NEO Industrialist

The strawberries in your cereal come from China. The farmer who grew them likely lost money. And the most sophisticated prediction models miss the human variables that determine whether food systems actually work. My latest conversation with Martha Montoya, founder of Agtools Inc., revealed uncomfortable truths about how we think about #agricultural #commodities and #technology. Three insights tha...

In this #podcast episode of The NEO Industrialist, host Belinda Ephraim and #revenuegrowth consultant Ed Marsh explore the evolving landscape of industrial sales, focusing on how cultural shifts and technology are reshaping enterprise buyer behavior and revenue models. Ed shares his journey from military service to consulting, emphasizing the importance of a holistic revenue effectiveness framewor...

This conversation explores the significant economic shift of women becoming the new face of wealth and how this is reshaping capital markets and entrepreneurship. Anna N'Jie-Konte shares her journey from financial uncertainty to empowerment, emphasizing the importance of financial education for women, the impact of the great wealth transfer, and the evolving landscape of investment strategies....

In this episode of NextGen Industrialists podcast, host Belinda Ephraim engages with Dan Lubeck, founder of Solis Capital, to dissect the nuances of private growth equity partnerships. The conversation delves into Dan's unique perspective shaped by decades in law and private equity, his philosophy on the inseparability of business and personal growth, and the analogies between business develop...

In this episode of NextGen Industrialists podcast, host Belinda Ephraim invites Karla Trotman, CEO of ElectroSoft and author of the book, "Dark, Dirty, and Dangerous: Building The Vibrant Future of Manufacturing". Their conversation challenges everything you think you know about manufacturing and family-owned businesses. Karla started by cutting wires for 25 cents an hour in her family&#...

In this episode of NextGen Industrialists, host Belinda Ephraim engages with Nadia Gill, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Hitachi Digital, to explore the evolving landscape of corporate acquisitions in the age of AI. The conversation delves into how companies can position themselves as attractive corporate acquisition targets, the strategic imperatives driving corporate buyers, and the fundame...

Venture capital insider reveals what's broken in startup funding and how to fix it. Fabric VC's General Partner Laurel Mintz shares game-changing insights on building valuable companies and securing successful exits. From evaluating AI's impact on valuations to developing bulletproof go-to-market strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice for founders. 🎯 Key Topics:Why...

Join us for an illuminating conversation, as we explore the transformation of American manufacturing through the lens of robotic systems integration and automation. With over four decades of experience, Dan shares his unique perspective on how specialized manufacturing is actually strengthening America's industrial base, not weakening it. From developing custom automation solutions for industr...

In this episode of NextGen Industrialists #podcast host Belinda Ephraim speaks with Jenn McCabe, a partner at Armanino LLP, exploring the parallels between #skydiving #sellingabusiness and #mergersandacquisitions Jenn shares her journey from being a national skydiving champion to a seasoned financial expert and post-exit founder, emphasizing the importance of #riskmanagement, networking, decision-...

You won’t believe what supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) is doing to revolutionize the $300B agri-food waste industry! Curious how molecular precision and Industry 4.0 are transforming diverse industrial food waste streams into valuable revenue-generating opportunities? In this episode of NextGen Industrialists, powered by ‪Katalyst Point, Michael Sigel, CEO of SCO2, unveils how their patented a...

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Lulu Waters, the visionary founder of Lexibl (/ lex-a-bull /). Lexibl is a patented, AI-powered B2B SaaS technology that’s changing the game for how neurodivergent leaders learn and thrive. Lulu’s mission? To make reading adaptable for everyone—no matter their cognitive differences. From her personal journey with dyslexia to building a groundbreaking t...

In this #podcast episode of NextGen Industrialists: Rebuilding America’s Dynamism, host Belinda Ephraim sits down with spiritual advisor and executive coach Tiffany Chan to explore the intersection of #spirituality and business #leadership. CHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction00:02:34 Tiffany's spiritual journey00:11:15 How do you define values?00:12:46 Understanding faith and trust00:15:14 The natur...

Join Belinda Ephraim, Founder and CEO of Katalyst Point and Podcast Host of NextGen Industrialists: Rebuilding America’s Dynamism, as she interviews Tonya Long, CEO of Quantum Crow Advisory. In this episode, they dive deep into the transformative power of AI, how it’s reshaping industries, and what leaders can do to harness its potential for positive change. Learn why no one should have to beg to...

In this must-watch episode of NextGen Industrialists: Rebuilding America’s Dynamism, host Belinda Ephraim engages in a deep dive with Peter S. Goodman, author of the eye-opening book, "How The World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain." Peter unpacks the intricate and often surprising pathways of global manufacturing and transportation—revealing how service providers br...

Hello and welcome to NextGen Industrialists, a Katalyst Point podcast. In this episode, we’re thrilled to host Will Drewery, Founder and CEO of Diagon, a trailblazing capital equipment procurement enterprise-grade platform. Will brings his extensive experience and subject matter expertise from his pivotal roles at PwC, Tesla, Astra, and Bright Machines to discuss his criteria for factories of the...