For the last few decades, “Human Resources” was responsible for getting the most out of workers. This meant optimizing for health plans, salaries, and interpersonal conflict.
Claude Silver believes there’s another way. She leads with her heart and emotional optimism. She owns the onboarding, recruitment, retention, and graduation of all the people that come through VaynerMedia. She calls upon 20 years of guiding client relationships, global brand strategies, operations, and management at numerous Fortune 50 companies to lead and inspire. In this conversation, Aaron and Claude discuss the day-to-day of her job, the design of her office, and how Vayner onboards new hires. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Claude’s Challenge; Affirm someone verbally. Give them the gift of your attention.
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IAM Robotics named a new CEO in August 2018 and closed a $20M Series A that November. How have they managed so much upheaval? I decided to find out directly from Joel Reed
Joel is the CEO of IAM Robotics and calls upon 20 years of experience in strategic planning and business development to lead the company’s commercialization of its innovative products. We discuss the fundraising process, how Joel came to join IAM Robotics, and how he recruits technical talent. Joel previously worked to introduce the first commercially available autonomous mobile robots as a new class of manufacturing and warehouse AGVs to 3PL providers, integrators and clients such as GENCO, Supply Chain Management (Walmart Canada), Freightliner Trucks | Daimler and BMW Manufacturing. Joel started his career as a process and technology consultant at Ernst & Young (now Cap Gemini) and also led the commercialization of a 3D software tools company, which was acquired by Autodesk. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Joel’s Challenge; At work, have a running or walking meeting.
Connect with Joel Connect with IAM Robotics Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 367 with Aaron Morris where we discuss computer vision, geospatial data, and how a technologist can learn enterprise sales. 
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Cooper Munroe, CEO of The Motherhood, was interviewed by Aaron Watson about the origins of influencer marketing, what the early days of blogging looked like, and how to communicate authentically with your stakeholders.
Cooper is an award-winning influencer marketing expert and her firm works with the largest consumer brands, nonprofits, and agencies in the world. She is a specialist in maximizing the effectiveness of campaigns, the reach of content, and measuring the results. She got her start when she began blogging in the early 2000s and saw the power of new media to create change and nurture movements. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Cooper’s Challenge; Go and visit a new neighborhood in your city. Mentioned Bowling Alone Connect with Cooper cooper@motherhood.com Connect with The Motherhood Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 349 with Bri Conley where we discuss selling clothing on Instagram, building a boutique, and staying on trend. You can also check out episode 361 with Jason Wolfe where we discuss teaching himself to code, founding multiple successful startups, and treating your employees well. Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Vlogging Podcasting Linkedin Video If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay 
Being a refugee in a new country can be scary, confusing, and lonely. While there are agencies in the US that help refugees with resettlement during the first 3 months, resource constraints leave them unable to assist past that point.
Sloane Davidson created Hello Neighbor to help connect refugees with friends and mentors in their community who can be a sustainable support system. The families Hello Neighbor supports all have kids under 18 in the home. Mentors range from young professionals to families and seniors, making Hello Neighbor a family-focused volunteer opportunity. In this interview, Aaron and Sloane discuss common things refugees need help with, how her organization has grown so quickly, and why she was inspired to start this organization. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Sloane’s Challenge; Find one way to feel uncomfortable. Connect with Sloane Connect with Hello Neighbor Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 317 with Tammy Thompson where we discuss poverty, homelessness, and the importance of social cohesion.
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Dr. Christopher Howard is the eighth president of Robert Morris University. A university with more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs , more than 5,000 students, and a 100 year history.
In this conversation, Chris and Aaron discuss the future of college, timeless leadership lessons, and Dr. Howard’s background. Dr. Howard is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Rhodes Scholar, and a graduate of both the University of Oxford & the Harvard Business School. He also offers an excellent challenge at the end of the conversation. Resources Mentioned What Happens Now? by John Hillen RMU 100 
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Chris’s Challenge; Don’t become Glib. Connect with Chris Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 361 with Jason Wolfe where we discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, and how to build a great team. 
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What does it take to become the top referred real estate agent on Zillow? A lot of reviews and hustle.
Brian Teyssier shared his perspective on the industry during a riveting 30 minute conversation at his home in Mount Washington. Brian has worked with some of the top real estate coaches in the business and has some seriously impressive stats. He's surpassed $19 million in volume in both 2017 & 2018. He's accrued 333 reviews on Zillow. As Brian battles to the top of the luxury home market, he runs a lean and digital practice. You’ll be blown away at his story of selling a house for more than $500,000 without ever meeting the owner in person. In this conversation, Aaron and Brian also discuss how he got started flipping houses, how he goes above and beyond with his open houses, and where the industry is headed. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Brian’s Challenge; Push yourself out of your comfort zone.
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Piper Creative Director of Operations Tori Meglio joins me on the podcast to discuss how Linkedin has transformed our business in the last year.
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Restaurants are a brutal business. It’s worth studying those that succeed.
Nick Bogacz is the Founder of Caliente Pizza & Draft House. He opened his first location in fall of 2012 and has grown quickly to open four more locations. Prior to that, he spent over a decade in the industry, starting as a delivery driver in 1996. He went on to lead sales at multiple corporate pizza chains and learn the pizza business inside and out. His company now employs more than 185 people and has been recognized at the World Championships at the Las Vegas Pizza Expo. In this conversation, Aaron and Nick discuss how Nick earned his education in the pizza business, why Caliente also serves numerous craft beers, and the critical importance of experience. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Nick’s Challenge; Make a pizza in your home. Connect with Nick thepizzaequation.com pizzadrafthouse@gmail.com If you liked this interview, check out episode 365 with Jordan Robarge where we discuss buying a diner, employing marginalized communities, and starting a food truck. Books Mentioned Guerilla Marketing by Jay Levinson Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Pizza Bible by Tony Gemignani Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Vlogging Podcasting Linkedin Video If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay 
Teresa Huber is the CEO of Intervala, a full-service manufacturer that produces customized electronic and electromechanical solutions for the industrial, medical, and transportation sectors.
She has led Intervala since it’s inception in January 2016 and is responsible for leading the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth. Teresa was named 2018 CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Teresa previously served as chief executive officer for TMG Electronics and chief operating officer of Pinnacle Electronics. In this conversation, Aaron and Teresa discuss how to establish a healthy company culture, where Teresa went to raise funding for Intervala, and why thinking long-term is a strategic advantage. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Teresa’s Challenge; Don’t accept the status quo.
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Nick Merich has been an entrepreneur for a while. As a kid, he’s ring doorbells and ask to mow lawns for money.
Today, he DMs the world’s biggest music artist to educate them about his service, Songlink. Songlink empowers musicians to share their music more efficiently with platform-agnostic links. In this discussion, Aaron and Nick talk about the disintermediation of the music industry, how Nick DMs dozens of artists every day, and why they’ve stayed bootstrapped. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Nick’s Challenge; Meditate Everyday.
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Courtney Ehrlichman is an expert in mobility and specializes in advising economic development organizations, startup founders, venture capitalists, and government agencies. Her job requires fluency in new modalities of mobility, connected/autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and smart city applications.
Her background is extensive. She designed and implemented Carnegie Mellon University’s Smart Mobility Challenge in Southwestern PA, matching identified mobility needs of local municipalities with researchers and technologists. We talk about the wide range of considerations leaders and innovators need to take to steward a better future for all. 
Courtney’s Challenge; Think about how much real estate is occupied by concrete & asphalt and how to re-use it.
Connect with Courtney Website Book Autonomy by Lawrence D Burns The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. Caro We’ve interviewed a number of the most influential transportations entrepreneurs and innovators Bryan Salesky - Argo Ai Mark DeSantis - RoadBotics Griffin Schultz - Rapid Flow Technologies Ryan Green - Gridwise Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay 
Aaron Morris is a roboticist and computer vision expert working on his third startup.
After earning a PHD from Carnegie Mellon University, Aaron has spent his career in the world of autonomous robots, mapping, perception, computer vision, planning systems and machine learning. His career has placed him in companies at varying sizes and stages where he has launched products, raised venture investment, and built products. His second startup, AllPoint Systems was acquired by Autodesk, which led to Aaron leading the Autodesk Reality Solutions product division. Now, his company, Allvision, is arming companies and institutions with insights and intelligence through detailed 3D digital representations of the physical world. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Aaron’s Challenge; Take a different mode of transit on a familiar route. Recognize how difference these experiences can be. Connect with Aaron Website If you liked this interview, check out three previous interviews we’ve done in the mobility & transportation space with Roadbotics founder Mark Desantis, Rapid Flow Technologies CEO Griffin Schultz, and LaneSpotter founder Lynsie Campbell. 
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How do you go from selling medical equipment to running a high-end clothing company? Ask David Alan.
David Alan Clothing company produces custom clothing, but it has been a long and arduous process to figure out this industry. In this interview, David graciously shares his experiences finding manufacturers in China, keeping celebrity clients happy, and outworking the competition. David taught himself to sew from YouTube and sunk his life savings into making his company a reality. This degree of self-belief and diligence is exceptionally rare. Our conversation spilled over into our time after the mics went off. There will surely be a round two. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
David’s Challenge; Recognize that there will always be disruption. Focus on your ability to deliver in spite of that disruption.
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There are plenty of people that think they have a good chili recipe. Very few bet their careers on it. That’s what first caught our eye about Jordan Robarge.
After working in the startup world as a Venture for America fellow, Jordan started a food truck business called Revival Chili. He found success quickly and was profitable within three months. Revival Chili’s business is simple: Sell delicious chili products to the people of Pittsburgh in a tiny house style food truck. What makes it different, is Revival’s focus on creating jobs for unemployed ex-offenders, a disadvantaged group often overlooked in U.S. Cities. After proving his business chops, Jordan doubled down and bought a diner. The goal is to put even more people to work. In this conversation, Aaron and Jordan discuss how he cold called his way to early success, how you can buy a business for less than $100,000, and what the Revival brand represents. Jordan’s food truck, Revival Chili, will be a lunch option at the 2019 Going Deep Summit. 
Jordan’s Challenge; Go out and connect with 5 people from different background. Have a tangible take away from each conversation.
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It takes guts, vision, and intelligence to see where things are going before everyone else and act upon it. Tracy Certo is the founder and publisher of NEXTpittsburgh, an online magazine about the people advancing Pittsburgh and the cool and innovative things happening in the region.
Tracy previously started the first online publication in Pittsburgh as editor and then publisher 11 years ago and left to launch NEXT in 2014. In this conversation, Aaron and Tracy discuss how Tracy has grown as a business person, how she prepared the launch NEXT, and how her team finds their stories. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Tracy’s Challenge; Diversify where you get your information. Connect with Tracy Website If you liked this interview, check out our enormous catalog of interviews with Pittsburgh’s biggest influencers, top entrepreneurs, and largest power brokers. 
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Rachel Reid founded her cosmetics company, Subtl Beauty, to better serve women on the go. Her line of makeup products comes in compact, customizable stacks that can be easily thrown into a purse or bag.
Rachel first realized this need when she was consulting during the summer of 2016. Since she wasn’t even spending 2 nights a week in her own home, she needed a beauty solution that traveled well and could fit in a small clutch. Now, she is challenging the status quo of lazy, bulky cosmetic design. In this conversation, Rachel shares how she does extensive A/B testing to get the most out of her ads, why she studies companies like Stitch Fix, and the goals she is pursuing. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Rachel’s Challenge; Start your day with consuming good information. Resources Daily Carnage Shopify Blog Adweek Newsletter Marketing School Connect with Rachel Website Rachel’s Instagram If you liked this interview, check out episode 352 with Kate Zarvis where we discuss running a nail salon, how to retain talent, and how to create a space where clients can relax.
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Jason Wolfe is an entrepreneur through and through. After growing up in the Milton Hershey School, an orphanage founded by Milton Hershey, Jason found himself living out of his car.
He taught himself how to code by using books at the local library and CompUSA's 'Building the Perfect Web'. This led to building the first coupon website and launching his first internet business. From 1995 to 2000, Jason built the business, raising $500k in VC from Jupiter Media and garnering >$1 million in annual sales and 20 million page views per month. MyCoupons.com sold for roughly $23 million in 2000, shortly before the DotCom bubble burst. Jason rolled over his proceeds into successive wins with his companies Direct Response Technologies (acquired by Digital River for $22 million), Jambo Media (for $15 million) and Giftcards.com (by Blackhawk Network for $120 million). Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Jason’s Challenge; Give more. Be Kind. Pull someone else up.
Connect with Jason Website jason@wolfe.com If you liked this interview, check out episode 263 with Audrey Russo where we discuss what the Pittsburgh Tech Council does, how Audrey progressed through her career, and some recommended reading. Also, check out Going Deep Summit 2.0 speaker Gisele Fetterman. 
Anthony Hughes is the CEO and founder of Tech Elevator, a coding bootcamp programs with physical locations across the Midwest. His work is oriented around supporting people in rapidly acquiring technology skills so they can have more meaningful careers.
Anthony previously worked for JumpStart, an economic development organization focused on startups in Northeast Ohio. At JumpStart, he founded the Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program, which matched successful entrepreneurs and executives with budding technology entrepreneurs in mentoring relationships. In this conversation, Anthony and Aaron discuss how the program works, how Anthony came to the Midwest from England, and why the work is so fulfilling. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Anthony’s Challenge; Broaden your perspective on hiring tech talent. You don’t need a degree to be a valuable contributor. 
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Pittsburgh is a sports town. But, is the city ready to rally for gaming?
Rob Lee thinks so. He co-founded the Pittsburgh Knights to compete in esports competitions like PUBG, Fortnite, and Super Smash Bros. He also recently inked a partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their core mission is to take the best practices from traditional sports and apply them to esports. Pittsburgh is the City of Champions; it has a long history of strong sports franchises and passionate fans. Can they continue the legacy? In this conversation, Aaron & Rob discuss how that might happen. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Rob’s Challenge; Try watching an esports event.
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How do you become an executive chef of a restaurant group?
I sat down with Jamilka Borges for 45 minutes on a cold December morning to find out. She’s run kitchens at a number of Pittsburgh’s finest restaurants and surely has some stories to tell from each experience. Jamilka is currently the Executive Chef at Independent Brewing Company & Hidden Harbor, which is part of the S+P Restaurant Group. Prior to joining IBC & Hidden Harbor, she served as Executive Chef at Pittsburgh’s Spoon, the Livermore and Bar Marco. She has an expertise in French, Italian and Latin cuisine and her commitment to a unique “farm to table” dining experience led Bar Marco to be nominated for Best New Restaurant 2013 by Bon Appetit. In addition to pursuing her own professional heights, she also makes a concerted effort to give back to her community. She works with 412 Food Rescue, a non-profit organization that is looking to eliminate hunger while reducing food waste. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Jamilka’s Challenge; Help fight hunger with a local charity.
Connect with Jamilka Website If you liked this interview, check out our episodes with star chef Kevin Sousa and Big Burrito Group executive chef Bill Fuller. 
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Jim Gibbs is the CEO & Co-founder of Meter Feeder, a low cost payment and enforcement solution for small to mid-sized governments.
Jim’s startup is modernizing the way that people pay for parking and has already been through Y Combinator in the winter of 2016. The company is headquartered in Braddock and can boast a considerably lower burn rate than companies that stuck around in the Bay Area. In this conversation, Aaron & Jim discuss the how he sells into municipalities, why his technology is revolutionary, and how the Pittsburgh scene has evolved. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Jim’s Challenge; Get outside your circle and interact with new groups. Connect with Jim Website If you liked this interview, check out all the previous interviews we’ve done with Pittsburgh’s movers and shakers. Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay
Toni Murphy is a VP at Comcast Business and can teach you a lot about leadership.
At Comcast, Toni leads a team of more than 150 across four states. She is a force in shaping cultural transformation at the company by leading the creation of the Keystone Region’s Diversity & Inclusion Council. She also acts as executive champion for its Black Employee Network. Prior to Comcast, Toni worked in Investment Banking at UBS and the Gores Group. Aaron and Toni discuss how she mentors hundreds of people, the impact her mom has had on her work ethic, and how to win inside a corporation. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. 
Toni’s Challenge; Go find one person and say, “I know I don’t know as much as I should know about you, tell me more.”
Connect with Toni Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 263 with Audrey Russo where we discuss the nation’s oldest tech trade association, how careers evolve, and Pittsburgh's tech scene. 
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Kevin Sousa is the chef and owner of Superior Motors, an American restaurant that opened in July 2017 in Pittsburgh. It was named one of the World’s 100 Greatest Places by Time Magazine, a Top 10 best restaurant in the country by Food and Wine Magazine, and the best new restaurant of 2018 by Pittsburgh Magazine
The restaurant was partially funded through Kickstarter, setting a record for a restaurant by raising $310,225 to break ground Kevin was previously the chef/owner of Salt of the Earth, Union Pig & Chicken and Station Street Food. In this conversation, Aaron and Kevin discuss how his current successes have been informed by his failures, how Kevin’s work is tied to his interest in social progress, and the best ways to foster a team environment that supports everyone. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Kevin’s Challenge; Don’t judge people. Connect with Kevin Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 146 with Bill Fuller where we discuss the Big Burrito Group, the Pittsburgh food scene, and how restaurants work. Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay 
Priya Amin is the cofounder of Flexable, a company that specializes in providing pop up childcare at professional & personal events, offices, and retail stores.
Priya discovered this need when she became a mother and realized she was missing out on networking opportunities and events because of her need for childcare. Together with previous guest Jessica Strong, she founded Flexable to solve the problem and create a more inclusive business community. She holds an MBA from the University of Arizona, and previously worked as a product and brand manager at IBM and Nestle. In this conversation, Aaron & Priya discuss how to hone your presentation skills, the founding story of the company, and how to create a more inclusive community. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Priya’s Challenge; Find cool & innovative ways to be inclusive Connect with Priya Website If you liked this interview, check out; Episode 75 with Jessica Strong where we discuss Whetstone Workgroup & new models for coworking. Episode 274 with Erica Peterson where we discuss teaching Moms how to Code. Episode 50 with Ilana Diamond her role in launching & leading AlphaLab Gear. Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay 
Kate Zarvis has been in the beauty industry since she was 15 and got a job washing hair. Now, she owns her own nail salon that is growing rapidly.
Hannah and I cam by her salon to learn about how she’s doing it. Perhaps the most interesting idea we touched on was the difficulty technology will have in disrupting her industry. Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Kate’s Challenge; Stop comparing yourself to other people on social media. Connect with Kate Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 349 with Bri Conley where we discuss how she’s built a specialty boutique off of Instagram and Snapchat.
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