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In this episode of We Got Your Mac, Victoria gets an update from Tom Rice on his ongoing Apple device deployment project. They discuss the challenges and solutions related to shared mobile devices, security, and compliance. Then, Victoria and Michael are joined by SHI's AI PC expert Ruva Chimusoro, exploring what makes AI PCs unique, what their benefits are, and how organizations should approach them. This episode is sponsored by OtterBusiness. For more than 25 years, innovations from Otter Products have been deployed by some of the largest enterprise and public sector organizations in the world. They have partnered closely with end-customers, strategic partners, and authorized resellers to support their efforts and gather feedback on how they can evolve their products and support model to ensure continued success. These inputs, along with an iterative approach, have become the foundation for the newly created OtterBusiness brand and supporting organization. OtterBusiness is committed to innovating and activating business solutions that break barriers and empower customers and partners to unlock their full potential. Discussed in this episode: Challenges with shared mobile devices and the need for compliance. Solutions for identifying users and ensuring security. Single sign-on experience and mapping iPads to identity providers. Balancing security and usability. macOS Security Compliance project and its benefits. Introduction to AI PCs and their definitions. Explanation of neural processing units (NPUs) and their benefits. Discussion on hardware and software advancements. Spec recommendations and their implications. Role of cloud computing in AI processing. Apple's approach to AI capabilities and memory specifications.
SummaryWhat does it look like when a company has a purpose beyond profit? Rather than focusing on merely making money, Otter Products—the world's leading maker of mobile device protection—has a higher purpose: "We grow to give." In this episode, I talk with the CEO of Otter Products, Jim Parke. Join us to hear his amazing stories and learn about what happens when a company believes business should be a force for good in the world. About Our GuestJim Parke is the President and CEO of Otter Products, the world's leading manufacturer of mobile device protection. He has extensive experience in corporate structure and finance, as well as experience developing and mentoring start-up and early stage companies. Prior to Otter Products, Jim was an estate and tax attorney. He earned his JD at Gonzaga University, and his LLM in tax from NYU. Useful LinksOtter Products Corporate Site: https://otterproducts.com/ (https://otterproducts.com/) Otter Box and Lifeproof products: https://www.otterbox.com/ (https://www.otterbox.com/) The OtterCares Foundation: https://ottercares.org/ (https://ottercares.org/) More about Servant Leadership: https://www.cio.com/article/303848/what-is-servant-leadership-a-philosophy-for-people-first-leadership.html (https://www.cio.com/article/303848/what-is-servant-leadership-a-philosophy-for-people-first-leadership.html) Pleasant Pictures MusicJoin the https://pleasantpictures.club (Pleasant Pictures Music Club) to get unlimited access to high-quality, royalty-free music for all of your projects. Use the discount code HOWTOHELP15 for 15% off your first year.
There is a lot of talk out there about ‘going greener’ and being more ‘sustainable or eco’ but how many businesses are actually acting on this? Enter Jolyon Bennet – CEO and founder of Juice (mobile phone accessories manufacturer) – he is on a mission to not only ensure his company is manufacturing in a more sustainable way, but he is also rolling out an incentive to help others (even his competitors) to do the same with their own label ranges – TESCO being one of the first to work with him. On top of this, he is actually taking a hit for the environment by not increasing any of his pricing on his eco packaging so as not to put customers off buying it and to encourage more sustainable shopping. Earlier this year Juice has become the first mobile phone accessories manufacturer to completely remove single-use plastic from its packagingJuice also scooped the prestigious ‘Best Accessories Manufacturer’ award at the annual Mobile News Awards 2020 beating multi-national industry giants such as Belkin, Otter Products and Zagg to the win Jolyon's efforts have been recognised by industry professionals including Steven Pacitti, President of the International Packaging Press Organisation (IPPO). During a recent interview, Steven said: “I’d like to say ‘thank you’ to Juice and Jolyon Bennett – to find a brand that is committed to the intrinsic values and benefits that plastic brings and is prepared to go the extra yard to make it completely recycled at his own cost, is a rare breed.” Although many businesses have been helping each other throughout the pandemic, this was always part of Jolyon's wider business plan. He is making it his mission to encourage sustainable purchasing and believes that even making small changes can make a big difference.
Meredith Vaughan is CEO of world-acclaimed Vladimir Jones agency. She joined Vladimir Jones in 1999. Between 1999 and 2008, when Meredith became their president, she grew agency billings by more than 600% and became CEO in 2014. She continues to ensure that Vladimir Jones brings to life their focus on building meaningful relationships that last. Clients include Tourism Santa Fe, Snowmass Tourism, Nebraska Tourism, Otter Products, American Indian College Fund, and Black Hills Energy.
Jon talks about persevering through struggle and how a passion for animation led him to a career in industrial design. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thephoenixprojectpod/message
You may not know the name Curt Richardson, but you know his creation, OtterBox. Richardson created the first waterproof OtterBox in his garage and went on to turn Otter Products into a billion dollar company while never losing sight of what was in his heart. Curt has created a culture for employees to focus on what is important to them and what they truly want out of life. For more great content, visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/theonpurposepodcast or theonpurposepodcast.comRemember team life is too short to live any other way than ON PURPOSE. See you all next week!
Today on Uptime Logistics, brought to you by CAP Logistics, host Doug Draper of ACME Distribution and the Denver Transportation Club visits with Susan Pfuetze, Global Logistics Manager at Otterbox. Otter Products is a leading producer of protective cases for smart phones and other equipment for outdoor enthusiasts. They first explore Susan's background and the history of Otterbox before diving into product development and supply chain strategies for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods globally. The key importance of time-to-market for newly designed smart phone cases emphasizes the importance of uptime in the entire supply chain. They also discuss the changing trade relations with China and other countries before answering questions from the audience. Susan shares valuable insights and advice from the front lines to her colleagues working today, as well as to students looking to get into the industry. The video podcast can be found on the full show post: https://www.caplogistics.com/cap-logistics/2020/4/21/manufacturing-supply-chains-and-logistics-with-susan-pfuetze-of-otterbox-uptime-logistics
On this week's episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry features Jim Parke, President & CEO of Otter Products, LLC and CEO of Blue Ocean Enterprises. With a background in taxation law, Jim didn't expect to become a CEO, but as a leader, he has used his position to create a culture of service and positivity, and giving back to his community. Join Todd and Jim as they cover Jim's path from lawyer to CEO, his approach to leadership and how that carries over to his company's mission, and how Otter Products and Blue Ocean employ the concept of innovation on a daily basis. The Leadership Corner (03:12 - 35:16): The ninth of ten children, Jim recounts his upbringing in Utah and the first job he took there. He talks about the catalyst that resulted in his current CEO position, what a typical day for Jim looks like, and how faith contributed to his leadership values. The Curiosity Credenza (35:17 - 40:49): Find out what keeps Jim up at night, which people have inspired him along his journey, and why he keeps a pencil at the ready when he dives into a new book. The Colors of Life (40:50 - 50:16): Learn about how Jim's parents have fostered his potential as both a leader and executive, how he and his wife Megan have converted business trips into family vacations, and their family's go-to restaurants in Fort Collins. Advice from the Experts (50:17 - 53:03): Finally, Jim shares some wisdom on what it means to be a leader, and his best method for getting people to follow you - no matter where you are in your career. Enjoy listening to...In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry!
Less than a week into 2020, Grimsmo's new shop is ready to be outfitted with epoxied floors, water, electric, and air in the coming days and weeks. The floors have been shot blasted and the repairman is on his way to fix the heater. With the new shop being a 1-minute walk from the current one, it couldn't be more convenient. Excuse me, did you say, "Shot Blasted?" Now I know why it's called The E-Myth REVISITED... This book repeatedly floats to the top as one of the most valuable resources for entrepreneurs. If it's not enough to hear it from both Johns, Curt Richardson, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Visionary Officer of Otter Products, LLC, mentions it in this "How I Built This with Guy Raz" podcast episode. Get A Copy of The E-Myth Revisited A JaRrINg Entrepreneurial Perspective When grinding and bootstrapping from the bottom to the top is all you've known, learning about a different approach can be difficult to grasp. How we view risk VS reward and whether or not we're motivated intrinsically or extrinsically greatly determines the shape of the business. PERMABEARS. Don't Be One. Against the backdrop of the economy, entrepreneurs who acquire large loans and hire out the positions take on more risk; thus, they generally reap more reward. That being said, while it's good not to be a "permabear," ignoring the possibility of economic decline isn't exactly smart either. GRIMSMO GRINS During a supply issue, Grimsmo realizes he's fallen back to an old trusty behavior pattern. He's going to push himself to give more responsibility to the awesome team behind him! Inventory | A Balancing Act In the process of re-configuring inventory racks for raw material, Saunders is reminded of two things: 1) Jay Pierson's lean approach and 2) The Glock Factory that stores up to two years worth of raw material. While discussing the supply of material, the conversation takes a dark but realistic turn towards history. Humdinger Tool Life Report & Patience A company hires ProvenCut to test tool life and when the detailed report is sent back to them, there is no response. When you don't hear back right away, that can make you question everything.... Grimsmo highlights that ProvenCut isn't just about finding an exact recipe. It helps identify ideal speeds and feeds ranges! When it comes to Swiss machines and using oil instead of coolant, Grimsmo's concern with tool life/babying tools has increased greatly--especially after @eoscases Citizen machine caught fire. Click the image below for video. Haas ST-20Y Saunders discusses reasons for the Haas lathe purchase. When it comes to the product, is it really turning out?
In the 1980s and 90s, Curt Richardson started making simple plastic boxes in his garage in Fort Collins, Colorado. They were originally designed to keep small items dry while you're fishing or skiing, and Curt and his wife Nancy called them "Otter Boxes." But after the launch of the Blackberry and the iPod, Curt started tailoring the boxes to fit and protect the breakable devices – and OtterBox evolved from an outdoor goods supplier into a company tightly adhered to the tech industry. With the rise of smartphones, Otter Products grew by more than 1000% in just five years. Today, it controls a massive share of the phone case market and sells more than $1 billion in cases each year. This interview was recorded live at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado.
The OtterCares Foundation is an organization that was founded by Nancy Richardson to invest in the education and to empower youth to create lasting change through philanthropy and entrepreneurship. Since 2009, the foundation has equipped kids, classrooms and communities to recognize their true potential to make a difference. In this episode, Linda Crum, Executive Director of The OtterCares Foundation, chats about the mission of the Otter Products company of “Grow to Give” and how working for and with the company starts from the interview process all the way to their end goal of inspiring people in business through their investment in their employees to truly CONNECT to their own passions and to go out and make a difference in our community.For more information about The OtterCares Foundation, please visit:http://www.ottercares.org/ (http://www.ottercares.org/)https://www.facebook.com/OtterCaresFoundation/ (https://www.facebook.com/OtterCaresFoundation/)https://www.instagram.com/ottercares (https://www.instagram.com/ottercares)https://twitter.com/ottercares (https://twitter.com/ottercares)Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/nocofm (https://www.patreon.com/nocofm)Hosted by Dr. Natalie Phillips. Produced by Chris Lanphear for NoCo FM.Hear more great podcasts at https://noco.fm (https://noco.fm)Follow Natalie:https://twitter.com/AudioDrPhillips (https://twitter.com/AudioDrPhillips)https://www.facebook.com/Connect4Excellence (https://www.facebook.com/Connect4Excellence)https://www.instagram.com/drnataliephillips (https://www.instagram.com/drnataliephillips)Follow NoCo FM: https://twitter.com/nocofm (https://twitter.com/nocofm)https://instagram.com/nocofm (https://instagram.com/nocofm)https://www.facebook.com/nocofm (https://www.facebook.com/nocofm) Support this podcast
In this episode: Josh Saunders, Senior Director of Information Security and Enterprise Risk Management at Otter Products is our feature guest this week. News from: Colorado School of Mines, Webroot, Carbonite, Optiv, Lares, Swimlane, Coalfire and a lot more! A new logo will fix what ails us Colorado has a new logo! The gold is for wheat, obviously. Millennials love Denver, even six in a room. Space Command gets a Colorado general. The Colorado School of Mines is aiming for the moon and Mars. More tech jobs are coming our way. Webroot is no more, long live Carbonite. Blogs from Optiv, Lares, Swimlane, Webroot and Coalfire. Support us on Patreon! Fun swag available - all proceeds will directly support the Colorado = Security infrastructure. Come join us on the new Colorado = Security Slack channel to meet old and new friends. Sign up for our mailing list on the main site to receive weekly updates - https://www.colorado-security.com/. If you have any questions or comments, or any organizations or events we should highlight, contact Alex and Robb at info@colorado-security.com This week’s news: Join the Colorado = Security Slack channel Gov. Jared Polis unveils new Colorado logo with tree, "C" from state flag Millennials still have a crush on Denver, survey finds Trump taps Colorado general to head U.S. Space Command Colorado School of Mines aims for moon, Mars in developing resources in space Webroot/Carbonite deal closes Optiv blog - Future-Proofing your Business with Identity-Centric Security Lares blog - Red Team Telemetry: Empire Edition Swimlane blog - Understanding Microsoft's OAuth2 implementation - Part 1: Endpoints and application types Webroot blog - Lock Down Your Digital Identity Coalfire blog - Leveraging AWS Trusted Advisor for Security and Compliance Job Openings: Ping Identity - Product Security Team Lead Ping Identity - Jr. Product Security Engineer Cloud Elements - IT Security Manager Alchemy Security - Splunk Professional Services Consultant Mental Health Center of Denver - HIPAA Privacy and Information Security Systems Officer Slack - Sr. Engineer, Detection and Incident Response Bank of America - Information Security Engineer Zayo Group - Cyber Security Analyst III DaVita - IT Audit Manager Zcash - Associate DevOps Engineer Upcoming Events: This Week and Next: NCC - Meet n Greet - 4/1 SecureSet - Hacking 101: Intro to WiFi - 4/2 ISSA Denver - Happy Hour - 4/4 (At Automox) LadyCoders Conference - 4/4-6 Cybersecurity in COS - First Friday - 4/5 ISSA COS - Security + (SY0-501) Exam Preparation Seminar, Session 1 - 4/6 CTA - Progress and Potential: A Profile of Women Inventors on U.S. Patents - 4/9 SecureSet - Beginner’s Intro to Capture The Flag - 4/9 ISSA Denver - April Chapter Meetings - 4/9-10 Office Hours with Davis Graham & Stubbs - 4/12 Other Notable Upcoming Events Rocky Mountain Information Security Conference (RMISC) - 6/4-6 View our events page for a full list of upcoming events * Thanks to CJ Adams for our intro and exit! If you need any voiceover work, you can contact him here at carrrladams@gmail.com. Check out his other voice work here. * Intro and exit song: "The Language of Blame" by The Agrarians is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Raising capital to launch or grow a venture can be a foreign and intimidating subject for many people, men and women alike. Today’s Extraordinary Women Radio guest, Arezou Zarafshan helps founders improve their odds of getting funding through VC’s or angel investors. She’s one of my very extraordinary clients and she’s doing important work in a field where there aren’t many women. She’s a trailblazer showing up on big stages leading important conversations, and I’m so proud of the work she is doing. Arezou grew up in Iran amidst the Iran-Iraq war, and she shares her story on how this environment shaped who she is today. During that trying time as a young girl, she discovered her own resiliency. A valuable gift that she counts on in her life today. "You learn to survive. You learn not to get traumatized by these things." ~ Arezou Zarafshan Today, Arezou runs the Startup Fundraising Academy, helping companies raise capital efficiently and effectively. The stats in startup funding are a bit daunting: Only 2% of the startups that are reviewed by investors get funded 90% of entrepreneurial businesses that do not attract venture capital fail within three years More than 60% of startups stall in their fundraising Arezou is on a mission to change these stats and shares some of her wisdom with us today. In our interview, she shares three success factors that helps company succeed in their fundraising efforts, and so much more! If you are thinking about raising capital for your company or are already doing so, without the success you have desired - I encourage you to check out her new online course, the Startup Fundraising Academy. In this 10-module course, Arezou shares the steps from pre-investment through post-investment stages and teaches the pros and cons of raising funds versus bootstrapping, and covers the various sources of funds. She shares her own regimented process to target and pitch to the right investors. As an Extraordinary Women Radio listener, Arezou has generously extended a 10 percent discount to this course and any of her offerings, simply by using the promotional code Kami. Thank you Arezou! Arezou is the Managing Partner of a boutique investment firm based in Denver, Colorado, and also on the advisory board for two Colorado startup companies helping them with fundraising and business strategy. She is a passionate and charismatic leader with a reputation for delivering game-changing business results of monumental magnitude. She has over 20 years of experience leading marketing and product development functions for a number of global and national companies. Arezou is recognized for her ability to drive rapid growth for companies that desire to reach the “next level” of scale. Prior to her current role as an investor and startup advisor, Arezou was the Chief Marketing Officer and Cofounder of Bold Betties, Inc., an early stage startup with minimal presence in the market. Arezou expanded the brand to gain national recognition across a variety of mediums, led the company to scale to 39 chapters across the US and Canada and secured a 300% revenue growth in 12 months. Arezou also was the defining element in raising the Seed capital for the company at its entirety. Arezou has held critical roles in multinational private, public, and private equity backed corporations such as Hewlett Packard, ACCO Brands, Crocs and Otter Products. In every role and every company, Arezou has driven transformational changes that "moved the needle" for the company, measured in revenue, new customer acquisition, marketshare, category velocity and capital expenditure. Her breadth of influence has varied from early-stage startups to a $2B product portfolio. Arezou is passionate about helping others thrive. As such, she works with many women and men across the US as a trusted mentor and a resource. She was a founding member and the president of Ellevate Denver from 2014-2016,
Today we’re chatting with Pat Waller, the Director of ecommerce for Otter Products makers of products like Otterbox. Pat joins us to share his story, how he got into commerce, what it’s been like growing the Otter Products brand in Asia, how he thinks about ecommerce and customer experience, and a ton a more. So let’s get started!