Relationship Equity

Richard is back with another insightful episode featuring Andrea Markstrom, Chief Information Officer at Schulte Roth Zabel and founder and CEO of iWill, a professional network advancing women's tech careers. In this candid conversation, Andrea shares her incredible journey from pursuing modern dance to becoming a global IT leader in the legal industry. Andrea's hard work, innate curiosity, and re...

In part two, Jeff explores the importance of intentionally developing one's network and connections. He shares how nurturing relationships has been integral to his personal success story and to fulfilling the mission and vision of the Minnesota Technology Association. Jeff provides insights into MnTech's vision to make Minnesota a global innovation leader and details how strengthening collaboratio...

This week, Richard welcomes Jeff Tollefson, the President and CEO of the Minnesota Technology Association, to discuss driving growth and innovation. Jeff brings over 25 years of experience in the technology sector to his role leading MnTech. Before this position, he held leadership roles with several impactful organizations, like Genesys Works, where he focused on providing skills training and wor...

In the second part of this compelling premiere episode, the conversation transitions to Erik's personal life and the incredible family he has built since coming to the United States for college. He opens up about the profound experience of meeting his wife at the University of Minnesota and their immense joy in starting a family together away from his home country of South Africa. Erik provides a...

In the gripping premiere episode of Relationship Equity, Richard Walker sits down with rising PGA Tour star Erik van Rooyen. The South African golfer discovered his love for the game as a teenager and went on to earn a scholarship at the University of Minnesota, paving the way for his two PGA Tour victories thus far. However, this candid conversation goes beyond Erik's professional accomplishments...