Beyond High Street

Beth Mikes, EVP, Head of Debt Capital Markets at Keybanc

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:06:40 -0400

In this episode, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Beth Mikes '91, Executive Vice President at KeyBank, regarding her career and leadership. Beth discusses her journey from a NASA contractor to leading debt capital markets, emphasizing the importance of building an internal reputation and being a lifelong learner. A member of the MU Foundation Board and the FSB Business Advisory Council, Beth offers advice to students on time management, productivity, and the value of proactive engagement.

Marc Joseph, COO, Mobile HWY Advertising

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:51:01 -0400

Marc Joseph, FSB class of 1974, sits down with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about the online platform for baby boomers he co-founded, why he didn't stick with pre-med as a major, and the children's book he wrote.

Carolyn Homberger, Strategic Advisor

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:57:13 -0400

Carolyn Homberger, a 2002 Farmer School alumna, talks with dean Jenny Darroch about work-life balance, how her leadership style has evolved over time, and the career she came to Miami for before becoming a business student.

Heather Armentrout, President and CEO, KONGSBERG US

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:40:52 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Heather Armentrout, Oxford native and global defense executive, to talk about the importance of leading with influence over authority, the need for students to take risks, gain real-world experience, and develop a global perspective, and why growing up in Oxford was so beneficial for her.

Kristi Eckert, EY Cincinnati Office Managing Partner

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:17:08 -0400

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2002 alum Kristi Eckert about what drew her to Miami, the major she changed from to information systems, and her brand new role at EY.

Matt Davis, Founder, COhatch

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:44:49 -0500

1999 Miami University alum Matt Davis sits down with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about his experiences at Miami, his move from manufacturing engineering to supply chain consulting, and the founding and purpose behind COhatch, a shared office space designed to support nonprofits and startups.

Allie Pearson, Brand Director - Procter & Gamble - NA Hair Care

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:47:14 -0500

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Allie Pearson '15 to talk about her time at Miami, her career at Procter & Gamble, and how she balances her professional life with her family life.

Mark Ross, FSB Executive in Residence and former PwC managing partner

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:42:32 -0500

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Mark Ross, Farmer School alum and Executive In Residence, about his 30+ years at PwC, what led him to return to the Farmer School to teach, and the critical importance of technology skills, particularly AI, in modern deal making.

Justine Lelchuk, COO at Nomad Health

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:07:45 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 2006 Finance, Marketing, and Mandarin alumna Justine Lelchuk about her journey from entrepreneurial beginnings to a successful career in management consulting at Deloitte and her current role as COO at Nomad Health, as well as her favorite professors and the class she wishes she'd taken while at Miami.

Jamie Schisler, Founder/CEO of Innata Brand Strategy and Strategic Advisor of Miami U. Fashion Institute

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:24:49 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Jamie Schisler, 1996 Farmer School of Business marketing alum, discusses his career journey from Abercrombie & Fitch to Express, highlights the new Fashion Institute's vision, and stresses the significance of high-stakes experiential learning, AI integration, and sustainability in fashion.

Alex O'Brien, CEO, Cardinal Group Companies

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:12:22 -0400

Alex O'Brien, a 2002 Finance graduate, talks with Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch about his journey from a first-generation college student to a successful entrepreneur, and leading the Cardinal Group with his brothers.

Liz Niehaus, Senior Wealth Advisor & Shareholder at Truepoint Wealth Counsel (retired)

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:55:32 -0500

Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1986 finance alum Liz Niehaus about stepping on and off the career ladder, her busy "retirement," and following her father's advice.

Jackie Shropshire, JLL Chicago Industrial Lead

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:30:29 -0400

In this episode, Jackie Shropshire, 2002 Farmer School of Business marketing major, tells FSB dean Jenny Darroch about his career in healthcare sales, why he transitioned to real estate, and why his love for Skippers goes beyond the food.

Kenneth Ali, managing director, Rock Gate Partners

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:02:50 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch and 1990 marketing alum Ken Ali talk about the history of starting businesses in his family, how learning is different as you get older, and what he thinks makes Miami standout as a university experience.

Lance Theobald, CEO, Miami Nation Enterprises

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:03:13 -0400

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2010 accountancy alum Lance Theobald about his early years as an entrepreneur, his work on behalf of the Myaamia people as a member of the tribe, and what happened to the car he had during a trip to New Zealand.

Gopa Dobson, Chief Revenue Officer at MJ REIT

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:15:50 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch's guest is Gopa Dobson, a 1990 marketing alumna, with whom she talks about being industry agnostic, the importance of customer service, and advice for someone just starting their career in marketing.

Jillian Griffiths, Chief Financial Officer at Clayton Dubilier & Rice

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:41:22 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Jillian Griffiths, a 1992 FSB accountancy alumna, about the importance of giving feedback, what Jillian did during a sabbatical from work in 2000, and why Sunday night was her favorite night of the week while she was at Miami.

Mary van Praag, Global Chief Executive Officer at Milani Cosmetics

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:05:15 -0400

Mary van Praag, 1987 Farmer School of Business marketing graduate, talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about why she went into consumer products, being named "Brand Builder of the Year," and why the Western Campus is her favorite place at Miami

Mike Smerklo, Co Founder & Managing Director, Next Coast Ventures

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:31:04 -0500

Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur, investor, and author who graduated from the Farmer School of Business in 1991, joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about being first in his family to go to college, being a fan of morning classes, and how he spent his Sundays during the Bengals' seasons.

Kia Nalls, Work-based Learning Solutions Creator at Sinclair Community College

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:07:04 -0500

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Kia Nalls, a 2001 finance and accountancy graduate, to talk about the scholarship that brought her to Miami, the importance of proper etiquette, and how she transitioned to working in higher education.

Roger Howe, U.S. Precision Lens (retired)

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:17:19 -0500

Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with Roger Howe, retired owner of U.S. Precision Lens and philanthropist, about his time in Oxford, his 60 years of friendship with Dick Farmer, and how he and his wife helped create the Howe Center for Writing Excellence

Amy Armstrong, Co-Parent Coach, Coach Trainer, Mediator at The Center for Family Resolution

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:03:04 -0500

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1983 Miami University secondary education graduate Amy Armstrong about her pivot to adult education, her interest in how we learn, and the importance of allowing ourselves to be comfortable in being uncomfortable.

John Altman, serial entrepreneur and business leader

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:48:04 -0500

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 1960 grad John Altman about the reason he came to Miami instead of joining the Navy, why he feels he didn't thrive in big companies, and his longtime passion for flying.

George Heath, Board of Directors of Sea-Land Chemical Company, former group president at Sherwin-Williams

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:21:45 -0500

George Heath, 1990 Farmer School MBA graduate, talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about his pivot from graphic design to business, the impact of former dean James Robeson on him, selflessness vs. selfishness, and the sport he dreamed of going into as a pro.

Francie Henry, Regional President at Fifth Third Bank

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:03:53 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, 1986 Farmer School graduate Francie Henry talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about meeting clients where they are, relationship building, and the class she wishes she'd have taken while at Miami.

Steve Katzfey, Chief Procurement Officer at Stanley Black & Decker

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:04:56 -0500

2002 grad Steve Katzfey talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how his college interests moved from paper science to marketing, the impact of his time in Luxembourg, and his Upham Hall deck memories.

Michael Moses, Executive Managing Director, GBX Group

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 14:38:54 -0500

In our first episode of 2023, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1989 accountancy graduate Michael Moses about his path into real estate finance, the advantages of early morning classes, and why Sunday night -- not Thursday -- was his favorite day of the week at Miami.

Shawn Manns-Collins, SVP Consumer Bank CFO, Fifth Third Bank

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:58:36 -0500

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1998 accountancy and finance graduate Shawn Manns-Collins about life as a student-athlete at Miami, the unexpected conversation that led her to get her MBA at Miami, and her thoughts on managing the family-work balance.

Will Grant, Associate Wealth Planner at Kovitz

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:40:02 -0400

2017 Farmer School finance grad Will Grant talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about how caddying helped him get to Miami, being a morning person (sort of), and the opportunity students should search for during the winter term.

Suraj Maraboyina, Executive Producer/EVP of Investor Relations, Creative Wealth Media

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:04:06 -0400

Suraj Maraboyina, 2001 Miami University graduate, talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he almost double majored in finance, the Miami students he's mentored who now work with him, and what's big in streaming movies these days.

Katie Binns, Director of Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Indexes, Morningstar

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:37:07 -0400

2009 accountancy graduate Katie Binns talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about her time in Hong Kong, the impact of accountancy professor Brian Ballou, and the side effect of wearing a Miami sweatshirt to a coffee shop years ago.

Michelle Herrick, Head of Real Estate Banking, JP Morgan Chase

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:04:40 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, 2003 finance graduate Michelle Herrick talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about the importance of personal support networks, the key to work-life balance, and a summer class at the Middletown campus that changed her career path.

Neal Restivo, Chief Executive Officer at Oatey Company

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:47:24 -0400

On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch and 1982 Farmer School of Business accounting graduate Neal Restivo discuss the importance of diverse teams, giving back, and the family tradition he started at Miami University.

Vijay Talwar, CEO of Wish

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:48:29 -0400

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with Wish CEO Vijay Talwar, a 1993 FSB masters of accountancy graduate, about coming to America, his work with Wish, and believing in second chances.

Charlie Dauch, Service Manager at Cintas

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:10:34 -0400

2018 Miami University graduate Charlie Dauch talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he ended up at Miami, what playing sports can teach you off the field, and the workings of the Cintas Management Training Program.

Michelle Girard, Head of US, NatWest Markets & CEO of NatWest Markets Securities Inc.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:08:56 -0400

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1987 economics graduate (and 1998 master of economics graduate) Michelle Girard about what her lengthy job title actually means, using business as a force for good, and what she thinks will happen with inflation in the coming months.

Alan Goldfarb, Founder & Managing Partner at Orangewood Partners

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:19:37 -0400

2001 accountancy and finance graduate Alan Goldfarb talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how a chance trip led him into investment banking, why he came to Miami, and the impact two professors had on his life.

Lindsay Carlson, Managing Director at William Blair

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:54:31 -0500

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2004 graduate Lindsay Carlson about how she took an accountancy degree into investment banking, the importance of giving back, and being an early bird.

Laurie Schalow, Chief Corporate Affairs and Food Safety Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:34:03 -0500

1989 Farmer School management alumni Laurie Schalow talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about navigating a food-borne illness crisis, how Chipotle's existing digital plan has helped it through the pandemic, and something she regrets not doing while at Miami.

Mark Rappaport, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Red Bull North America

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:38:10 -0500

2004 Farmer School graduate Mark Rappaport tells FSB dean Jenny Darroch about the reasons he seeks "hills to run up," the importance of self awareness, and why you probably shouldn't schedule 8am meetings with him.

Mackenzie Powlette, Senior Data Analyst at Tombras

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:18:00 -0500

In this episode, 2017 marketing graduate Mackenzie Powlette talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about her time in Oxford, the reason students should seek out certifications, and the classes she wished she would have taken at FSB.

Whitt Butler, EY US-Central Region Consulting Managing Partner

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:49:36 -0500

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 1998 Farmer School graduate Whitt Butler about how he found a path to information systems through accountancy at FSB, the importance of culture in a company, and how he convinced his son to go to Miami after failing to convince his daughter.

Mark Wagenbrenner, President, Wagenbrenner Development

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:10:29 -0400

Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Mark Wagenbrenner about how he ended up at Miami, the path he took into real estate, and the stunt his father pulled at a Miami football game back when Xavier came to Oxford.

Dawn Mullican, Principal Consultant, BrightOrg Services

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:11:57 -0400

Dawn Mullican (Finance, 1986) talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about finding out the hard way that banking wasn't for her, the impact that playing club sports at Miami has had, and how growing up in the South gave her trouble in Russian class.

Carly Gerlach, Strategy & Business Development | Gap, Inc. Franchise Division

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:59:07 -0400

Carly, a 2014 marketing graduate, talks about what she does on road trips to Oxford, working in sales, studying Chinese, and her experiences in cattle herding.

Trish Lukasik, Operating Partner, Atlantic Street Capital Advisors

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:21:32 -0400

FSB dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1992 graduate Trish Lukasik about her list of "I will never" statements that didn't stick, why she moved from finance to economics at Miami, and the nostalgia she feels when she returns to Oxford.

Lori Kaiser, Founder and CEO, Kaiser Consulting

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:32:20 -0400

1985 accountancy graduate Lori Kaiser joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about how Kaiser Consulting was born, how to handle employees in a post-COVID working world, and the early days of Skippers.

Brandon Starkoff, CEO/Managing Partner, Transparent Partners

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:24:21 -0400

In this episode, Brandon talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he didn't want to go to Miami when he was in high school, memories of Ultimate Frisbee, and why he's found that the "Miami network" is very real and very useful.

Stephanie Ferris, Chief Financial Officer, Worldpay

Sun, 23 May 2021 10:08:46 -0400

Worldpay Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Ferris discusses the impact of the coronavirus on business, coming back from her sabbatical, and her favorite order at Bagel and Deli.

Justin Sheperd, investment manager and board member

Sun, 09 May 2021 08:02:47 -0400

Justin Sheperd, 1994 accountancy and finance graduate, talks with Jenny about his time at the Farmer School, the thing he regrets not doing while at Miami, and what he likes to do when he returns to Oxford.

Greg Roche, Global President - Robotics and Technology at Zimmer Biomet

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:43:07 -0400

Greg Roche, global president of robotics and technology at Zimmer Biomet talks about his career, his favorite class, and his very-loaded morning schedule when he started at Miami.

Mary Tehrani, Senior Manager, Sales Strategy & Planning at Newell Brands

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:45:58 -0400

Mary Tehrani talks about her career so far, her time at the Farmer School and Miami University, and how she learned that Smart Cars and Oxford winters don't mix very well.

David Schwab, Beyond High Street creator, EVP, Octagon

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:07:51 -0400

As Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch takes the helm of Beyond High Street, she talks with the man who made it all possible: David Schwab, who created 97 episodes with a variety of Farmer School and Miami University alumni over the last three years. Jenny and David talk about his time at Miami and his experiences since graduating. The Farmer School and Jenny thank David for his work, and look forward to continuing his legacy.

David Schwab, Beyond High Street Founder

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:45:14 -0400

Big news ahead for Beyond High Street but before I share, please let me reminisce for a moment. When I started Beyond High Street three years ago, I set forth to find the commonality for Miamians and all of us that ventured through the cornfields into Oxford, beautiful Oxford. But I learned and gained so much more. I built new and deep friendships, created mentor and mentee experiences and even personally invested with a few of my guests. I’ve had the pleasure of talking to wrestlers, CEOs, authors, doctors, visionaries, actors, producers, journalists, sports executives and many others. Each have shared their personal tales of Miami and life since. I am humbled for each and every one of the conversations and time they spent to participate. Beginning Monday, Beyond High Street will have a new host (stay tuned) and I am honored to participate as a guest for the first time. Beyond High Street will continue on! Thank you so much for participating, listening, sharing and supporting this journey and the Miami community. See you all at Skipper’s for a pint real soon. #LoveAndHonor

Adam Bain & Ryan Graves

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:44:33 -0500

Ryan Graves (former Uber CEO) and Adam Bain (former Twitter COO) join the Beyond High Street together as the first-ever guest duo. A brilliant conversation on how their careers have compared and contrasted, scaling businesses and the power of operational success, feeling comfortable being uncomfortable and a big stroll down memory lane in Oxford, OH and Miami University. Stay for the tips they provide to incoming college freshman and those early in their professional careers. Make sure to check out Graves’ Saltwater business and Bain’s 01 Advisors.

Chris Wittine: Gaming/Esports Agent, CAA

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:38:37 -0500

Chris Wittine is an agent in CAA’s digital media business representing some of the world’s best gamers, esports athletes and streamers. It’s a thoughtful discussion for students as Chris like many of his peers joined the workforce in a digital-first era. He gives tips to the students in Oxford about how to process what is next and steps to take forward. Hint: relationships are key. The gaming industry – play and competitive – is thriving yet still in the first inning. It’s worth watching Chris and others take this category into the future.

Mike Whan: Commissioner, LPGA

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:28:44 -0400

Mike Whan, the Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), was a wonderful guest as we make our return to Beyond High Street after a hiatus. The conversation starts with a question I have been asking many – “what have you learned the most about yourself the past six months during COVID-19?” The conversation goes deeper into the value of mentorship (and who he still calls on weekly for guidance), balances comfort and challenge and how to embrace the undecided. He also credits many of his successes to the learnings from mistakes. I really enjoyed the part about how Mike and a Miami classmate created the London exchange program when he was a student in Oxford. To the students he says – “be adaptive, listen and continue to learn.”

Andrea Saia: Board Member, LivaNova PLC

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0400

Andrea Saia is a Miami University alum, member of the school’s Business Advisory Council and a must-listen. She has had a wealth of business success yet she credits the most important decision and job to her first at Proctor & Gamble – learning the consumer and satisfying the customer need. It’s this statement that has guided much of her career. We jump from business challenges (like a product recall as a company CEO) to the power of mentorship and paying forward. Andrea shares plenty of tips for college-age and others in the work force, especially about getting a job in sales or marketing to learn about the customer journey.

Thank you Andrea for the time. Your continued commitment to Miami is fantastic and our conversation re-focused my attention to the customer journey. See you all at Skipper’s real soon.

Megan Fischer: Founder & CEO, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Megan Fischer is the CEO and Founder at Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, a non-profit donating more than 175,000 diapers to needy families monthly (serving more than 3,500 babies). We have a great discussion about filtering out areas of “no-interest” to ultimately get you to the passions that drive your every day. From her Pre-Med major to Journalism and from textbook publishing work to non-profit, each of these paths had a reason for Megan, and that windy road narrowed especially during her second pregnancy. Five years into Sweet Cheeks and she is still the only full-time employee – it’s an incredible testament to her work ethic and willingness to do whatever it takes. Please donate diapers here.

Eric Lange: Actor

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Eric Lange is a Critics Choice nominee (Escape at Dannemora), 20-year+ professional actor and he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Miami. He has appeared in dozens (and dozens) of television shows, feature films, Broadway and brand ads; most notably as villain Stuart Radzinksy in LOST and Erwin Sikowitz in Victorious (as my kids remind me often). Our conversation bounces from ‘learning how to learn’ and how he would spend time at Miami if he could do it all over again to understanding and capitalizing on knowing you are and the confidence that comes with. He remembers his time at Miami fondly and the program, peers and professors that helped guide his way. If you get a chance, read his 2015 Miami University College of Creative Arts commencement address here.

Kurt Donnell: President, Freestar

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Kurt Donnell is a President of Freestar, one of the fastest growing private business in the States and a self-professed deal junkie. He comes from a full Miami family – parents, brother, sister and uncle. That’s right. All Miamians. As an accounting major, turned lawyer, turned entrepreneur, Kurt credits his entrepreneurial spirit to growing up in Ohio and living in-and-around small business owners. We discuss curiosity and the thirst to learn; understanding customer service and how people are motivated; and the benefits of getting out of your comfort zone. He’s navigated a business career taking on challenges and focusing on his passions. He continues to thrive.

Kevyn Adams: Senior VP of Business Administration, Buffalo Sabres

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Kevyn Adams is the real deal and he has also come full circle in life. A Miami student-athlete and alum, a merger, Stanley Cup winner, business man and now, a father of a Miami student living in the same dorm he did 20+ years ago. As you’ll hear, the journey wasn’t straight and certainly not easy. But grit, perseverance, putting your work every day helped push him forward. You need to back it up and earn everything. They are more than mottos, they are a way of life that he learned as a student-athlete and hockey player at Miami. It’s a wide ranging pod from the impact Miami has on the NHL, to what he did when he had the Stanley Cup for a day to putting yourself in uncomfortable situations, learning and working with good people.

Spencer Stiles: Group President, Stryker

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Spence Stiles oversees Stryker’s Joint Replacement, Trauma, Extremities and Spine business. But the title doesn’t do him justice. He is laser focused on helping people get healthier, developing leaders and giving back. We spend a lot of time in the pod talking about the power of Miami and what it meant to him personally and with the 70 plus alumni that are working today at Stryker. He is passionate about being fully present in what you do, taking risks and adventures, finding a passion and chasing what matters. I am thankful that our dear mutual friend and fellow Miami alum John Heinrichs connected the dots. The Miami network continues to thrive.

Katie Quinn: Food Journalist & Author

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500

Katie Quinn is a video creator, host and soon to be Harper Collins published author….and as you hear in her own words, quite quirky. She thinks there’s a story to be told everywhere, especially in the connection between food and people. Our conversation jumps from balancing her brain’s quirkiness and entrepreneurial spirit to figuring out what she wanted to do in life via a process of elimination. Her path from Miami to London isn’t a straight line but as you will hear, it’s with purpose and always advancing….including a side hustle internship that accelerated her career. As a creator, she shares her passion of building a community and how to take advantage of the digital age. And like many, she got her first job because of a Miami professor.

Johnny Sirpilla: Founder, Encourage LLC

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:46:15 -0500

Johnny Sirpilla is a fast, new friend. His story from the days in the accountancy program at Miami and becoming a Miami Merger, to working for, running and ultimately selling and IPO’ing a business are fascinating, touching and meaningful. As he says in the conversation, life will be hard but it will be OK is not only a lesson for students but for himself and everyone listening (including me!). He shares the challenges and tragedies in detail but also how to recover and keep a positive outlook on family, community, life. His current business endeavor Encourage is centered around making a difference in the areas of healthy living, leadership and adoption. Words cannot describe the depth of the chat, so simply press play.

Maria Casey: Founder & CEO, BUHO

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500

Maria Casey is the CEO and Founder of BUHO, the first sustainable e-commerce hub offering ethical, sustainable and vintage products for women, men, kids and home. She is a fascinating woman and a great storyteller. We swiftly move in the pod from starting a business at Miami to entering the peace corps in Bangladesh. We then jump to her time as a bartender in New York and how that job changed her life and business career. It's a can't miss episode (Maria is also the only person who has ever told me how working at Bagel n Deli helped shape how she thinks about business and puts it into practice).

Melissa Pawlowicz: Commercial Lead, Kellogg Company

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500

Melissa Pawlowicz is a multi-talented commercial lead at the Kellogg Company. She has been with the business for nearly 17 years, gone through many roles and continually evolves, learns and thrives. We examine the differences between working for a brand and agency life, where she first began her career. Like many, the relationships from young-to-old have helped her succeed in life. We also explore the good 'ole days in Oxford and what the University means to Melissa.

Matt Kamienski: Executive Director, The Presidents Cup

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0400

Matt Kamienski, the Executive Director of The Presidents Cup, is now in countdown mode. The world’s greatest golfers will descend onto Melbourne, Australia at Royal Melbourne Country Club for the bi-annual event in December. Kamienski’s golf business career is twenty-years strong but little known fact, he started as a pre-med major at Miami. Relationships, mentors and learning guided him down the alt-path and he has been thriving ever since. The conversation details what it’s like to move his family around the world every few years, how he learns and the special time at Miami. He pays great tribute to Bill Davidge. Bill is a great man and a mentor of mine in Oxford too.

Marc Rubin: Dean, Farmer School of Business

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0400

Marc Rubin is Dean of the Farmer Business School at Miami, and after 29 years educating students, retirement awaits next spring. We started our conversation by going back to the Fall of 1971 when he showed up on campus without any technology, not even an adding calculator (that happened two years later!). He shares a wonderful story about his mentor and former accountancy Dean Harry Lyle and how years after listening, learning and admiring him, he was the Dean and sitting at Harry’s old desk. Dean Rubin talks a lot of modeling, learning and the need to constantly learn (he does so via historical books). Thanks for helping all students at Miami prosper. Well done.

Brandon Smith: Co-Founder, Nooma

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

My conversation with Brandon Smith, NOOMA co-Founder, took place as he was driving with his brother and two work colleagues in a car from Cleveland to Baltimore for a Natural Products Expo show. Exactly what entrepreneurs are doing every single day of the year. Really appreciated Miami University’s Director of External Relations and alum Nick Petraglia for connecting the dots and making the conversation happen. Brandon articulately explains the origin of NOOMA – an organic electrolyte drink and what it is going to take to win in the beverage game. He has incredible fortitude, dedication and a clear sense of direction….but as in all new businesses, not without some bumps. He explains the bumps and how he has overcome them. His story about staying up to 3am on this product while his hockey team had a game 7 the next day is…well….just perfect.

David DeMuth: President & CEO, Doner

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

I love any podcast where the guest wants to take the Skippers’ Cheese Fries product and create an advertising campaign around it. And you know what? David DeMuth could do just that. He is the CEO of Doner Advertising, a world-class shop with 600+ employees. We talk about his first job in a grocery store and trying to guess what people would buy and why they would pick a brand over the other. That curiosity has stayed with him through his years at Miami and even today at Doner. He stresses the opportunity for those that embrace technology, and now more than ever, it gives the youth a competitive edge in the work force. And also how you have to adapt to change as everything in life is a work in progress.

Brian Niccol: CEO, Chipotle Mexican Grill

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Special guest on the pod today – Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol (Chipotle now has more than 2,500 restaurants!). A rapid fire discussion on innovation, learning daily, mentorship and dealing with conflicts/problems. He takes us on a journey of finding an internship that led to his first job (P&G for 10 years) and the power of problem solving. We also talk about the balance of daily execution while thinking about long-term opportunities and change. Stay for the close where he talks about his second stop each time on campus (his first being Chipotle, of course).

Cameron Cummins: Co-Founder, Pivotal Growth Partners

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Cam Cummins is co-Founder of Pivotal Growth Partners, Owner of inHOUSE Marketing and is quite simply, a great person. We have spent quite a bit of time together on Miami University’s Entrepreneurship Board and I learn something from Cam every time I see him. Today’s conversation stretches from the art-and-science of franchising to the power of Miamians in Chicago. We also touch on taking unpaved paths, and figuring out pain points in work and using them to your advantage. He credits the late Miami professor Doc O (Bruce Olson) as an inspiration to his success. Doc O forced Cam to be better and overachieve (and he did so for many of his students in Oxford!). Finally, Skipper’s gets some great shout outs in the pod as it was the physical location in which Cam made his decision to head out to Los Angeles for work immediately after graduation.

Austin Mace: Co-Founder & COO, Subvrsive

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:45:28 -0400

It is incredibly impressive to see what Austin Mace has managed to accomplish despite being just four years removed from his graduation at Miami. He is the Co-Founder and COO of Subvrsive, a company developing exciting new ways to capture content across a variety of mediums. Like many guests on the pod, he identified something he was passionate about while at Miami and figured out a way to make it his career. For Austin, it was developing a new camera to shoot in VR-compatible 360°, which is the foundation of what Subvrsive does to this day. He serves as an Advisory Board Member at Miami’s College of Creative Arts, and was recently awarded the prestigious 18 of the Last 9 Award.

Jeffrey Kadlic: Founding Partner, Evolution Capital Partners

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:53:17 -0400

Each time I listen to Jeff Kadlic I learn something new. He is a 25-year friend (and our wives were housemates at Miami too!) and a Founding Partner at Evolution Capital Partners. Our discussion spans from goal setting (and the moment he figured out the importance of that trait) to an 101 on the financial capital markets. Like many, he credits Miami for the opportunity to think and the experience he received traveling to Lux and Moscow as a student. He leads Miami’s Cleveland development team and is a Miami Entrepreneurship Board member (me too). He closes with wise tips for students and those eager to learn and advance in their careers. Hope you enjoy. I did.

Ron Carson: Founder, Cool Action Suits

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Ron Carson is the creator and founder of Cool Action Suits, a first of its kind suit company that brings moisture wicking fabric technology to formal wear. Ron had the idea on a hot tarmac in New Delhi as a logistics, security lead for President Obama that there has to be a better way to dress (formally) in heat. And as they say, the rest is history. In our conversation, he shares a wonderful story about Miami’s motto Prodesse Quam Conspici and how it made Oxford feel like home.

Jeff Pegues: Justice & Homeland Security Correspondent, CBS News

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:57:43 -0400

Jeff Pegues is a CBS News correspondent, two-time author and multi-Emmy winning journalist. And just last month, he was the commencement speaker for Miami’s 2019 graduating class. He currently leads the Chief Justice and National Security beat for the news organization. I enjoyed the discussion about how he prepped for delivering an address to students (yes, of course he was a bit nervous) and the key messages he wanted to make sure he conveyed to the graduating class. He likes to explore the unknown and stresses the importance of trying new things to the students and his peers.

Charlie Metzger: EVP, Detroit Pistons

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:30:00 -0400

Charlie Metzger is the EVP, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer at Palace Sports and Entertainment and the Detroit Pistons, where he oversees all business functions including marketing/sales strategy, communications, fan experience, social media, and community relations. We discuss the challenges of his job and the differences of working for a team, brand and agency (he has done all three!). He discusses the advice he shares to many about the willingness to take on all challenges and try as many adventures as you can. He is data driven, customer-centric and the dad of a recent Miami grad.

Mike "Doc" Emrick: Play-by-Play Announcer, NBC Sports

Wed, 22 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Miami University alum Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick is not only the voice of the NHL on NBC Sports, he is simply the voice of hockey. His vast and successful 46-year broadcasting career 46 years includes six Sports Emmys for Outstanding Sports Personality, Play-by-Play – including just two nights ago! Our conversation focuses on the beginnings of his incredible vocabulary and language recall to his advice for new graduates, and how he keeps his energy up throughout his broadcasts (spoiler: Peanut Butter). During his recent Sports Emmys acceptance, he even gave out his personal email (2x) for aspiring broadcasters to reach out to him for advice and questions. Now that’s a class act. Make sure to catch Doc calling the Stanley Cup Finals beginning May 27 on NBC.

Kathryn Stalmack: SVP & General Counsel, BioScrip

Wed, 15 May 2019 08:00:03 -0400

A deep discussion with SVP and General Counsel of BioScrip, Kathryn Stalmack about work-life balance and the personal choice of a woman to work or stay at home. It’s an important discussion that is not shared publicly much. Kathryn took it head on. She also elaborated on the unpredictable aspect of her work and the tone/communications skills needed for her audiences (staff, clients, shareholders, Board). We also dig into Kathryn’s process for learning, and the importance of taking care of your yourself in order to bring your best self to work. And of course we touch on Miami, ever-lasting friendships she made in Oxford, and how one of her best friends enabled her to be proud of every aspect of her personality. She makes a great point about the importance of understanding the unique personality traits that separate you from others, and being willing to embrace them.

As we head into the summer months, we are turning the podcast into a once every two weeks release. See you at Skippers.

Andy Sauer: Founder, Hilo Nutrition

Wed, 08 May 2019 08:42:52 -0400

Andy Sauer continues a recent conversation trend; entrepreneurs who identify problems and work-round-the-clock to solve them through innovation. There was a lack of convenience and clarity in performance nutrition and Andy isn’t stopping until it is fixed. Through experience and a bit of trial and error, he and his team at Hilo Nutrition have developed a gummy product to meet the needs of all athletes. Our conversation focuses on the line entrepreneurs must toe between wanting to get your idea to market, and taking the time to make sure it’s perfect. He shares the journey as they evolve from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar and he shares great advice for upcoming graduates too. He points out: learn as much as you can at each stop in your career, and continue to rely on the mentors you meet along the way.

Christie Currie: Founder, Zandaland

Wed, 01 May 2019 08:03:37 -0400

Our first active Miami student on the pod! Why? Because Christie Currie is so darn impressive. She is days away from graduation and about to hit the world with a newly created business. She identified a problem in the real world through her own personal experience with cancer and is all-in to solve it. Enter Zandaland, a holistic digital platform and virtual world for Children’s Hospitals that educates, connects, and distracts inpatient pediatric cancer patients. Zandaland uses fun, play and technology to empower young patients through knowledge and engagement. We spend a great deal of time on the pod discussing the benefits of sharing the entrepreneurial experience with peers (and she has some classmates that are part of the new team). Check out Zandaland and all the inspiring things that Christie and her team are doing, and you can support them at their GoFundMe.

Mark Lacker: Professor, Miami University

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:51:12 -0400

Mark Lacker took a circuitous route to his current role as an entrepreneurship professor at Miami’s Farmer School of Business. He is a self-described accidental professor. While building and scaling businesses, he connected back with Miami to get help from students as an occasional guest lecturer. His interest, excitement and long-term love for Oxford grew and grew until he moved out of the business world and into full-time teaching. His real world experience gives him a unique perspective to share with his students. We focus parts of the conversation on the importance of establishing why you want to do something, before identifying what you want to do. He is practical with his thoughts and direction. Mark was the first current employee of the University we have had on the pod. And remember this, if you are an alumni who wants to get involved and engage with the entrepreneurship program, click here to find out how.

Tim Sweetwood: President, C3 Presents

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:48:29 -0400

While Tim Sweetwood has always been passionate about music, it wasn’t until he graduated from Miami and experienced the entrepreneurial side of the business that he knew he could make a career out of it. In the years since he has been involved with just about every aspect of music entertainment – from recording, to booking events, to his current role organizing and running entire music festivals. It’s fascinating to hear how the progression of his early successes - throwing parties with emerging local bands – motivated him to keep finding new and bigger opportunities within the industry. And while he originally gravitated to this field because of his passion for music, he is quick to remind the artists he works with that it is a business first. I think his advice to young people looking to get into the music industry is equally applicable to all industries - “be a dork about it and absorb it.”

Jon Podany: CEO, Arnold Palmer Enterprises

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:51:56 -0400

Jon Podany has the unique challenge and awesome opportunity to manage the legacy of one of sport’s most revered figures. Podany was appointed the CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, managing every use of the legend’s name, image, signature, and properties worldwide in the Fall of 2018. He is also the President of the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation. It is staggering to hear Jon list all of the touchpoints Mr. Palmer has around the globe. From licensing, to events, to charitable giving, Jon’s role is incredibly demanding and equally rewarding. It’s also clear he is driven by Mr. Palmer’s example and the core values he embodied – integrity and respect for others.

Jeff Brunka: Global Alliance Lead, Amazon Web Services

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:50:42 -0400

It takes a lot of courage to drop everything immediately post college and move to a foreign land without a lick of the local language. This week’s guest Jeff Brunka did just that and has been taking calculated risks ever since. His first job in Germany was helping out at a horse ranch, four hours away from Munich. Brunka has a lot of great stories and insight, from his first months in Germany to his time down under in Australia and now in his current role as Global Alliance lead for Amazon Web Services. His story about how he learned the local language – including a brief detour into accidentally learning Polish – is a must-listen.

Susan Canavari: Global Head of Brand Experience Development, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:39:45 -0400

Susan Canavari, the Global Head of Brand Experience Development at JPMorgan Chase & Co is a rockstar. She has had an incredible business career which began on the other side of the house, the agency side. We focus much of the conversation on the differences between the two sides and how they can help each other succeed. We dig into her daily habits, from what time she wakes up to how she stays current on relevant news. We dig into her daily habits, from what time she wakes (it’s 5am), to her email tendencies and how she stays current on relevant news. Her advice is appropriate for all - "work really hard and be flexible”.

Andy Blackburn: VP New Business, Marquee Sports & Entertainment

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Andy Blackburn is the VP of New Business at Marquee Sports & Entertainment, which is the hospitality and marketing arm of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and other iconic properties. Every day, he aims to improve the in-game experience for anyone who steps foot into Wrigley Field, from team sponsors to once-a-year fans, and everyone in between. He talks about the dramatic facelift Wrigley Field, and the surrounding neighborhood, has gotten over the past few years, and how that transformation has helped modernize the team’s approach to sponsorship and hospitality. His team has created a new PGA TOUR Champions event for 2020 which is so smart with MLB spring training right there. I love that his first crack into sports was a lead through a Miami professor. Power of not just who you know, but who knows you. That job, which was selling Detroit Pistons tickets via cold calls, is the only break he needed.

Jeff Berding: President & General Manager, FC Cincinnati

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:57:11 -0400

The MLS season is just getting underway, and we’re lucky to have on the pod this week the President and General Manager of the league’s newest team. Jeff Berding was instrumental in the awarding of FC Cincinnati, and he provides some fascinating insight on the pod about the process of getting his beloved city that franchise. You can hear in his voice the passion he has for Cincinnati. He also talks about how sports are like politics in terms of meeting deadlines and putting your product out to be judged by your consumer. I really appreciated his approach to work and life – “Be stubborn on vision, but flexible on journey.” That’s great advice for anyone, no matter which stage of their career they are in. Enjoy!

Steve Carlin: Global Brand Strategist

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0500

From a geology major to an uber-successful business leader, Steve Carlin has spanned the industries of soap and cosmetics to video games and robotics over 20+ years of work. Our conversation covers all sides of his business career and is rooted in some key themes – leadership, business creation, and networking. He has successfully weaved his way forward using key attributes and learning to propel into career-advancing jobs. He is smart, articulate and his perspective is well thought out. I can’t believe we haven’t talked live in more than two decades. It felt like we were in an IFC meeting senior year on campus. And to the students listening on the pod, his statement about school is so true – “college is about learning how to learn”. Hope you enjoy it!

David Fleming: Senior Writer, ESPN The Magazine

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0500

David Fleming is a senior writer for ESPN and has written numerous stories for The Magazine and espn.com. He has also authored two books – Noah’s Rainbow (a father’s memoir) and Breaker Boys (the stolen 1925 NFL title). The passion in his voice when talking about Miami is infectious. He uses that same passion when writing too. If you haven’t read his work, search for it. It’s worth your time. In the pod we spend time talking about the art of listening, relationships, and how to earn trust, be it with your writing subject or even family, friends or peers. When asked about Miami, he starts by saying “and when I got to campus”…what’s incredible is that everyone who went to Miami nails that sentence. There is something special driving into Oxford that keeps you there. Lastly, check out the book Noah’s Rainbow. It’s written for parents who are grieving the death of a child and is particularly geared towards fathers but it’s broad enough to appeal to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one or who cares about someone who is grieving. It will also serve anyone searching for perspective or hope in life.

Andy Gloor: Managing Principal, Sterling Bay

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Andy Gloor is a Managing Principal at Sterling Bay – an uber-successful commercial real estate and development firm. Bloomberg even named Andy – “the tech industry's go-to real estate developer”. He really stresses the importance of relationships and how handshakes are often more important than lawyers in getting a deal done. He and his wife Mara (a Miami Merger) are incredibly generous and have supported Miami, including the naming of the auditorium at the Athletic Performance Center on campus which has become the multipurpose facility centerpiece for Miami Football.

Beth Herrington: Partner, Morgan Lewis

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:06:28 -0500

Beth Herrington is a partner at Morgan Lewis, and has been named one of Crain’s Chicago Most Influential Women Lawyers….multiple times! It was so great to catch up and hear about all of her success. Her comments about gender-split in law, competitiveness and the power of a relationship are so well articulated. You can easily see why a client would want her to be on the front line in any dispute. Beth shares a great story about teaching people how to distill complex issues into a few sentences. This ‘elevator speech’ philosophy is so important in life yet not mastered by many. Thanks Beth….keep crushing it.

Jeff Immel: Creative Director, Weber Shandwick

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0500

As PR Week wrote when Jeff Immel was honored with a 40 under 40 Award, “a leap of faith can sometimes usher in a whole new approach to marketing….when Immel left Arc Worldwide to join Weber Shandwick’s budding creative team as its first art director, he was making a bold move.” I so appreciate his risk, and the firm’s, as the public relations discipline was evolving into something much greater – a global communications and marketing business. Since then, he has grown that business tremendously. Our conversation spans from the risks brands need to take to breakthrough in today’s climate to understanding that often business success is driven by understanding that the audience now dictates the terms. Jeff shares a great analogy from a Cannes lecture, that it is now the deer who has the gun, not the hunter (listen for the whole story). And his tips for Miami students are different than some but absolutely on point. All the resumes look great so take advantage of the human side. Stand out by being the call or meeting want to take. Be the person that helps, engages and listens. Sometimes the basics in life are forgotten. And a special shout out to one of Jeff’s Weber Shandwick Miamian colleagues who is awesome -– Executive Vice President Melanie Strah! She has welcomed Miami students each year into their office for a day of learning.

Lisa Schrader: Head of Operations & Chief of Staff, Luminary Media

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Imagine waking up every day having to react to countless stories that came in overnight, and to determine how they impact your City. Well, that is what Lisa Schrader did for two years as Chief of Staff for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel (and almost 15 years total working at City Hall). She shares great learnings of skillsets you acquire when working in the public sector, and how she has used that experience the jobs she has had since then. We laughed as she reminisced about times at Miami and living a ‘double life’. You will have to listen to the pod to hear that story. We close the conversation talking about her new job (I mean only a week into it…) at Luminary Media, a new podcast premium content subscription business (stay tuned for more on Luminary). I could talk with Lisa for hours, the conversation quickly reminded me (and hopefully us) of the good ‘ole days.

Kevin George: CMO, Harvest Health & Recreation

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:54:58 -0500

So good to catch up with Kevin George, the new CMO of Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. – a vertically integrated public cannabis company. That’s right, a cannabis company. Kevin has spent the past 20+ years in global leading roles at Unilever, Beam Suntory and the marketing agency Mosaic. He is taking his plethora of experience, knowledge and relationship into one of, if not, THE fastest growing industries in the United States. He now has the chance to build a slew of brands from scratch – ones they have acquired and others they are incubating. They have raised nearly $300 million to capitalize the business and as he says, this is like the day after prohibition for the alcohol industry. The opportunity is immense with no clear leader. There are challenges ahead, it is a state-by-state industry that is not federally legal (yet). As he always does, he also shares great wisdom for Miami students in the pod.

Jeff Gooding: Senior Director of Marketing and Advertising, Ace Hardware

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to Beyond High Street! One area I want to focus on with this podcast is innovation/transformation, and retail is the perfect industry for that. Our guest today is Jeff Gooding, who oversees all Marketing and Advertising for ACE Hardware. He shares great thoughts on what it takes to change in today’s business environment and how to work in a co-op environment (as he says, “it’s like having 4,500 bosses”). Jeff also shares a perspective about job hunting for college kids - that it’s easier to get a job when you have a job. Point being, internships or getting a foot in the door somehow is more important than landing your dream job at 21. Enjoy the pod.

Marc Bushala: CEO, Heaven’s Door Spirits

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year Beyond High Street friends. Marc Bushala has passion to be an entrepreneur. You can hear it in his voice in how he thinks through challenges and opportunities. He shares some great stories about taking advantage of opportunities (especially when you are young) and how to find openings in the marketplace. All of this business and entrepreneurial work led him down a path into the spirits world. And after a deep dive almost a decade ago, he has been building and creating some incredible whiskey products including Angel’s Envy and now Heaven’s Door in collaboration with Bob Dylan. Google his background. It’s very impressive. Enjoy the pod.

Jeff Tennery: Founder & CEO, Moonlighting

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 06:30:00 -0500

Jeff Tennery is the founder & CEO of Moonlighting and has spent 25+ years in senior executive leadership roles in the mobile space via Verizon, AT&T Wireless and Millennial Media. Jeff has spent the past year “moonlighting,” helping friends and co-founders on nights and weekends build the first on-demand mobile marketplace (you will hear his commentary on the 41st hour in the pod! and when/how/why to start a business). Prior to founding Moonlighting, he was responsible for delivering hundreds of millions of dollars annually across 50,000 applications worldwide, playing an instrumental role in Millennial Media’s 2012 IPO. He has incredible insight for those that want to start a business, the future of blockchain plus a stroll down memory lane at Miami talking MGT 495, being a Miami Merger and loving his cheese fries!

Mark Satkiewicz: Partner, SBT GRVL

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Mark Satkiewicz has spent the past 20+ years working with and building mission-based businesses. All of that work is guided off a simple phrase from him: are you a contributor in life or a consumer? And a recent near fatal health issue (resuscitated to life!) has made him refocus on what’s important for him and his family. He is taking that new focus back to Steamboat, CO with his family to better the community and move it forward. Like many, he credits Miami for four of the best years of his life.