OUTLAST Consulting LLC Podcasts

Dr. John Ennis, co-founder of Aigora, a world-renowned authority on the application of artificial intelligence to sensory and consumer science. John shares how fast caterpillars and a beautiful butterflies are manifestations of innovation. More about our guest: Dr. John Ennis, co-founder of Aigora, is a world-renowned authority on the use of artifi…

Dr. Nupur Mehta, internal medicine physician, co-founder of Heyday Health, shares how his company and the healthcare industry can do better in providing services for the 3Ps: Providers, Payers, and Patients. More about our guest: Dr. Nupur Mehta is an internal medicine physician dedicated to improving the quality of life and wellbeing of all patien…

Ion Valaskakis, President at President, Portfolio IV Media and Consulting shares how creativity drives the difference of innovation, invention, and reinvention. He also discusses how to FuturePROOF using his proprietary framework and scorecard, More about our guest: Ion Valis is a strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and executives by helping them an…

Elizabeth Head, Director of Operations at LEAD Institute + Orchard, responsible for incorporating LEAD's capacity-building curriculum into Orchard, talks on progression and having the mindset for innovation in the non-profit industry, and how innovation works in politics. More about our guest: On April 1, 2021, the LEAD Institute became a part of O…

Tyrone Lingley, Head of Partnerships at Ally.io, is responsible for building and delivering long-term go-to-market technology, strategic, and channel partnerships, talks on tackling OKRs, and shared responsibility and accountability. More about our guest: Tyrone Lingley, senior SaaS partnership leader with 10+ years of experience building and leadi…

Rob Finlay, CPM®, an investor, operator, solution provider, CEO, and Founder of Thirty Capital, talks on staying open across different domains and the parallelism of commercial real estate and software companies. More about our guest: Rob Finlay, CPM®, knows the extraordinary value of tech + innovation + data within the CRE space better than anyone…

Marcus Sheridan, digital sales and marketing pioneer, and author of They Ask, You Answer and The Visual Sale: How to Use Video to Explode Sales, Drive Marketing, and Grow Your Business in a Virtual World. More about our guest: Marcus Sheridan is an international keynote speaker with a unique ability to excite, engage, and motivate live audiences. H…

John Rossman, Managing Partner at Rossman Partners and Author of The Amazon Way series, talks The Amazon Way Leadership, Executive Decisions, and Innovation. More about our guest: John Rossman is an expert at digital business models, operations, and organizing programs. He has led engagements on developing innovation processes, Internet of Things s…

Sam Bond, COO of joe, the leading mobile ordering and rewards solution powered by independent coffee, talks inspiration and experimentation in innovation. More about our guest: Sam Bond is COO at joe, the leading mobile ordering and rewards solution powered by independent coffee. Before joining joe, Sam started Lyft's Southeast office and held lead…

Noah Schaul of Inchainge, maker of value chain management simulation games, talks circular economy, innovation, and impact. More about our guest: Noah Schaul, Business Development Manager at Inchainge, speaks five languages, has a background in sustainable business and works within the company’s corporate and partner management activities. Noah is …

Samuel Sanders, author of Your Next Big Idea, explains the relationship between innovation, creativity, and work. More about our guest: Samuel Sanders is an award-winning entrepreneur who has seen innovation, creativity, problem-solving, and ideation in action at many different levels: a Fortune 500 company, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, as…

Nadia Laabs, co-founder of SafetyNet Technologies, shares about work efficiency, sustainability, and growing one's business. More about our guest: Nadia works using a Human-Centered Design approach to help organizations become sustainably and socially successful by developing and implementing business plans that work and finding innovative alternat…

Colin Hunter, an Author, Mentor, Coach, and the Founder and CEO of Potential Squared shares takes on innovation in the field of VR and creating 'playgrounds' for his various clients More about our guest: Colin Hunter is an Author, Mentor, Coach, and the Founder and CEO of Potential Squared, an international business that specializes in creating pla…

Amanda Billiot, VP of Human Resources for Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney, shares what is innovation through her years as a positive disruptor in DEI. More about our guest: Amanda Billiot is the VP, Human Resources for Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney. After over 16 years in HR, she is a self-proclaimed positive disruptor when it comes to le…

Brett Simmons, Sr. Consultant at OUTLAST Consulting LLC talks on innovation across the entire value chain--with examples from various industries. More about our guest: Brett Simmons brings years of experience in warehousing, transportation, and operations in industries such as Mining, Railroad, and Consumer Packaged Goods. Brett uses his unique exp…

Grady Powell and Haley Robison Dake, collaborators on an innovative learning experience called Metatrack and leaders with distinguished careers as innovators shares their point of view on innovation as a way of viewing the world. More about our guests: Grady Powell is a future-oriented strategist, executive, and entrepreneur. The founder and CEO of…

Raj De Datta, Co-Founder and CEO of Bloomreach, talks on seeker mindset and creating culture in tech-forward business industries. More about our guest: Raj De Datta is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bloomreach, the leading digital experience platform for e-commerce that powers brands representing 25% of retail e-commerce in the US and the UK. A multiple…

Heather Wray talks on Collaboration vs Energy tradeoff, coaching pre-and-post COVID through an innovation outcome and interaction standpoint. More about our guest: Heather Wray has over 20 years experience in the field of leadership development as an executive coach, talent management consultant, and sought-after group facilitator. She has worked e…

Rob Morgan shares his point of view on marketing strategy, innovation, technology commercialization, and marketing in emerging markets. More about our guest: Rob Morgan is a marketing professor at the University of Alabama and directs the STEM Path to the MBA and CREATE Path to the MBA programs. Rob attended pharmacy school at the University of Kan…

Mark Jeffreys, Founder & CEO of 4Sight, talks on how connection and inner peace plays a role in innovation both in the private and public sector. More about our guest: Mark is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of 4Sight, and an award-winning, seasoned Senior Executive & start-up Founder with more than 25 years of success delivering profitable s…

Johnmark Oudersluys, Executive Director of CityLink Center (Cincinnati), talks on the importance of energy and activating energy to spark change in your community, re-aligning your values and professional life. More about our guest: CityLink Center’s Executive Director is Johnmark Oudersluys, a former corporate strategist with a passion for creatin…

Grace Nicolette, Vice President at the Center for Effective Philanthropy talks innovation in the world of charitable giving. More about our guest: Grace Chiang Nicolette, Vice President of Programming and External Relations, works closely with the President on the organization’s partnerships, outreach efforts, communications, and innovative program…

Dr. Robin Gaster, President of Incumetrics, Inc., a data and program evaluation consultancy, and author of Behemoth, Amazon Rising: Power and Seduction in the Age of Amazon share his take on innovation at Amazon and beyond. More about our guest: Robin Gaster, PhD is a visiting scholar at George Washington University Institute for Public Policy and …

David A. Fields, consultant, speaker, and best-selling author, shares his customer-centric viewpoint which makes for unique insights into how your products and services can consistently deliver value. More about our guest: Consultant, speaker, and best-selling author David A. Fields helps in building consulting practices that are lucrative and life…

James Marable shares his experience as both an entrepreneur and corporate employee giving him unique insight on what innovation means. More about our guest: James Marable is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and community advocate based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Professionally, James has 15 years of experience in social media strategy and implementa…

Parker Meeks, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Hyzon Motors, shares his view of innovation as both an operator and advisor in the industry makes for unique insights. More about our guest: Parker Meeks is a proven senior operating executive with more than 15 years of experience driving transformational change via strategic growth, operating performan…

Jeff Wiguna, Co-Founder of Kuju Coffee, describes how confidence and bravery boost innovation in music and business. More about our guest: Prior to brewing up Kuju, Jeff was sales & marketing director at Good Paper, a fair trade consumer goods company, where he led a turnaround from declining sales to national distribution at Whole Foods Market. Je…

Buzz Amato, an independent producer, writer, arranger, & keyboardist with over 40 years in the music industry, talks on innovation in the music industry—including how it’s made, sold, and consumed More about our guest: Buzz has appeared on more than 150 CDs as a performer or producer. In 2000, Buzz created Amatones Music which focuses on independen…

Dr. Maria Lucia Madariaga talks about her passion for discovery, research, and patient care. More about our guest: Maria Lucia Madariaga, a general thoracic and lung transplant surgeon. She is also the principal investigator of the Organ Perfusion Laboratory and a founding member of the Complex Airway Center at the University of Chicago. ----------…

Jeb Bell, President of Equipment Controls Company, shares his unique definition of innovation and how looks to help his industry stay relevant in the current social impact environment for fossil fuels. More about our guest: Jeb Bell is the third generation President of Equipment Controls Company. Founded in 1965, we are an independent, specialty di…

Alexander Mammen, founder of Heritage Growth Partners, shares his unique definition of innovation and how he applies it to creating true partnerships with entrepreneur-owners. More about our guest: Alex Mammen founded Heritage Growth Partners in 2014 with the goal of creating true partnerships with entrepreneur-owners, built on long-term thinking, …

David Metcalf talks about his unique view of innovation and its impact, on society at large -- that reflects his range of experiences in corporate strategy, law, financial services, and education. ------------------------------------------------------------ Episode Guide: 1:49 - What is Innovation 2:30 - What is THRIVING? 5:00 - Meaning and Innovat…

Peet van Biljon, the founder of BMNP Strategies LLC, shares his thoughts on innovation, as well as some historical context for the way we view innovation today. More about our guest: Peet van Biljon advises clients on innovation strategy, new product development (NPD), and R&D transformation. He serves clients in all sectors, but has particularly d…

Ahmed Hashmi, our first guest host takes on the opportunity to pull a reverse uno card and asks Jared on his own view of Innovation. More about our guest: Ahmed Hashmi, a senior at the University of Texas studying Management Information Systems. Episode guide 1:56 - Innovation at risk of losing its meaning entirely 4:02 - What is Innovation 7:40 - …

Tim Schumm, Founder and President of Lucas James Talent Partners, shares how innovation works in the talent acquisition industry. More about our guest: Tim Schumm Founder and President of Lucas James Talent Partners Episode guide What Is Innovation Recruiting Industry Founding Lucas James Government Staffing Business within a Business with autonomy…

Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, explains how innovation differs from invention and how innovation works for intrapreneurs in large companies. More about our guest: Robyn Bolton, Founder and CEO of MileZero Episode guide 1:35 - What is Innovation 2:11 - "Something" 2:55 - "Different" 3:38 - "Creates Value" 4:42 - Types of Valu…

Mike Ross, Founder, and CEO at Juniper explains how creativity and fear impact innovation. More about our guest: Mike Ross, Founder and CEO of Juniper Episode guide 1:50 - What Is Innovation 1:42 - Creativity with Impact 4:15 - What Is Not Innovation 4:27 - Ambiguous Impact and Mistakes 12:14 - Innovation as an Organization 13:50 - Experimentation …

Karl Preissner, Director for Equity and Inclusion at Procter & Gamble, shares insights on innovation in the nonprofit, for-profit, and equity and inclusion spaces. More about our guest: Karl Preissner, Director for Equity and Inclusion at Procter & Gamble Episode guide 1:40 - What Is Innovation 3:00 - Innovation In Different Fields 4:28 - Ideas vs …

Annabel Mendez, founder of Aromalief Vegan Pain Relief Creams, shares how to shift from a problem-focused self into an outcome-focused self. More about our guest: Annabel Mendez, Founder of Aromalief Vegan Pain Relief Creams. Episode guide 1:17 - What is Innovation? 2:33 - Expanding the definition of Innovation 4:51 - What Isn't Innovation 8:04 - I…

Johnny Howze III, VP of Supply Chain Management at Southern Company shares the importance of paradigms in Innovation. More about our guest: Johnny Howze III, Vice President Supply Chain Management - Gas, Generation, and Services at Southern Company Episode guide 1:41 - "What is Innovation?" 3:00 - Innovation is not using the same formula 4:25 - Vie…

Wendy Nunnelley, SVP of Global Growth at Diageo, explains the difference between Internal and External Innovation and the role of 'Inbetweeners' More about our guest: Wendy Nunnelley SVP of Global Growth at Diageo, and an active angel investor, advisor, and board member for consumer goods startups. Episode guide 1:24 - What is Innovation? 1:52 - In…

Hung Nguyen, professional development coach, and leader in BP talent management, offers her unique perspective on innovation, including the importance of curiosity and passion for what you do. More about our guest: Hung Nguyen, professional development coach and leader in BP talent management, offers her perspective on what innovation is...and isn’…