Betts on the Future

From Vaccines to Steel: Alexandra Graf's Unconventional Journey in the Metals Industry  Welcome to another episode of Betts on the Future, hosted by metals industry veteran Jennifer Betts. This episode features Alexandra Graf, head of application and training at SensoTech. Alexandra shares her unconventional journey into the metals industry, starting from her background in biotechnology to becomin...

Redefining Critical Metals Refining with Nth Cycle's CEO Megan O'Connor In this episode of Betts on the Future , host Jennifer welcomes Megan O'Connor, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Nth Cycle, a company revolutionizing the critical metals refining industry through innovative electro-extraction technology. Megan discusses how Nth Cycle enables sustainable domestic production of essential metals like n...

Exploring Career Paths in the Metals Industry: An In-Depth Conversation with Nicole Sweet In this episode, Jennifer Betts sits down with Nicole Sweet, the head of end-to-end recycling for North America at RHI Magnesita, during the AIST - Association for Iron & Steel Technology Women in Steel conference in Pittsburgh. Nicole shares her journey from starting in the steel industry at 18 to becomi...

Exploring the World of Metals Journalism with Rijuta Dey Join Jennifer Betts on Betts on the Future podcast with seasoned journalist Rijuta Dey. With a background spanning three countries and extensive experience in metals reporting, Rijuta shares her unique journey from her small hometown in India to becoming a senior reporter for Fastmarkets in the U.S. Gain insights into the niche field of pric...

Exploring Sustainability in the Metals Industry with Maddie Carlson In this episode of Betts on the Future , host Jennifer Betts interviews Maddie Carlson, a sustainability consultant at Shapiro. Maddie shares insights into the world of metals recycling and sustainability, discussing her background, the importance of combining environmental studies with economics, and the challenges and opportunit...

Empowering Women in the Steel Industry Join Jennifer Betts, a seasoned veteran in the metals industry, as she hosts Stacy Varmecky, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST), and Kelly Dallas, Senior Director of Engineering at Cleveland Cliffs. In this  Betts on the Future episode, Stacy and Kelly discuss their impressive career journeys, the ev...

Exploring Non-Traditional Paths in the Metals Industry with Kelly Fairchild In this episode of Betts on the Future , hosted by Jennifer Betts, we dive into the fascinating world of metals and the diverse career opportunities it offers. Our guest, Kelly Fairchild, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Venture Metals, shares her unique journey from technology sales to the metals in...

Exploring Women's Career Paths in the Metal Industry with AWMI Leaders Welcome to Betts on the Future , hosted by Jennifer Betts, where we explore exciting career opportunities in the metals industry through the eyes of experienced professionals. In this episode, Jennifer interviews two distinguished guests from the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI): Anna Tompkins, Non-Ferrous Co...

Revolutionizing the Metals Industry with Technology: A Conversation with Anna Frounfelker   In this episode of Betts on the Future podcast, host Jennifer Betts engages in an enlightening conversation with Anna Fraunfelker of Ferrosource, a seasoned professional in the metals industry. With almost a decade of experience, Anna shares her journey from administrative roles to becoming a senior inside...

Revolutionizing Metal Recycling with Lisa Kagan: Live from ISRI 2024 In this special live edition of Betts on the Future , host Jen Betts meets entrepreneur Lisa Kagan in Las Vegas during the ISRI conference. Lisa, who recently exited her New Zealand-based metal recycling business, Endless, discusses her journey from Deloitte to founding Buddy—a metal recycling marketplace. They explore the challe...

Revolutionizing Metal Recycling with Technology: A Conversation with Emily Molstad Join Jennifer Betts in this episode of Betts on the Future as she speaks with Emily Molstad, CEO and Co-Founder of Valis Insights. Discover Emily's journey into the metal recycling industry, her passion for sustainability, and how Valis Insights transforms the industry with cutting-edge software solutions. From the...

Exploring the Metals Recycling Industry with Nina Grimes Join Jennifer Betts as she explores career paths in the metals recycling industry on this episode of Betts on the Future . Meet Nina Grimes, a third-generation metals recycling professional and Operations and Buying Manager at Grimes Iron and Metal. Live from ISRI 2024 in Las Vegas, Nina shares her journey in the family business, her extensi...

Platinum Group Metals & Recycling with Becky Berube In this episode of Betts on the Future , host Jennifer Betts interviews Becky Berube, President of United Catalyst Corporation, live from ISRI 2024. With over 30 years in the recycling community, Becky shares her journey in the metals industry, her company's contribution to platinum group metals (PGMs) recovery, and the evolving role of techn...

Jennifer Lueder: A Journey in the Metals Industry In this Betts on the Future podcast, we interview Jennifer Lueder, an account manager at Metallus Inc., formerly Timken Steel. With almost 20 years of experience in the metals and forging industry, Jennifer Lueder shares her background, career journey, and the importance of STEM studies and volunteering. Learn about the evolving career opportunitie...

Exploring Steel Industry Careers with Adina Renee Adler In this episode of Betts on the Future , Jennifer Betts introduces Adina Renee Adler, the Executive Director of the Global Steel Climate Council. With nearly 20 years of experience in the metals industry, Adina shares her career journey from international policy to leading initiatives in steel sustainability. The discussion covers the evoluti...

Exploring Sustainable Careers in the Metals Industry with Tamara Wienert In this episode of Betts on the Future , host Jennifer Betts, a metals industry veteran, interviews Tamara Wienert, President of Outokumpu, North America. They discuss the diverse career opportunities in the metals industry, particularly focusing on the sustainability efforts and technological advancements at Outokumpu. Tamar...

Unveiling ISRI's* Exciting Rebrand  Join Jennifer Betts, a seasoned expert in the metals industry, as she interviews Robin Wiener, President of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), live from #ISRI2024. Discover insights into the diverse career opportunities in metals, the significance of recycled materials, ReMA's rebranding journey, and future industry trends. Don't miss this engaging discu...

Exploring Battery Innovation with Jill Pestana Host Jennifer Betts introduces battery scientist and engineer Jill Pestana of Pestana Solutions in this Betts on the Future podcast episode. Jill Pestana, a noted expert in battery technology, shares her vast knowledge on developing safe and reliable energy storage solutions, working at Accenture, and her insights from her YouTube channel Across the N...

Unlocking the Power of Networking in the Metals Recycling Industry In this episode of Betts on the Future , Jennifer Betts, CEO of Recycled Media and a veteran of the metals industry, shares her extensive expertise on networking within the metals recycling world. Hosted by Mel Tally from Sweed Machinery, the webinar delves into unique career paths in metals, especially for women, and provides acti...

Exploring Career Paths in the Metals Industry with Scuba Jess Join Jennifer Betts on this week's episode of Betts on the Future , as she interviews Jessica Alexanderson, a metals recycling expert and children's author running Recycling Is Like Magic. Discover Jessica's mission to educate kids about metal recycling through her engaging initiatives, including a nationwide contest to recycle a millio...

Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers in the Metals Industry This episode dives into the professional journeys of esteemed female CEOs in the scrap market—a field commonly seen as male-dominated. Hear firsthand from Marcie Rodriguez, Brandi Harleaux, Nidhi Turakhia, MBA, and Jennifer Betts, moderated by Amy Hinton, about unconventional career entries, their challenges, and how they've built thriv...

Exploring the Metals Industry: A Conversation with Rose Mock In this episode of Betts on the Future , host Jennifer Betts interviews Rose Mock, president of Allied Scrap Processors. Rose shares her journey of taking over her family's scrap metal business, discussing her experiences and roles in the recycled materials community, including her time as president of the Southeast region of the Institu...

Brandi Harleaux: From Corporate Leadership to Recycling Industry Trailblazer Jennifer Betts interviews Brandi Harleaux, CEO of South Post Oak Recycling Center in Houston, Texas. With a background in corporate leadership at Fortune 100 companies like Northrop Grumman and Disney, Brandi transitioned to leading her family's recycling business in 2013. She shares her journey from being one of the comp...

Exploring Metals Careers with Sandy Pierce: Innovations & Insights Join Jennifer Betts, a seasoned metals industry veteran, as she hosts an inspiring conversation with Sandy Pierce, a trailblazer in metal refining and recycling. Learn about Sandy's pivotal role at BASF, focusing on the Midwest region's catalysts and platinum group metals. Discover her ventures in electric vehicle recycling, ra...

Exploring Marketing Strategies in the Metals Industry with Marissa Watkins   Jennifer Betts interviews Marissa Watkins, an experienced marketing professional in the recycling industry. Marissa shares her journey from starting at the front desk at United Metals to becoming the head of digital marketing at Recycled Media. The discussion highlights the importance of having a strong online presence, u...