Culture Factor, Season 2
All about the culture in companies, and taking a look at the emerging trends that are shaping business in the world.
Sam Corcos is Co-Founder and CEO at Levels, the first real-time dashboard for your body’s metabolism, giving you personalized insights into how different foods affect your body and your health. Prior to Levels, Sam founded CarDash, a Y Combinator company that makes automotive repair and maintenance as convenient and transparent as possible. His previous venture, Sightline Maps, provides an intuitive platform for 3D printing and visualizing topographical maps, marketed primarily towards the U.S. military.
Stephan Aarstol founded beach lifestyle inspired, direct to consumer eBike brand Tower Electric Bikes in 2018. This is a diversified sister company tacked onto established direct to consumer SUP company Tower Paddle Boards, the most searched brand name in paddle boards, which after funded by Mark Cuban on ABC’s Shark Tank in 2021 went on to become one of the biggest success stories in the history of the show.
Amit Kataby is a self-realization guide, a powerhouse speaker and a maverick storyteller. She guides people through the journey of self-discovery so they can meet their authentic self and live a powerful life beyond their ego, name and form. Creating a safe space for people to be themselves and share authentically without the fear of being judged is her art.
Dr. Tye and Courtney Caldwell are the cofounders of ShearShare, the first on-demand salon and barbershop space rental app. Recognized as tech visionaries and industry pioneers, the Caldwells’ mission is to help fellow beauty and barbering professionals around the world maximize their earnings potential. ShearShare is the first Texas startup to win Google Demo Day, L’Oreal’s Women in Digital NEXT Generation Award, and Tech. Co’s Startup of the Year.
Breanne Acio is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, influencer, and community organizer in the outdoor travel and recreation industry. A former professor, she capitalized on her academic background in interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and diversity, to build thriving company cultures. Starting her vanlife story in 2017, Acio and her wife have traveled all around the country in their home on wheels, all while building community, teams, and helping others pursue their dreams of outdoor travel. Breanne Acio is the Founder of the VanLife App which is shifting to the Sēkr App!
Dan Miller is the Founder, CEO of Spora Health. Previously, Dan was a Design Manager at Lambda School, a Product Manager at Pathrise, and Research Consultant at Forrester Research. Dan studied Economics at Hofstra University. In his spare time, he likes to run long distances, write, and play chess.
Entrepreneur and product specialist with extensive experience building digital and entertainment companies. Raised over $900,000 on a revolutionary startup (Nito Inc.), which was acquired by AOL. Outstanding leader with a record of spearheading the development of high-end profitable products. Start-up Founder with experience raising capital and building qualified teams. Marketing specialist for large commercial and multi-media campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. Examples include entities like Spike, Nickelodeon, and BET. Led and contributed to every aspect of product development which resulted in increased revenue and traction of mobile and desktop applications.
Alex Fasulo 'The Freelance Fairy' is a 6-figure freelance writer on Fiverr.com, best known for making over $1 million through copywriting gigs as of September 2020. Also the host of The Freelance Fairytales Podcast, Alex has been recognized as a thought leader on freelancing, the gig economy, and the future of work.
Steven Kuhn is a decorated United States army combat veteran, speaker, author, and business turnaround consultant who helps leaders dramatically improve their quality life through the consistent, conscious application of Honesty, Integrity and Transparency.
Laurie Ruettimann is a CNN top-five career adviser and host of the top-100 management podcast “Punk Rock HR”. She is the author of the new book, Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First And (Finally) Take Control of Your Career Laurie is an executive and HR consultant for Fortune 500 companies and her book, Betting on You is a 21st century employee handbook.
If you're working with a difficult colleague? Plagued with the worst of office politics, silos and turf wars? Feeling isolated or disconnected from your team and organization? Listen up, Morag Barrett, the CEO and Founder of SkyeTeam she's supported the development of more than 15,000 leaders from 20 countries, and on 6 continents and shares insights into the critical skill we all need right now - relationship building.
Twenty years ago, Karen made a career change from theatre to HR and never looked back! She found her purpose in helping organizations build amazing cultures while guiding individuals to find fulfillment in their careers. Currently, Karen is the SVP of People at Ordergroove and was named one of the 2020 Notable Women in Talent by Crain’s New York Business.
Dr. Anthony Orsini is a practicing neonatologist and founder of The Orsini Way. Dr. Orsini took what he learned as an ICU physician who had to deliver difficult news to families and founded The Orsini Way, a communication training company that helps healthcare professionals and business leaders navigate difficult conversations and build strong relationships.
Dr. Laura Gallaher is an Organizational Psychologist, Speaker, and Leadership Coach.
She began her career at NASA Kennedy Space Center. After the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded upon re-entry in 2003, killing everybody aboard, Kennedy Space Center hired Laura and a team of organizational psychologists to change the cultural influences that were deemed to play a role in the tragedy.
Arlan Hamilton is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Started from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised more than $12 million and invested in more than 150 startup companies led by underestimated founders. In 2018, they launched a four-city accelerator program in Los Angeles, Detroit, Philadelphia, and London.
Nik is the CEO of Sharma Brands, a strategic-initiatives firm working with a wide range of brands to help grow and scale revenue across digital platforms. Nik is one of AdWeek’s Young & Influential, Forbes 30 under 30, and an investor and advisor to some of the fastest-growing brands in commerce.
Toby Howell is a writer and social media lead at the Morning Brew, a business newsletter with over 2.5 million subscribers. He’s grown his personal Twitter account to over 16,000 followers in less than 8 months by talking about Twitter strategy, building an online audience, and giving a behind the scenes look into life at the Morning Brew.
It may be hard to believe that a company can rewrite the playbook on talent acquisition, company culture and communication. Fast does this on Twitter. We do not think of social media this way. But to start-ups out there, throw away your HR manual and take a look. Resumes, Linkedin Apply, algorithms may soon be a thing of the past. Peter Grassi is the Talent guru at Fast and because his training in this filled is traditional, it's exciting to hear of the way they've shifted to using Twitter from hiring to communicating as a team. Listen now on Culture Factor 2.0!
Bruce Daisley is one of Europe's most influential voices on fixing work. He is published in the Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal and The Guardian. And is a regular contributor to Wired.
Matteo Atti is the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Innovation for VistaJet. In this role he leads a global marketing team in charge of the entire customer journey. He began his career in Gucci during the Tom Ford tenure. He has led Nokia retail campaigns for over 30,000 shops as well as headed the business development team for Bottega Veneta, catering to the luxury fashion’s elite. In London, he worked alongside Sir Paul Smith to refocus the business around its core attributes, products and brand.
Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, and the author of Undaunted. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries.
Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, is an internationally renowned thought leader, movement maker, and champion of equality. She is a pioneer for online research, becoming the first female chief executive ranked in the research industry’s top 25. Today, as CEO of The Female Quotient, Zalis works with Fortune 500 companies and impact organizations to advance equality in the workplace. Through its signature pop-up experience, the Equality Lounge®, along with FQ Next Gen and FQ Global Pack, The Female Quotient has created a multi-generational, international community of women rising up to catalyze change. A firm believer in giving back with generosity, Zalis is a proud mentor to women around the world.