Best Nathan C Johnson Podcasts (2025)

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From C Student to CEO: Redefining Success with Felecia Hatcher 31:00

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Felecia Hatcher’s journey—from a self-described “C student” to CEO of Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition—is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. In this episode, she shares how her early experiences, entrepreneurial hustle, and commitment to building Black startup ecosystems shaped her mission. From launching Code Fever and Black Tech Week t…

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Jan Lehman & Rafe Johnson | Copilot: Your Digital Ally | AI for the C Suite EP 22 53:20

13d ago53:20

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Jan Lehman, CSP, is the CEO and Visionary of CTC Productivity, bringing over 15 years of expertise in helping companies optimize their Microsoft 365 environment. As a globally recognized productivity expert featured in Forbes, Business Journal, and Entrepreneur, Jan's career includes leadership roles at Accenture and Kraft Foods where she managed I…

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Future-Focused, People-Driven: Designing Inclusive Economic Strategies With Tracye McDaniel 35:45

13d ago35:45

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Tracye McDaniel brings three decades of expertise to this conversation on the future of economic development. As President of TIP Strategies, she explores the power of foresight, data, and place-based investment in creating inclusive growth. From AI and workforce shifts to underutilized community assets and the untapped role of faith-based institut…

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Baptism Part 5

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PA565 Baptism Part 5 mp3 In this message, we continue our study of the Biblical uses of the baptism family of words throughout the New Testament. We have seen in our study of its uses in Matthew and Mark that baptism was a Divine addition to the religion God gave Israel: performed by a priest, and heralded only to Israelites. Nothing tells us to fi…

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Baptism Part 4

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PA564 Baptism Part 4 mp3 In this message, we insist that if baptism, the water ritual, is as important and meaningful as the declarations of many would indicate, then every professed lover of God’s truth should take a searching look at every Biblical passage that speaks regarding it. Therefore, we begin just such a study, considering the occurrence…

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Christ’s Bitter Opposition

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PSA306 Christ’s Bitter Opposition mp3 In this message, we consider that Christ’s ministry was opposed by His bitter enemies. These included His supernatural enemies, Satan and his demons, and His human enemies, like Israel’s religious leaders and, to a lesser extent, political leaders like Herod, Pilate, and the Romans. What can we learn from the o…

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Baptism Part 3

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PA563 Baptism Part 3 mp3 In this message, we consider water baptism, which most assume to be a Divine ordinance, decreed by Jesus Christ, and that He intended it to be binding on all those who profess relationship to Him. Yet if so, why does Paul say what he does in I Corinthians 1:17? We must ask ourselves: should we baptize? What baptism is impor…

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Christ’s Treasury of Teachings

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PSA305 Christ’s Treasury of Teachings mp3 In this message, we consider that Christ brought forth many important lessons and concepts out of His treasury of teaching in the Gospel Period. There are large sections of all four gospels taken up by His words. John 6:66-68, these are the words of eternal life. We consider these words He taught and the tr…

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Untitled

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PA562 Baptism Part 2 mp3 In this message, we continue our study of the important topic of baptism. The ideas most hold about baptism are just “hand-me-downs” they have gotten from others, and never drawn from assiduous study of all the Word of God has to say on the subject. We will turn to the Word of God to determine all It has to say about the su…

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Parables of the Gospel Period

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PSA304 Parables of the Gospel Period mp3 Christ told many parables during His earthly ministry. He told parables teaching important truths about the coming Kingdom of God. He told parables teaching His listeners important truths they needed to know at that current time. He told parables against His enemies showing up their behavior, activities, and…

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Baptism Part 1

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PA561 Baptism Part 1 mp3 Throughout the history of Christendom, no ritual has been given so much importance as that of water baptism. Yet it has constantly been the cause of much controversy and contention.Many questions are raised by water baptism. Should it be by immersion or by pouring or by sprinkling? Should only clergy perform it, or can any …

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Christ’s Earthly Ministry

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PSA303 Christ’s Earthly Ministry mp3 In this message, we consider Christ’s earthly ministry during the thirty-three years of His time on earth. The Gospel Period is centered around the incarnation, and is recorded in the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The four gospels have different purposes and focuses, presenting Jesus Christ from…

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Psalm 149:1-150:6

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PA560 Psalm 149:1-150:6 mp3 In this message, we consider the final two psalms in the book. The last five psalms are “Hallelujah” psalms, probably written by good King Hezekiah, who may have finalized the book. Psalm 149 is given as a new song for Israel. Presenting the nation as it will exist in the glorious kingdom of God to come. Finally, Psalm 1…

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Reviving the Motor City: Detroit’s Comeback and the Power of Inclusive Growth with Kevin Johnson 40:08

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Detroit’s comeback is one of the most remarkable economic stories in America—and Kevin Johnson has been at the heart of it. As President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, he shares how the city has gone from bankruptcy to boom, with $5 billion in active investment and a renewed focus on equity. From attracting global companies to …

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Andy Hilliard | Leadership: AI and Offshoring | AI for the C Suite EP 21 54:24

27d ago54:24

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Andy Hilliard is the CEO of Accelerance, the premier global outsourcing advisor delivering top-tier software development resources along with professional consulting services, and a 2x author. As CEO of Accelerance, Andy helps companies find the talent they need to scale high-performing, globally distributed software engineering and product develop…

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From Education to Economic Opportunity: Leading with Purpose in Pinellas County With Dr. Cynthia Johnson 29:49

27d ago29:49

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Dr. Cynthia Johnson brings a unique perspective to economic development, rooted in education and driven by equity. She shares how Pinellas County, Florida, responds to disruption through collaboration, innovation, and people-centered strategy. From launching an $11.2M business incubator to building a unified workforce system, Dr. Johnson outlines h…

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The People's Project: Equity, Growth, and the Atlanta BeltLine With Clyde Higgs 30:40

1M ago30:40

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In this episode, Clyde Higgs dives into the $4.5 billion Atlanta BeltLine—a transformative infrastructure project reconnecting 45 neighborhoods while driving job creation, transit access, and affordable housing. Higgs shares how public-private partnerships, inclusive zoning, and land banking are helping ensure long-time residents and legacy busines…

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Emily Tait | AI's Impact on IP Rights | AI for the C Suite EP 20 1:02:49

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Emily Tait is an Intellectual Property Partner at JONES DAY®. As an IP and technology lawyer, she has particular experience in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI). She helps clients navigate the complex and evolving legal and regulatory AI environment, provides AI-related risk assessments, and devises strategies to protect and en…

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Meeting the Moment: Redefining Leadership in Economic Development with Nathan Ohle 24:57

1M ago24:57

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Recorded live at the IEDC Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., this special kickoff episode features Nathan Ohle, President & CEO of IEDC. Nathan joins co-host Johnathan Holifield to reflect on the Summit’s theme—“Meeting the Moment”—and what it means for the future of economic development. From building inclusive, resilient economies to equippin…

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Nathan Whittacre | AI for Middle Market Success | AI for the C Suite EP 19 48:45

2M ago48:45

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Nathan Whittacre is the founder and CEO of Stimulus Technologies. With both bachelor's and master's degrees in Computer Science from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Nathan has witnessed the evolution of AI from its academic origins to today's transformative applications. He recently completed MIT's "Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Bus…

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Ben Johnson | AI Strategy Beyond ChatGPT | AI for the C Suite EP 18 52:14

2M ago52:14

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Ben Johnson is the CEO and founder of Freya Systems. Originally from the UK, Ben came to America in 2004 while working with BAE Systems before founding Freya Systems in 2009. His company specializes in helping businesses transform data into actionable insights through predictive analytics and custom software solutions. Ben regularly shares his expe…

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Richard Pierle | Practical AI for Business | AI for the C Suite EP 17 55:03

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Richard Pierle is the Managing Partner and CEO of Pier Digital, Inc. In this role, Richard leverages his experience and expertise in technology and digital transformation, working across industries and verticals, and serving as a strategic advisor and player-coach to organizations facing IT/tech challenges, disruptions, or mission-critical events a…

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Nate DiMemmo | Practical AI: A Mid-Market Transformation Guide | AI for the C Suite EP 16 51:17

3M ago51:17

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Nate DiMemmo is the Founder and CEO of PivotPoint AI. He brings a decade of experience guiding organizations through digital transformation, with seven years specifically focused on leveraging AI to drive business results. As the founder of PivotPoint AI, he helps midmarket companies harness Generative AI and AI Agents—from strategic planning to pr…

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Papi Menon | Navigating the AI Agent Wave | AI for the C Suite EP 15 50:50

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Papi Menon is Vice President and Chief Product Officer of Outshift by Cisco, where he leads their emerging technology incubation initiatives. With over two decades of experience building and scaling world-class technology products, Papi brings a unique perspective on AI's transformative potential. At Outshift, Papi is spearheading Cisco's ventures …

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Ken Winell | AI Implementation for Mid-Market Companies | AI for the C Suite EP 14 50:27

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Ken Winell is Managing Partner at Freeman Clarke and Co-CEO/CTO of Nexus Digital Group. With over three decades of experience in digital transformation and technology leadership, Ken has been at the forefront of helping mid-sized companies navigate the AI revolution. His unique perspective comes from serving as CTO and digital strategy leader for o…

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Rebecca Sykes | Generative AI Implementation for Brands | AI for the C Suite EP 13 49:32

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Rebecca Sykes is a Partner at The Brandtech Group, where she leads their emergent technology practice. Rebecca has been at the forefront of implementing generative AI across the creative process for major global brands including Unilever, Diageo (D-AGE-E-O), and L'Oréal. Her work spans from developing enterprise-level legal frameworks for AI govern…

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Rob Wray | AI and the Future of Business | AI for the C Suite EP 12 48:16

5M ago48:16

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Rob Wray is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and scaled several technology companies, including Whitebox, MP3Car, and Innovative Technology Consulting Corporation. He secured $55 million in venture capital for Whitebox and has experience in various fields such as healthcare, e-commerce, and logistics. Rob currently mentors at Johns Hopkins Tec…

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BONUS: Social Entrepreneurship and Moving the Needle, with Forward Impact Solutions' Christopher Gergen 53:14

5M ago53:14

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Today we're sharing an episode of a podcast that shares our mission to move the needle - Inside Impact with Alisa Herr. Christopher Gergen's first entrepreneurial venture—a coffee shop bar in Santiago, Chile—was impactful, but more impactful was the man who walked in and introduced himself as a "cultural entrepreneur." In this episode, hear how tha…

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Eric Marshall | The Future of Work with AI Agents | AI for the C Suite EP 11 49:50

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Eric Marshall is a leader at the intersection of AI and product development who's tackling some fascinating challenges in both the business and accessibility spaces. As the CEO of Level Up Development and creator of Agent700, Eric has launched and maintained hundreds of applications across diverse sectors. Eric's unique value lies in his vision for…

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Chat GPT Advanced Voice | Call me "G" | AI for the C Suite EP 10 23:13

6M ago23:13

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Chat GPT Advanced Voice is one of the least utilized features within the Chat GPT product suite. In this episode, we speak with Chat GPT Advanced Voice and explore the transformative power of AI for leaders, focusing on its role in decision-making, leadership development, and fostering innovation. We discuss practical applications like streamlining…

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Revolutionizing Food Systems: Transforming Communities for Generational Wealth Creation, with Tom McDougall 59:24

6M ago59:24

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Today we explore how a transformed food system can pave the way for generational wealth creation, equity, and a sustainable future for communities. 4P Foods is working to revolutionize the food industry by connecting smallholder farmers with local consumers, and CEO Tom McDougall joins us to talk about the need to improve food ecosystems, consideri…

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Rodney Williams, Changing Access to Capital with SoLo Funds 52:36

6M ago52:36

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SoLo Funds is the outgrowth of co-founder and chairman Rodney Williams’ lived experience of a mother who regularly needed access to short-term cash to stay current with bills and to maintain household cohesion. Such loans were very limited and costly in his neighborhood. Rodney wanted to develop a community-based lending marketplace for small dolla…

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Phillip Swan | AI and Responsible Innovation | AI for the C Suite EP 9 49:21

6M ago49:21

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Phillip Swan is the Chief Product and go-to-market (GTM) Officer at The AI Solution Group. In this role, he blends customer-centric go-to-market strategies with cutting-edge product development, leadership, and partnerships. Swan discusses his journey in the AI field, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI use. He highlights the potential of …

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$100M in Capital Funding, with Minority Business Accelerator CEO Darrin Redus 1:02:21

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Today's guest is Darrin Redus, CEO of the Cincinnati Minority Business Accelerator within the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Accelerator has recently launched a $100 million transformational equity capital fund to fuel the creation of larger scale minority owned businesses, and Darrin is here to give us all of the details of what …

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Lyneir Richardson, CEO of Chicago TREND 51:04

7M ago51:04

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As we talk about the racial wealth gap it’s critical to highlight the importance of owning appreciating assets. At the end of 2020, 44% of Black Americans owned their homes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with almost 75% of White Americans. That difference materially undermines both family wealth creation and prospects for inclusive …

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Jennifer Shieh, US Small Business Administration Director of Ecosystem Development 52:16

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When you’re running a small business, you’ll take all the resources you can get, especially access to capital. But many founders have no idea where to begin to look for funding and wouldn’t even think to look at the federal government. To promote inclusive opportunity and prosperity, America’s Seed Fund - the small business innovation research prog…

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Cameron Duncan | A Middle Market Focus on AI | AI for the C Suite EP 8 51:34

7M ago51:34

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Cameron Duncan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hallian Technologies, an AI Integration Platform (AIP) that provides medium-sized businesses the ability to securely build out GenAI solutions in their business. Cameron's passion for AI and business transformation has made him a leader in fields like manufacturing, legal compliance, and beyond. Connect w…

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Aaron Walker, CEO of Camelback Ventures 41:17

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Median Black wealth is 12 times less than median White wealth, and it is estimated that median Black wealth by 2053 will be zero. While there are myriad historic and current reasons for such outcomes, what we know for sure is that entrepreneurship is a potent enabler of wealth creation and driver of inclusive prosperity. Today’s guest on Moving The…

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Race, Privilege, and a Mission to Close the Wealth Gap: Johnathan Holifield and Christopher Gergen Share Their Stories 42:53

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Christopher Gergen and Johnathan Holifield come from completely different backgrounds. One was born into power and privilege in a political family in DC. One grew up in the industrial, blue-collar Detroit area where hard work was the norm. Through their careers and personal growth, they've ended up with the same goals - to raise awareness and promo…

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Mike Gadsby | Helping Businesses Leverage AI | AI for the C Suite EP 7 53:49

7M ago53:49

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Mike Gadsby is the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at O3 World where he leads digital transformation initiatives with a unique focus on the intersection of AI, user experience, and creative problem-solving. With expertise in AI-driven projects, Mike helps businesses revolutionize operations and client relationships, offering deep insights i…

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Tracy Palandjian, CEO of Social Finance 46:45

7M ago46:45

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Tracy Palandjian is moving the needle. She's the CEO of Social Finance, a national impact finance and advisory nonprofit that has mobilized $350 million in new investments designed to help 45,000 people realize improved outcomes in education, economic mobility, health, and housing. Any attempts to close economic inequity gaps must begin with a focu…

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North Carolina A&T Chancellor Harold Martin 1:13:53

8M ago1:13:53

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This episode of Moving the Needle features Harold Martin, the esteemed, immediate past Chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University. As America's largest-ever historically Black university and one of North Carolina's top three public research universities, NC A&T contributes in diverse and growing ways to the U.S. and North Carolina economies.…

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Reggie Henry | CIO Insights: AI in Action | AI for the C Suite EP6 46:30

8M ago46:30

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Reggie Henry is the Chief Information & Performance Excellence Officer with ASAE – the American Society of Association Executives. He is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector. Connect with Reggie Henry on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggiehenry/ Learn more about ASAE: The Center for Associati…

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Investing in the American Dream, with US Economic Development Administration’s Alejandra Castillo 47:40

8M ago47:40

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President Biden appointed today's guest, Alejandra Castillo, to head the Economic Development Administration. In this role, she leads the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. For Assistant Secretary Castillo, having grown up in Ne…

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Economic Development and Communities That Get It Right, with IEDC CEO Nathan Ohle 57:13

8M ago57:13

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Historically there are so many communities that have done a poor job of economic development and inclusive competitiveness, but we're talking about the communities that are getting it right. Plus, what specifically is in the International Economic Development Council's Equitable Economic Playbook? Nathan Ohle is the President and CEO of the Interna…

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Nell Tice | “Never Let AI Be Your Final Product” | AI for the C Suite EP 5 44:23

8M ago44:23

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Nell Tice is the owner of enTICEing Media, a full-service multi-media production company. In addition to her day job, Nell is also an author, speaker, podcast host, and radio show host. In 2021, Nell resigned from her COO position at a coffee and tea wholesale business to focus on enTICEing Media full-time. As Nell continued to evolve within her bu…

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Trailer 5:38

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Welcome to Moving the Needle, a podcast that explores how innovators and problem solvers are doing transformative work in cities and rural communities to create new pathways for generational wealth creation. Our goal is to lift up solutions that are giving us hope and light the way for policymakers, community leaders, philanthropists, private inves…

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Josh Hartranft | Generative AI and Academia | AI for the C Suite EP 4 50:45

9M ago50:45

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Josh Hartranft is an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience in higher education technology services. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Millersville University, a public university in Millersville, PA. With the explosion of Generative AI, Josh has also been at the forefront of integrating this transformative tec…

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Bonus Episode: Chad Interviews Chat GPT 5:11

9M ago5:11

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Chat GPT's voice interface is all the rage. Chad has a 5 minute conversation with ChatGPT where the system explains different types of prompting plus how to turn on the voice interface available to ChatGPT+ subscribers.By Chad Harvey

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Ross Stockdale | How AI Effects the CMO Role | AI for the C Suite EP 3 46:03

9M ago46:03

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Ross Stockdale helps Small Business B2B Service Companies increase their net profit without breaking the bank in 12 months or less as their Fractional CMO. He creates and execute winning marketing strategies to increase profit and decrease time and headaches. Connect with Ross Stockdale on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrossstockdale/ Le…

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