Best Manufacturing Execution Systems Podcasts (2025)

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 24 - Ed Cotney 30:47

1d ago30:47

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Host Nick Anderson welcomes Ed Cotney to The Value Factory Podcast to cut through confusion around taxes and exits. Ed delivers blunt truths: tax is a business expense to be actively managed, not merely a report filed by a CPA. The episode lays out practical thresholds for when planning matters most, explains why owners should never order their own…

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German Startup Funding, Deep Tech AI, & Fintech M&A – September 2025 News 29:00

1d ago29:00

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What if the next billion-dollar startup was brewing in Berlin, Munich, or Vienna right now? In this episode, we cover the game-changing deals, deep tech breakthroughs, and green innovation stories shaping the DACH startup scene in September 2025. Whether you’re a founder, VC, or ecosystem insider, this is your shortcut to staying ahead in Europe’s …

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Jim Carlough, Leaders Are Made Not Born 57:30

2d ago57:30

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About Jim Carlough With over 30 years of leadership experience, Jim Carlough is an accomplished business strategist, speaker, and author. Having successfully driven explosive growth for healthcare organizations—from start-ups to industry leaders — Jim is a trusted expert in building high- performing teams, revitalizing underperforming businesses, a…

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#99: The AI Revolution in Digital Engineering 41:56

3d ago41:56

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with AI expert Alex Bruskin to cut through the hype and explore the real impact of artificial intelligence on the world of digital engineering. From the history of AI and its convergence of compute power, algorithms, and data — to practical, high-v…

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Building With Purpose: Chad Cousins on Scaling Culture, Vision, and Impact 54:01

3d ago54:01

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SUMMARY: In this kickoff episode of Built With Purpose, host Chris Fay sits down with Chad Cousins, CEO of McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, to explore how purposeful leadership can transform an organization from a respected regional firm into a high-impact, growth-oriented platform. Chad shares his unconventional path from the tech and consultin…

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DACH Startup News: Berlin AI Rockets, N26 Shakes & Europe’s Hydrogen Bet 21:33

4d ago21:33

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Berlin’s AI just rocketed from $350M to $2.3B. At the same time, Switzerland locked in €825M hydrogen funding, and N26 faced its toughest governance test yet. This is not Silicon Valley news. This is the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) reshaping startup dynamics — and it’s moving fast. In this Startuprad.io Summer Wrap-Up 2025, we unpac…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 23 - Julie Williamson 46:55

5d ago46:55

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson sits down with Dr. Julie Williamson—Chief Growth Enabler at Karrikins Group—to unpack what happens when leadership teams are misaligned and strategies don’t connect across functions. Julie shares insights from years of consulting with global organizations, showing why disconnected goa…

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Aang Lakey, Critical Importance of Intentionality and Reflexivity in Leadership 1:01:31

7d ago1:01:31

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Aang Lakey is a distinguished leader with over 20 years of expertise in leadership development, violence prevention, and diversity and inclusion, honed through extensive experience in the U.S. Army and federal government. Aang excels in guiding leaders to integrate consciousness and emotional intelligence into their practices, emphasizing the criti…

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Built With Purpose - Trailer 5:02

7d ago5:02

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Built With Purpose is the new podcast for the leaders shaping the built world. Those rethinking how we design, manufacture, construct, and innovate. The first episode launches on September 2nd! Follow us so you don’t miss out.

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 22 - Huba Rostonics 37:37

8d ago37:37

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson sits down with Huba Rostonics to reflect on their Value Accelerator Workshop and the impact it has on business owners. They discuss the power of learning in community, why intimate workshop settings drive deeper transformation, and how one idea—when executed—can reshape an entire busi…

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How Climate Tech SaaS Is Ending Greenwashing | Irene Rosique, Nuvio Planet 30:38

8d ago30:38

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Greenwashing is everywhere — from supermarket shelves to corporate ESG reports. But are those “eco-friendly” claims worth anything without data to back them up? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Jörn “Joe” Menninger speaks with Irene Rosique-Conesa, CEO & Co-Founder of Nuvio Planet, a climate tech SaaS spun out of BASF. Irene believes the solu…

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#98: Digital Product Series – Who is CONTACT Software 41:59

10d ago41:59

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, we kick off our Digital Product Series with a deep dive into CONTACT Software—a company that has been shaping the digital engineering space for over 30 years but remains relatively unknown in North America. Our guest, Dimitri Baumtrok, Head of International Sales at CONTACT Software, joins Julia…

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Mick Hoffman, Executive Director of WIAA, The Gift of Competitive Sports for Kids 1:00:20

11d ago1:00:20

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Mick Hoffman has been the Executive Director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association since the spring of 2019. He is the Association's fifth executive director. Serving at virtually every level of the WIAA, Mr. Hoffman most recently held the role of Assistant Superintendent and Chief Operations Officer for Vancouver Public Schools.…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 21 - Steve Nasca 38:50

12d ago38:50

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In this episode, Nick Anderson sits down with Steve Nasca—OneAccord operating principal and seasoned CEO—to explore servant leadership, culture, and the hard decisions owners avoid. Steve draws on decades of P&L experience (from $30M divisions to running his own businesses) and turnaround work to explain what “doing the work” actually looks like: r…

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Cooking Up Innovation and Culture: A Conversation with Rob Connelly, Executive Chairman of Henny Penny 1:00:49

15d ago1:00:49

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Greetings, industrial enthusiasts! Welcome to a new episode of The Industrialist Podcast. Today, we have the distinct pleasure of welcoming Rob Connelly, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Henny Penny Corporation—a company known not only for its cutting-edge foodservice equipment, but also for its world-class culture and remarkable legacy. Rob jo…

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Productionizing AI: AWS Bedrock, MCP & Agentic Workflows for Startups 57:14

15d ago57:14

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What does it really take to move from a GenAI prototype to a production-ready system? In this episode, AWS AI Engineering Specialist Dennis Traub breaks down the hard truths behind scaling, securing, and monitoring AI systems — and why the future belongs to startups who learn how to productionize AI fast. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why most…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 20 - Shawn Slattery 52:50

15d ago52:50

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Host Nick Anderson sits down with Shawn Slattery — entrepreneur, former banker, and now CEO and partner at OneAccord — to trace a career that moves from chaos to clarity. Shawn tells the hard parts: childhood trauma, a reckless youth, and the discipline that followed. He explains how learning to “do the work” in banking—reading the agreements, mast…

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Michael Johnson, PhD, PT, Home Care is Essential to a Healthy Healthcare System 1:00:59

16d ago1:00:59

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Michael P. Johnson, PhD, PT is Chief Researcher, Home Care Innovation at BAYADA Home Health Care in Moorestown, NJ. This is a new role where Dr. Johnson is responsible for building an infrastructure that will support collaborative research efforts across eight (8) specialty practices at BAYADA, partnering with academic researchers, industry leaders…

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#97 :The State of AI in Today’s PLM Solutions 41:57

17d ago41:57

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In this forward-looking episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with PLM authority Michael “Fino” Finocchiaro to unpack how AI, emerging startups, and evolving technologies are transforming the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) landscape. From industry giants like Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, an…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 19 - Dr. Rob McKenna 1:00:13

19d ago1:00:13

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson sits down with Dr. Rob McKenna—CEO of WiLD Leaders and one of the world’s top voices in leadership development—to explore what it really takes to lead with courage, vulnerability, and resilience. Rob unpacks why the best leaders are those willing to tell the truth, embrace their own blind …

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 18 - Christopher French 53:14

22d ago53:14

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In this episode of The Value Factory, Christopher French flips the script—interviewing host Nick in a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, resilience, and the hard lessons earned over decades in business. From the importance of executive presence to the looming impact of AI and robotics, Nick shares candid stories from his early career misst…

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How Startups Can Use GenAI Without Breaking GDPR or Trust 48:10

22d ago48:10

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Startups love GenAI. But most founders are using it unsafely — and exposing their team, their customers, and their legal risk without even realizing it. In this episode of Startuprad.io, we sat down with Dennis Traub, AI Engineering Specialist at AWS, to unpack what safe adoption of Generative AI really means for founders, CTOs, and product leads. …

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Marcelo Culbucci, PRFAQ Framework, Narrative Writing is the Key to Strategic Process 42:20

23d ago42:20

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Marcelo Calbucci is an entrepreneur, innovator, technologist, and author. He’s been building software products for over thirty years, having sold his first software at age fourteen. He has worked at Microsoft (Exchange Server & Bing) and Amazon (People eXperience & Technology), leading software engineering, product, data science, and UX. He has fou…

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#96: MBSE Unveiled: What’s Next for System Design 41:05

24d ago41:05

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In Part 2 of our conversation with MBSE expert David Long, we dive deeper into the evolution of model-based systems engineering, tracing its roots, tool development, and growing relevance across industries. You’ll hear how MBSE emerged as a way to improve communication between disciplines, especially between systems and software engineers, and why …

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 17 - Dr. Gavriel “Gav” Schneider 55:39

26d ago55:39

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson welcomes Dr. Gavriel “Gav” Schneider—entrepreneur, martial artist, author of Presilience, and CEO of Risk 2 Solution—for a masterclass in navigating risk, seizing opportunity, and building resilient organizations. Drawing on decades of leadership, security, and behavioral science expe…

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How Count Finance Tackles Millennial Money Anxiety with Automation & Empathy 30:34

29d ago30:34

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What if your money app actually reduced your anxiety instead of triggering it?In this episode, Laura Cornely shares how she walked away from private equity to build Count — a fintech that’s deeply personal, empathy-led, and built for millennial mental clarity. What You'll Learn: How money anxiety is the unspoken epidemic of our generation — and how…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 16 - Andrew Ballard 34:02

29d ago34:02

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson sits down with Andrew Ballard—President of Marketing Solutions and author of Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter—to break down what branding and competitive positioning really mean in today's marketplace. With over 35 years of experience in research-based growth strategy, Andrew explains how busin…

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Tom Preston and Luciana Nunez, Creating a Coaching Culture in Your Organization 58:05

29d ago58:05

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Tom Preston, co-author of COACHING POWER, is the founder of The Preston Associates, one of the world’s premier executive coaching firms. With decades of experience coaching leaders across industries and geographies, he has helped organizations achieve extraordinary outcomes. A former private equity executive and bestselling author of Coach Yourself…

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#95: Bridging Hardware and Software: The Future of Product Development 41:06

1M ago41:06

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott sit down with Fernando Valera, Chief Technology Officer at Visure Solutions, to tackle one of the most complex challenges in modern product development: aligning hardware and software lifecycles through integrated requirements engineering. With decades of e…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 15 - Richard Brune 46:15

1M ago46:15

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson sits down with seasoned OneAccord partner Richard Brune to unpack what it truly means to lead as a peer, not a vendor. With nearly two decades of experience in interim executive roles, Richard shares hard-earned wisdom on building trust inside leadership teams, delivering truth with c…

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Scott Marshall, CEO and President of Semester at Sea, Lifelong Learning Starting Early 54:45

1M ago54:45

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Scott Marshall is the host of the As Unexpected Podcast and President and CEO of the Institute for Shipboard Education, a 61-year-old nonprofit that directs Semester at Sea, the world’s leading comparative study abroad program. Prior to joining Semester at Sea, Marshall was a Professor of Management, Vice Provost and Interim Dean in the College of …

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 14 - Matt Moore and Paden Hodges 52:39

1M ago52:39

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson sits down with Matt Moore and Paden Hodges, the founders of Elevate, a Christian men’s community built on faith, fitness, and brotherhood. They share how Elevate has grown from a 20-man group chat into a 200+ member international movement with regional leaders, life-changing events, a…

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#94: Navigating Digital Engineering in Government 37:56

1M ago37:56

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott welcome back Steve Nichols, head of the Public Sector and Defense Group at Razorleaf. Together, they unpack the foundational steps government agencies need to take to successfully implement digital engineering (DE) practices—whether you're in the Department…

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David Heacock, An Entrepreneur Who Gave Up Wall Street to Start a Manufacturing Company From Scratch 46:25

1M ago46:25

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David Heacock’s transformation from a successful Wall Street career to a game-changing entrepreneur is a story of bold decisions, resilience, and relentless determination. Walking away from a seven-figure finance job, David took a leap of faith to rebuild his family’s struggling business—Filterbuy. With zero experience in manufacturing, he faced in…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 13 - Bob Nowak 39:22

1M ago39:22

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In this deeply personal and financially strategic episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson sits down with Bob Nowak of The Partners Group to explore what it really takes for business owners to prepare for life after an exit. From navigating identity loss and legacy planning to the mechanics of wealth diversification, Monte Carlo sim…

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Second-Life EV Batteries: How Voltfang Raised €15M to Replace Coal in Europe 25:33

1M ago25:33

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What if the key to Europe’s energy independence lies in the batteries of yesterday’s electric cars? This isn’t science fiction—it’s Voltfang’s reality. Today’s episode takes you inside the world of second-life EV batteries, where German climate tech startup Voltfang is repurposing used electric car batteries to stabilize power grids, decentralize e…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 12 - Luke Scorziell 41:29

1M ago41:29

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson reconnects with Luke Scorzell, brand strategist and founder, to explore how organizations navigate identity during seasons of leadership transition and evolution. They reflect on their past collaboration building a values-based leadership course and dig deep into the work of brand cla…

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#93: Unpacking Digital Twins: Myths and Misconceptions 43:17

1M ago43:17

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In this episode of Stay Sharp in Digital Engineering, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott are joined by David Ewing, Director of Mission Integration at SAIC and architect of the award-winning Ready One digital engineering platform. Together, they tackle the myths and misconceptions surrounding digital twins. They explore the difference between d…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 11 - Alicia Parr 34:50

2M ago34:50

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson sits down with Alicia Parr, founder and CEO of Performentor, to explore how strategic HR unlocks growth in founder-led and scaling businesses. They discuss how operational clarity, cultural alignment, and intentional structure turn “people problems” into powerful sources of trust, acc…

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Kasim Aslam, Love Your People, Give Them a Shot, and Watch Your Company Grow 52:50

2M ago52:50

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Kasim Aslam is a serial entrepreneur who has built multiple 7- and 8-figure businesses, including two successful exits. He is the co-founder of Driven Mastermind, creator of Digital Marketer's Paid Traffic Certification, and author of three bestselling books, including You vs Google, a #1 international bestseller in marketing and advertising. Named…

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Finance Automation for SMEs: Moss CEO on Scaling, AI & Fintech Lessons 48:41

2M ago48:41

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What if finance wasn’t a bottleneck but your secret growth weapon? Moss CEO Ante Spittler joins Startuprad.io to reveal how his Berlin fintech is helping over 5,000 SMEs automate spend, ditch spreadsheets, and scale smarter. What You'll Learn: How Moss raised €180M and scaled to process €5B+ annually The biggest finance automation challenges for Eu…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 10 - Mitch Moore 1:45:00

2M ago1:45:00

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In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson engages in an honest, mentorship-driven conversation with financial advisor Mitch Moore, co-founder of Strong Wealth. They explore what it takes to build trust with ultra-high-net-worth clients, how faith and values shape business relationships, and why character and competence are th…

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92: Unpacking Digital Twin Series: MBSE 37:40

2M ago37:40

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In this foundational episode, we kick off a two-part conversation with renowned MBSE thought leader David Long, former president of INCOSE and long-time advocate for model-based systems engineering. Hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott explore the role MBSE plays in enabling Digital Twins, especially in early lifecycle phases, and clarify how MBS…

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James Misner, Helping Non Profits Raise the Funds They Need to Change the World 52:45

2M ago52:45

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JamesMisneris the founder and CEO of The Kipos Group. Over his career, he has facilitated the raising of 100’s of millions of dollars to support nonprofit organizations. A trusted expert in the realm of fundraising strategy, staff, culture, and implementation, he and The Kipos Group bring a sharp focus on small and mid-sized organizations engaged i…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 9 - Jeff Rogers Part 3 48:36

2M ago48:36

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In Part 3 of this special 3-part series on The Value Factory Podcast, Nick Anderson and Jeff Rogers walk through the most complex and personal era of OneAccord’s history. Jeff shares the bold steps into private equity and M&A advisory—and the painful clarity that followed when growth outpaced alignment. From boardroom tensions and leadership transi…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 9 - Jeff Rogers Part 2 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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In Part 2 of this special 3-part series on The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson continues his conversation with OneAccord founder Jeff Rogers, diving into the rapid growth and painful pivot that redefined the company. Jeff unpacks OneAccord’s expansion into 18 U.S. markets, the bold decision to contract back to the Pacific Northwest, and t…

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Kendell Jno-Finn, PT, DPT, Living the Dream by Bringing Others Along With You 57:45

2M ago57:45

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Kendell was born in Dominica, West Indies and came to Birmingham from St. Croix in 1999 to attend Samford University. While at Samford, Kendell was a member of the track and field team and earned a Bachelor’s in Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. He then attended The University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) and received his Doctor…

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Why Emotional Branding Is the Startup Superpower You’re Ignoring | Jakob Trpin 29:30

2M ago29:30

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Your startup isn’t failing because of your tech or funding—it’s because people don’t feel your brand. In this episode, Jakob Trpin, founder of Yesyesandtwo, breaks down why emotional branding is the hidden growth engine for startups. Discover how subconscious branding cues, human-to-human marketing (H2H), and internal culture alignment create trust…

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The Value Factory Podcast | Episode 9 - Jeff Rogers Part 1 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

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In Part 1 of this special 3-part series on The Value Factory Podcast, host Nick Anderson sits down with OneAccord founder Jeff Rogers for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the birth of the firm—from its roots in a post-dotcom market crash to its redefinition as a values-driven, team-based consulting practice. Jeff unpacks the emotional and strate…

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#91 : Unpacking Digital Twins Series: Simulation 42:46

2M ago42:46

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How do simulations truly integrate into the world of digital twins—and what role do surrogate models and AI play in driving smarter design? In this episode, hosts Juliann Grant and Jonathan Scott continue the Digital Twin Series with a deep dive into simulation, featuring guest expert Shawn Freeman from Vias3D. With over 30 years of experience in C…

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