Leveling Up with Gary and Jill

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Coy Poitier, founder of Poitier Farms. Coy recognized the need to address food insecurity in South Dallas, and his black-owned startup seeks to create Food Sovereign communities by producing year-round, locally grown, culturally diverse produce using smart agriculture practices. In this episode, Gary and Jill dive into vertical farming, how to offer f...

Work Simplr is changing the landscape of freelance hiring by connecting companies with a talent pool of vetted college students for entry-level, project-based work. Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer Leah Jewell discusses the challenges businesses face when offloading tasks and how Work Simplr’s model not only simplifies this process but also provides valuable work experience for students. Gary a...

Can an independent pharmacy survive in a world dominated by national chains? Dr. Monica Boyd thinks so, and her company, B Health RX, is helping them create a level playing field. Dr. Boyd, with her extensive background in pharmacy, shares her journey from running an independent pharmacy to pioneering in the tech space, driven by the desire to fill the significant gaps she observed in pharmacy hea...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Leveling Up with Gary & Jill," a podcast where the grit and grace of entrepreneurship take center stage. Join hosts Gary Kusin, the co-founder of GameStop and former CEO of FedEx Kinkos, alongside Jill Louis, a seasoned C-suite advisor with a rich background from startups to Fortune 50 companies. This episode is a deep dive into the essence of men...

Welcome to Leveling Up with Gary and Jill. Stay tuned as we plan to launch the first episode of our podcast in February 2024!