Podcast appearances and mentions of apollo group

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about home-price forecasts for 2025, especially the one by the Apollo Group that has home prices rising by 10.8%. Related to this episode: 2025 Housing Market Forecast: The Path to Home Sales Recovery | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this wide spanning interview episode we talk with Biz Almanac's Andy on investment philosophy, the differences of Founder-led businesses, as well as many different companies he's written up on his Substack, including TerraVest, Alimentation Couche Tard, Burford, Progressive, TFI, Old Dominion, Spotify, Mercardo Libre, and  more!  Find out more about Biz Almanac's research and writings here and follow him on Twitter @BizAlmanac. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes (0:00) Intro (0:59) What is your Investment Philosophy? Why focus on Owner Operated Businesses?  (13:47) — How do you pick companies to vette? (19:51) — When to Sell and we discuss a Controversial Study's Conclusions   (34:30) — TerraVest (45:54) — Alimentation Couche Tard (58:09) — Alternative Asset Managers, Apollo Group  (1:04:09) — Burford, Niche Area of Littigation Finance  (1:13:02) — Progressive Insurance  (1:15:26) — What is LTL? TFI and Old Dominion  (1:23:29) — Spotify, Daniel Ek as a Founder  (1:30:02) — Mercado Libre, Developed Markets  vs Developing Markets (1:41:00) — Take Aways and Closing Comments  -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Become a Speedwell Member here to gain access to *all* of our in-depth research reports and more!   Sign up for Speedwell's free newsletter and weekly memos here *-*-*- Follow Us: Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. Contributors to the podcast may own securities discusessed. Furthermore, accounts contributors advise on may also have positions in companies discussed. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

TAKEAWAYSDave Asprey's journey as an entrepreneur and his impact on the biohacking communityImportance of innovation and laziness as driving forces behind human progressManaging personal energy and its impact on professional lifeChallenges of balancing multiple business ventures and strategic thinkingRapid advancements in technology and the emerging field of biohackingThe evolution of the biohacking industry and increasing interest in biohackingPractical aspects of biohacking, including dietary choices and potential pitfallsDetails about the upcoming biohacking conference and efforts to make content more accessibleDisclaimer about the content not being a substitute for medical adviceTIMELINEThe intro (00:00:00) Introduction to the episode and the guest, Dave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and his impact on biohacking and wellness.The concept of biohacking (00:01:10) Discussion about biohacking, self-improvement, and the impact of Dave Asprey in the biohacking community.Dave's entrepreneurial journey (00:02:13) Dave Asprey shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his first e-commerce sale and experiences as a young entrepreneur.The essence of innovation (00:04:49) Dave Asprey's perspective on innovation, laziness as a driving force, and the importance of having the best tools for success.The king of shortcuts (00:07:29) Discussion about Dave Asprey's approach to achieving desired body and mind results through shortcuts and simplicity.Managing personal energy (00:09:57) Insight into the relationship between personal energy management and the success and energy of one's company.Challenges and stressors (00:10:51) Dave Asprey discusses internal and external factors that can lead to a bad day and how he manages them.Time management and innovation (00:17:10) Struggles with time management, thinking time, and the balance between innovating and managing existing responsibilities.Challenges in hiring and managing people (00:19:55) Dave Asprey's experiences with hiring and managing people, including the potential pitfalls of managing a growing team.Personal development and entrepreneurship (00:20:14) Mention of prominent entrepreneurs Naveen Jain and Vishen Lakhiani, and their impact on personal development and entrepreneurship.The Apollo Group and Entrepreneur Mentoring (00:20:14) Dave Asprey discusses his involvement in the Apollo Group, a mentoring program for entrepreneurs, and the importance of identifying destructive behavior patterns in organizations.Identifying Narcissistic Behavior (00:21:07) The conversation shifts to identifying narcissistic behavior in the workplace and the challenges entrepreneurs face when dealing with such individuals.Leadership Responsibility and Decision-Making (00:22:00) The responsibility of leaders in hiring decisions and the impact of bad hires on organizational culture are discussed, along with the importance of taking decisive action.Morning Routine and Health Stack (00:26:33) Dave Asprey shares insights into his morning routine and the essential components of his health stack, including supplements and minerals.Importance of Longevity and Self-Care (00:35:03) The discussion delves into the significance of longevity, self-care, and the impact of energy levels on personal and professional responsibilities.Future of Longevity and Gene Therapy (00:40:23) Dave Asprey shares insights into the future of longevity, including advancements in gene therapy and the potential for reversing biological aging.Gene Therapy and Future Innovations (00:41:15) Dave discusses the realness of gene therapy and the rapid pace of technological innovations.The 10th Annual Biohacking Conference (00:41:45) Dave talks about the upcoming biohacking conference, its history, and what attendees can expect.Biohacking Topics and Conversations (00:43:21) Dave shares the diverse range of topics that will be covered at the biohacking conference, from breathwork to diet.Moving the Conference to Dallas (00:44:47) Dave explains the decision to move the biohacking conference from San Francisco to Dallas.Accessing Dave's Content (00:46:29) Dave provides information on accessing his extensive content and upcoming developments on his website.Future Conversations with Dave (00:46:53) Ryan expresses interest in having Dave as a guest again, to which Dave agrees.Closing Remarks (00:47:02) Ryan expresses gratitude to Dave for being on the show, and the episode concludes with a disclaimer. Follow us on Instagram: @Vibe.Science Subscribe to our YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

In this episode of The Human Upgrade, entrepreneur and philanthropist Naveen Jain discusses groundbreaking insights into the differences between oral and gut microbiomes and the impact of oral bacteria on overall health. You'll learn why traditional mouthwash might be harmful and explore the Apollo Group's role in health mentoring and collaboration. Naveen shares his decade-long dedication to solving health issues and his approach to large-scale health problems. You'll discover the relationship between oral microbiomes and digestion, the dangers of artificial sweeteners, and the importance of personalized nutrition. Naveen emphasizes the need for cycling low-carb and keto diets, and the risks of long-term adherence. He also highlights the significance of quality sleep, personalized exercise, and the impact of stress on microbiome health. Tune in for practical tips on maintaining a healthy microbiome and the importance of living with purpose for longevity. Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:01:02 — Oral Bacteria vs. Gut Bacteria 00:05:30 — Oral Microbiome and Digestion 00:09:00 — Low Carb and Keto Diet Misconceptions 00:12:23 — Red Meat and Microbiome 00:14:49 — Impact of Vegetables on Gut Health 00:23:02 — DNA vs. RNA in Health 00:30:56 — Debunking Blood Type Diets 00:31:57 — Lipopolysaccharides and Inflammation 00:40:07 — Importance of Oral Microbiome 00:50:28 — Practical Microbiome Health Tips 01:05:22 — Exercise and Microbiome 01:14:03 — Managing Stress for Health 01:22:18 — Purpose and Longevity Sponsors: Viome.com | Viome.com/Dave to save $110 on the Full Body Intelligence Test. Timeline Nutrition | Go to TimelineNutrition.com/Dave to get 10% off your first order. Leela Quantum | Visit LeelaQ.com/Dave for 10% off. Resources: Follow Naveen Jain on Instagram: @naveenjainceo Naveen Jain Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius/ Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey Dave Asprey's Book ‘Smarter Not Harder' is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Follow Dave on Instagram: @Dave.Asprey Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/ Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Podcast is all about innovation and today's guest has been responsible for doing more of it than most. James Slaughter is Chief Underwriting Officer at Apollo Group, a Lloyd's business that has been behind collaborations and new product launches galore in recent times. Be it exploring semi-automatic underwriting and the application of artificial intelligence, the development of its own ibott syndicate, helping launch a parametric syndicate, or other specialist start-ups focusing on risks as diverse as Cyber, Drones, employee parental benefits or unlocking new business from Africa, Apollo has become one of the go-to market enablers for innovation in the London Market in recent times. James is always incredibly direct as an interviewee – and what you see is what you get – I find he's exactly the same person whether the microphones are switched on or off. And that's why this Episode is such a treat, James always says what he thinks - and it's clear he thinks a lot more than most. Listen on and you'll learn a lot about what is coming down the track, how some of the vanguard technologies are best being exploited and which of the newest developments at the insurance cutting edge James is most excited about. It's breathless stuff – I had a lot of fun recording this one and I think you'll enjoy a listen.   NOTES: Abbreviations: UNL – Ultimate Net Loss. In this context it is shorthand for traditional contract-of-indemnity insurance versus a parametric insurance structure. GUA – the General Underwriters Agreement, which is a leading underwriters agreement designed to govern and streamline how amendments to subscription market placements can be carried out, often allowing a leader or leaders to bind on behalf of following markets. ICX and TCX – Lloyd's class of business codes for innovation and the energy transition respectively. LINKS: We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo: https://www.advantagego.com

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   ➡️ About The Guest⁣ Timothy Daniels is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TIGER 21, the premier peer membership organization for high-net-worth wealth creators and preservers. Mr. Daniels is based in New York City and is responsible for the organization's strategic, operational, and financial results, and most importantly, the delivery of an unparalleled world-class Member experience for the 700+ Members of TIGER 21 who collectively manage personal assets of more than $70 billion. Mr. Daniels has been successfully directing education and human development companies for more than 25 years, leveraging his strong leadership, technology-enabled innovation, and international capabilities. Prior to joining TIGER 21, Mr. Daniels served as the Chief Executive Officer for Laureate Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, overseeing these regions for the leading international universities group. He was based in Singapore and then London and had total operational oversight of 34 institutions in 15 countries with revenue totaling nearly $1 billion. Before that, he was President of Apollo Global, a joint venture between Apollo Group and The Carlyle Group. Previously, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wall Street Institute International, where he led the turnaround of the leading global provider of English language instruction, which was ultimately sold in a successful transaction to Pearson plc. ➡️ Show Links https://twitter.com/tiger21/      https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-f-daniels/    https://tiger21.com/      ➡️ Podcast Sponsors TRENDS - https://trends.co/mfm/  ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro  04:50 - Timothy Daniels' origin story 08:18 - Tim's thought process before joining TIGER 21 12:43 - The uniqueness of TIGER 21 as an organization 14:47 - The average experience of someone who exits a company with lots of money 18:46 - The biggest concern of someone 6 months after exiting from a company  20:35 - The actual business strategy behind TIGER 21 28:16 - Building a meaningful curriculum that helps people 31:20 - How do you force individuals to give candid surveys? 39:24 - How portfolio defense works 45:36 - What are the results of portfolio defense in an individual? 48:30 - Where does Tim Daniels want to take TIGER 21? 52:07 - Where can people connect with Timothy Daniels? 53:00 - What keeps you Tim Daniels up at night? 54:08 - The biggest challenge Timothy Daniels has ever faced in his life 57:09 - The most impactful person in Tim's life 58:17 - Timothy Daniel's book or podcast recommendation? 59:30 - What would Tim tell his 20-year-old self? 1:00:25 - What does success mean to Timothy Daniels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John W. Lewis recently completed a 3-year church assignment as Mission President in Cambodia. Prior to the mission assignment, John served as the President/CEO of the PHX East Valley Partnership, and he has returned to that assignment as of January 2022. The PHX East Valley Partnership (PHX EVP) is a regional coalition of community, business, educational, and government leaders whose goal is to provide leadership and support in specific areas of focus.   Other prior community and work assignments include: Mayor of Gilbert, Arizona (2009-2016), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Board, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Board, Arizona League of Cities Executive Committee, Maricopa Association of Government (MAG) Regional Council member, and MAG Economic Development Committee (Chair). He currently serves on the Arizona State University Research Park Board. In his work career, he was employed by Apollo Group for 18 years in various executive leadership assignments and by Ernst & Young for nine years as a Management Consultant. With his wife LaCinda, they are the parents of eight children and twenty-two grandchildren. They reside in Gilbert, Arizona. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy

In the past few episodes, we've discussed the SEO and organic tracking implications of the switch from Universal Analytics to Google Analytics 4, but how does GA 4 help with paid campaigns, affiliate campaigns, Google Ads, campaign tracking with IDs, etc.?  Krista Seiden of KS Digital and former VP at Quantcast joined me on the SEJ Show to discuss the benefits and advantages of GA 4 for paid campaigns plus other opportunities digital marketers will face with the sunsetting of Google Analytics UA.   One of the misconceptions is that this product just isn't there yet, and I would push back a little bit and say it's constantly evolving, and a lot of new things have come out. So take the time to know how to use the tool and understand what's actually there. –Krista Seiden, 4:55 Don't expect your data to be precisely the same between UA and GA4. So even things like sessions and user accounts will be different because GA4 calculates these things in different ways than Universal Analytics. –Krista Seiden, 44:41 I do not think that this deadline is going to change. I would suggest taking this one seriously. If you don't start moving now, you'll probably not be able to pull your year-over data within GA4. The sooner that you get it implemented, the more historical data you will have in GA4 to be able to compare to. –Krista Seiden, 22:09 [00:00] - About Krista & her in-house background at Google Analytics. [03:23] - Common misconceptions about GA4. [05:20] - Is there more customization with GA4? [07:10] - Hesitations with the transfer. [08:42] - New feature releases with GA4. [12:57] - Why build reports with GA4 if you can utilize Google Data Studio? [16:08] - How is GA4 concerning GDPR? [19:33] - Differences in transition with GA360 and GA4360. [24:30] - What to expect with GA4. [26:18] - Can you define direct traffic better with GA4? [27:22] - Changes that affect PPC. [30:53] - Differences between goals and conversions. [34:15] - Reason why the data retention period is only two months by default in GA4. [35:18] - Recommendations to get started with GA4. [41:04] - Does Krista recommend a fallback?   Resources mentioned: https://ksdigital.co/academy/ https://join.measure.chat   It's nice that we now have this ability to actually customize the UI of GA4. So, for example, we can choose what reports to show or not for people in our organizations. –Krista Seiden, 5:44 GA4 is a heck of a lot more privacy-centric than Universal Analytics. –Krista Seiden, 16:41 I'm sure there's gonna be a lot of people waiting until the last minute. So do not wait till the last minute. Like we said, if anything, just go ahead and drop that tag on your site now. –Loren Baker, 49:18   For more content like this, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/searchenginejournal Are you looking to keep up with current and effective digital marketing today? Check out https://www.searchenginejournal.com for everything you need to know within the digital marketing space and improve your skills as an internet marketer.   Connect with Krista Seiden: Krista Seiden is a savvy, experienced analytics leader who has led teams at Adobe and Google. In addition, she has led optimization initiatives for companies such as The Apollo Group and Quantcast. As an analytics and optimization methodology expert, she has become one of the most sought-after consultants in the industry. Her expertise led her to start KS Digital, an analytics consultancy in 2019, which helps businesses optimize their digital marketing and analytics investments. In addition to being dedicated and hardworking, she also contributes occasional guest posts to top industry publications such as Google Analytics Blog. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling as much as possible! Connect with Krista on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristaseiden/ Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristaseiden Visit her website: https://www.kristaseiden.com/ Connect with Loren Baker, Founder of Search Engine Journal: Follow him on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lorenbaker Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenbaker

David is joined this week by Sachin Khajuria, author of the brand new book, 'Two and Twenty,' and long-time partner at private equity behemoth, Apollo Group. They discuss the state of the private-equity industry, the true differentiating factors of the cultures at the best firms, and ultimately, what this all means for the economy. Private equity and innovation in financial markets are under attack. If you listen to this whole podcast, you may decide the righteous fight is with the masters of the universe.

Sweet Dreams Vineyard has officially launched two alcohol-free adult drinks made with THC just in time for 4/20, the unofficial holiday every April 20 celebrating marijuana. Cannabernet and Marijuarita are manufactured in Arizona and sold at Valley dispensaries, using cutting-edge nano-emulsification technology and all-natural juices to create an enjoyable adult experience. They're healthier alternatives to drinking traditional wines or smoking cannabis, provide a quick and consistent effect, and aid in sleep and pain management. Smoking cannabis has numerous downsides, and can be unacceptable in some social settings,” said Bill Gibbs, founder of Sweet Dreams Vineyard. “And traditional edibles can take up to two hours to work.” Sweet Dreams Vineyards provides the social enjoyment of a quick-acting alcoholic beverage and the relaxation of cannabis without the health risks of either. Gibbs served as president of the University of Phoenix and senior vice president of the Apollo Group, Inc. from 1985 to 1998 and led the company from a privately owned business to a NASDAQ publicly traded company. In 2012 he transitioned to the cannabis industry and founded Urban Greenhouse Dispensary in Phoenix and served as its CEO until he sold the company to Harvest Health and Recreation in 2019.

Cody Cummings and Paul Mielke of Flipping Down South joining us this week to discuss their show. Flipping Down South is a new show premiering March 12th on A&E centered around turning abandoned houses into affordable housing in Birmingham. Cody & Paul gives us a rundown of the show and how it came to be. We dive into their backgrounds and how the two of them met to form the Apollo Group. Cody & Paul pull the curtain back on the behind the scenes of the show and how difficult it was to manage the show as well as their business. We discuss their vision for the future after the show and what they want viewers to takeaway from the show. It's a fun episode and we thank the two of them taking time to sit down and talk with us. Check out Flipping Down South on premiering March 12th at 12est. Spread the word!   Socials: @housesbypaul @codyjcummings @housesbyapollo   Subscribe, Rate, Review.

The Unfinished brings you yet another special episode with Dr. K. Hari Prasad, President, Apollo Group of Hospitals. Dr. Hari's journey has been a rollercoaster ride of pursuing different passions and excelling in them. But every story comes with challenges and difficulties in life. This episode sheds light on how Dr. Hari fought and overcame these challenges and has become an inspiration to many. He also shares what inspired him to write his autobiography I'M Possible, which is highly acclaimed by his readers and the healthcare fraternity. No wonder, this cricketer-turned-doctor-turned pioneer of emergency medical services in India has a lot to share with us today! Tune in to the podcast now! The Unfinished podcast is an effort to bring inspirational stories from India and beyond. We aim to help our audience and at large everyone who looks up to such stories, expressed and shared by their creator themselves. You can buy us a coffee or donate to the podcast and our efforts to keep bringing amazing content for you. Buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theunfinished We love you! :) Hosted by Tina Verma

Today: more information on the Boulder, Colorado shooting comes to light; a New York police officer is tied to roger stone and the insurrection; the DoJ has been considering insurrection sedition charges for WEEKS; Mike Sherwin didn’t get permission from the DoJ to go on 60 Minutes and discuss open and ongoing investigations; a suspect who sprayed officers with chemicals will remain in detention; Leon Black, the guy who was under investigation two months ago for a $50M payment to Jeffrey Epstein has resigned from his position as CEO of the Apollo Group; an Oath Keeper arrested for his role in the Capitol attack is feewing weawy bad because he’s a “family man” with “no previous prison experience”; the Senate has tapped retired General Karen Gibson to be the new Sergeant at Arms and she’ll have an all-female leadership team; plus Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy) and AG deliver the Hot Notes and your Good news. Follow our guest on Twitter: Stephen Brown (@PPVSRB) Reporter with New York Daily News Follow AG and Dana on Stereo: stereo.com/allisongill stereo.com/dgcomedy Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/ Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes The average person saves $720 per year with Truebill. Get started today at Truebill.com/BEANS.  Go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in DAILYBEANS for a 4 week trial and a free postage scale. Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/dailybeans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of 22 Motivational Minutes, Mark Bunting shares why organizations should be focusing on listening to and connecting with customers in order to learn from their experiences and grow their businesses. Listen in as Marlo and Mark discuss the personal connection between employee and customer, how to harness the power of the connection, and what you need to ask yourself before implementing a recognition system. Mark Bunting is the CEO and Founder of Grata, the only recognition platform designed to connect the community of customers and the terrific employees who serve them. A serial entrepreneur, Mark founded a collection of companies from out-of-home media to digital design and development firms. Mr. Bunting also hosted various television programs as on-air talent, gaining recognition as a leading spokesperson for the high-tech industry including a stint as spokesperson for Microsoft, Timex and Hewlett Packard. He is a Cable Ace Award nominee and recipient of various industry awards. He has served as author (Virtual Power – Simon and Schuster), speaker, host, and consultant to the technology and advertising industry, including C–level assignments at both McAfee and Apollo Group. You can connect with Mark via his website: https://gratapro.com/about/ _______________________ Are you seeking clarity in the unknown? Download my number on proven strategy, the 30-60-10 formula and create a sustainable routine that produces real-time results. Go to go.marlohiggins.com to get your free ebook today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, July 16, 2020, 1-2 pm Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Pastor and Business Owner Lydia Syed. Listen as she unpack how to turn chaos into opportunities by turning your visions into legacies. Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org. Lydia Rayner-Syed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Her past employment experience includes market manager and strategy consultant in the entertainment business, workforce solutions advisor in higher education with Apollo Group. Syed has over 17 years experience in broadcast media sales, including 11 years with the seven Cumulus Media radio stations where her roles included: director of sales and general sales manager. Her background also includes six years in television management, and newspaper advertising sales. Over the last four years, she has built a financial services practice through New York Life Insurance and is now in the process of launching her own financial and business solutions company, LARS, Enterprises, LLC. Actively giving back to the community through her work with non-profit organizations, she has served on numerous boards throughout the coastal empire region including, AWWIN, Inc and Safe Shelter. Syed recently participated in the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s 2020 Woman of the Year. Lydia Syed is the Pastor of Grace & Deliverance Kingdom Church of Christ Holiness Unto The Lord in Savannah, Georgia. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, she grew up in Baxley, GA and is the youngest of six children. She is married to Dastagir, and is the mother of 3 children; Omar (Deceased), Syeda and Camille and loves being "GiGi" to her four grandchildren. Pastor Syed began her ministry with Bible Study in her home in September 2007. God has continued to bless the ministry over the years moving the church from hotel, to store front to the grounds at 11826 Apace Avenue in Savannah. The ministry continues to grow under the direction of the Holy Spirit and guidance of her Overseer, Bishop E. L. Stevens of Darien, GA. Pastor Syed has faith and is a living testimony of her life verse, "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me." Contact info: Phone: 912 484-3054 Email: lydiasyed357@gmail.com

Jeremiah is a native of Arizona but his heart resides in Michigan. He started his professional and his sales career after playing college soccer. After graduating Jeremiah went onto the Apollo Group and the University of Phoenix where he excelled as an enrollment leader. He then accepted the role as the first Director of Admission for Arizona State University, his Alma mater. Jeremiah established numerous best practices and processes that led to record enrollments and ASU Online becoming the premier online institution in America.   Jeremiah was then guided to Keap by dear friends and colleagues that had already found the small business software powerhouse. At Keap is where Jeremiah earned the nickname Shark for his smooth yet relentless sales approach and results. Jeremiah subsequently built a sales methodology that is used by Keap and Keap’s global partners called Selling to Serve. Jeremiah is responsible for helping over 3,000+ small businesses automate and grow. He has personally grown numerous businesses and partners to multi-million dollar levels. Jeremiah currently ranks 1st all-time in sales revenue generated and works as the Regional Partner Manager for APAC.   Keap is the leader in Marketing Automation Software for small businesses. Our 40,000+ customers and 145,000+ users grow quickly and profitably when our intelligent automation engine supports their marketing and sales efforts. Our consultative selling approach creates a vision for what is truly possible in terms of revenue growth and time savings for the growing small business.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeremiahShark   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahshark/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahsharkmsm   You can find out more about Jeremiah here: https://jeremiahshark.com/work-with-the-shark/sales-coaching/

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Krista Seiden. She is an experienced leader in the digital analytics industry.  She has led analytics and optimization at companies such as Adobe, The Apollo Group, and Google. She is also a frequent conference speaker as well as a winner of ‘Digital Analytics Rising Star’ in 2014 and ‘Practitioner of the Year’ in 2015. In this episode, Phil and Krista Seiden discuss how she got into digital analytics and how she used informal mentors and social media to learn and network. She also explains how volunteering has helped her to gain new skills and she shares her thoughts on the future of IT.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: (3.35) TOP CAREER TIP Use informal mentors. From the start of her career, Krista has been doing exactly that. When she saw something that interested her on social media, she would reach out to learn more. It proved to be an effective way of making connections. When she finally met them in person, after following them and reading what they had to say, she always had plenty to talk about with them.   (4.47) WORST CAREER MOMENT When Krista´s team came up with a way to increase the number of people signing up for a free trial by 20%. As was customary at Google, Krista sent out an email letting everyone know.   Unfortunately, it turned out that a significant percentage of the free trial conversions were from the Philippines. Most of which never became paid customers. However, their idea was still a good one, just not as effective as they had first thought. But it was still quite an embarrassing situation. Now, Krista always digs deeper into the numbers before sharing anything.   (8.20) CAREER HIGHLIGHT After only 3 months at Google, Krista came up with a simple homepage that converted better than anything else. That in itself was an achievement. Better still, the stats for her idea even reached the inbox of Google´s co-founder Larry Page. Over time, her approach was widely shared and used.   (12.09) THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T The fact that new ways of doing things are emerging all of the time means that the possibilities are endless. Better still, it is relatively easy to learn and take advantage of these new technologies.   (13.20) THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Krista was attracted to an IT career by the fact that you could nerd out and create something useful, fresh, and new. What’s the best career advice you received? – You need to write more. What’s the worst career advice you received? – You need to change who you are to fit in better. What would you do if you started your career now? – Krista says she would probably major in business and minor in computer science instead of the other way around. What are your current career objectives? – Krista is focused on growing and scaling her own analytics business. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Public speaking. How do you keep your own career energized? – Krista always finds attending the SUPERWEEK analytics conference in Hungary to be energizing for her career. It is a great way to connect with others in the industry. What do you do away from technology? – Krista enjoys spending time with her husband working on their home and looking after their new puppy.   (20.39) FINAL CAREER TIP Get hands-on. The more you do the faster you learn. Volunteering is a great way to gain more experience and end up working on a variety of projects.   BEST MOMENTS (3.30) – Krista - “Find informal mentors from your sector. People you can connect with and learn from.” (14.25) – Krista - “Write more and write often enough for people to get to know you and your work.” (15.49) – Krista - “Don´t change who you are and how you are doing things, simply to fit someone else´s idea of what you should be saying and doing.” (17.59) – Krista - “Don´t be afraid of public speaking. When you put yourself out there you benefit greatly from the I.T. ecosystem.” (20.39) – Krista - “You learn more by doing. So, get hands-on. Try volunteering, it is a good way to work on a variety of projects.”   ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.  Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.  And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.   CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact   Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer   ABOUT THE GUEST – KRISTA SEIDEN Krista Seiden is an experienced leader in the digital analytics industry.  She has led analytics and optimization at companies such as Adobe, The Apollo Group, and Google.   She is also a frequent conference speaker as well as a winner of ‘Digital Analytics Rising Star’ in 2014 and ‘Practitioner of the Year’ in 2015.   CONTACT THE GUEST – KRISTA SEIDEN Krista Seiden can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristaseiden LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristaseiden/ Blog: http://kristaseiden.com/ Website: www.ksdigital.co

Each episodes shares marketing segments of the, "Marketing Campaign Handbook". This episode Bernice interviews Lydia. Lydia Rayner-Syed holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Marketing from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Her past employment experience includes market manager & strategy consultant in the entertainment business, workforce solutions advisor in higher education with Apollo Group. Syed has over 17 years experience in broadcast media sales, including 11 years with the seven Cumulus Media radio stations where her roles included: director of sales and general sales manager. Her background also includes six years in television management, and newspaper advertising sales. Over the last three years, she has built a financial services practice through Lydia Rayner-Syed, Agent with New York Life New York Life Insurance and is now in the process of launching her on financial and business solutions company, LARS, Enterprises, LLC. God has continued to bless the ministry over the years moving the church from hotel, to store front to the grounds at 11826 Apace Avenue in Savannah. The ministry continues to grow under the direction of the Holy Spirit and guidance of her Overseer, Bishop E. L. Stevens of Darien, GA. Pastor Syed has faith and is a living testimony of her life verse, "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me." www.marketingcampaignhandbook.com #marketingcampaignhandbook

In this week's episode of Growth Interviews, we invite you to join our podcast conversation with Krista Seiden, a proven B2B/B2C marketing leader with experience in digital marketing, analytics and product management. She has led analytics & optimization at companies such as Adobe, The Apollo Group and Google. Krista is a frequent speaker at global digital marketing and analytics conferences. Krista Seiden is the Founder & Principal Consultant of KS Digital, an Analytics Consultancy, focusing on Analytics audit and solution design services, as well as digital strategy advising and training for Google Analytics and the Google Marketing Platform. Previously, Krista was VP, Product Marketing and Growth at Quantcast. Prior to that, she was a Product Manager and the Analytics Evangelist for the Google Analytics team, helping to build and promote Google products all over the world. Prior to that, Krista led the analytics and optimization program for the Google for Work group. In this role, she built a culture of testing and optimization within Google's Enterprise group, and along the way built a team of skilled analysts, designed and developed an internal, enterprise-scale testing product, delivered significant wins of over 30% Y/Y bottom-line growth, and expanded testing efforts by 1500%+ in just a few quarters. The best takeaways: How people are taking advantage of data - 00:36Growth is experimentation - 03:46Buzzwords, machine learning and AI - 05:00Cognitive biases and their influence on decision making - 07:41The job description of a future data analyst - 10:21 Podcast Notes: Krista Seiden podcast: The present and future of data analysis All episode articles: Growth Interviews Follow Omniconvert on: FacebookTwitterLinkedinYouTube

Krista Seiden is an experienced leader in the digital analytics industry, leading analytics and optimization at companies such as Adobe, The Apollo Group, and most recently at Google. During this time she has become an expert in analytics and optimization methodology, toolsets, and steering organizational mindset. Krista is a frequent speaker and is active in the digital analytics community, including holding a position as co-chair for the San Francisco chapter of the Digital Analytics Association (DAA). She was awarded the ‘Digital Analytics Rising Star’ award for 2014 by the DAA for her industry participation and significant business impact, as well as the 2015 Most Influential Industry Contributor.Support the show (https://www.digitalanalyticsassociation.org/assoc_subscribe.asp?utm_source=buzzfeed)

Tyler Foster is the Vice President of Engineering for Sentient Technologies. As both a senior individual contributor and executive, Tyler has spent more than 18 years delivering technical solutions to the worlds hardest problems.Tyler’s past-experience includes leading firmware and control system development for subglacial lake exploration ROVs deployed in Antarctica with the MSLED / Wissard project, front-end platform architecture and service design at Apollo Group, one of the world’s largest private education companies, and distributed systems deployed by many Fortune 500 companies to solve their most complex data problems at Cloudera. Most recently Tyler led a cloud infrastructure startup with operations in the US, UK, and Asia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hugo Schumann, Executive Director of Apollo Minerals (ASX: AON) and Head of London Business Development for the Apollo Group, gives us his insight into why mining is still a relevant investment class.

Claudia van den Pol is op haar 31e de zesde generatie ondernemer van de Apollo Group. Het familiebedrijf is wereldwijd specialist op het gebied van interne transportsystemen. De overname was voor Claudia een hele bewuste keuze, een kans waar ze al als klein meisje mee bezig was. Gedreven door de enorme potentie, heeft Claudia een sterke visie op waar ze naar toe wil met het bedrijf. Door de onderneming aan de huidige markteisen te laten voldoen is de hele wereld haar speelveld Een ambitieuze onderneemster, die in dit openhartige gesprek met Kees de Jong vertelt hoe je als meisje van 28 een bedrijf van 200 man kan leiden. “Do as the Chinees Do” om in China succes te hebben. En waarom je altijd naar je buikgevoel moet luisteren.

Claudia van den Pol is op haar 31e de zesde generatie ondernemer van de Apollo Group. Het familiebedrijf is wereldwijd specialist op het gebied van interne transportsystemen. De overname was voor Claudia een hele bewuste keuze, een kans waar ze al als klein meisje mee bezig was. Gedreven door de enorme potentie, heeft Claudia een sterke visie op waar ze naar toe wil met het bedrijf. Door de onderneming aan de huidige markteisen te laten voldoen is de hele wereld haar speelveld Een ambitieuze onderneemster, die in dit openhartige gesprek met Kees de Jong vertelt hoe je als meisje van 28 een bedrijf van 200 man kan leiden. “Do as the Chinees Do” om in China succes te hebben. En waarom je altijd naar je buikgevoel moet luisteren.

In this episode of the ALiEM Idea Lab Podcast we interview Sasha Strauss. Sasha is a renowned brand strategist who's company, Innovation Protocol, serves clients such as Republic Services, ADP, Apollo Group, Evite, and PayPal. He teaches graduate brand strategy at USC’s Marshall School of Business and Annenberg School for Communication. In part 2 of this 2-part interview we discuss leadership and the importance of being the Chief Believer. Podcast Host: Drs. Jeff Riddell and Paul Jhun Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

In this episode of the ALiEM Idea Lab Podcast we interview Sasha Strauss. Sasha is a renowned brand strategist who's company, Innovation Protocol, serves clients such as Republic Services, ADP, Apollo Group, Evite, and PayPal. He teaches graduate brand strategy at USC’s Marshall School of Business and Annenberg School for Communication. In part 1 of this 2-part interview we discuss personal brands, telling our stories, and why it is important for physicians to have a consistent professional image. Podcast Host: Drs. Jeff Riddell and Paul Jhun

Adam Berke knows high performance marketing. In this episode, Shira Abel and Adam discuss ads, if they work for enterprise sales (hint: yup) and how attribution should work, as opposed to how so many are doing it. As AdRoll CMO, Adam oversees all aspects of marketing at AdRoll, including performance advertising, product marketing, and developing AdRoll’s brand. Adam is an advertising industry expert with a true passion for performance marketing. He is a published author and frequent speaker at SES, SMX, OMMA and SXSW, a guest author for ClickZ, AdExchanger, and MediaPost, and the author of The Retargeting Playbook (Wiley, 2014.) Prior to AdRoll, Adam helped launch the CPL network at Aptimus, an ad network acquired by the Apollo Group. In his four years there, he took a leadership role in almost every department: Business Development, Ad Ops, and Product Management. About Shira Abel Shira Abel is the CEO and Lead Strategist at Hunter & Bard (http://www.hunterandbard.com), an inbound marketing and branding agency. Clients include: Totango, Cyara, Sarine Technologies, Pushbullet, AXA Tech, CloudEndure, AppsGeyser, Pitango VC, Chipolo, Allianz, and more. Creator and host of the SaaS Insider podcast. Creator of the Behavior Engineering Canvas. Mentor at 500 Startups. Former professor of Marketing for Startups at Tel Aviv-Jaffa Academic College. MBA from Kellogg School of Management. Loves family time, cooking, and travelling. Hates writing about herself in the third person. She lives in Silicon Valley with her husband, teen and tween sons and a very large Great Pyrenees. If you would like to be interviewed on SaaS Insider - please contact Shira at the URL above. The SaaS Insider podcast is brought to you by Hunter & Bard, a marketing agency specializing in design, branding, content and marketing automation – helping SaaS companies reduce their marketing debt. Check out Hunter & Bard today at http://hunterandbard.com  

Ken Steele's 10th annual higher ed "year in review" continues with part 3, a look at the fall – and rise – of for-profit fortunes in 2016. In the previous two episodes, we looked at the proliferation of free college tuition policies across North America, the rise of anti-intellectualism and protectionism, and some of the implications for international education. (If you missed them, check out part 1 at https://youtu.be/CZ6nuznRV_I , and part 2 at https://youtu.be/AWuE7EhoejI ).   6) FOR-PROFITS For decades now, massive for-profit schools like the University of Phoenix and Kaplan University have been rewriting the rules of higher education, and transforming the landscape. Last year was their annus horribilis, but also likely marks a turning point to much better times ahead. For 8 years, the Obama administration aggressively prosecuted for-profit colleges and universities for deceptive marketing, fraudulent enrolments, and high rates of student loan defaults. Collectively, they were receiving more than $20 billion in student loans and $4 billion in Pell Grants, so the Government Accountability Office investigated thoroughly. The GAO’s undercover agents caught recruiters on hidden camera, encouraging students to lie on their loan applications. Major online universities like Phoenix were apparently targeting homeless shelters, and encouraging students with little chance of academic success to apply for substantial financial aid. There was a Senate hearing into For-Profit School recruitment practices, and new, tougher regulations. Between 2011 and 2015, for-profit universities saw declines of 30% or more in enrolment. Over 5 years, the University of Phoenix alone lost a quarter-million students, and laid off about a thousand employees. Its parent company, Apollo Group, retreated from Canada, closing Meritus University in Fredericton after just a couple of years, in order to concentrate on defending the home front. Obama’s so-called “gainful employment” legislation, finalized in 2014, aimed to keep student loan payments below 8% of a graduate’s total earnings, and would revoke financial aid eligibility for institutions that graduated students with unmanageable debt levels. Corinthian Colleges faced legal challenges by state and federal agencies, and finally declared it was closing more than 100 campuses in April 2015, including Everest College and CDI Institutes in Canada. In August 2016, ITT Technical Institute lost its accreditation, and it declared bankruptcy within a month, closing 130 campuses and laying off 8,000 employees. In September 2016, Washington revoked the accreditation of ACICS, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, after 105 years. ACICS accredited hundreds of for-profit and distance-ed colleges and universities. And just last week, in the final days of the Obama administration, it was announced that more than 800 programs failed the Department of Education’s “gainful employment” standards, and therefore risked losing student aid eligibility – 98% of them at for-profit institutions. But it seems pretty likely that 2016 marks the nadir of fortune for America’s for-profit colleges and universities. President-elect Trump hasn’t articulated his higher education policies, but it seems obvious that the founder of Trump University will have sympathies with other for-profits. After five years using the “university” label without accreditation, the courts forced a name change, but Trump University was closing by that time anyway. The president-elect has made it clear that he is a strong supporter of school choice and charter schools, promising to repurpose about a third of the federal education budget. It seems likely that the Trump administration will deregulate the for-profit sector, or at least relax enforcement of existing regulations. Analysts predict that he may grant a reprieve to ACICS. In the past, Trump has declared that he would completely eliminate the federal Department of Education – possibly eliminating the National Center for Education Statistics and the Pell Grant program as well. Anything his administration does to reduce or relax the federal government’s power over financial aid accreditation will remove the “teeth” from federal legislation like Title Nine, which protects gender equity in athletics and on campus. And Trump has indicated strong support for competency-based degrees, which will likely continue to gain momentum during his term. Trump’s nominee for Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, is a reformer of elementary and secondary schools, a strong believer in charter schools, school choice, and voucher systems. She is likely to promote privatization, performance-based government funding, and legislation to further reduce the power of faculty and staff unions. She has been a supporter of religious schools and free speech on campus, and an opponent of political correctness, affirmative action, and same-sex marriage. Decades of growth in for-profit higher ed were largely undone under two terms of Obama’s administration. Whether you think that’s a good thing or not, the Trump administration is poised to reverse much of the regulation and enforcement that has held back the multinational expansion of for-profit colleges and universities. In Canada and around the world, we need to prepare ourselves for a resurgence of corporate players in higher education. A major shift in the landscape lies ahead. Excerpts: Dan Rather Reports – https://youtu.be/Pa1DxUWMsEU Frontline 2010 – https://youtu.be/08_AuakqdXs Frontline 2016 - https://youtu.be/Cew6EutvAjE Fox 5 Atlanta - https://youtu.be/2vhFcKIhm4Y GAO - https://youtu.be/9PbevtrhEKM MSNBC - https://youtu.be/JUaMFVDV9PQ NBC - https://youtu.be/S1XUwbtMxfE Corinthian hearings - https://youtu.be/tkKmjyuoKyY Betsy Devos highlights - https://youtu.be/Mc2n9uacQq4 Trump’s school choice proposal - http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/donald-trump-school-choice-proposal-227915   Next time, we’ll look back at campus challenges and controversies of 2016, in our annual review of higher ed headaches! (Stay tuned until after the closing credits for some bloopers!)

http://www.traceywilen.com/ http://cherihillshow.com/ We are on the cusp of a major transformation in our relationships with our tools. Over the next decade, new smart machines will enter offices, factories, and homes in numbers we have never seen before. They will become integral to production, teaching, combat, medicine, security, and virtually every domain of our lives. As these machines replace humans in some tasks, and augment them in others, their largest impact may be less obvious: their very presence among us will force us to confront important questions. What are humans uniquely good at? What is our comparative advantage? And what is our place alongside these machines? We will have to rethink the content of our work and our work processes in response. My guest, Dr. Tracey Wilen is a prominent thought leader on the impact of technology on society, work and careers. She is a visiting scholar at Stanford University’s Media X program and a former Silicon Valley executive who has held leadership positions at Apple, HP, Cisco Systems, and the Apollo Group. The author of 11 books, Dr. Tracey Wilen catalyzes new thinking among business leaders and employees. Let’s talk about how these rapid changes in society and technology are changing the workforce and employment.

http://www.traceywilen.com/ Are colleges truly preparing students for the leadership-driven world of the future?  What are the skills American employers will value over simply getting a degree from a "good school?"   What MUST people who want to transition from one career to another know in order to be successful? The world of work is changing rapidly and no one knows that better than Dr. Tracey Wilen,a prominent Silicon Valley thought leader with insights on the impact of technology on society, work and education.  A visiting scholar at Stanford University Media X and a former Silicon Valley executive who held leadership positions at Apple, HP, Cisco Systems and the Apollo Group, Dr. Wilen is the author of 11 books dealing with the new thinking that is rapidly impacting our society. She has had guest appearances on CNN and been quoted in the The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Wired magazine. Dr. Wilen is also a popular speaker, delivering talks on education, careers, and women’s leadership to audiences worldwide. Dr. Tracey Wilen was named San Francisco Woman of the Year in 2002, and was honored by the San Francisco Business Times as a 2012 Most Influential Woman in Bay Area Business.  

The education field is being disrupted which means rapid changes are creating new risks and opportunities for educators. Staying abreast and staying relevant will be critical to staying employed. In this segment we explore what every educator needs to know to achieve all three. Follow:@coolcatteacher @traceywilen @bamradionetwork Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti is an author and prominent thought leader on the impact of technology on society, work and careers. She's been a scholar at Stanford University's Media X program and has held leadership positions at Apple, HP, Cisco, and the Apollo Group. Dr. Wilen-Daugenti frequently contributes to The Huffington Post, the Examiner, and major media outlets.

Speakers: Gregory Cappelli, CEO, Apollo Group; Chairman, Apollo Global Ross DeVol, Chief Research Officer, Milken Institute Harold Ford Jr., Former U.S. Congressman; Managing Director, Morgan Stanley; Professor, NYU Wagner School of Public Policy J. Todd Morley, Chairman and CEO, G2 Investment Group Eric Spiegel, President and CEO, Siemens USA Moderator: Philippa Thomas, Presenter and Correspondent, BBC News. This year, the American economy has displayed some vigor. With Europe still in a funk, China slowing and Brazil at a standstill, it looks almost robust by contrast. Housing is booming again, exports are setting records and capital goods have enjoyed an upturn. To top it off, expanding gas and oil output promises a new era for U.S. energy, and Silicon Valley remains the world capital of innovation. Nevertheless, job growth has been disappointing. U.S. companies have struggled to lift their top lines, and the timing of the Federal Reserve's "taper" is high on the list of investors' concerns. The nation's politics are as contentious as ever, especially around government debt. Will those divisions stand in the way of a full recovery? What about the stability of the banking system and income inequality? Our expert panel will bring their perspectives to bear on America's efforts to lead, compete and address the many challenges it faces.

Speakers: Gregory Cappelli, CEO, Apollo Group; Chairman, Apollo Global Gray Davis, Former Governor of California; Of Counsel, Loeb & Loeb LLP Ross DeVol, Chief Research Officer, Milken Institute Feridun Hamdullahpur, President, University of Waterloo Udeitha Srimushnam, Candidate, Master of Communication Management, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Moderator: Ernest Wilson III, Dean and Walter H. Annenberg Chair in Communication, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California. What region wouldn't want to become the next Silicon Valley or Research Triangle? It could be within reach with the right public policy and investments in higher education. An educated workforce is a fundamental factor in determining the economic performance of regions around the United States. But other advanced nations are ahead of the U.S. in the level of education among young adults. Our panel will discuss how to address this and more. What actions should be taken by policymakers, educators, business executives and civic leaders? How can we make education more accessible and affordable, increase graduation rates and strengthen coordination between industry and institutions of learning? What strategic educational investments would improve regional and national competitiveness, and what occupations would bolster the economy most in the 21st century?

Home prices hit a 10-year low.  Natural gas prices hit a 10-year low.  And for-profit education company Apollo Group turns in disappointing earnings.