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In this episode, Casey sits down with Chris Crittenden, entrepreneur, educator, and co-founder of Sandbox, for a conversation on courage, innovation, and rethinking what education should be. From selling a startup to Walmart to leading at BYU and now building Sandbox into a movement across multiple universities, Chris shares why closing doors and going deep often leads to the greatest returns.He and Casey explore the flaws of traditional higher education, the trap of chasing prestige, and the power of learning by doing. Chris outlines how Sandbox is equipping students to launch real companies while reshaping themselves in the process. Their discussion dives into resilience, resourcefulness, and why the greatest opportunities often lie off the beaten path.This episode is both a critique of the old system and a vision for a new one, where students learn through building, failure is embraced as part of the process, and desire becomes the ultimate differentiator.What you'll learnHow traditional higher ed's incentives produce shallow learning—and how changing the “soil” unlocks genuine growth. The launch of the Sandbox Fellowship: a 12-month, accredited master's built around one job—build a company. The “neobank for universities” model: partnering with New Mexico Highlands University to innovate on top of accredited infrastructure. Why desire beats pedigree for founders, and how door-to-door grit translates into startup success. Chapters00:00 | Welcome & Chris's background 00:16 | Walmart exit, BYU connection & early influences 06:30 | Resourcefulness as the core Sandbox skill07:14 | Growing up: farm roots, do-it-yourself mindset09:51 | BYU → Consulting: chasing “stamps” vs. depth 10:27 | McKinsey, prestige traps, and closing doors 16:05 | Leaving Duke's PhD for a startup17:19 | Joining an unsexy company → billion-dollar outcome31:11 | Teaching at BYU: joy vs. the politics of change32:24 | Running the Rollins Center & building inside BYU 33:24 | Sandbox thesis: learn by doing, start real companies 35:58 | Early wins: teams into YC, model effects41:29 | Scaling beyond BYU: UVU story & lucky plane ride 43:02 | Six campuses: BYU, UVU, Utah State, Utah Tech, Boise State, Louisville 43:41 | The “neobank for higher ed” insight 45:27 | Announcing the Sandbox Fellowship (12-month MS, build a company) 46:42 | Why for-profit: hire the best, build the best experience 51:39 | Education as human transformation 53:36 | Sales, rejection, and D2D grit in startups 56:56 | Failure isn't opposite of success—it's part of it 59:55 | Fellowship launches today + how to apply 01:01:32 | Who gets in? One word: desire 01:03:46 | Scale: cohort sizes, no equity, partner funds 01:05:20 | Faith, purpose, and building for impact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Barber Shop Sports Talk Episode 363 Michigan's back+ Lions blunders+Matt Stafford+Rookie QBs: Host of the Average Guy Sports podcast Chris Crittenden comes on the pod to talk. Michigan's run (02:29) College Football playoff matchups/implications (15:55) Cincinnati's and non power 5 schools(25:31) the struggles of being a Lions fan(34:44)Draft prospects/Rookie QBs(51:43).
Barber Shop Sports Talk Episode 222 NBA update and Jim Harbaugh out in Michigan: Danny Cunningham who covers the NBA for Complex Sports comes on the podcast to talk the NBA draft, Top 5 players in the NBA and some NBA trade rumors and stories and Chris Crittenden host of the Average Sports Guy Podcast explains why it's time for the Harbaugh era to end in Michigan.
It's about time for another shouty Bleak in Review intro, isn't it folks? Kevin kicks off this week's episode with some harsh words about the most recent racism murders and the ensuing trash Facebook apologists. Then, comedian / co-proprietor of the Chickenden eatery service Chris Crittenden (@canicookit) returns to the show to chat with Kevin about quarantine skate sessions, waning COVID-hysteria, and NBA strikes! This episode is brought to you by the Bakersfield Bootlicker Booze & Bites Club! Check out Chris' delicious foods on Instagram @chickenden818!
Jose checks in with comedians Cindy Aravena and Chris Crittenden as well as his one of his cousins and siblings. Hope you all are doing well! Follow Chris and Cindy: […]
Barber Shop Sports Talk Episode 132: Chris Crittenden host of the Average Sports Guy podcast, Brandon Brick, Dame Bell-White and Ben Karren Host of the Sports Squabbler podcast all come on the show to talk about their memories and favorite Moments of Kobe Bryant.
The endearing and funny Cindy Aravena and Chris Crittenden recount the story of when, how, and where they fell in love.
Barber Shop Sports Talk Episode 76: I explain why LeBron is Not Michael Jordan, Danny Cunningham who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for the SKOR North comes on the show to talk about what happened the day Jimmy Butler's team beat Karl Anthony Towns team in a 5 on 5 scrimmage and the host of the Average Sports Guy podcast Chris Crittenden comes on the show to argue with me on whether Zion Williamson should play or sit out the season.
Adam welcomes comedians Quincy Johnson, Chris Crittenden, and Kristal Adams to talk about all the things you have to look forward to in 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam and Quincy welcome comedian Chris Crittenden to discuss the rise to power of right wing extremist Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Kevin return to your earholes this week with talk of bad moods and booker problems. Then, comedian Cindy Aravena returns to the show to chat with the boys about faux deepness, substitute teaching on Halloween, and everyone's favorite memories of the unregulated internet. Plus, "app" developer Mr. Floats stops by on his way to San Diego to pitch some of his tasty creations and discuss the various foodie markets he's itching to corner!
Adam and special guest Chris Crittenden discuss Ireland's centuries-long program of enslaving women and children and using them as slave labor in laundry facilities that doubled as prisons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam welcomes comedians Jessica Singer, Chris Crittenden, and Stuart Thompson to discuss the horrifying real world ramifications of the spreading of fake news in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam and Brett welcome comedians Cindy Aravena and Chris Crittenden to talk about the weird origins and beliefs of the QAnon conspiracy community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week our guest Chris Crittenden shares the story of Steve Rocco, who built the culture of modern skateboarding simply because he was told he could not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's Bleak begins with an apology to a listener's infant and a remembrance of a few quirky drunks that Matt and Kevin encountered together. Then, comedian Chris Crittenden returns to the show to chat with the boys about open court proceedings in...
To celebrate a year of the show, guest host Chris Crittenden interviews Cindy Aravena about her own traditions and rituals including cactus gardening, anniversary trips, and traveling with loose plans.
Matt and Kevin once again appear on the auditory horizon! In this episode, Kevin congratulates Matt on a Tweet, and the two discuss the absurdity of diamonds as well as Kevin's brief run-in with too much marijuana. Then, comedian / LADY OF THE THEATR...
Cindy Aravena interviews Chris Crittenden about his traditions and rituals with cooking.