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Garrett Schumacher is Business Unit Director of Product Security at Velentium Medical and the co-founder and CTO of GeneInfoSec. Garrett discusses his journey from medical student to cybersecurity expert and educator, dedicating his career to securing medical devices. He shares insights on the intersection of cybersecurity and healthcare, highlighting the challenges of protecting genetic data. Garrett gives honest advice about navigating cybersecurity and data privacy concerns, how to be a good leader, and what medtech startups should consider as they design and develop their devices.    Guest links: https://velentiummedical.com/ | https://www.geneinfosec.com/  Charity supported: Save the Children Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 068 - Garrett Schumacher [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Leading Difference Podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I am excited to introduce you to my guest, Garrett Schumacher. Garrett is the Business Unit Director of Product Security at Velentium Medical, where he has led the cybersecurity efforts on 200 plus medical device products and systems. He is the co-founder and CTO of GeneInfoSec, a startup focused on securing the world's most valuable and private data, our genetic information. In his work, Garrett has trained engineers, developers, manufacturers, healthcare delivery organizations, and laboratories across the globe in cybersecurity, and is an active member of several related industry working groups. He also teaches secure product development and medical device cybersecurity at the graduate level for the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Computer Science as an adjunct professor in the little bit of time left in his days, Garrett is either rock climbing or spending time with family. Thank you so much for being here, Garrett. I'm so excited to speak with you today. [00:01:48] Garrett Schumacher: Yeah. Thank you for having me. [00:01:49] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. Well, I'd love, if you wouldn't mind, by starting out and sharing a little bit about yourself and your background and what led you to medtech. [00:01:59] Garrett Schumacher: Yeah. So I guess my background, I mean, it started as I always thought I was gonna be a doctor. I did my undergrad in physiology, thought I was gonna do med school, the whole nine yards. And towards the end of my, let's say junior year, just started being like, "I don't think this is what I want to do." I always had a fascination with tech. I was really involved with a lot of the tech groups on campus at the University of Colorado Boulder, early days of Hack CU, one of the largest collegiate hackathons. And I really regretted not doing a computer science degree, but I was three quarters of the way done. So sometimes you just gotta finish it up, right? Get the degree, find out what's next. After that I went and did a master's in genetics. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to do either yet, but hey, a master's degree is not a bad thing to do if you're unsure. And actually I was in a PhD program and dropped out early with a master's. Different story. But yeah. And then I started I helped the University of Colorado Boulder start their cybersecurity programs. So it was getting into the cyber world. I did a, I guess it was a bootcamp, at the University of Denver in cybersecurity. And so that all culminated in me always focusing on healthcare and cybersecurity together. And then COVID happened and that made the world change for a lot of people. And basically I was looking for a new job and I found Velentium, and I think that's where it really spoke to me, where I could do my love of medical and human health with cybersecurity and technology development. And so yeah, I think that's really how I got into it. I had been doing projects related to that before, but Velentium's where it really culminated and I found a place that let me do all the things I love, not just one or the other. [00:03:39] Lindsey Dinneen: That's awesome and such a wonderful gift. So can you share a little bit about what you do now and sort of your growth trajectory even throughout Velentium 'cause I know you've had quite an interesting and exciting career through the company as well. [00:03:56] Garrett Schumacher: Yeah. Yeah. So I started out as a cybersecurity engineer, and just started helping internal projects, external projects with groups that were seeking FDA approval on a medical device and trying to navigate these kind of new cybersecurity requirements. That's where it started. And even since then I've been, so I teach a class at the University of Colorado Boulder on Medical Device Cybersecurity. We're going into our sixth year of that, seventh semester, starting here in the fall. And I also co-founded a startup in the genetic information security space. So, and we can talk about that later. And so I, yeah, talk about what I do. It's all of those things and, it's not, doesn't happen in 40 hours, I promise you that. But after working as a cyber engineer for about a year, I think I got promoted to like Senior Staff Cybersecurity Engineer. Then probably three years ago, I took over more of an operational leadership role within the unit, the team, where I was doing project management and overseeing the other engineers and still doing engineering work. Definitely decided project management is not for the faint of heart and apparently my heart's very faint. It's not for me. So anyways, and then fast forward to just here in like January, February, Velentium made some really awesome changes. They rebranded as Velentium Medical to make sure everyone knew we do medical. And then they created four business units so that they could really say, "Look, we have different core areas of our business. Each of them have their own different operational needs and what have you." So, I was promoted into Business Unit Director of Product Security. And so now we're a business unit. We're a business within a business trying to better serve our clients and implement the processes we need for our small scope of work compared to a large contract development and manufacturing organization. So just that's been my growth goal so far is, come in as an engineer, work my way up to the leadership roles while also still loving to be an educator and and still having my own startup space in the biotech side of the house. [00:05:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Excellent. Well, first of all, congratulations on all of that. That is very exciting and it's really fun to see that growth and that development. And I'm also so curious now, can we talk a little bit about your startup? So first of all, let's talk about that and then I wanna talk about the crossover between the two, if that's okay. So. [00:06:16] Garrett Schumacher: Absolutely. Yeah. So, well the name is GeneInfoSec, so it's just short for genetic information security. We're not trying to hide anything there. We focus on protecting the world's most sensitive data. At least that's our opinion is genetic information affects you. And the data you have today is not gonna be any different, for the most part, from the data that you have in, 10, 20, 40 years. But then even beyond that it's partially your children's data, your grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and then even on the, in the inverse, all the way up to your great-great-grandparents, right? You share some, to an extent, some genetic makeup with them. And so it's this really interesting space where networked privacy is-- it's a very different form of networked privacy. It's not just that I upload a photo to LinkedIn and now I could be implicating someone else that's in the photo. It's, I share my info, and I'm also sharing info that belongs to my cousins in, in, in a sense. And so if you think of the Golden State Killer case in California, that was a really interesting one where the federal authorities had genetic information or samples from a cold case in the eighties. And they sequenced that. They uploaded it to a third party, an open public genetic database, and said, "Hey, here's my data. Who am I related to?" And through that they were able to triangulate like, "Okay here it is. This is the guy that did it" many years later. So, there's a case where it's, there could be positives. We want to use it to find that kind of information and protect people. But at the same time, that brings up a lot of privacy implications. And then you can go all the way to the extreme, the sci-fi of designer bio weapons, maybe tailored to certain persons or ethnicities or groups of people. So during grad school, a couple guys and I, we founded this startup, and that's what we focus on through a technology that really our founder, Dr. Sterling Sawaya, he invented, called molecular encryption. It's a way of encrypting molecules before we generate data from them so that the generated genetic data is already, quote unquote encrypted, or at least protected in some manner. So, so that's what we do. And yeah, I guess why we do it a bit. [00:08:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Wow. So, okay, so that brings up a really interesting question. I can guess the answer to this, but is there any safe way to-- this is a funny way to put it-- but recreationally to test your genetic data in the sense of the way that a lot of us would think about it in terms of, "Oh, I'd really love to learn more about my ancestors and things like that." But there are so many security concerns, like you've pointed out. So is there any quote unquote, safe way to do so at this time? [00:08:58] Garrett Schumacher: You know that-- it's a great question. There's been a lot of things going on in the news recently, like with, I'm sure people have heard of 23 & Me, and how they went bankrupt and now a company called Regeneron is buying them and all their assets for a lot of money, but not that much compared to what 23 & Me was worth a few years ago. So that brings up a lot of issues, right? 23 & Me still owns a lot of samples, like maybe around 10 million samples. And the sequencing they've been doing is very small. So if your genome's a whole book, they've been kind of flipping through the pages and picking specific letters, and that's the data they have. So that's not the most sensitive, it's not the full story. But if you have the samples, you can always generate the full book someday. And as that cost of full human genome sequencing decreases rapidly, someone's probably gonna want to do that someday. So, okay, so back to your question though, is there a safe way? What I would say is that I, I don't tell people not to do it. I would say if you have health reasons, concerns, and your doctor suggests a genetic test, a lot of those tests are also that similar, picking a few letters, a few known letters and trying to just read that for a very specific purpose. If your doctor and you come to the agreement that you should do that, you should just do that. However, I do not promote, and even to my family members, I highly don't recommend, using these services. I used to really love who's that group out of Utah? Ancestry.com. They used to be a great group. They were trying to sequence the world's DNA for understanding basically the family tree of everyone. Because anyways, they have interest in understanding who's related to who and how that relates to their religion. So they used to do it for internal purposes, keep it on pretty tight, secure. Well then, they sold to a venture capital group. So, it's really tough to say that there's these groups that there's a good place out there to do it. There are some companies that have security or privacy focused DNA sequencing services. But it's really odd, like you have to set up a cryptocurrency account, pay with cryptocurrency, set up a PO box so that you're not like actually shipping to and from your home. And then ultimately the price of it and how they're getting it to be cost effective is China's doing the sequencing. So you do all those privacy measures and your sample gets sent off to another country. And the FBI has disclosed that they know that when certain countries like that are doing the sequencing, whether you want them to do a little tiny test, like a COVID test or whatever it is, they're sequencing the whole thing. They're keeping the data. This is known, disclosed, not conjecture. So, yeah, so sorry-- long-winded answer of saying, I'm interested too, I wanna learn about this. I've got family members that have done it. But right now I recommend just thinking very carefully and critically about whether the immediate fun of it is worth the potential long-term impacts, and maybe if you're someone that's security or privacy conscious, maybe wait a few years because there are some things on the horizon that will make this a lot better. [00:12:02] Lindsey Dinneen: All right! Thank you for the honest answer. I really appreciate it. So, okay, I wanna go back to your work with Velentium specifically and talk about-- you've gotten to work with so many different clients over the years and you've seen so many different variations on a theme. And I'm curious, what are some of the common mistakes or pitfalls you might see a younger startup make when they are perhaps first designing their device, and cybersecurity is maybe not quite top of mind. So what are some of the things that you see that are challenges we can overcome? [00:12:41] Garrett Schumacher: Yeah I think one of the biggest challenges is that a lot of people aren't maybe aware yet of the scrutiny and the requirements that the FDA-- and not just FDA, but the European union's medical device regulations and the bodies over there that review submissions. And any, if you look across the board, pretty much almost every regulatory market has, very much in the last couple years, placed a lot of scrutiny on cybersecurity. So a lot of companies, especially smaller ones starting out in the space, may not be aware of this. And so then oftentimes they'll find out too late, they'll submit. They'll get feedback back, "Oh no, we have 90 days to respond and we didn't do cyber. We gotta do cyber now." And they don't know how to spell it yet, which is a joke. But there's that. And then there's also, or they'll get in just late at the game, "Hey, we're submitting in a month or three" and "Oh, we gotta do this thing retroactively." And so then therefore, we haven't been able to support someone through the full process, at the proper time, doing the right design things to inform the design during the design, not after. So I think that's probably the biggest mistake is not seeking that external support early and often. And if you're getting that, it shouldn't just be someone that can help you navigate the regulatory space. It shouldn't be someone that can just do the pen testing for you at the end. Really I think in that context, you need a partner that can do everything end to end. So that's what we've really tried to make our processes and our services geared towards is being that partner. And whether you have the bandwidth and you will do a lot of the documentation and work, but you just need someone to guide you, consult you, give you the materials to do so, or if you are truly looking for, no, we need to augment our own team and have you do a lot more of the work for us. That's great. We can do that. So, so that's, I think, the biggest challenge. And I think that the answer is just getting the right partner early and working with them often throughout that entire development, not at the end. [00:14:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And I really appreciate that perspective. I think that there's a lot more awareness, it seems like even in the industry that, "Oh, cybersecurity is a thing now." But as you said, getting to partner with somebody who does know the ins and outs from the start and can really help guide you through is really critical. Now you do quite a bit of speaking and presenting. You're obviously still teaching a college class and all of those wonderful things. I'm curious how that has played into your career as well, and is that something that you will always want to do? You've got this educator side of you as well. [00:15:13] Garrett Schumacher: Yeah, I mean, I love it. I actually taught at a high school for one year between my master's program and my undergraduate, decided that that's not for me, but that teaching at those higher levels where people are really wanting to be in the room. So now I teach at the graduate level, half of the students will be older than me. And now everybody wants to be there and we can have very mature conversations and they even can challenge me with some really great questions that I'm not ready for, right? And I think the best way to learn is to teach. Absolutely. That's, yeah. I think a lot of people have said that. I completely agree. So I plan to always do that. I mean, I love, even with our internal engineers and external clients, like the idea of helping people understand something and humanizing it for 'em. That's really my big flag I'm waving right now is humanizing it. We don't have to use alphabet soups and crazy language. We can make it easy to understand and we can humanize it for the masses. So that's really what I'm trying to do, one of my big pushes. And so I don't foresee myself ever going away from that, I even do a lot of international training on the cyber biosecurity space where I go to all these countries and these biosafety laboratories and help biologists understand cybersecurity as a fundamental practice and how they can improve their personal security, their professional security. And to me that's the most rewarding thing. [00:16:36] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Oh my goodness. That's so cool. Thank you for sharing about that. So, as you are looking towards the future in the industry itself, but also I suppose your own career, what are some things that you're excited about? What are some trends that you see as being positive? I know that, recently, it's been a little bit challenging-- as a nice word-- for a lot of medical device companies and they're a little worried about funding and those kinds of things, and so, that's maybe a trend that's a little not as fun, but what are the things that are empowering and exciting to you as we move forward? [00:17:13] Garrett Schumacher: So not to make it about artificial intelligence or machine learning, 'cause everybody does. It's definitely, its hype curve. But that is actually one of the things that I think I'm most excited about, but also most scared about. We've seen a lot of companies with layoffs because they believe this artificial intelligence enables them to be more efficient and therefore they can do more with fewer people. And that saves money. And I understand that. I think that one of my big pushes right now is trying to help people understand that AI, at least right now, it's not taking over human jobs-- that it can instead augment, improve how we do those jobs. But people have to be ready for it. So even in, in my own space, like, making sure that our team and our people are ready for that. Because if you aren't getting into that space, if you aren't with the curve, then you're gonna fall behind. And yes, you could be replaced in that sense that someone has done it and so now they're doing it better than you. And so if you're not using these tools, these resources to, to improve your efficiency and to just maximize your capability-- like for example, my team, maybe I don't need to hire a person. Maybe we can build out things that enable us to, with the same amount of people, to better serve more clientele. So that's what I'm really trying to navigate. But it is scary thinking about that future and am I even gonna be ready and technically savvy enough to navigate that new future in the next year, in the next five, 10 years. And especially as someone who I've always had this, this goal of maybe someday, and I'm getting talked out of it very quickly, but maybe like being a Chief Information Security Officer at a large company or a Chief Product Security Officer, something like that. And yeah, quickly, I'm-- "Eh, we'll see." But it's those kind of things that, if we can navigate them correctly, may maybe that is something in my future. So that's, I think, one of my big fears and also passion projects right now. And then also, same on that funding vein-- with my startup, we're experiencing that as well. And we actually, we had a lot of funding potential pre COVID. And then even though our technology-- like in some ways COVID brought the need for our technology to the forefront of people's minds-- it also killed a lot of funding opportunity. And so yeah, I mean, navigating that space of how do you get funding and then does it come from venture capital backed or equity, private equity, and I've seen those worlds. I even advise startups. So I mean, that is also probably one of the biggest challenges I'm facing currently as well. [00:19:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. It's gonna be really interesting to see how things evolve, and it's been fascinating to read the news and see even the headlines where it's like, the FDA is using AI to review submissions and all sorts of things, and you really do wonder how we'll move forward and time will tell, I suppose. [00:20:01] Garrett Schumacher: Yeah. [00:20:02] Lindsey Dinneen: So you have stepped into quite a number of leadership roles fairly young in your career, if you don't mind me just saying so, and so I'm curious how you have navigated that growth for yourself. First of all, do you feel like you were a natural leader or were those skills things you developed along the way? And secondly, what advice might you have for younger leaders? [00:20:27] Garrett Schumacher: Great questions. Yeah, definitely nothing is natural about it. I think for anyone, I mean, it's nothing that you just do and you're just like, "Yep, I'm a leader. That's easy." So it definitely something, just like all aspects of work and maturity, is you have to work on it. But I think how I got there was-- and someone told me a couple tips early in my career, I suppose-- and it was a couple are: find a mentor, and as the mentee you have to put in the effort. If you set up meetings and they're not there, whatever, like they're busy, and you are asking them to give their time for you. So, find mentors and then be a good mentee, meet up with them. I had several people that were critical in my early career. One was Bunky Davis and she was amazing. She was no longer with us, but her and I grabbed coffee every single month. She had navigated biotech startups for like 50 years, was also just a phenomenal cyclist, Olympian, like just amazing. And we'd meet up every month for coffee without missing. And we did that for several years. And, and I had another mentor from the University of Colorado Boulder, Lloyd Thrall, who came from the Department of Defense, and just a spectacular, stellar guy, and we would go meet up all the time. And so learning from these people I think I saw-- well, there's that. And then everybody has their bosses and their horror stories from work, whether that's a high school job or professional later on. And so you see the ways that people can be, you don't want to be. And so that, that makes it easy. But without having those mentors, yeah, I don't know if I would've exposed myself to the good ways, right, and the better ways, and be challenged. So that was really critical was finding a good mentor and then being a good mentee. And then I think the other thing is interacting with people and just listening, active listening. So going to the professional shows and meeting people, listening to them, reading a lot of great books out there on how to be a leader, and you don't take all that exactly word for word, but there are golden little nuggets that you can just pick up out of all those things. So, no, definitely something that I have actively worked on and still am trying to work on. And then I'm constantly trying to listen and being that, have that open door policy for my people too. Because if I hire really smart people, I want them to do the thinking and therefore I need to listen. [00:22:44] Lindsey Dinneen: There you go. I love it. All right, so. You've had a really interesting and exciting career so far, and you're obviously very passionate about medtech and cybersecurity and biotech and all those things, and I'm wondering if along the way there are any moments that really stand out to you as affirming, "Wow, I am in the right place at the right time." [00:23:09] Garrett Schumacher: Yeah. Yeah. One was we had a really special project where and I won't give any names away, but basically my stepmother has an implant inside of her and it's it's not life sustaining, but it's one that you want working just so that your body's working normally, and so that you're not, not embarrassed. You can go into public spaces and be a normal person, right? And whether it's pain management, incontinence, those kind of things. So she had this implant and it was, she had one that came from the leading provider of that at the time. And it, the battery life, right, is supposed to last like 10 or 15 years, and it seemed like pretty much seven or eight was all she was getting out of it. And after decades of having far more surgeries than she needed, all the way up to the very last device she got in her-- it failed within the first year, I think-- so it was like, okay, time to pivot. And we found this new company and they've become a huge leader in the space, recently acquired by another one of the big leaders in medtech in general. And we were hired to do the security work for that project. And the only reason that I actually found out-- because my stepmother was literally like in the process of getting this new device inside of her-- I was at that client's facility doing a pen testing and security testing engagement and some consulting and just visiting them. And I FaceTimed my family in the break room and there was a sign behind me and they're like, "Oh my gosh. We're literally, we just got that implanted in your stepmother like, a couple weeks ago. It's working great. She's so happy with it. It's smaller, it works better, all these things." And it's like, "Wow." So I got to lead the security effort and what they're actually doing is adding remote programming capabilities so a doctor can, over the phone, be improving that therapy for you. But that leads to a lot of cybersecurity implications, right? That kind of connectivity. And so I gotta lead the security work on that for something that is in a near and dear, your family member. And it's those kind of things where it's not, you're not just helping patients. It's, I'm helping someone that I care very deeply about. And it hits home differently when it's not just, "Oh, I want this device to be secure. I want them to get FDA clearance. I want whatever." It's, "No, I need now, I need for my own family member for it to be the best." And it's not that project got special scrutiny from us-- we bring that to every project-- but it helps to have the actual experience of one of those projects. [00:25:33] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And to have that real-- well, you were mentioning it-- not just patients that I kept thinking, "Yeah. Not just patients, people," and the idea of it's sometimes probably necessary honestly, to have a little bit of separation from a clinical point of, "I'm helping all of these patients, and that's a really good thing." But then if you could take a step back and go, "And these patients are human beings that rely on what I'm doing for safety and for security and for this lifesaving, life enhancing device." That's-- what a gift to get to experience something like that. [00:26:04] Garrett Schumacher: It is, it's especially like, if you work in the diabetes-- we've had several projects with insulin pumps-- and insulin's a drug that is, highly toxic if given in the wrong dosage. 99% of the world population would die if it's in the wrong dosage if it's too high. And the only reason the other 1% exist is 'cause they're insulin intolerant. They just, they don't respond to insulin and that's why they have their own type of diabetic issues. And I've got several cousins, a brother-in-law, that also use that stuff every day, rely on those kind of technologies. So, yeah, just it's a little bit more special when it's when you get to do that. But we try to do that for everyone. We try to think of everyone's that person that we're trying to help. [00:26:42] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. All right. Well, this has been so great, but pivoting the conversation a little bit, just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. What would you choose to teach and why? [00:26:59] Garrett Schumacher: Ooh. Well, yeah, first of all, a million dollars for-- I feel like I, I'd have to go with something like that I know deeply, very deeply on. But okay, if I wanna have some fun here, I would say rock climbing, because rock climbing is my other big passion. It's the one thing that takes me away from a computer screen typically. And so if you're paying me a million dollars to teach rock climbing, A, these people really wanna learn how to be good rock climbers, so they're gonna be very engaged. And B, that's going to mean that I can go now actually make money on something that has only ever been a passion for me. So, that would be fun. That would be awesome. [00:27:33] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. [00:27:33] Garrett Schumacher: If you're offering, Lindsey, I'll accept. [00:27:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay, deal, right? Yeah. I'm gonna have to earn my first million first, and then I'll let you know. [00:27:40] Garrett Schumacher: I'll wait. [00:27:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay, fair? Fair enough. What got you into rock climbing? [00:27:45] Garrett Schumacher: Oh man. Well, so my mother was, I grew up in like a small farming town in the northeast corner of Colorado. There's not a mountain for, until you get to Denver area, right? In the summers, she worked at the local college, and in the summers she ran the ropes course and they had a giant rock wall. So, I mean, as a 10-year-old, I'm just hanging out there. I didn't know that there was routes or certain ways or techniques. I just, who can get up the fastest, right? But that was always fun. That was my summers. I always, and I was, shoot, I was always told I was a monkey. I was always on stuff climbing something. I've had my share of injuries from it, trust me. And then in college, it just was natural. I went to CU Boulder, as I've probably already said, and a lot of outdoor climbing opportunities. A lot of, they, they built a new gym there inside the school. And so that then it became this thing where, oh, I can actually-- as you move away from high school sports, basketball and American football and those things, you miss that. You can miss some competitiveness and some team-based things. So now I had another active thing that I could-- and I, again, I wasn't so formal in technique or things like that-- so now I could work with people, socialize and work on that technique in something that I was able to do at that level, instead of, I'm not gonna go beat myself up playing football again. So, yeah, I think that's where it came from. And then it's just been my big hobby ever since. And I mean, now I have a bunch of friends down in Austin, Texas, and we go on a big climbing trip once a year, and I see them once a year. It's fun. So it's like expanded my friend group and it keeps me sane. [00:29:14] Lindsey Dinneen: Huh. Excellent. Yes. That's wonderful. All right. How do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:29:22] Garrett Schumacher: Oh, that's a good one. How do you humbly answer that? When part of the answer I would wanna say is humble, but that's something I always try to work on, is I just wanna be a good guy. I want people to remember that, he was kind, considerate-- would do something at the drop of a hat for you without expecting anything in return-- just kind, generous. And I think a family guy would be a big one. My, my friends and family first and foremost. And maybe second to that, hardworking. Yeah. [00:29:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. I love that. All right. And final question. What is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:29:55] Garrett Schumacher: Oh, my wife. I wake up to her every day and that's she's the best part about everything. So yeah, she's my favorite person, and I'm lucky enough to, when I'm not traveling, wake up next to her and see her at night, and that's the best part. [00:30:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. What a wonderful thing. Well, this has been a fantastic conversation, Garrett. I'm so thankful for your time today. Thank you for sharing some of your stories, some of your advice. And I just honestly wish you the most continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. [00:30:26] Garrett Schumacher: Thank you. Thank you, Lindsey, for having me. This was my first podcast ever. So it went great. Yeah, it was fine. [00:30:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. You rocked it. Good job. That's wonderful. All right, well, celebrating that and celebrating all your future successes to come. We are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to Save the Children, which works to end the cycle of poverty by ensuring communities have the resources to provide children with a healthy, educational, and safe environment. So thank you so much for choosing that charity to support, and thank you so much for being here and thank you for doing what you do. [00:31:05] Garrett Schumacher: Thank you. [00:31:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent, and thank you also to our listeners for tuning in, and if you're feeling as inspired as I am, I'd love it if you'd share this episode with a colleague or two and we'll catch you next time. [00:31:19] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. Velentium Medical is a full service CDMO, serving medtech clients worldwide to securely design, manufacture, and test class two and class three medical devices. 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Nicole Ayers has built a career out of scaling brands that make mealtime 1000x more fun. She once managed cereal icons like Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. These days, she's all about four-legged foodies. Partnering with Curiosity, Nicole and Blue Buffalo are stepping into the fresh pet food game with their newest product innovation: Love Made Fresh.    In this episode, Nicole pulls back the curtain on how you can confidently bring new product innovations to market, why you should never let consumer testing dictate the fate of your work, and how to make the most of your marketing dollars.     What you'll learn in this episode:  The keys to a successful new product launch  Why Glossier has the best product launches  Nicole's thoughts about AI-generated spots Brand-building strategies Blue Buffalo can learn from Lucky Charms General Mills' strategy behind Edgard & Cooper's exclusive partnership with PetSmart The secret to selling bold creative to companies like General Mills  How to maximize your marketing dollars against big category spenders How to know when the strategy and creative are right Why concept testing shouldn't be the final verdict for creative How to turn your "thinks" into "knows" by asking the consumer A BTS look at Cinnamon Toast Crunch's cereal cannibalism campaign Resources: Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn Learn more about Blue Buffalo on their website Read more about Love Made Fresh See the new Love Made Fresh work Watch Cinnamon Toast's cereal cannibalism spot   

On today's episode, Nicole is joined by Steven Campbell, Business Unit Director at Checkpoint Systems Australia/NZ. Checkpoint is at the forefront of innovation, driving excellence across industries like retail, fashion, logistics, and more. Through cutting-edge RFID solutions, Checkpoint optimize operations, enhance security, and elevateefficiency.  A part of CCL Industries, Checkpoint has a proven track record of successful RF & RFID implementations.  Steven and his team collaborate closely with clients to deliver solutions that maximise salesgrowth and define success.  With 19 years experience in the retail security/loss prevention and RFID sector, Steven is responsible for driving growth, innovation and operationalexcellence across the business.  Contact details :PPFF - https://www.profitprotection.co/Steven Campbell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-campbell-01102653/Checkpoint Systems - https://www.linkedin.com/company/checkpoint-systems/posts/?feedView=allNicole Smith - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-smith-83ba7255/

Denkst du auch, Socken seien nur eine Nebensächlichkeit in deiner Laufausrüstung?In dieser besonderen Collab-Episode mit FALKE habe ich mich mit Jan-Erik Kruse, Trailrunner und Business Unit Director bei FALKE, zusammengesetzt, um dieser Frage auf den Grund zu gehen. Wir sprechen über den kleinen, aber wichtigen Game-Changer im Laufsport: die Laufsocke. Und ich verspreche dir – du wirst deine Sockenschublade danach mit ganz anderen Augen sehen.Jan-Erik erzählt, dass FALKE Produktentwicklung nicht als klassische Marke oder Verkaufsmaschine angeht, sondern als echte Handwerkskunst. Wir sprechen über die Rolle von Socken bei der Verletzungsprävention, die Erfindung der Kompressionssocke im Jahr 2004 und warum echtes Feedback von Läufer:innen der Kern jeder Innovation ist.

Send us a textIn this insightful episode, Ben Slocombe, Head of Marketing at Liquor Marketing Group and former Business Unit Director at Coca-Cola Amatil, joins Ben Carnegie to explore the key lessons and leadership qualities that have shaped his dynamic career across the FMCG and retail sectors.Reflecting on his journey from global beverage giants to leading marketing for a member-owned retail group, Ben shares how challenging moments and career agility have driven his growth from seeking feedback and mentorship to navigating business complexity with a mix of commercial acumen and creativity.He also unpacks the evolving role of retailers, the balance between short-term results and long-term brand building, and the value of staying curious, building networks, and owning the full marketing mix.With practical advice for future leaders, marketers, and professionals across fast-paced industries, this episode is a rich conversation about leadership, learning, and how to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape. 

In this episode, we welcome Scott Staton, Business Unit Director at Harris Company.Scott's journey in mechanical contracting began on a path of uncertainty, leading to a successful career commanding his own business unit at the renowned Harris Company. With his background, he brings a unique perspective and invaluable insights to our discussion.In this episode, we delve into:• Scott's background and his entrance into the mechanical contracting world, along with the inspirations that led him to head up his own business unit.• His strategies for setting his business unit apart from other mechanical contractors in the crowded Bay Area market.• Challenges that Scott has faced in the mechanical contracting industry and his strategies for overcoming them.• Proven practices Scott has utilized for attracting and retaining top talent within the industry.• Scott's view on crucial qualities for any successful business unit leader.• The evolution of the industry since Scott's early days and how his company has adapted to these shifts.• Practical advice Scott would offer to a newcomer to the mechanical contracting industry.• Parting advice for young professionals in the construction industry who aspire to walk in his shoes one day.And much more…If you are keen to hear an inspiring journey from uncertainty to success, gain firsthand insights from a mechanical contracting leader, or garner valuable advice for career progression within the industry, this episode with Scott Staton is not to be missed!

In this episode, we are joined by Yang Yang, President, Vision Care at Bausch + Lomb, who shares her experiences throughout her 11+ years in the eye care industry, wisdom she learned throughout her career, and advice for others to grow their careers and leadership opportunities. Yang Yang also provides insights on mentorship, how travel can enrich your role, and her hopes for the future of eye care.About the guest:Yang Yang was appointed President, Vision Care, in June 2023, after previously serving as Senior Vice President, Global Vision Care, since November 2021. Ms. Yang joined Bausch + Lomb in February 2014, serving in positions of increasing responsibility. Previously, she served as Vice President, International Vision Care, from 2017 to 2021, and as Business Unit Director, Vision Care, China and Japan.Before joining Bausch + Lomb, Ms. Yang led marketing and sales teams for Johnson & Johnson, L'Oréal and Proctor & Gamble. She holds an MBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Peking University.Like this episode? Please subscribe and share!iTunes | Spotify | Overcast | iHeartRadio | AmazonConnect with the OWA:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

This month's Real Time with WLP podcast is with Julia Brown, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Oncology, for Janssen Canada.  In conversation with WLP Board Member Thea Discepola, Julia speaks about her experience with global roles and navigating through cultural diversity and norms. In our 37th Episode ‘Global Leadership: Mastering Career Pivots and Cross-Cultural Success', she explores how to prepare for these opportunities and challenges and then apply them to future leadership growth. Julia has been with J&J Innovative Medicines for 21 years and is now the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Oncology, for Janssen Canada.  Previous roles include General Manager of Janssen Commercial Puerto Rico, Business Unit Director for Rheumatology and Dermatology and Vice President of Government Affairs and Market Access.  Julia has a passion for diversity and inclusion and has acted as an Executive Sponsor for DE&I across the J&J Family of Companies in Canada.  Julia served as the President of the Canadian Association for Healthcare Reimbursement (CAHR) for four years and sat on the CAHR Board of Directors for 15 years

En este episodio, tuvimos el honor de conversar con Félix Ortiz, Director de la Unidad de Negocio Residencial EMEA en Simon. Sobre Simon: Simon, una empresa centenaria fundada en Olot en 1916, es líder en soluciones tecnológicas para espacios conectados y sostenibles. Aunque es ampliamente conocida por sus mecanismos y enchufes, su portafolio abarca mucho más: soluciones de iluminación y tecnología sostenible, entre otras. Simon es una empresa familiar española con una fuerte presencia global y un enfoque constante en la innovación. En el episodio, hablamos de: Evolución de Simon: De ser conocida por enchufes a liderar en tecnología sostenible y soluciones de iluminación. Innovación en acción: Félix nos contó una iniciativa única que realizaron en Simon para impulsar la venta de puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos. Esta acción incluyó a todo el equipo comercial y directivos, logrando no solo un aumento significativo en ventas sino también un fortalecimiento del espíritu de equipo. Experiencia internacional: Félix compartió su experiencia como expatriado en Australia, destacando los desafíos culturales y cómo logró ganarse la confianza del equipo local. Puedes encontrar el podcast y suscribirte en el siguiente enlace: https://www.inboundcycle.com/podcast-marketing-leaders?hsLang=es. Y si tienes cualquier comentario o duda, puedes escribirnos a pau@inboundcycle.com o bien buscar y agregar a Pau Valdés en LinkedIn

Dr Stefan Bauer, Business Unit Director at WITRON, and Dominik Simbeck, Head of Competence Center Basis Project Support at WITRON, report on WITRON's interface offensive in the podcast - architecturally, in the UX process and in visualisation.

Dr. Stefan Bauer, Business Unit Director bei WITRON, und Dominik Simbeck, Leiter Competence Center Basis Project Support bei WITRON, berichten im Podcast von WITRONs Oberflächen-Offensive - architektonisch, im UX-Prozess und in der Visualisierung.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. It causes more than 800 deaths in the UK each year. Yet 99.8% of cervical cancer cases are entirely preventable. Regular screening and the introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination are helping to reduce the number of deaths. With smart policy and public health interventions NHS England have set 2040 as the target date for total elimination of cervical cancer. If that goal is to be met the issue of health inequality needs to be addressed; currently screening and vaccination rates vary between different regions, communities and socio-economic groups. So what needs to be done to share best practice and narrow these inequalities? In this episode of Spotlight on Policy, host Zoe Grunwald is joined by Emma Cerrone, Business Unit Director for Public Health & Vaccines at MSD; Dr Adeola Olaitan, Honorary Associate Professor at University College London and Honorary Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at UCLH; and Gayathri Kumar, Senior Economist at OHE, the Office for Health Economics. This episode has been fully funded by MSD who, as sponsors, have reviewed and inputted to the final content. The report referenced by Office for Health Economics throughout this episode was fully funded by MSD. Ultimate editorial control for this episode and the OHE report rests solely with the New Statesman and the Office for Health Economics, respectively. MSD is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies active in several key areas of global health, including immunisation and oncology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Samuel shares his journey in the pharmaceutical industry, a career spanning close to 2 decades working in the UK, Switzerland and US covering roles from sales rep, medical affairs to global marketing and business unit head to now gearing up to start as a country president in Central Europe, not to mention his

Join Craig Slate and Ed Bertaud in this engaging episode of The Fresh CrEd Podcast, live from the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce and Floral Show. Our distinguished guest, David Figliola, Business Unit Director at HEB, shares his extensive experience and insights into the produce industry. David Figliola takes us through his remarkable journey, beginning with his early days in the dynamic environment of wholesale trading at CH Robinson. He recounts the evolution of his career, leading up to his influential role at HEB, where he now oversees key strategic initiatives for a range of produce categories. David provides a deeper look into the human aspects of the industry, highlighting the significant impact of strong leadership and mentorship throughout his career. He discusses the art of developing one's leadership style and the importance of fostering future talent within the industry. As we wrap up this enriching episode, we express our heartfelt thanks to our partners: Law's Logistics, Real Time Intelligence, Thx! Dreams, Sunfed, IFCO, Full Tilt Marketing, and the International Fresh Produce Association. Their support significantly enhances our podcast and the wider produce community. Don't forget to subscribe to The Fresh CrEd Podcast for more fascinating discussions and industry insights. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we continue exploring the vibrant world of produce and floral!

Wouldn't you love to know the most intriguing question a candidate has ever asked a seasoned HR Tech veteran? Or how the overwhelming AI presence impacts candidate selection? Then join us as we catch all these insights and more On today's episode of Greenhouse: Inside Interviewing. Doug Shonrock, Business Unit Director of Joveo, gives expert insight live from the Greenhouse booth at HR Tech in Vegas. In this enlightening discussion, Doug shares his refreshing take on personalization and authenticity over AI-generated perfection and discusses his innovative perspective towards bias in the talent acquisition process. This is one conversation packed with wisdom and insights you don't want to miss. So tune in, and let's redefine the future of HR Tech together.Listen & Subscribe on your favorite platformApple | Spotify | Google | AmazonVisit us at RecruitingDaily for all of your recruiting, sourcing, and HR content.Follow on Twitter @RecruitingDaily Attend one of our #HRTX Events

In this episode, we are joined by Shaun Ayers, Business Unit Director for Kuiu, and Kevin Wilkerson, VP of Brand Marketing, to dive into the history of KUIU and explore their recent step into the waterfowl space.  KUIU has been leading the industry since 2011 when Jason Hairston had a vision for hunting gear that pushed the boundaries of performance, ultralight weight, and technology development.  Discover the "why" behind KUIU's decision to venture into the waterfowl space, specifics on pieces offered, how each piece is meticulously designed to enhance performance and comfort during waterfowl hunting, and the versatility of their layering systems.  Next, we discuss Kuiu's waders and the advanced materials and design techniques for durability, mobility, and waterproofing. We dive into specific wader details from the boots all the way up to the shoulder straps, and how their warranty works.  Lastly, we conclude our episode by lifting the curtain on KUIU's rigorous gear testing process. From lab simulations to real-world trials, learn how KUIU ensures their gear stands up to the harshest conditions and performs flawlessly in the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meticulously crafted plans. The essence of decisiveness. The inevitability of change. Nicole Ayers oversees a staggering billion-dollar enterprise comprised of household staples like Lucky Charms, Trix, Golden Grahams, and Coco Puffs. As a key force behind the cereal empire at General Mills, Nicole delves into the makeup and psychology of these beloved brands found in most pantries across America. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Nicole exposes her winning formula for surmounting challenges with her team that drive the business forward. Nicole also shares with Ryan what it's like to be a black woman in the boardroom today, delving into a few ways she is looking to move the ball forward in the arena of diversity and inclusion at General Mills and beyond. Finally, Nicole shares with Ryan her unique path from working in money to pivoting into marketing and how that has shown up as a competitive advantage for her.

Keelings flowers have only been around for almost a century but have grown rapidly since the mid-1990s and now produce 5 million bouquets a year. They've just today announced a major new 8500 sq metre facility in St Margarets in north Dublin which they claim will be the most sustainable of its kind in the country. Steven Devoy the Business Unit Director for the Flowers at Keelings joined Joe this morning on the show to chat about their new investment.

In this episode, we welcome Scott Staton, Business Unit Director at Harris Company.Scott's journey in mechanical contracting began on a path of uncertainty, leading to a successful career commanding his own business unit at the renowned Harris Company. With his background, he brings a unique perspective and invaluable insights to our discussion.In this episode, we delve into:• Scott's background and his entrance into the mechanical contracting world, along with the inspirations that led him to head up his own business unit.• His strategies on setting his business unit apart from other mechanical contractors in the crowded Bay Area market.• Challenges that Scott has faced in the mechanical contracting industry and his strategies for overcoming them.• Proven practices Scott has utilized for attracting and retaining top talent within the industry.• Scott's view on crucial qualities for any successful business unit leader.• The evolution of the industry since Scott's early days and how his company has adapted to these shifts.• Practical advice Scott would offer to a newcomer to the mechanical contracting industry.• Parting advice for young professionals in the construction industry who aspire to walk in his shoes one day.And much more…If you are keen to hear an inspiring journey from uncertainty to success, gain firsthand insights from a mechanical contracting leader, or garner valuable advice for career progression within the industry -- this episode with Scott Staton is not to be missed!

Jak wygląda budowanie relacji z klientem? Jak tworzyć wieloletnie współprace? Rozmawiają Kasia Bilicka, Business Unit Director i Michał Cieciak, Growth Director w GPD Agency.

Welkom allemaal bij een nieuwe aflevering van onze podcast met de missie de online automotive beter maken. Vandaag gaan we dat doen in het engels, want we hebben namelijk een gast uit de UK Andrew Shields van INDICATA. We gaan het hebben over de gebruikte automarkt, over de elektrische automarkt zowel nieuw als gebruikt zoals Tesla dat heeft gedaan. En we gaan het hebben over de omloopsnelheid van auto's, hoe je dat met data kan zien en hoe dat beter kan.   About Andrew Andrew is 56 en zit meer dan 30 jaar in de auto-industrie. Hij begon jaren geleden te werken bij een autofabrikant. Hij werkte een tijdje voor een online retailer, die groeide van 300 auto's naar 1000 auto's per maand. Dat was in 2007-2008. Daarna heeft hij zijn eigen adviesbureau opgezet, wat heel leerrijk was, waarbij hij keek naar de botsende culturen tussen het Nederlandse en het Zweedse bedrijf, en naar de uitdagingen om het bedrijf vooruit te helpen. Hij raakte snel betrokken met de financiële kant van het bedrijf en echt interessante projecten, en dat deed hem besluiten om in de consulting te blijven. Andrew is verantwoordelijk voor alle wereldwijde activiteiten van INDICATA. Op dit moment is INDICATA actief in 13 Europese bedrijven. Hij zorgt voor alle verkoopteams in alle landen. Andrew is ook verantwoordelijk voor de schraapactiviteiten, dus ze hebben 2300 robots die elke dag 11 miljoen auto's schrapen, met behulp van A.I. om het te analyseren en te begrijpen, prijzen en markttrends samen te stellen, enz.   Recognize the details De auto's kunnen dezelfde details hebben, zoals hetzelfde kenteken of dezelfde modelleeftijd. Hoe kunnen de onderdelen worden herkend van elkaar na het schrapen? Het bedrijf heeft meer dan 3 miljoen euro uitgegeven aan een A.I. systeem. Daarmee kunnen ze het modeljaar van het voertuig herkennen aan de vorm van de lampen of de positie van de mistlampen. Dat gaat tot in die granulaire details, waardoor ze de gegevens voortdurend correct kunnen krijgen.   Slot Dat was het, een nieuwe podcast samen met Andrew Shields van INDICATA. INDICATA maakt deel uit van de Autorola Groep en zijn wereldwijd marktleider op het gebied van realtime marktdata. Met deze data kunnen autodealers op het gebied van occasionstrategie, marketing, prijsbeleid en kapitaaloptimalisatie een stap voor blijven. Andrew is al meer dan 30 jaren actief geweest in de automotive wereld en heeft ruim kennis en ervaring die hij uitgebreid met ons deelt. Als men meer gegevens wil hebben of een gesprek met Andrew wil, kan dat rechtstreeks via LinkedIn. Als je naar indicata.com of indicata.nl gaat, zijn er nog wat meer contactgegevens. Dit was het voor vandaag, natuurlijk hebben wij volgende week weer een nieuwe podcast met dezelfde missie, samen de online automotive beter maken.   Deze Podcast wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Marktplaats, 2dehands.be, UCC, Calldrip, CARMEN Automotive BDC, Findio en Vinacles Marktplaats is met ruim 7.3 miljoen unieke bezoekers per maand al jaren een van de populairste sites van Nederland. Per dag worden rond 350.000 nieuwe advertenties op de site geplaatst. Particuliere en zakelijke aanbieders zorgen voor een groot en gevarieerd tweedehands en nieuw aanbod. Marktplaats is de plaats met de hoogste kans om een betrouwbare tweedehandse auto succesvol te (ver)kopen tegen een goede prijs. Waarom kiezen voor Calldrip? Calldrip is een succesvol leadopvolgings systeem dat zijn oorsprong heeft in de Verenigde Staten en dankzij #DCDW nu ook in Nederland en België beschikbaar is. Het systeem is vooral geschikt voor importeurs en grote dealerholdings die ervoor kiezen de leadopvolging bij de verkopers te leggen. Calldrip is de ideale tool om verkopers te ondersteunen bij leadopvolging en tot maximale conversie te komen. Waarom kiezen voor UCC? UCC: Steeds meer collega's gebruiken Used Car Controller. Taxeren, calculeren, publiceren of auto's verhandelen met je persoonlijke handelsplatform? Met 1 abonnement geeft Used Car Controller je controle over alle kritische gebruikte auto processen. Zo maakt Used Car Controller je tot de beste in je vak! Waarom samenwerken met Findio voor auto? Als u kiest voor Findio voor auto, kiest u voor een partner voor de lange termijn. Wij verzekeren u van: online retail oplossingen – ruime kennis en ervaring op het gebied van automotive – al uw krediet onder één dak – Ondersteuning van uw verkopers – Remarketing tools – digitale oplossingen voor dealermanagementsystemen van Autodata, VWE Automotive, Used Car Controller of Autosoft om uw auto's gemakkelijk te adverteren en te beheren op meerdere autoverkoop sites. Waarom kiezen voor Vinacles? Vinacles biedt verschillende diensten met als doel uw automotive gerelateerde werkprocessen zo eenvoudig en overzichtelijk mogelijk te maken. Door middel van de verschillende applicaties en diensten faciliteert Vinacles in de complete optimalisatie van uw bedrijfsproces op één platform. Denk hierbij aan Garage en Fleet-managementsystemen, RDW-diensten, Occasion remarketing, Voertuigdata en Import- en export.

Will Miller is visiting the Patrick Industries studio today to chat with Steve Janowski, the Business Unit Director of Collins & Company. Collins & Company provides many other RV-tailored elements to the industry, including more than 2 million RV-optimized microwaves, range hoods, appliance packages, trims and moldings, and RV-safe antifreeze. We partnered closely with them to develop and deliver our new line of SŌL - Powered by the Sun solar packages, which provide a range of solar options across Heartland models. Every new model includes a minimum of solar prep, with key features that make it different from other solar options on the market.  Listen to the full interview to hear more about: ●      How Heartland and Collins & Company worked together to develop a line of solar packages that put consumers first●      What we did to make our solar packages evergreen so owners will be able to use them for years, even as their needs change●      All the elements you can optimize in the SŌL - Powered by the Sun line of solar packages ●      The crazy experiment Collins & Company ran to ensure customers can order and receive perfect solar panels, no matter where they live●      What bedroom detail was a non-negotiable as we developed our solar packages together  To learn more about Collins & Company, visit them at https://www.collins-n-co.com/ or call(574) 848-1118. They're owned by Patrick Industries, and you can learn more about their contributions to the RV industry at https://patrickind.com/market/rv/. And to learn more about Heartland's exclusive new line of solar packages, visit https://heartlandrvs.com/solar/.  Click here to watch the full video. 

In this HRchat we focus on data-driven recruiting. Listen as we talk about programmatic job ads, how 'stack creep' is a product of HR analytics and process automation, and why many Talent Acquisition pros still struggle to establish a common data set and fluid data sharing.Bill's guest today is Doug Shonrock, Business Unit Director at Joveo, a platform helping businesses to buy, manage, and track recruitment media to attract and hire the most relevant applicants on time, and within budget.Doug has spent the better part of 4 decades in the recruitment marketing, talent acquisition, and employer branding arena. He has dedicated his entire career to understanding how companies recruit for talent, how talent searches for companies, and the reasons it can be so difficult.For the last 20 years, Doug has focused on the technology side of the talent acquisition process. Working with, and listening, clients and the problems they experience, roaming the aisles of the HRTechnology Conference understanding the ever-growing number of HRIS solutions being offered, and watching how these problems and solutions have evolved – and become even more complex.Get Doug's take on:Which industries and markets have seen the maximum adoption for programmatic job ads?How does Programmatic Job Advertising solve the problem of the quality of applicants?Candidate sourcing costs: Many sectors have seen big increases in costs associated with attracting employees. e.g. restaurant workers, retail etc. Why is this?What is the most dramatic way that data has changed the way recruitment happens?Four things HR and TA pros should consider when thinking about their talent acquisition processTools and technology they use to get, and charge, the battery needed for a high-powered TA operation. Can you share those 4 tips?What could a possible global recession mean for recruitment rates?  If a recession does hit, how will the ecosystem (job sites, technology providers, agencies, etc.) need to adapt to this shift?What is the next "horizon" for data-driven recruiting?Enjoyed the conversation with Doug? Check out HRchat episode 388 - featuring Joveo Founder & CEO, Kshitij Jain.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. 

Firma Antal znana jest z tego, że prowadzi szereg programów wspierających aktywizację zawodową. Jakiś czas temu uruchomiła program dla mam, które mogą się realizować jako rekruterki. Teraz na rynek firma wychodzi z nowym projektem rozwojowym i jest nim Antal 50+ Academy.Od kiedy ruszyła Akademia 50+?O co chodzi w tym projekcie?Dla kogo jest on realizowany?Ile osób zgłosiło się do programu w jego pierwszej edycji?Na te i wiele innych pytań odpowiedzi udzielają mi Monika Kiliańska, Team Manager oraz Fabian Pietras, Business Unit Director z Antal IT Services.Więcej o programie Antal 50+ Academy przeczytacie na stronach FOCUS ON Business - https://focusonbusiness.eu/pl/wiadomosci/czy-pracownicy-50-maja-pod-gorke-na-rynku-pracy/25187A tu załączam link do strony gdzie można do tego programu się zgłosić - https://bit.ly/Antal50_AcademyMonikę Kiliańską znajdziecie na LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-kilia%C5%84ska/I Fabiana Pietrasa również - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-pietras/Warto wiedzieć, że Antal jest także od wielu lat członkiem Klubu Pro Progressio - https://klub.proprogressio.pl/pl#Antal #rekrutacja ****************************Nazywam się Wiktor Doktór i na co dzień prowadzę Klub Pro Progressio https://klub.proprogressio.pl/pl – to społeczność wielu firm prywatnych i organizacji sektora publicznego, którym zależy na rozwoju relacji biznesowych w modelu B2B. W podcaście BSS bez tajemnic poza odcinkami solowymi, zamieszczam rozmowy z ekspertami i specjalistami z różnych dziedzin przedsiębiorczości.Jeśli chcesz się o mnie więcej dowiedzieć, to zapraszam do odwiedzin moich kanałów w mediach społecznościowych:YouTube - https://bit.ly/BSSbeztajemnicYT Facebook - https://bit.ly/BSSbtFB LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktor/ Możesz też do mnie napisać. Mój adres email to - wiktor.doktor(@)proprogressio.pl****************************Patronami Podcastu “BSS bez tajemnic” są: Marzena Sawicka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/), Przemysław Sławiński (https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/), Damian Ruciński (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/) Szymon Kryczka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/)Grzegorz Ludwin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/). Wspaniali ludzie, dzięki którym pojawiają się kolejne odcinki tego podcastu. Jeśli i Ty chcesz dołączyć do grona Patronów, to możesz to zrobić przez serwis Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor Możesz także wspierać rozwój tego podcastu przez Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor Jeśli podoba Ci się to co robię, możesz, przez ten link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor, kupić mi kawę i tym samym wesprzeć rozwój tego podcastu.

How do you plant potatoes in a field that is so steep you can't use a tractor? And what does hemp and tea have to do with potatoes? This month we sat down with Mike Renouard, Business Unit Director from the Jersey Royal Company to find out how they are growing potatoes, investing in their environment and supporting the local community. We packed a lot into this short 20-minute podcast.

A conversation with Kyle Brown, the new Business Unit Director for Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney, NY. Kyle has been with Amphenol for 12 years. We talk about his new role which adds engineering to his team that also includes product marketing, distribution, and customer service. We talk about developing more front-end systems to better engage with customers in the military and aerospace markets. We talk about growing up in nearby Windsor, NY, and why his hometown, where he still lives, is comforting for him. We talk about his time at Rider University and his love of New York-style pizza. And we discuss his desert island album, book, and movie...and his idea for golfing while he's there. This is The Interface. Hosted by Chris Cappello. Music by Square Seed. For The Interface podcast guest inquiries and suggestions: send an email to ccappello@amphenol-aao.com or LinkedIn message to https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcappello.

Consultants often help clients think about complex problems with few easy answers. There are almost always trade-offs to be made, regulations to follow, expenses to incur all while trying to run a business and make a profit. One of the most complex issues involving tough decisions is around how best to utilize business (or national) resources in a manner that ensures the business (or nation) can continue to grow and thrive in a way that doesn't negatively impact everyone else. Are you an oil company looking at how you'll be in business in 40 years if no one is buying gasoline or oil-based plastics? What alternative product lines should you be looking at? Are you a search-engine giant that uses more electricity than some countries to power your data centers? How do you supply that business need without causing brownouts? Solar? Wind? Fusion? Are you a Northeastern Pennsylvania-based mid-size paper company that uses a lot of trees? Perhaps finding a way to make your product from fast-growing varieties like bamboo instead of old-growth oak is a good way to ensure your business can continue to make product into the future. Decisions... some forced by the State, some forced by shareholders, others just good business planning, others perhaps totally altruistic. Sounds like an opportunity for a consultant looking to make a difference. I gathered my friends to discuss Sustainability and opportunities in that space. Along with Oliver Cronk, Whynde Kuehn and Phil Yanov, I was joined by Jonathan Gibbard who is a Business Unit Director for Sustainable Infrastructure & Operations at Ricardo Energy & Environment in the UK. In this Episode: What do we really mean by Sustainability? What is driving companies to invest in Sustainable practices? What is the state of the Sustainable Consulting industry? Where are there career opportunities in this space for new or experienced consultants? What does a consulting engagement look like that deals with Sustainability? Who has the worst middle-name combo, Chris or Oliver? Add your thoughts to the conversation on LinkedIn or YouTube. Be sure to sign up for email updates whenever we post new content. It's right over there on the right hand side of the page >>>>> You can also like and subscribe on the YouTube Channel (and you should!)

Julia is joined by Nathan Ward, business unit director at Kantar. As head of the Usage Foods service at Kantar, Nathan is laser-focused on understanding the ‘why' behind shopper trends. He talks to Julia about which lockdown trends are proving sticky, how the ‘big return to work' is affecting shopping and eating habits and what to expect from Christmas at a time when shoppers are more polarised economically than they've been in a long time. Plus, they discuss what's been driving the rise of plant-based, how ‘less but better' is playing out in the meat category and how food price inflation is set to shape the power dynamics in the UK grocery retail sector. Articles discussed by Nathan and Julia: Britons cut meat-eating by 17%, but must double that to hit target | The Guardian Frozen turkeys in high demand as Christmas shopping starts early | The Guardian Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices | BBC News Links to the big food and grocery retail stories this week: PM appoints former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as supply chain adviser | City AM Felixstowe port congestion slows down supermarket imports | The Grocer Brexit: Most NI checks on British goods to be scrapped | BBC News Britain's chicken king says the 20-year binge on cheap food is over | Reuters Aldi knocks 30% off prices for ‘packaging imperfections' in food waste bid | The Grocer Just Eat Takeaway.com breaks through one billion orders mark | The Times Shoppers make fewer supermarket trips to save petrol amid fuel crisis | The Independent Soil Association Certification joins Amazon climate initiative | The Grocer Gary Barlow launches organic wine range from Spain | The Drinks Business   Learn more about the show and get in touch at thepicklist.co.uk If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe and leave a review.

Digital Planet is back in Jersey, the small English speaking island off the coast of France. We're travelling around in an on-demand electric vehicle – all booked, paid for and locked and unlocked with an app from our smart phones. We're finding out about agricultural tech on a dairy farm – how the famous Jersey Cows, that produce premium milk - are being managed by the latest innovations and we're also out in the fields where a host of sensors and data analytics are helping with the Jersey potato harvest. And if that is not enough we visit the remote control tower at St. Helier airport and see how remote airfields around the world are beginning to embrace this technology, pioneered on Jersey, to make flying to seldom used airports safer. Guests include: Gavin Breeze, Director of Evie, Air traffic controllers Marc Hill and Richard Mayne, Jersey Cow Girl Becky Houzé and Mike Renouard, Business Unit Director at the Jersey Royal Company. The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell with expert commentary from Bill Thompson. Producer: Ania Lichtarowicz (Image: Bill Thompson has a pre-interview chat with guest on Digital Planet. Credit: Ania Lichtarowicz / BBC)

Did you know? The core product that Little Giant still offers today was originally conceived in 1926 when plumber R.M. "Doc" Wolfe had an issue with the currently available pumps failing at a frustrating rate. As the company celebrates its 80th anniversary, Little Giant's Rob McConnell joins PHC News Editor Steve Smith to discuss this fascinating history and how the company's products have evolved over time. Plus — hear the latest developments on Little Giant's newest products and find out everything new and exciting in store for the company's milestone year! 

John Roberts is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blockaviation, an organization he established to support aircraft residual values by creating the world first global registry for aircraft records. John is a detail-oriented manager with a clear track-record for leading businesses to modernisation and success. His varied experience allows him to identify key industry challenges and spearhead the development of solutions. John's expansive career includes roles from Business Unit Director of Server and Storage Business for Acer Europe Middle East and Africa in Taiwan and Switzerland to having run his own successful businesses in Dublin.

Now more than ever, public sector entities need to invest in digital initiatives that can preserve documentation and make their offices more accessible in times of crisis. Though getting started may seem like a gargantuan task, there are ways to make the transformation a painless and exciting journey for those involved. In this episode, I talk with Ann Kirkbride, Business Unit Director at Avenu Insights & Analytics, about how digitization can benefit local governments. What we discussed: Why investment in digitalization critical for preservation and the future How can a local government start digitizing their documentation How can offices offer “traditionally analogue” essential services during crisis What steps are non-negotiable when digitizing local governments Highlighted the most influential digitization successes This discussion with Ann Kirkbride was taken from our show Local Government Insights. If you want to hear more episodes like this one, check us out on Apple Podcasts. If you don't use Apple Podcasts, you can find every episode here.

Originally from Canada with a skiing start in Ontario; Business Unit Director for Boots - Jason Roe now living and working in Austria, has an informal chat about the work he and his team are doing in the world of ski boot product development. With a brand steeped in racing history and podium wins, we get a glimpse of where else Atomic is also leading the charge. We share a few stories about the first pair of skis ever bought, and early memories of sliding at a hill with only 90 Vertical feet. Not only that - we find out about the link between Mercedes Benz and Atomic.

Komal Mistry has worked for Fonterra for nearly 10 years and is currently Fonterra's global business unit Director of Sports & Active Lifestyle based in Singapore. In this role she leads Fonterra's protein, probiotics and speciality ingredients portfolio within the $US 200b health and wellness market. Her role spans across Europe, USA & APAC regions.  In her previous role she was the General Manager of Fonterra Ventures responsible for building new revenue streams globally for Fonterra and prior to that she held various finance and commercial roles across Fonterra's Consumer business.  Prior to joining Fonterra, Komal worked for Deloitte across both the London and New Zealand offices. Komal is both a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand as well as a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. She was named New Zealand's Young Executive of the Year in the 2017 Deloitte Top 200 Awards.  "Right from early on in my career, I've often been the only female in the room. I think when you're different, whether that's gender, or generation, or ethnic background, that means that you have a different perspective. I definitely view that now as a real positive because you come with a different voice that ultimately adds value to the business and to the team that you're in."

One of the key elements on my American Lean Weekday podcast is the weekly interviews that I conduct with companies on their Lean Journey. These companies are from various industries and are all different sizes. I have interviewed leaders from family-owned businesses to multi-national organizations. This week I speak with a contract manufacturer in Longmont, Colorado. http://www.neotech.com (NeoTech) in Longmont, Colorado is a contract manufacturer that primarily supports the Aerospace and Defense industry. http://www.neotech.com (NeoTech) is the combination of Natel, EPIC Technologies added in 2013, and OnCore Manufacturing which was purchased in 2015. Locations include California, Nevada, Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mexico, and China. The Longmont location has about 150 employees across multiple shifts. These are some key points taken from my interview with the Business Unit Director at the Longmont, Colorado location, Jon Good. Starting in 2008 they made significant improvements, but they were unable to sustain their efforts because management wasn't totally supportive. In 2018 they realized it was time to re-invigorate their Lean journey because of additional employees and the intensely competitive nature of their industry. They now have management buy-in and have been on a consistent monthly basis for the last 2.5 years. The goal is to increase “ease of business and make the place easier to run,” according to Jon. Some of the initial struggles are people's pre-conceived notions and time commitments. “We learned that it is easier to free up people using shorter, two-day events.” “Eliminating the count-back process saved the company $150,000 in the first year.” “Because we have many people involved in the events, I have seen some talents from employees I might not have seen before. If we get everybody involved, it spreads like wildfire.” “Make sure that you have management support and find a consultant that you can trust to keep you on track.” To hear Jon's interview please join us on the podcast at https://americanlean.com/podcast (Americanlean.com) episode 117. You can join my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/v9z-ZEtY_Zc (here) to listen to the podcast episodes! As always, it is an honor to serve you and I hope that you and your company are getting better every day! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/contract-manufacturer-sees-huge-savings-from-first-kaizen/ (here) https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Game Plan Follow me on https://twitter.com/dailyleancoach (Twitter@dailyleancoach)Join me on https://my.captivate.fm/www.linkedin.com/in/tomreedamericanlean (Linked In)

Join Food Safety Manager, Teresa Garcia, as she discusses safety practices and best tips in making sure you and your customers are safe and healthy! We also dive deeper into operational procedures with Business Unit Director from Turner Construction, Matt Letourneau. We examine how to manage the new normal, and what to do in situations where you, an employee or customer may have come in contact with COVID-19 and more.

This week on the QUICKFIRE podcast I was joined by Samuel Hollis who is a Business Unit Director at Novartis. We ask guests the same questions and turn them into a podcast episode. On this episode, we would normally talk to people who are working in an agency, but in this one we talked to someone who is client side. We also switched the questions up the benefit the listeners to give an insight into what clients might be thinking! I hope you enjoy the podcast as much as I did, and stay tuned for next week.

On this week's podcast I was joined by Samuel Hollis who is a Business Unit Director at Novartis. He has been working closely with agencies for around 10 years. On this episode we talked about everything COVID-19 related and how the industry is changing because of it. Samuel has over 15 years' experience within the industry and it's clear he is incredibly driven and passionate to make change happen and deliver the best work possible to patients across the globe. I hope you enjoy the podcast as much as I did.

One of the key elements on my American Lean Weekday podcast is the weekly interviews that I conduct with companies on their Lean Journey. These companies are from various industries and are all different sizes. I have interviewed leaders from family-owned businesses to multi-national organizations. http://www.neotech.com (NeoTech) in Longmont, Colorado is a contract manufacturer that primarily supports the Aerospace and Defense industry. http://www.neotech.com (NeoTech) is the combination of Natel, EPIC Technologies added in 2013 and OnCore Manufacturing which was purchased in 2015. Locations include California, Nevada, Ohio, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mexico, and China. The Longmont location has about 150 employees across multiple shifts. These are some key points taken from my interview with the Business Unit Director at the Longmont, Colorado location, Jon Good. Starting in 2008 they made significant improvements, but they were unable to sustain their efforts because management wasn't totally supportive. In 2018 they realized it was time to re-invigorate their Lean journey because of additional employees and the intensely competitive nature of their industry. They now have management buy-in and have been on a consistent monthly basis for the last 2.5 years. The goal is to increase “ease of business and make the place easier to run,” according to Jon. Some of the initial struggles are people's pre-conceived notions and time commitments. “We learned that it is easier to free up people using shorter, two-day events.” “Eliminating the count-back process saved the company $150,000 in the first year.” “Because we have many people involved in the events, I have seen some talents from employees I might not have seen before. If we get everybody involved, it spreads like wildfire.” “Make sure that you have management support and find a consultant that you can trust to keep you on track.” To hear Jon's interview please join us on the podcast at https://americanlean.com/podcast (Americanlean.com) episode seven. You can join my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/v9z-ZEtY_Zc (here) to listen to the podcast episodes! As always, it is an honor to serve you and I hope that you and your company are getting better every day! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/what-would-you-have-your-digital-twins-do/ (here) https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Game Plan Follow me on https://twitter.com/dailyleancoach (Twitter@dailyleancoach)Join me on https://my.captivate.fm/www.linkedin.com/in/tomreedamericanlean (Linked In)

In the next episode of our MEET THE COMMITTEE series, BritCham Executive Director, DAVID KELLY, speaks to SUZY GOULDING, Business Unit Director for Mullenlowe Salt Singapore and Chair of our MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS committee. Suzy shares her insights on topics such as the importance of communication and connectivity during these challenging times, on how brands and businesses can continue to stay visible and make use of digital tools to provide relevant and engaging content for your audience. ABOUT THE SERIES : Our MEET THE COMMITTEE series is an opportunity for you to get to know what our committees are up to. At the heart of our business are our 12 Committees and our dedicated members who excel in their own fields who provide curated content and up to date information in the form of events and thought leadership pieces.

Digital Media & Tech in Dubai is back with Episode 8, featuring Rami Zeidan, Head of Marketing for Anghami, the hottest music startup in the MENA region! Launched in March of 2016, Dubai's top tech podcast focuses on bringing listeners informative conversations with local experts exploring the latest trends in the digital media and tech scene in the burgeoning international capital that is Dubai. Hosted by Spencer Striker, PhD, Digital Media professor at the American University in Dubai--episodes are recorded on location at AUD in the heart of Dubai's Media City.   In our exclusive conversation with all-star AUD alumn, Rami Zeidan, we trace the story of his career, beginning with OMD UAE, where he cut his teeth in digital marketing, rising over the course of a decade to become Business Unit Director. While working at OMD full time, Rami did his MBA at AUD in Marketing, graduating class of 2009. Combining his background in computer science, and professional expertise in marketing, with his lifelong passion for music: Rami took over as Head of Marketing for Anghami in 2015, launching the music startup's flagship office in Dubai. We discuss the state of the digital music scene in Dubai, and the greater MENA region, and how Anghami, the region's fastest-growing music streaming platform, strives to define the vanguard of digital music business innovation. Topics include how to overcome widespread piracy; the redefinition of success metrics in the digital music age; data-focused approaches to marketing the music streaming platform; competing with heavy hitters like Apple Music and Spotify; and Rami's unique approach to identifying and growing talent. We hope you enjoy our exclusive talk with digital Dubai rock star, Rami Zieden, head of marketing for Anghami, the number 1 music platform in MENA, with a catalog comprising more than 17 million songs currently streaming to its more than 26 million users - a fanbase that continues to grow. Hosted by: Spencer Striker, PhD, Digital Media professor at the American University in Dubai https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerstriker Special Guest: Rami Zeidan, Head of Marketing, Anghami https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramizeidan Special thanks to Reina Dib and Joy Semaan of the AUD Marcom Team https://www.instagram.com/audubai Huge shout out to stellar AUD student podcast producers, Rana Daoud & Rami Hawa https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranadaoud Audio engineering by AUD Digital Media's own Anil Mathew James Featuring original Video Game Remixes by the legendary Chris Bates Video mentioned: Evolution of Arabic Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPvyl6MYxlghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerstrikerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerstrikerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerstrikerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerstriker