global investment firm KKR has made a growth investment in FGS Global.“WPP has focused on releasing cash and consolidation and they've done that impeccably well.”“The holding companies and the big private equity firms have all realised that scale is important.”MAYPitchesEDF appointed Tin Man/Lucky Generals“What we've seen in consumer PR is... the agencies who went into the year strongest, have come out even stronger.”Reebok appointed Brand Nation.Pringles appointed Mischief MHP.Unilever appointed Golin“Nothing beats the UK, no one comes close, in terms of strategic creativity.”M&APagefield sells to PPHC.JUNE/JULYPITCHESFamous Grouse appointed Pretty Green.B&Q appointed Romans.Homebase appointed Aduro.The Independent appointed W.WRAP appointed Kindred.National Grid appointed 9 agencies to a “Community Agency Framework” for next 3 years – Grayling, Cavendish, Lexington, Aecom, Arup, Camargue, Copper, grasshopper, JBP.M&APublicis acquired Influential.Havas - acquired a controlling stake in Klareco Communications.Prime Weber Shandwick – MBO. AUGPITCHESMoet Hennessy appointed Earnies - wines and spirits division of LVMH.Dept for Education appointed FourArla Foods -appointed City Press.  

How To Scale Sustainable Technology - Ep 188Discover how Aduro Clean Technologies is revolutionizing plastics recycling with innovative chemical solutions that transform contaminated plastics into valuable feedstocks. Victoria Meyer welcomes Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer at Aduro, to delve into the shift from traditional chemistry to green, renewable technologies, the challenges of commercializing sustainable solutions, and the impact of carbon pricing and consumer behavior on sustainability. Eric shares insights on Aduro's unique approach to chemical recycling, emphasizing the limitations of mechanical methods and the company's pioneering technology that operates at lower conditions to efficiently remove contaminants. The conversation also touches on the importance of profitability in sustainability, the role of government regulations, and the global interest in viable recycling technologies. Learn how Aduro is setting the stage for a circular economy in the chemical industry with their upcoming plans for scaling operations and listing on NASDAQ. Join us to learn more about the following topics this week: Aduro Clean Technologies' initial focus and what it is today  Commercial viability and financial sustainability of green solutions Circularity - an inherent part of the chemical industry Consumer behavior and recycling in different regions Aduro's approach is to sustainability and technology and how they are finding solutions Customer and market response to Aduro's technology and offerings Critical Leadership traits for growth Future plans for Aduro Clean Technologies  Killer Quote: "Sustainability isn't just about doing the right thing for the environment; it's about ensuring the solutions we create are commercially viable. It's a natural selection process where only the most efficient and market-ready technologies will survive, similar to the evolution of the car industry in the early 1900s." --Eric Appelman   Other links:   Aduro Clean Technologies Announces Pricing of US$4 Million Uplisting to Nasdaq   ***Don't miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player.  ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review. ***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com  Celebrating 40 years, the World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global is the most prestigious global industry gathering for chemical innovation, insight, and collaboration. WPC has a rich history of providing unmatched market intelligence and convening top industry leaders and influential thinkers to discuss the solutions that will unlock pathways for growth and transformation. Join us in Houston, TX, March 17-21, 2025, to commemorate our 40th Anniversary!  Visit their website to learn more.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Darren's Background and Career Journey (1:09)Thesis on Private Markets (5:11)History and Focus of Provenio Capital (6:42)Investment Structuring for Clients (10:22)Investment Process for New Managers (13:44)Current Interests in VC Managers (15:08)Building Relationships with VC Fund Managers (16:28)Understanding Venture in Portfolio Context (18:26)Insider Segment: Setting Institutional-Grade Back Offices (19:13)Operational Diligence in Fund Management (24:10)Minimum Investment Criteria for Clients (28:09)Trends for Allocators to Watch (30:12)Lessons Learned in Venture Investing (31:40)Parting Thoughts on Venture Portfolio (33:01)Current Opportunities in Early Stage Investments (34:34)Provenio Capital: Our specialization and expertise is the sourcing and diligence of alternative investment strategies across hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate and direct deals. Our focus is to build portfolios that are less correlated to the broader markets, and our aim is to generate outperformance during periods of dislocation in order to produce excellent risk-adjusted returns for our clients with significantly less volatility.  As part of the overall investment process, we will aim to incorporate the appropriate planning and structure to maximize after-tax returns.Aduro Advisors is a trusted partner for venture capital fund managers, offering comprehensive and expert fund administration services. Known for being agile, responsive, and focused on making fund operations seamless, Aduro enables fund managers to concentrate on investing. With deep expertise across a variety of fund sizes and strategies, Aduro provides a full suite of services, including fund accounting and compliance. The firm understands the fast-paced nature of venture capital and prides itself on being as innovative and driven as the funds it supports. Aduro doesn't just manage operations—they help funds scale. https://www.aduroadvisors.com. Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

In this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Appelman from Aduro Clean Technologies. Join us to explore how Aduro is revolutionizing plastic recycling with their cutting-edge technology. Key episode highlights:The story behind Aduro Clean Technologies: From Canadian roots to European expansionHow Eric's team is transforming dirty plastic waste into clean, reusable materialsThe advantages of Aduro's low-temperature hydrochemolytic technology over traditional methodsThe role of innovation in driving the circular economyEric's advice for future sustainability professionals: Stay ambitious and optimistic!Don't miss this insightful episode!

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Sean's Background and Journey in VC (1:07)First Deal Learning Experience (3:22)Conviction in Allocating (5:08)User-Friendly LP Approach (7:35)Openness to Manager Relationships (11:19)Overview of Gresham Partners (12:14)Strategy on Smaller Investments (14:10)Macro Trends Influencing Venture Strategy (15:57)Influence of Families on Investment Strategy (19:52)Capital Pool Structure (22:00)Insider Segment: Best Practices for Emerging Managers (25:24)Identifying Client Needs (27:34)Distribution Trends (29:45)Investment Process Transparency (31:55)Adapting to Market Changes (33:48)Miscommunication in LP-GP Relations (37:05)Understanding GP-LP Dynamics (40:15)Building Relationships in the LP Community (42:06)Changes in Fund Strategies (45:28)AI's Impact on Investments (48:17)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (49:22)Sean Warrington is the Head of Private Investments at Gresham Partners where he seeks to build portfolios of world-class private equity and real asset managers. His primary responsibilities include developing, sourcing and executing private investments around the world. Prior to joining Gresham, Sean served as co-head of private markets for the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust, a $6.5 billion foundation based in Jacksonville, FL. He previously held positions in corporate finance at Lockheed Martin as well. Sean's personal interests include watching sports (including esports!), reading science fiction and regular workouts.Aduro Advisors is a trusted partner for venture capital fund managers, offering comprehensive and expert fund administration services. Known for being agile, responsive, and focused on making fund operations seamless, Aduro enables fund managers to concentrate on investing. With deep expertise across a variety of fund sizes and strategies, Aduro provides a full suite of services, including fund accounting and compliance. The firm understands the fast-paced nature of venture capital and prides itself on being as innovative and driven as the funds it supports. Aduro doesn't just manage operations—they help funds scale. https://www.aduroadvisors.com. Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Anurag's Background and Experiences in VC (1:05)Understanding Venture Capital Dynamics (2:26)The Importance of Transparency (5:33)Expectations of Returns (9:06)Emerging Manager Trends (11:30)Family Offices and Investment Strategies (12:49)Exploring Emerging Geographies (15:56)The Importance of Risk in Venture (17:53)Learning from Allocators (22:56)Insider Segment: Trends in Fund Structures (25:48)The Role of Fund Administrators (29:22)Benchmark Data in Fundraising (30:18)Investment Strategy Focus (32:17)Current Regulatory Landscape (35:01)Pension Fund's Venture Program Development (36:36)Investment Decision-Making Processes (40:02)Building Relationships with Pension Plans (42:06)Differentiating Fund Proposals (43:45)Overview of Race Global Conference (45:49)Trends in Fund Proposals (47:01)Criteria for Advising Family Offices (50:00)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (55:14)Anurag Chandra's background encompasses billions of dollars of institutional investing and venture capital experience. He has also held three hi-tech startup senior operating roles reporting directly to founders/CEOs (two M&A exits to public companies). He has expertise in equity and debt and early and later-stage investments and has advised dozens of funds and family offices. His experience includes structuring principal transactions, including SPVs, debtor-in-possession purchases, and asset purchases/acquisitions.Aduro Advisors is a trusted partner for venture capital fund managers, offering comprehensive and expert fund administration services. Known for being agile, responsive, and focused on making fund operations seamless, Aduro enables fund managers to concentrate on investing. With deep expertise across a variety of fund sizes and strategies, Aduro provides a full suite of services, including fund accounting and compliance. The firm understands the fast-paced nature of venture capital and prides itself on being as innovative and driven as the funds it supports. Aduro doesn't just manage operations—they help funds scale. https://www.aduroadvisors.comSwimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Lisha's Background and Journey in VC (1:44)Inspiration for Equity Charge (2:38)Angel Investing Data (4:36)Access to Venture Capital (6:02)Role of LP Investing (9:32)Advice for First-Time LPs (11:07)Valuing Early Backers (15:04)Economic Opportunity Fund at PayPal Ventures (16:14)Team Collaboration and Initiative (17:24)Advice for Other Organizations (20:00)Insider Segment: How Adoro Provides Scalable Solutions for VC Firms (21:09) Naming Adoro Advisors (23:27)Evolution of Fund Administration (25:37)Adoro's Unique Positioning (28:13)Synergy with Portfolio Companies (30:51)Building Synergistic Relationships (32:47)Diversity in GP Representation (33:39)Legacy of Racial Equity Movement (35:20)Investment Strategy and Portfolio Balance (37:42)Fintech Opportunities and Challenges (39:52)Adoption of Financial Technologies (42:10)Podcast "Sisters with Ventures" and Parting Thoughts (44:54)Lisha Bell has over 20 years of experience in technology innovation, specializing in digital money movement. She currently leads PayPal Ventures' Economic Opportunity Fund, a $100M investment in diverse emerging fund managers. Previously at PayPal, she led Product for the Financially Underserved Segment and Pay with Venmo. Prior roles include payments-related positions at Wells Fargo, Kohl's, and Feedzai, where she developed early digital financial products like online banking and digital wallets. Lisha is cofounder of BLXVC, an angel syndicate supporting Black and Brown founders, and host of the Sisters with Ventures podcast. She previously led deal flow at Pipeline Angels and serves as board chair for Black Girl Ventures. Lisha holds a BSc from USC and MBAs from UC Berkeley and Columbia, and enjoys traveling, cooking, and dancing, all while balancing motherhood duties with her daughter. Aduro Advisors is a trusted partner for venture capital fund managers, offering comprehensive and expert fund administration services. Known for being agile, responsive, and focused on making fund operations seamless, Aduro enables fund managers to concentrate on investing. With deep expertise across a variety of fund sizes and strategies, Aduro provides a full suite of services, including fund accounting and compliance. The firm understands the fast-paced nature of venture capital and prides itself on being as innovative and driven as the funds it supports. Aduro doesn't just manage operations—they help funds scale. https://www.aduroadvisors.com Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

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Interview with Ofer Vicus, Co-Founder & CEO, and Eric Appelman, CRO of Aduro Clean Technologies Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/aduro-clean-technologies-act-recycling-plastics-that-others-dont-2915Recording date: 24th June 2024Aduro Clean Technologies (TSXV: ACT) is positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving fields of plastic recycling and heavy oil upgrading. The company's innovative Hydrochemolytic™ technology platform offers a promising solution to some of the most pressing challenges in waste management and resource utilization, potentially disrupting multi-billion dollar markets.At the core of Aduro's value proposition is its ability to efficiently process low-value materials into higher-value products. The company's technology boasts several significant advantages over conventional methods, including lower energy requirements, higher tolerance for contaminants, and reduced need for pre-sorting or post-treatment. These features could translate into substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies for adopters of the technology.CEO Ofer Vicus emphasizes the flexibility of their approach: "We basically can build smaller, cheaper units that can do higher value of product. It's less picky, so we have more options to deal with solutions rather than just to normalize something that is already there." This adaptability positions Aduro to address a wide range of market needs across the recycling and petrochemical industries.The company is pursuing a licensing business model, which allows for rapid scalability without the need for significant capital expenditures on plant construction. This strategy could potentially lead to high-margin revenue streams as the technology gains adoption. Aduro has developed a structured customer engagement program to guide potential clients through the process of evaluating and adopting their technology, providing multiple opportunities for revenue generation and relationship building.Aduro's intellectual property portfolio, currently consisting of eight granted patents and one pending in the United States, provides a strong foundation for protecting its innovations and creating barriers to entry. The management team, led by industry veterans with significant technical and commercial experience, has expressed a commitment to further expanding this IP portfolio.The global plastic recycling market alone is projected to reach $76.9 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2021 to 2028. This substantial market opportunity, combined with increasing regulatory pressures and corporate commitments to sustainability, creates a favorable environment for Aduro's technology.However, investors should be aware that Aduro is still in the pre-revenue stage and faces the typical risks associated with commercializing new technologies. The company will need to successfully navigate the challenges of scaling up from laboratory and pilot demonstrations to full commercial implementation. Additionally, convincing large, established companies to adopt new technologies can be a slow process, and Aduro may face competition from other innovative solutions in development.Near-term milestones for the company include converting more technology evaluators to collaborators, developing a semi-commercial unit, and expanding their patent portfolio. Successful achievement of these objectives could serve as catalysts for increased investor interest and potential value creation.For investors seeking exposure to the growing trends of sustainability and circular economy practices, Aduro Clean Technologies offers an intriguing opportunity. The company's innovative technology, targeting large and growing markets, combined with its scalable business model and experienced management team, positions it well for potential growth. However, as with any early-stage technology investment, careful due diligence and ongoing monitoring of progress towards key milestones is essential.—View Aduro Clean Technologies' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/aduro-clean-technologiesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Opportunity isn't obvious. It won't be until most opportunities are long gone by the time you're aware of it. Aduro is different. For once retail investors have a unique opportunity to gain access to groundbreaking technology at a severe discount to value. Enjoy this discussion on Aduro Clean Technologies, the only company I'm heavily investing in currently and plan on into the future in the face of over priced large capital markets. Let's deploy the strength of critical information together and unlock the hidden value that exists within. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-chartier/message

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode features an enabler of the micro VC movement who has now scaled his business into one of the industry's larger fund administrators. Braughm Ricke is the Founder and CEO of Aduro Advisors, a leading fund administrator that has carved out a sterling reputation in the VC world.He's grown the business to over $114B+ AUA and over 450+ customers, that counts many of the leading VC funds, including Lowercarbon, Cowboy Ventures, Ahoy Capital, Craft, Haystack, Boost VC, and others, as customers. They've also managed to combine a high-quality service with innovative technology and a partnership strategy that has enabled them to differentiate from other fund admins.Prior to founding Aduro, Braughm was the founding CFO of True Ventures, a leading Silicon Valley VC fund. Braughm is incredibly knowledgeable about the private markets space more generally and is also an active investor in the private markets startup ecosystem, investing early in the likes of Carta, Allocate, Passthrough, Arch, and others.Braughm and I had a fascinating conversation about the evolution of fund administration. We discussed:Why Braughm started with emerging managers and the unmet need he saw to serve them.Why he believed the emerging manager landscape would grow.How he's moved upstream beyond venture capital clients.How fund admin can integrate technology.Will AI change fund administration?Advice Braughm would give to founders building in private markets.Thanks Braughm for coming on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to share your wisdom on building a core infrastructure provider for private markets.

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Plastic recycling is for real and the methods used are being developed and tested and validated. Aduro Clean Technologies is based in Canada and is in talks with major oil companies to further advance their technologies aimed at tackling the major climate crisis and the plastic problem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-chartier/message

In this MSE episode, Prospera director Brian McConnell and CEO Samuel David discuss how the company could possibly QUADRUPLE reserves and quickly ramp up to 10,000 bpd with a successful polymer flood (EOR). Brian shared: "There is so much oil in place on the pools that Prospera already has."..."Putting in a pilot, if it works, with polymer flooding could actually double or triple or quadruple the reserves easily." Brian is a seasoned oil industry expert with 47 years of experience. Notably, Brian spent 10 years as VP Exploration at Tundra Oil and Gas Ltd and helped grow their production from 4,000 bbls/d to 28,000 bbls/d light oil mainly in Manitoba. Prospera Energy has commenced its 18 well summer drill program. The company aims, in the next 2-3 years, to reduce production costs to possibly under C$20/barrel and achieve 10,000+ boepd by optimizing current assets and through strategic acquisitions. The company has about 400 million barrels of oil in place. And Prospera's core assets in Saskatchewan and Alberta had previously, during peak oil times when they were being fully developed by multinational oil companies, already saw (without EOR) production of over 10,000 boepd. The company has the facilities to accommodate over 10,000 boepd. 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Brian McConnell's successful resume 1:57 Brian helped Tundra Oil & Gas grow from 4,000bpd to 28,000bpd 3:39 Acquisition strategy 6:05 Buying orphan wells while abandoning your own wells? 7:30 Technical details of 18 well drill program 10:21 Partnership with Aduro to convert heavy oil to light oil 11:34 Successful polymer flood (EOR) could quadruple reserves 14:05 Optimizing water injection patterns 14:45 How many workovers are left? 15:41 What did you learn from last year's side-track well? 16:42 Surface capacity on each of Prospera's fields? 17:30 Are your near-term production growth projections conservative? 19:31 Prospera now DTC eligible for U.S. investors https://www.prosperaenergy.com/ Stock Exchange Listings (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF, FRA: OF6B) Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Bill Powers owns shares of Prospera. Prospera Energy's cautionary forward-looking statement also applies to the information discussed in this interview. The standard MSE disclaimer applies to this interview: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Gene Cammack, Chief Operating Officer, Aduro Clean Technologies, regarding plastics recycling and the circular economy. This includes Aduro's Hydrochemolytic technology, its origin, uses and benefits in the hydrocarbons processing industry.

Aduro Clean Technologies has been working to address some of the pressing environmental issues faced by the global community today. One is the matter of unlocking value from waste plastics that pollute our lands and waterways. Others include improving the characteristics of bitumen through a greener conversion process and increasing the economic value of renewable oils in scalable operations that can be implemented locally. Watch here

Aduro Clean Technologies is a developer of patented water-based technologies to chemically recycle waste plastics; convert heavy crude and bitumen into lighter, more valuable oil; and transform renewable oils into higher-value fuels or renewable chemicals. The Company's Hydrochemolytic™ technology activates unique properties of water in a chemistry platform that operates at relatively low temperatures and cost, a game-changing approach that converts low-value feedstocks into 21st-century resources.

Aduro's CEO, Dr. Darren White discusses how employers can effectively address the diabetes crisis and boost employee health outcomes.

Get ready for the thrilling season finale of Negative Camber!  Leigh Harrison takes the wheel, delivering an episode packed with racing stories, big wins, and unforgettable experiences. Joined by Jamie Le Mura and Matt "Biscuits" Mahar, we recap the Karting SA Awards, Monarto race meet, and our recent triumphs. Discover the dominance of Keith Kunz Motorsport in midget racing, and get ready to register for the Ferrari Club South Australian Hire Kart Championship. Hold on tight as Leigh and Matt share wild tales from their racing adventures in Mount Gambier, including tire changes and a memorable 'red carpet' motel experience. We also dive into the world of Formula 1, recapping the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and reflecting on Sebastian Vettel's legacy. As we bid farewell to an incredible season, we highlight MotoGP highlights, the Adelaide 500 Supercar event, and engage in hilarious banter about Australian motorsports support categories. Don't miss this action-packed episode where laughter and thrills merge to celebrate an unforgettable season. Buckle up and join us for a wild ride down memory lane! For more thrilling discussions spanning Formula 1, V8 Supercars, MotoGP, NASCAR, and the exciting world of go-karting subscribe to Negative Camber, the Motorsport Show negativecamber.co, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Chapter Summaries(0:00:00) - Negative CamberLeigh Harrison, Jamie Le Mura, Matt “Biscuits” Mahar discuss Karting SA Awards, Monarto race meet, Keith Kunz Motorsport.  (0:04:44) - Ferrari Club Hosts Kart ChampionshipJamie Le Mura and Matt “Biscuits” Mahar discuss the upcoming Ferrari Club South Australian Hire Kart Championship, endurance race at ProKarts Race Centre, and a special shout-out for Dickie. (0:14:33) - Weekend Racing RecapJamie and Matt share their Mount Gambier experience, from the tarp in the tent to changing tires, and discuss tricky conditions, tire pressure adjustments, and Cody's 'red carpet' motel. (0:23:48) - Abu Dhabi Formula One RacingJamie and Matt chat about the Mount Gambier and Monarto events, discussing race classes, the C Track, and the B Track. (0:31:46) - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix HighlightsJamie and Matt explore Abu Dhabi Grand Prix facilities, discuss Max Verstappen's title win, Sergio Perez's getaway, Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton's tussle, and Esteban Ocon and Sebastian Vettel's battle and George Russell's slipstream. (0:42:13) - Motorsport DiscussionJamie and Matt debate the top three Formula 1 greats, discuss Vatteri Bottas' hair transformation, and explore the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix facilities. (0:51:01) - F1 Season and Top 10 DriversWe discuss Sebastian Vettel's dominance, tensions between him and Max Verstappen, Nico Hulkenberg and Daniel Ricciardo's announcements, Mick Schumacher's sacking, and Cashy's plans. (1:03:31) - Formula 1 2022 Preview/ReviewJamie and Matt discuss the 2020 driver championship standings, Constructors title, and 2023 season changes, reflecting on individual performances and looking ahead. (1:13:21) - MotoGP Season Highlights and Racing MishapsJamie and Matt discuss Enia Bastianini's win, Espargaro's laps, Peco's Dutch GP win, Marquez's return, Miller's Japan win, Rins' Phillip Island win, Peco's Valencia comeback, and the 1998 MotoGP top 10 drivers. (1:24:40) - Adelaide 500 Supercar RecapJamie and Matt discuss Adelaide 500's improved infrastructure, ticket sales, Robbie Williams' performance, and paddock access overcrowding. (1:36:04) - Motorsport Banter and Awards TalkHolden vs Ford, Adelaide 500 results, Aduro race, fastest corners in Australian motorsport, and a live call-in segment discussed. (1:49:50) - Motorsport Show ShenanigansJamie and Matt discuss drivers briefings, red carpet motels, Cody from KFC sponsoring, gear grinding, and long-standing rules. (1:56:21) - Australian Motorsports Support Categories CritiqueJamie and Matt debate KFC, Grant's gears, S5000 sound, competition, grid numbers, super trans and super three classes, Vettel's legacy and top three drivers. (2:05:32) - Dirt vs. Bitumen Racing ComparisonJamie and Matt debate Karting pros and cons, cost, entry fees, super-heavy class removal, Mount Gambier and Monarto events, Sebastian Vettel's legacy, and Cashy's presentation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this time is Dr. Toni Best, Chief Human Performance Officer at Aduro, a leading SaaS provider of corporate wellness solutions.Toni is on a mission to help people be the most expansive, best version of themselves which benefits employees and employers alike.Toni's team says her "Let's make the workplace more human, shall we?” approach represents the leadership style she brings to Aduro, a company that she co-founded.For several years, Aduro has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America; in 2021, it was honored as one of Ragan's 2022 Workplace Wellness Hot List; and named 6th Most Equitable Workplaces in Washington by the Puget Sound Business Journal.Questions Include:One of your colleagues recently shared the following on Linkedin: "I am continually impressed and inspired by how employee effectiveness and productivity get improved at Aduro. It has been almost 2 years since I joined the company, and during this time, I have constantly been empowered to express myself more freely at work". What goes into creating a company culture where people feel empowered to speak up?In May 2022 you launched Aduro® Connect Care, a digitally-enabled proprietary condition management solution for employers wishing to help some of the 37 million Americans who have Type 2 diabetes. Tell me more.How can HR departments help to build a community of women in the workplace and make their workplaces more female-friendly? How can CEOs (often men) become better mentors and coaches for their female employees?In the Summer of 2022, you wrote a post called 5 Reasons Employers Should Build a Family-Friendly Workplace. Why is building or expanding a family-friendly work culture vital? Can you now share some of those 5 reasons from the article and explain why they matter? We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NRWJkgSz66k   The CPSC and JBR Solutions have recalled Aduro Surge Wall Charging Tower w/ 12 Outlets and Dual USB Ports in white and black.  The surge protectors on these units are incorrectly polarized and have poorly soldered connections that create shock, electrocution, fire, and burn hazards.  About 51,750 of these charging towers were sold online at walmart.com, woot.com, amazon.com, aduroproducts.com, and groupon.com.  Stop using these recalled charging towers and contact JBR Solutions at 1-877-522-3876 or via email at productrecall@jbrsol.com to receive a full refund or additional information about this recall.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/JBR-Solutions-Recalls-Aduro-Surge-Protectors-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards   #aduro #chargers #surgeprotectors #shock #electrocution #fire #burns #recall  

Aduro's CEO, Dr. Darren White discusses how employers can effectively address the diabetes crisis and boost employee health outcomes.

Meet Daniil Krets, Senior Manager of Global Sales Development at Esper.io. Esper is an Android DevOps platform made for dedicated android devices. IT, Engineers, and DevOps Teams rely on Esper to help scale, grow and manage their Mobile-Device-Management (MDM) program. Born and raised in Western Europe, Daniil relocated to the Pacific North West in early 2016 to pursue his dreams in tech. Upon picking up his first true prospecting gig as an Account Development Rep (ADR) at Skillar, he quickly rose up the ranks as a top performer ranging anywhere from 120-170%+ to plan. After building a lead generation team from scratch at Aduro, a human performance SaaS company he was able to find his home at Esper. As of today, he is one of Tenbound's founding Plus Members, Co-hair of Pavilion in the SDR Leadership Channel Segment, and a respected Sales Development Leader in the space. Key Takeaways: LinkedIn Prospecting Overcoming Objections The Art of Asking for Feedback Leveraging Articles and Trends Speaking your prospect's Language Becoming a Subject Matter Expert Preventing Work Burnout Connect with Daniil Krets on LinkedIn www.esper.io --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jtlieu/support

Marino Merlini is a 25-year-old entrepreneur with two ventures. He drove a truck for a year to learn the systems and processes of logistics, he then bought and asked to buy the routes and begin running them from a managerial standpoint through his own company single source logistics. he is an incredible example of earning respect before asking for responsibility. It has paid off handsomely as he has managed those routes so well that he was able to acquire another zip code and double the route size and revenue. Marino is also involved with a platform called AduroSocial. Aduro allows friends to connect and select the perfect option for a night in the town or a good place to eat. Entertainment spots and specific in-app reviews are a great way to validate your options before going out. Sending drinks is another cool option to connect while you are out in a new town or pursuing a romantic interest. whatever you need AduroSocial has when trying to make memories in a place new to you. download the free app with the link below: My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youngblood23/ Young Blooded Newsletter Email: youngbloodedpodcast@gmail.com Aduro Apple Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aduro-find-make-friends-irl/id1604119071 Aduro Google Play link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aduro-find-make-friends-irl/id1604119071 Marino's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinomerlini/?hl=en Marino's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marino-merlini/

Back in April 2021, I recorded a series of interviews with the children of some of my friends to get their impression of remote learning during the time of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  At the same time, vaccines were being rolled out and there was a greater sense of confidence that going back to in person learning was safer and less risky.  So I asked two 10 year olds (Lily and Payton) and one 16 year old (Thomas) what their impressions were of remote learning and what they might be apprehensive of going back to in person. And then a funny thing happened.  My computer died and I thought these recordings were gone.  But somehow they reappeared from my cloud drive and I decided to use the recordings in an episode and also follow up after about 9 months later to see how school was going for some of them.  Truly fascinating to learn what their fears were from before and how they mirror or contrast the current situation in January 2022 with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country. Social Dragonfly's theme song is called "Listen" and it is courtesy of ADURO the band. This episode created with Adobe products and hosted by Anchor / Spotify.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I speak with biologist Sarah Turner all the way from London! She is a company advisor for the company ADURO and today she gives us the sneak peek on the ADURO LED Light Therapy Mask. We talk about the benefits of light therapy and photo-bio-modulation on the skin for both health and cosmetic benefits! Using different wavelengths of light to affect different receptors in the body to achieve various effects. So tune in to learn more about what those are and how they can benefit you! Click Here to check out my Instagram! Click Here to check out my other skincare products! Click Here to listen to more podcasts! Click Here to check out Aduro's website! Check out Aduro's Instagram @aduroledmask

Hi Beauties, Welcome back to another episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon. On this episode, I speak with biologist Sarah Turner all the way from London! She is a company advisor for the company ADURO and today she gives us the sneak peek on the ADURO LED Light Therapy Mask. We talk about the benefits of light therapy and photo-bio-modulation on the skin for both health and cosmetic benefits! Using different wavelengths of light to affect different receptors in the body to achieve various effects. So tune in to learn more about what those are and how they can benefit you! Click Here to check out my Instagram! Click Here to check out my other skincare products! Click Here to listen to more podcasts! Click Here to check out Aduro's website! Check out Aduro's Instagram @aduroledmask

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Michael Nikitin – CTO and Co-Founder AIDA Healthcare, CEO Itirra CavnesssHR Beta Testing Wait List Sign up Be sure to sign up for the Beta Testing of the CavnessHR platform. www.CavnessHR.co By signing up to our beta testing you will receive 3 months free and after that be locked into our beta pricing forever. REFERRAL BONUS - For each company you refer that signs up for the waitlist, you will receive one free month of HR in addition to the above. CavnessHR Social Media CavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @CavnessHR across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following Being an advisor at 2 startups Being a CTO/Founder at one startup and a CEO/Founder at another startup How he became involved with tech Advice to tech people on collaborating with the other business functions Michael's Bio Michael's experience as a software engineer began as a part of a product team that built ATG Store, a highly successful product later acquired by Lowe's Home Improvement. While working at Extended Results, Michael led product development of their PushBI flagship product acquired by TIBCO Software. Michael went on to earn an MBA degree from the University of Washington that improved his business and leadership expertise. He used these skills at Microsoft, where he managed IT teams to deliver business-driven initiatives for Microsoft Consulting Services that operate across 80+ countries. Michel also had experience working at the Washington state office of the CIO, where he led a team responsible for digital transformation. Relying on his understanding and knowledge of the B2B business environment, he went on to bring value to a corporate wellness and health startup, Aduro, where he was responsible for product development and technology as the CTO. During his time at Aduro, he rolled out a valuable product line of consumer and B2B applications. Capitalizing on his experience working at Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft and RealNetworks, as well as startups that generated millions in funding, Michael co-founded Healthcare Solutions (HCS). As a CTO of HCS, Michael brings leading-edge technology solutions and products that further develop the company. His CISO role includes information security management, which involves developing a company-wide security strategy that supports the HCS's mission and goals, as well as ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations. Michael's CFO responsibilities at HCS involve managing the financial side of the company. This includes tracking cash flow, taking care of financial planning, and analyzing the financial strengths and weaknesses of the company as well as implementing corrective actions. Instead of being satisfied with the status quo, Michael continuously works on the next big idea to create value for the companies he works for and his own projects. Michael's Social Media Itirra Website: https://itirra.com/ AIDA Website: https://aidahealthcare.com/ Michael's Email: michaeln@itirra.com Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnikitin/ AIDA Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidaHealthcare Itirra Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItirraSeattle Michael's Gift We are right now doing an informal campaign of a few hours, 2 to 4 hours of support. For mostly technical and compliance issues, and technical advisory hours for fellow entrepreneurs who are struggling with this. We're happy to do that myself. Michael's Advice I think probably you've heard it a lot. But try it and break it. So don't, be shy. Try different things, try different approaches. If it breaks, then you got some result. So, try break things and move forward.

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There’s a lot of talk about who will be able to compete with Amazon and Shopify post pandemic. Our guest today, Anton von Rueden, and his team at Boosted Commerce are looking at Amazon and Shopify as the OS for ecommerce, to see who is succeeding and then buying those winners and helping grow them through efficiencies and internal operating systems.Anton’s Background:Anton von Rueden is currently Boosted Commerce’s President & COO. He began his career in Germany in 1999, joining a small startup that would become eBay Germany. At eBay, Anton managed marketing, built eBay’s European Customer Service Center, and then, as Managing Director, established eBay’s business teams in Austria and Switzerland.In 2012 he co-founded Carfrogger and led the company as CEO until the successful completion of a merger in 2014. Anton subsequently joined TechStyle Fashion Group as General Manager of Global Customer Service before relocating from Berlin to El Segundo to serve as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all Global Operations. Anton also serves on the Advisory Boards of the Los Angeles Kings and Sondors Network.Aduro Advisors is the premier fund administrator for venture capital and private equity firms. Led by a team of industry veterans and powered by proprietary software, FundPanel.io, Aduro pairs best-in-class service with the robust and flexible technology that the industry demands. From emerging managers just starting out to seasoned firms looking to supplement an internal team, Aduro’s back office solution rises to the challenge of supporting your firm’s specific needs.https://aduroadvisors.com/In this episode we discuss:03:37 Anton’s journey to Boosted commerce05:26 How Boosted looks for acquisition targets06:57 What “Fifth Ave Placement” means on Amazon08:29 Why they focus on CPG and personal care products09:53 The purchase criteria Boosted11:26 Advice to new sellers on Amazon14:19 The truth about competition from Amazon Basics15:56 Do buyers even know who they are buying from17:39 The registration and verification process on Amazon’s side19:38 The future of Amazon merchants20:38 The future of brick and mortar commerce22:47 How distribution will help shape commerce24:26 Boosted’s edge in the FBA rollup market27:15 The onboarding process28:15 The software Boosted Commerce uses to gain edge30:03 Third-party addons to make Shopify closer to the Amazon experience31:19 How consumer habits can evolve over time32:33 Instagram and other social shopping platforms33:29 Livestream shopping and video ads on Amazon35:10 The pandemic’s effect on Boosted Commerce’s operations37:00 Thoughts on supply chain globalization39:28 What North Americans should know about the German tech scene41:28 The tech ecosystem in MiamiBooks Anton Recommends:Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino WhitmanIntentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution by Robert ChesnutRebooting Work: Transform How You Work in the Age of Entrepreneurship by Maynard Web and Carlye AdlerFollow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

It’s always a pleasure to talk with someone who is at the intersection of technology trends, and today our guest Boris Wertz is at the forefront of investing in crypto and has been for the last five years. Through his position as an early investor in Dapper Labs, creators of CryptoKitties and NBA TopShot, Boris has been an early believer in the power of blockchain and crypto and he’s now setting his sights on climate change investing and the creator economy.Boris’ Background:Boris Wertz is founding partner of Version One and one of the top tech early-stage investors in North America. Born in Germany and based in Vancouver, Boris takes a wide-angle view to find great companies all across North America with a focus on the pre-seed and the seed stage in marketplaces, enterprise SaaS, crypto, healthcare, energy, climate.. He is a board partner with Andreessen Horowitz and is well-respected for his uncanny ability to find the next generation of leaders. Before becoming an investor, Boris built an online marketplace for used and out-of-print books in 1999, selling the business to AbeBooks.com where he became COO and led a team of 140 people doing $250mm in platform revenues. After AbeBooks.com was sold to Amazon, he moved into investing, first as an angel and now with his own fund Version One which launched in 2012.Aduro Advisors is the premier fund administrator for venture capital and private equity firms. Led by a team of industry veterans and powered by proprietary software, FundPanel.io, Aduro pairs best-in-class service with the robust and flexible technology that the industry demands. From emerging managers just starting out to seasoned firms looking to supplement an internal team, Aduro’s back office solution rises to the challenge of supporting your firm’s specific needs.https://aduroadvisors.com/In this episode we discuss:03:27 The growth of DeFi as an industry04:48 How negative associations with the early ICO market has affected DeFi07:01 The opportunity Boris saw in 201710:32 The speed of innovation the crypto space12:14 How big the market for Ethereum can grow13:52 Valuing crypto platforms and protocols15:04 How Uniswap.com works and its power17:10 The lending mechanic in Ethereum19:58 New platforms like nexusmutual.io and opyn.co23:42 How DeFi compares and competes with another Boris portfolio company, Coinbase28:28 Has Boris bought any TopShot packs personally30:39 Selling his Cryptokitties investment to his LPs32:30 The future of cryptoart34:33 What value means with today’s meme-investing35:47 How his team decides on what is worth investing in38:50 Addressing Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger’s crypto critique41:08 Working with LPs as investment thesis evolves44:02 How portfolio company silviaterra.com is working to fight climate change45:34 Investing while remote46:43 Boris’s favorite podcast: Invest Like The Best47:22 Boris’s favorite newsletter or blog: stratechery.com47:51 Boris’s favorite tech gadget: Google Pixel48:21 Favorite new trend: The creator economy49:34 Favorite book: Albert Banger’s forthcoming bookFollow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Successful founders have been mythologized in startup culture, but the reality of getting to a success is less glamorous, and much harder than it seems. Our guest today, Mike Silagadze, founder and now former CEO of TopHat, joins me to discuss his journey founding one of the largest EdTech companies, his decision to hand over the CEO role, and why he’s joining Ripple Ventures as a Venture Partner.This is a fun, no-holds-barred look at what it takes to create a successful startup.Mike’s Background:Mike founded Top Hat in 2009 with Mohsen Shahini who is now the Chief Academic Officer for the company. Noticing that the graduation rate for university students in North America is below fifty percent, Mike and Mohsen realized that there was a problem of student engagement in the classroom. Through Top Hat, Mike and his team have aimed to better the relationships between students and their instructors and make the university experience a positive one for all. Since its inception in 2009,the company has raised over $350 million dollars and Top Hat is on its way to being one of Canada’s next unicorns.Prior to Top Hat, Mike was an early employee at Miovision Technologies in Waterloo, another great Canadian success story. Mike is a graduate of the University of Waterloo in Electrical Engineering. Aduro Advisors is the premier fund administrator for venture capital and private equity firms. Led by a team of industry veterans and powered by proprietary software, FundPanel.io, Aduro pairs best-in-class service with the robust and flexible technology that the industry demands. From emerging managers just starting out to seasoned firms looking to supplement an internal team, Aduro’s back office solution rises to the challenge of supporting your firm’s specific needs.https://aduroadvisors.com/In this episode:03:37 Starting a business during the financial crisis of 200806:32 Raising his first capital and working with those early investors09:39 The importance of storytelling and pitching in early startups12:11 Would he invest in himself if he heard his original pitch13:30 Finding product/market fit19:35 Maintaining your dataroom in between raises22:28 Benefits of having strong investors23:45 The reasons to acquire a company when you’re a startup31:04 Mike’s thoughts on investment bankers34:13 Did he consider selling early35:06 He he decided to join Ripple Ventures as Venture Partner37:43 The biggest changes in the Canadian startup scene39:06 Thoughts on remote-first versus in-person41:33 The future of crypto and DeFiMike’s Book Recommendations:Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim TalebFollow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Working with startups a common theme emerges, the need to hire qualified people at scale is a challenge all of them face. Our guest today, Amit Bhatia, co-founder and CEO of Datapeople.io, is working to improve the recruitment process through data and science to allow much more precise measurement of how companies hire.Amit’s Background:CEO Co-Founder of Datapeople for 6 years, before you were a investment banker at Morgan Stanley and before that he was a Software Engineer working neural networks.Aduro Advisors is the premier fund administrator for venture capital and private equity firms. Led by a team of industry veterans and powered by proprietary software, FundPanel.io, Aduro pairs best-in-class service with the robust and flexible technology that the industry demands. From emerging managers just starting out to seasoned firms looking to supplement an internal team, Aduro’s back office solution rises to the challenge of supporting your firm’s specific needs.https://aduroadvisors.com/contact/In this episode we discuss:03:03 The history of Datapeople.io05:17 How data helps solve the recruiting problem07:31 Indicators that they found Product/Market fit09:40 Current state recruiting13:10 How Datapeople helps with transparency in the hiring process16:56 Examples of how language in job listings can exclude qualified candidates19:36 Ways to fix systemic problems in hiring21:55 How referrals can be a part of the problem26:52 Fixing the problems with internships28:37 Getting better data to help solve hiring problems31:48 Target market for Datapeople33:01 How they get their data34:53 Realworld results from using Datapeople36:27 What’s nextBooks Amit recommends:Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanMoney Ball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael LewisThe Three-Body Problem by Cixin LiuFollow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

On today’s Tank Talks we have Braughm Ricke, founder and CEO of Aduro Advisors, which is a platform that allows fund to streamline accounting and operations.Braughm’s Background:CEO and Founder of Aduro Advisors in Denver, CO. Former Founding CFO of True Ventures with over 20+ years of VC experience. He began his career in venture capital in 1999 and was the Controller at Sofinnova Ventures. Before working in the venture industry, he was an Accounting Analyst at Fidelity Investments. Braughm launched Aduro as a tech-enabled Fund Administrator and has grown to over 300+ Firms and over $30 Billion assets under administration and works with top tier managers like Lowercase Capital, Homebrew, and Craft Ventures.In this episode we discuss:01:46 The spark to leave True Ventures and start Aduro03:14 What emerging managers ask when starting a fund04:15 Defining fund administration06:04 How Aduro handles the boring things while managers source deals06:57 The opportunity for technology to disrupt the VC world09:18 How Aduro scales with clients11:16 LPs and how they are adapting to the surge in emerging managers13:13 Fundraising and timing the market15:56 Launching an institutional fund on Angellist17:13 How new crowd equity platforms will effect emerging managers19:16 The rise of co-investing20:32 Emerging managers of fund of funds21:24 Breaking up the VC oligopoly with data23:57 How using tools like Aduro gives managers and LPs more confidence25:15 What funds will look like moving forward27:01 The push for data standardization across the industry29:47 Giving LPs clarity as dilution and other factors happenBooks Braughm recommends:The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan HolidayThe Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success by William N. ThorndikeReady Player Two by Ernest ClineFollow Matt Cohen and Tank Talks here!Podcast production support provided by Agentbee.Agency This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

On this episode of The Built in Seattle Podcast, I talked with  Kristen Hamilton, co-founder of Onvia and Koru, SVP at Guild, and startup Board member.For extras from this interview, subscribe to my weekly emailEpisode HighlightsHow she realized that experience matters.Why she was operating from fear and what happened.The real magic of teamwork and recognizing emotions.The questions Kristen asked to get clarity of purpose during her time off.How she found calm and ease in her work.The problem with "swagger" in startup founder.How Kristen is learning from the way Millennials work.The added pressures facing female CEOs and executives.Why achievement for achievement sake can be dangerous.Being who you are versus what other people want.What she learned from helping other CEOs.Guest BioKristen Hamilton is a technology entrepreneur and CEO with multiple exits and is currently SVP at Guild Education. She is also currently a board director of growth stage companies Top Hat and Aduro, the WTIA’s private health benefits corporation, and is chair of the board of Directors’ Cup Invitational Ski Classic. Kristen co-founded predictive hiring software leader Koru, and was it’s CEO until it was acquired by UK based Capfinity. She previously co-founded e-commerce pioneer Onvia and took it public on NASDAQ. She has served as an executive for large enterprises including Microsoft, where she was head of educator strategy, and World Learning, where she was COO. The primary focus of her career has been driving impact in the technology, talent and education industries. She has a passion for skiing, biking, rowing, and spending time outdoors with her two daughters.Where to follow Kristenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenmhttps://twitter.com/Kristen_HammyWhere to follow Adam:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamschoenfeld/https://twitter.com/schoenyFeedback? Suggestions on who to interview? Email me anytime - adamseattlepodcast@gmail.com

Today's guest is Cortney Jacobsen. Cortney is a passionate endurance athlete, product management veteran of the tech industry, and entrepreneur. Currently, she is the Senior Director of Product Management at Aduro, a human performance company that utilizes a combination of 1 on 1 coaching and technology to improve the lives of their corporate clients. She is also the co-founder of Gritlink, a platform that connects endurance and adventure enthusiasts with healthcare providers who are experts in working with athletes. Prior to Aduro and Gritlink, Cortney spent many years working as a product manager at companies like Amazon and Disney. As her passion as an endurance athlete grew during these years, so did her mission to help people live happier and healthier lives. As a result, while at Amazon, she launched a coaching business which she ran for about 6 years focused on helping senior-level business executives prepare for endurance events. In this interview, we get into her initial background as classical pianist, her career in product management, her passion for endurance athletics, and her current roles at Aduro and Gritlink. Timestamps 00:02:40 Growing up as a classical pianist 00:10:18 Focus shifting to math & science 00:12:14 Biggest takeaways as a classical pianist 00:15:06 What sparked her interest in endurance athletics 00:21:22 Her hardest races 00:25:36 Career ambitions while in college 00:27:15 First job out of college 00:30:50 Passion for product management 00:34:11 Getting into coaching 00:38:59 Her focus as a coach 00:44:03 Gritlink 00:54:29 Biggest lessons about entrepreneurship that she's learned so far 00:57:43 Ultimate vision for Gritlink 00:58:53 Her role at Aduro 01:02:45 What her days look like now 01:05:34 Next big athletic goal 01:06:35 Ideal day in the life 01:07:31 Has she ever burnt out? 01:08:05 Her driving force 01:08:50 Advice around maintaining an active lifestyle for the busy professional

Een special rondom de Nationale Sport Vakbeurs in Zwolle! Ron Lemmens was aanwezig op de beurs en sprak daar met verschillende mensen en partijen. Daarnaast blikten we met Lion Blok vooruit op de editie in Gorinchem! Bij ALLsportsradio trakteren we je elke werkdag tussen 12:00 en 13:00 uur op een lekkere sportieve lunch in ALLsportsradio LIVE! Met studiogasten, updates, reportages, interviews en bijzondere verhalen achter de sport. Welke sport het ook is en op wat voor een niveau dan ook: als het verhaal goed is, hoor je het hier!

Oggi voglio parlare di scarpe da running. Un argomento sempre molto caldo per gli amanti della corsa. Visto che siamo tornati a correre, siamo anche tornati a consumare scarpe.E poi sono un amante delle scarpe. Si dice che siano le donne quelle in fissa con le scarpe... Ma io faccio decisamente eccezione e ho tantissime paia di scarpe, anche non da running. E ho approfittato della scusa della corsa per allargare via via la mia collezione.All'inizio basta anche un solo paio di scarpe, ma il mio consiglio, se avete intenzione di fare un po’ più sul serio con la corsa, è di prenderne almeno un altro.Quali sono i vantaggi del ruotare le scarpe?Perché una scarpa deve essere funzionale. A noi, in base alle nostre caratteristiche, ma anche per svolgere tipologie di attività diverse.Una scarpa deve funzionare per ciò che si desidera fare.Possiamo fare il classico paragone con le gomme della macchina, dove si cambia la mescola degli pneumatici a seconda della stagione.Ma anche della Formula 1 o della MotoGP. Per quanto non sia un esperto di questi sport, si mettono gomme diverse, più dure o più morbide a seconda della prestazione ricercata. Ecco, anche per la corsa il discorso è simile. Anche se l’impatto sulle nostre prestazioni, in proporzione, è sicuramente minore che per la Formula 1.Tuttavia, avete capito il concetto: per attività dove è richiesta velocità ci sono scarpe più adatte di altre. Viceversa, per allenamenti più lenti sono altre le scarpe migliori.Inoltre, ruotare le scarpe è utile anche per far riposare la scarpa stessa, allungandogli la vita. Infatti, un uso quotidiano della scarpa può portare i materiali ad un deterioramento più rapido rispetto al concedere una giornata di riposo tra un utilizzo e l’altro.Poi serve anche per prevenire infortuni. Perché il corpo tende ad abituarsi ad una scarpa e relativa postura. Cambiando di colpo modello, una volta che la prima scarpa si è logorata, potremmo avere dei fastidi.Però, quando si cambia modello di scarpe, soprattutto se non si ha una tecnica di corsa impeccabile, bisogna stare attenti.Si tratta di provare e, anche testando il modello in negozio, non è detto che poi si sia scelto il modello migliore. Va messo in conto che si potrebbe sbagliare scarpa e che questo potrebbe creare qualche fastidio a tendini e ginocchia in primis.Il mio consiglio quando si cambia radicalmente tipologia di scarpa da running, è di fare le cose gradualmente, usando la scarpa per pochi km e non tutti i giorni. Aumentando poi col passare del tempo. Anche per questo motivo, è importante avere più modelli a disposizione.Io stesso, come tutti, sono partito con un solo paio di scarpe, poi sono passato a due e adesso ne ho tre, che alterno a seconda del tipo di uscita. Non ho scarpe da trail o da pista.Importante premessa: non vado a consigliarvi quale sia il modello giusto per voi, perché ognuno è fatto in modo diverso. Ne ho già parlato in una ormai vecchia puntata, una delle prime, dove parlavo di come scegliere le scarpe da corsa. Link: https://gopod.me/da0a42-013E non voglio neanche fare pubblicità a marchi e modelli particolari, anche perché non prendo una lira per farlo, ma racconto semplicemente la mia esperienza.Inoltre, so anche che ci sono alcuni di voi che mi hanno anche scritto in privato che praticano il natural running e che corrono, ad esempio, con le Vibram Five Fingers. In questo caso, non ne parlo, perché, pur essendo tentato dall’avvicinarmi ad uno stile di corsa più naturale, non ho esperienza in merito, se non per sentito dire. A tal proposito, ho anche parlato recentemente di un libro “Born to run”, che è una sorta di elogio alla corsa naturale. Link: https://gopod.me/da0a42-052Piuttosto, oggi vi parlo di come gestisco io la rotazione delle scarpe ed in particolare di come anch’io nel mio piccolo mi sia “evoluto” a riguardo.Come dicevo, sono partito con un solo paio di scarpe, le Brooks Aduro 6, che erano per me un giusto compromesso tra protezione e prestazioni. Si tratta di scarpe piuttosto protettive, delle A3, ma non a livelli massimi. Del resto, in quel momento non avevo intenzione di fare una maratona.Essendo un modello comunque abbastanza duttile, ho usato quelle scarpe sia per tutte le mie primissime uscite a ritmo lento, che per i primi lavori di qualità.Dopo qualche mese ho inserito un altro paio di scarpe specifico per gli allenamenti veloci. In questo caso, sono passato a delle A2. Quindi, scarpe con meno drop e meno protezione, ma più secche e reattive. Queste sono scarpe che personalmente uso tutt’ora negli allenamenti come ripetute o fartlek particolari. Le ho usate anche in gara, ma al massimo per una 10km.Devo dire che effettivamente, soprattutto nelle primissime uscite, la differenza, anche per un tapascione come me, si sentiva.Quando poi ho deciso di provare la distanza regina della maratona, sono andato in negozio per farmi consigliare un modello adatto. E sono tornato a casa con un altro paio di Brooks: le Ghost 12. Non sono un fanboy di Brooks. Però devo ammettere che sia con entrambe le scarpe ho trovato un bel comfort, cosa fondamentale per chi corre per lunghe distanze.Ho usato le Ghost per tutte le mie uscite lunghe di avvicinamento alla maratona e per correrci anche la maratona stessa.Ad oggi come ruoto le tre scarpe a mia disposizione?Uso le scarpe più veloci esclusivamente per gli allenamenti di qualità: ripetute e simili. Solitamente questi allenamenti non superano mai i 10km.Oppure, le uso per gare brevi.Esistono anche scarpe che sono proprio specifiche per la gara, ma non ne possiedo. E non è che non ne ho perché ora non ci sono gare ufficiali in vista. E’ che sono un tapascione e spendere 200€ per un paio di scarpe, che magari non saprei neanche sfruttare al 100%, non mi sembra una grande idea.Uso le scarpe “intermedie” per le uscite di corsa lenta o di ritmo medio. All’inizio usavo le Aduro 6 anche per i lunghi. Diciamo che il range di chilometraggio di queste scarpe va da un’uscita breve di 6-7km, fino alla mezza maratona. Tant’è che l’ultima mia mezza, corsa a febbraio, l’ho fatta proprio con queste scarpe. Quindi, sì, anche loro le ho usate in gara.Infine, uso le scarpe più protettive per i lunghi ed i lunghissimi. Sicuramente le ho ai piedi quando ho in programma di superare i 20km. Tuttavia, mi è capitato di usarle anche per qualche lungo meno impegnativo, attorno ai 15km.Come detto, anche questa tipologia di scarpa, per un pippone come il sottoscritto, può essere adatta anche alla gara. Ovviamente per una competizione lunga, come la maratona, dove il comfort è fondamentale, ancor più della prestazione.Sintetizzando, adeguo la scarpa al chilometraggio ed alla velocità che penso di sostenere in quella determinata uscita, sia essa un allenamento che una gara.Non avendo scarpe specifiche per le gare, uso quelle che ho, in base alle loro caratteristiche, adattandole alla competizione che vado ad affrontare.----------------------Seguimi!Canale Telegram: https://t.me/da0a42Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/da0a42/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/da0a42/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/37970087Sito: https://da0a42.home.blogOppure contattami!https://da0a42.home.blog/contatti/----------------------Music credits: Feeling of Sunlight by Danosongs - https://danosongs.com

Fizemos alguns treinos e rodagens com o Tênis Brooks Aduro 6 e contamos neste vídeo os detalhes e nossas impressões sobre ele. **Onde achar: https://umatleta.com.br/brooksaduro6 **

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.  The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. This episode is hosted by Allan Marston.  Allan is a Father, Husband and innovator. Mr. Marston is a successful corporate executive heading up departments in Business Development, Sales, Marketing and Human Resources. As a serial entrepreneur Allan has over 18 years’ experience in the technology startup space and was the CEO of his own Silicon Valley company.  Previously Allan spent 25 years in the retail business and was with a company when it created Canada's first loyalty reward card program.  He has had several start-ups and successful exits and is currently the founder of Zenoshi.io where he is building a universal rewards program on the blockchain. Al Del Degan is educated in Computer Science and has spent most of his career as a software developer, business analyst and project manager.  He is a passionate entrepreneur and enjoys working with creative technologies and in business development.  Some links to things Al is involved in: TECHCareers: http://TECHCareers.ca Capturing Legacies: https://CapturingLegacies.com Aduro Photography: https://Aduro.ca Al's Son Tony's book project: https://tony.deldegan.ca/the-plight-of-steel Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out.  We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts.  We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: Workhaus Core Graphic Design: Mackenzie Bedford Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan 

Natalie started her career at Shine in 2003 before launching Aduro in 2012. Aduro has a turnover of £1m and employs 10 people. It specialises in consumer focused public relations work.[00:00:54] Why Natalie describes Aduro as the “Ronseal of PR”.[00:02:56] Why Natalie believes it is possible to isolate the impact of PR in a consumer market where there are numerous promotional channels. [00:03:52] How working with entrepreneurs showed Natalie that if she could demonstrate the impact of PR on the entrepreneurs’ businesses, their businesses would grow and they would spend more on PR. [00:05:59] How Aduro has developed a model where it believes it can confidently point to its sales impact.[00:07:08] Why internally there is a need for PR to be able to define its cost per acquisition.[00:08:21] Why clients should own their evaluation and measurement insight, rather than farming the whole thing out to agencies.[00:09:15] How Aduro, as a consumer agency, is asking questions of clients’ evaluation methods that the clients haven't been asked before. [00:11:55] Why Natalie never, never set out to establish her own agency.[00:12:21] Why launching Aduro threw up an opportunity for creating flexible working and a genuine balance for Natalie.[00:13:04] Why Rachel Bell has a stake in Aduro.[00:13:41] Why Natalie started Aduro whilst living in Shropshire.[00:15:15] Why Natalie regards Aduro's growth as the "tortoise to some people's hare" but the slow and steady approach has worked for her. [00:15:19] Why setting up Aduro has enabled Natalie to "grow a business around having two children". [00:16:07] Why Natalie going on maternity leave early on in Aduro's "life" has meant that not everything in the business needs to flow through her. [00:16:34] What was it about having Rachel Bell as a mentor that helped Natalie grow the business?[00:17:24] How having a mentor has helped Natalie with things like the importance of business planning, networking, structure and having a five-year plan.[00:17:43] Why Natalie believes having a financial director has been one of the most important things in the progression of Aduro.[00:19:34] Why Natalie wouldn't have launched Aduro without Rachel Bell. [00:21:01] What flexible working means – because it's become quite a broad term. [00:23:28] What are the drawbacks of flexible working?[00:25:25] Can you achieve as good a result for the client if the team is working flexibly? [00:27:54] How does an agency begin the process of making flexible working work? [00:28:00] Why, for flexible working to work in a firm, you need some of the key senior people in the business to work flexibly. [00:28:42] Does Natalie believe PR still has a long working hours problem? [00:29:12] Why Natalie believes that it's now unacceptable for PR firms to have a long hours culture. [00:29:44] Why, from a timesheet perspective, agencies should be resourced at approximately 60-70% of employees time, anything more than that is not realistic and will result in staff working overtime.[00:31:41] Why PR firms need to get better at saying no to clients. [00:33:03] Why overservicing has decreased as the standard of PR work has increased.[00:33:59] Whether PR has a mental health issue greater than other elements of society. [00:36:21] Why Aduro has resigned from a number of accounts.[00:36:55] The importance of a genuinely positive client relationship where you can grow together.[00:40:06] Why does Natalie think there are co

Robb Smith is a leader and social innovator in human development and integral metatheory, advising entrepreneurs, executives and thought leaders on leading-edge social innovation, vertical development, leadership development and company growth. He is CEO and co-founder, with American philosopher Ken Wilber, of Integral Life, a digital hub supporting the global trend towards meta-integrative human capacities (representing ~4% of adults in advanced economies). At Integral Life, he has spearheaded dialogues, courses and events that build skills and tackle pressing problems, including climate change and the rise of populism and the end of US hegemony. He has produced media and events that include Full Spectrum Mindfulness, The Future of Christianity, The Fourth Turning, WhatNEXT, Beyond Seeking, the Climate Leadership Campaign and Loving Completely. He was founder and CEO of Chrysallis, the world's most comprehensive human development app, which offered hundreds of practices across more than 50 areas of human life. Chrysallis was nominated for the 2015 Goldman Sachs Healthcare Startup of the Year and the IONS award for Transformational Technology before being acquired in 2016 by ADURO, where he now chairs the Advisory Board and supports Fortune 500 companies to deploy full-spectrum human performance initiatives. He was a co-founder and partner in Nevada Ventures, the state's first venture capital fund, dedicated himself to building Nevada's innovation economy (syndicating over $200 million in capital). He is a former director of Alere, a three-time Inc. 500 awardee, which became the largest population health management company in the United States. Robb is a graduate of University of Nevada, the Venture Capital Institute and held the Certified Management Accountant and Certified in Financial Management designations. He is a fellow of Desert Research Institute, a former fellow of Aspen Institute and former trustee of Nevada Museum of Art. He was named to Nevada Top 20 under 40 lists in three different decades and in 2012 he was nominated for the TED Prize. He gave a TEDx talk in 2013 on The Transformational Life. In a mushed up world of Politically Correct, hard right, hard left, #metoo, identity politics, too much/too little sexualization in the media, the rise of the fundamentalist view, this podcast provides contours for most of these experiences. www.robbsmith.com We experienced some minor technical issues with the recording. They do not take away from the conversation.

We’re all looking to work for or with culture first companies. You know the type of company where leadership intentionally works toward building a strong (and positive) culture. Although this seems rare, ADURO is one of those companies.  Today’s guest, Dr. Toni Best, Chief Human Performance Officer and co-founder at ADURO, aims to bring out the best in their people. But getting to where they are today didn’t come without some challenges!  In this interview, Toni explains what ADURO does, how they approach wellness a bit differently than other wellness vendors and how their company got started. We then switch to discussing their employee growth, the internal pain points of silos forming and what they did about it. Lastly, Toni leaves us with their lessons learned and a tangible tip.  I hope you enjoy this refreshing peak into ADURO’s journey! You’re Invited to our Encore Webinar: “The Critical Steps to Increase Your Impact and Influence as a Wellness Professional” on January 17th at 2 pm EST. Register HERE. Many health promotion efforts are stuck in an old paradigm, operating on outdated thinking or flawed assumptions.  This webinar will separate myth from reality – and jump start your path to confidently bringing your organization into the next generation of worksite wellness. You’ll leave with valuable insights and practical takeaways on how to increase your influence in your organization You can register for the webinar HERE. For links mentioned in today's episode visit https://redesigningwellness.com/ To join the Redesigning Wellness Community, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/

This week on the PRmoment podcast I caught up with serial PR entrepreneur and founder of Shine Communications Rachel Bell. Here is a quick summary of what Rachel and I discussed: Why she left Fleishman Hillard as an account director in 1997 to set up Shine. How the death of her father impacted her decision to launch Shine. Why Shine Communications was launched. Why Rachel took her first new business call for Shine on the morning of her father's funeral. Whether the anger Rachel felt about her father’s death helped to launch Shine Why the launch of Shine represented no risk for Rachel, in her mind. How Shine, launched by Rachel, previously an account director at Fleishmanhillard, won the FA Premier League and Timberland accounts in its first year. Why pride is often the reason people don’t launch a new business. Why Rachel loves the “fire in the belly” approach of new businesses. Rachel talks about the growth of Shine in its early years. How Rachel has been involved in so many people’s start ups from John Doe, to Mischief, to Shine and Aduro. Why Mischief started out as a Shine conflict shop. I ask Rachel whether Shine would be a bigger business today if she hadn’t launched so many PR firms from it. Rachel identifies the attributes she believes PR entrepreneurs need. Rachel identifies the most common mistakes PR entrepreneurs make. How Rachel owns businesses outside PR that are bigger than all the PR businesses put together! How the Shine/The Academy merger came about. Whether Rachel shed a tear when the Shine brand disappeared

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Rob kicks off the Work Hard Play Hard podcast chatting in the heat of the African sun with an old chiropractic friend about how he turned his passion for wellness into a hundred million dollar company.   Dr. Darren White, CEO of Aduro, Inc. (and Rob’s best friend), talks about how traveling as a shy young man equipped him with the integrity, confidence, and curiosity to do great in business.   Hear how Darren founded a string of chiropractic offices, then transitioned without experience or training, to develop an $80 million company, rated #482 in Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing private companies in the USA.   Today, Aduro, Inc. is changing the way employees and employers think about health.   Rob and Darren discuss the mistakes, surprises, and adventures that allowed him to explore opportunities that he could not have imagined in private practice, as well as, uncover the hacks and tips that help him make the most of every minute.   In This Conversation We Cover: [03:17] Darren explains the atmosphere that motivated him to start out as a chiropractor versus a traditional medical doctor, when he opted for the mindset of promoting good health rather than managing poor health. [05:00] Darren talks about his decision to take time out from his degree to see the world, rather than succumbing to peer group pressure by graduating at the same time. [08:30] Darren chats about how he approached traveling on a dime, and how he tackled unisex group showers and new acquaintances as a shy young man! [12:54] Rob and Darren talk about the commonalities between traveling while navigating the business world, particularly his passion for overcoming obstacles and persevering in challenging situations. [18:00] Darren explains how he learned to ration resources in unpredictable environments and his determination for great rewards, while utilizing those same attributes in his business and life. And he recounts a few failures, surprises and learning opportunities along the way! [23:00] Darren explains how he and his wife fell in love with Vietnam and how he came to terms with his status as an American while discovering a deep respect for the Vietnamese people and their culture. [25:30] Darren describes the experience of ‘re-entry’ to American culture and his resistance to stay in one place. [27:50] Darren gets into how he built Aduro, Inc.,  which began as a marketing company linked to his chiropractic, wellness centers in Seattle and this grew into a hugely successful business which helps large employers manage employee wellbeing. At the core of all his success in business was Darren’s ethic of promoting good health. [31:00] What’s in a name? Quite a lot, actually. Best to have those attorneys on hand to get the basics right from the outset. Darren shares some smart advice on trademarking. [34:58] Darren tells us how he and his wife, Toni, created an accidental company, then gathered the experience, staff, and customers along the way. We hear how a leap of faith from their first mentor gave them the chance to learn and exceed expectations while building relationships that last. [39:50] Hotels, not Hospitals: Darren explains how he scaled up Aduro, INC by recruiting sales and design teams in the first instance and why emotion and brand were so important to his business proposition. [43:25] The Blind leading the Blind: As their business took off, Darren and his team of contributors had to build and learn as they went. This often meant learning, doing and leading all at the same stage, which was challenging but gave him a real motivational kick. [46:36] Darren explains how recruiting his former VP of Operations and Client Services cost him some work up front, but paid off ten times over in building and training an awesome culture. [48:58] Darren explains how he regularly holds ‘offsites’ for strategic planning to guide the team for the year and how spending time away with key staff can strengthen...

Rob kicks off the Work Hard Play Hard podcast chatting in the heat of the African sun with an old chiropractic friend about how he turned his passion for wellness into a hundred million dollar company.   Dr. Darren White, CEO of Aduro, Inc. (and Rob's best friend), talks about how traveling as a shy young man equipped him with the integrity, confidence, and curiosity to do great in business.   Hear how Darren founded a string of chiropractic offices, then transitioned without experience or training, to develop an $80 million company, rated #482 in Inc. Magazine's fastest-growing private companies in the USA.   Today, Aduro, Inc. is changing the way employees and employers think about health.   Rob and Darren discuss the mistakes, surprises, and adventures that allowed him to explore opportunities that he could not have imagined in private practice, as well as, uncover the hacks and tips that help him make the most of every minute.   In This Conversation We Cover: [03:17] Darren explains the atmosphere that motivated him to start out as a chiropractor versus a traditional medical doctor, when he opted for the mindset of promoting good health rather than managing poor health. [05:00] Darren talks about his decision to take time out from his degree to see the world, rather than succumbing to peer group pressure by graduating at the same time. [08:30] Darren chats about how he approached traveling on a dime, and how he tackled unisex group showers and new acquaintances as a shy young man! [12:54] Rob and Darren talk about the commonalities between traveling while navigating the business world, particularly his passion for overcoming obstacles and persevering in challenging situations. [18:00] Darren explains how he learned to ration resources in unpredictable environments and his determination for great rewards, while utilizing those same attributes in his business and life. And he recounts a few failures, surprises and learning opportunities along the way! [23:00] Darren explains how he and his wife fell in love with Vietnam and how he came to terms with his status as an American while discovering a deep respect for the Vietnamese people and their culture. [25:30] Darren describes the experience of ‘re-entry' to American culture and his resistance to stay in one place. [27:50] Darren gets into how he built Aduro, Inc.,  which began as a marketing company linked to his chiropractic, wellness centers in Seattle and this grew into a hugely successful business which helps large employers manage employee wellbeing. At the core of all his success in business was Darren's ethic of promoting good health. [31:00] What's in a name? Quite a lot, actually. Best to have those attorneys on hand to get the basics right from the outset. Darren shares some smart advice on trademarking. [34:58] Darren tells us how he and his wife, Toni, created an accidental company, then gathered the experience, staff, and customers along the way. We hear how a leap of faith from their first mentor gave them the chance to learn and exceed expectations while building relationships that last. [39:50] Hotels, not Hospitals: Darren explains how he scaled up Aduro, INC by recruiting sales and design teams in the first instance and why emotion and brand were so important to his business proposition. [43:25] The Blind leading the Blind: As their business took off, Darren and his team of contributors had to build and learn as they went. This often meant learning, doing and leading all at the same stage, which was challenging but gave him a real motivational kick. [46:36] Darren explains how recruiting his former VP of Operations and Client Services cost him some work up front, but paid off ten times over in building and training an awesome culture. [48:58] Darren explains how he regularly holds ‘offsites' for strategic planning to guide the team for the year and how spending time away with key staff can strengthen essential personal relationships and friendships. He also talks about how avoiding a focus on ‘rules' generally attracts a team of people who make smart decisions and bring strong ethics. [53:00] It's not always an easy ride. Darren explains how major setbacks have tested him, but learning from partners has allowed him to stay afloat and ultimately made the company stronger. He takes us through his ‘levers' for managing crisis, how this has helped him innovate, and also explains how his traveling experiences have formed his strategy for tackling problems. [61:00] Darren explains how successful behavior is intuitive. He talks about how observing competent people working unconsciously, can teach hidden lessons about the secrets to their success – those that they're not even aware of! [63:38] Finding the right mindset for your tasks is essential in business and gives purpose to each step along the way: success lurks just beyond what you can see, so faith is a key player in achieving long-term goals. [66:30] One person's success is different to another. Darren explains the importance of individuality in discovering your version of success: your compass, your confidence, your journey. [69:16] Planning pays off: Darren explains how he maps his thoughts, inspirations and ideas into themes and goals, then turns them into productive projects. [71:49] Darren tells us how he's working pleasure and energy into every moment, finding it in everything from the manner of dress to inspiring objects and people, even a razor his brother crafted for him! Darren's attitude is about adding ritual and importance to the small things to help power the big ones in his life! [75:39] We want what we can't have: Darren shares how an abundance mindset freed him from the hoarding, scarcity mindset he grew up with and showed him self-worth that wasn't dependent on material things. (Daniel Priestley – The Entrepreneur Revolution) [79:06] Darren explains how mastermind groups have helped him move to the next level again and again and to step across industries that can benefit from his own offering. [81:50] Darren tells us about a new acquaintance who has inspired him to put his core values at the heart of every day in a big way and achieve amazing things on a grand scale. [87:08] We all need to work on something, and Darren confesses how he loves a Saturday morning lie-in and a lazy start to the weekend!   Darren is Currently Reading: Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson   Darren is Currently Watching: Ken Burns' The Vietnam War Documentary   Resources: Aduro: A better way to wellness  

Darren is Chief Executive Officer at Aduro, Inc., a human performance company that delivers habit change programs that empower people and organizations to reach their full potential. He brings a unique outlook to the health care sector, combining his experience with the intricacies of the industry with potential he sees in groundbreaking technologies, human analytics and personalized well-being. With more than 15 years of expertise in demonstrated return on population health, Darren helps companies unlock the power of a happier, healthier, and higher-performing workforce. Prior to founding Aduro, Darren has served as Associate Doctor, Clinic Director and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Chiropractic, a collection of practices in the Puget Sound Area specializing in the Blair Chiropractic Technique. Darren received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Georgia's Life University and currently serves as Chairman of the Board at Clear Chiropractic. Darren spends an increasing amount of time developing new opportunities to bring his purpose-driven approach to the larger community with support for behavior health and nutritional lifestyles. When he's not igniting Aduro's culture at a Friday Fire all-company huddle, he can be found curating crowd-pleasing playlists or traversing down the slopes at his favorite mountain hideaway. 00:00 Employers and health care today. 03:30 Self-insured employers and how this works. 05:00 Do employers as payers have different priorities than insurance payers? 09:00 How employers are helping facilitate employees finding better care settings. 09:30 Creating better plan designs. 12:30 The inherent conflict between on-site clinics and local provider organizations. 17:10 The immediate challenges employers face. 21:45 Do employees appreciate employer engagement in their health care? 24:50 Value on investment. 25:10 “But really what we care about is attaining and retaining employees.” 26:00 The percentage of employers that are recognizing and actively addressing these issues. 28:00 “We have a vendor landscape and a consultant landscape that has set up this antagonistic model.” 30:00 What Aduro does.

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Dr. Clum’s success in creating integrated programs for insulin resistance specifically focusing on diabetes, diabetes prevention, metabolic syndrome, weight loss resistance, obesity, and cardio-metabolic issues led him to join a national corporate wellness and population health company, ADURO inc in 2014 which serves 140 employers and over 1,000,000 employees.  Here at ADURO Dr. Clum has designed and delivered the first alternative diabetes prevention program that rivals and beats the national statistics of the National Diabetes Prevention Program from the N.I.H., and the C.D.C. www.unleashyourgeneius.com http://www.patchoguechiropractor.com/about-patchogue/ www.cactuschiropractic.com.au https://www.youtube.com/user/dccdc2b

There is a want to be great; a drive to be better at every practice they ever had. Each show is treated like a clinic; studied and analyzed as to what can be adjusted towards the ultimate goal – perfection. Just a group of 5 people who came together in the summer of 2010 in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Aduro was formed with the intent and determination to become a something great and unique in the music industry. With years of performance experience between them, they gathered forming a clear strategy of how to begin an ascent toward the ultimate goal of becoming something truly memorable. Just off the release from their EP, Listen.., we have already begun making strides to take the music industry. With undying energy, uniquely intricate technique, and gripping emotion in each song, an Aduro show is meant to take you on a journey to heights only imaginable and deep inside of your own emotions. Aduro – http://adurotheband.com/