Conquering Columbus Podcast

Summary: Lindsay and Alex Remley are the owners of Edgework Creative, a millwork, metalwork and design shop located here in the heart of Columbus. They got their start in 2012 creating furniture from reclaimed lumber, and have since expanded their materials and capabilities to millwork and metalwork involving virgin lumber, live edge slabs, reclaimed lumber, …

Summary: Oyauma is the President and CEO at A Kid Again, which for 20+ years has helped restore a sense of normal for families that are caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. A Kid Again hosts year round events to support these families and provide them with memories that will last a lifetime. …

Summary: Rich is the Managing Partner at NCT Ventures, as well as a seasoned entrepreneur and investor. In 1986, Rich founded Digital Storage, Inc. (DSI), while attending The Ohio State University. Since that time he has founded, co-founded, acquired or invested in several more companies under the umbrella of NCT Ventures. Through his capacity as …

Summary: Bill Baumel is the Managing Director of the Ohio Innovation Fund. Bill has spent his career investing in venture capital-backed emerging growth companies, he has more than twenty years of experience, and close ties with a significant network of key Silicon Valley leaders. He was awarded Venture 100 status as one of the top …

Summary: Jim is the President and CEO of The Ohio State University Alumni Association. Before joining the Alumni Association, Jim spent 25-years in the sports and entertainment industry. Some of his roles in that industry included VP & CMO of the Atlanta Falcons, President and General Manager for the Columbus Crew, Associate Athletic Director for …

Summary: Falon Donohue is a community organizer, veteran and the Chief Executive Officer of VentureOhio, a for-impact organization created to facilitate a collaborative statewide entrepreneurial ecosystem and increase access to angel and venture capital for Ohio entrepreneurs. Milestones: (00:00:00) Opening remarks (00:00:32) Facilities Management eXpress (FMX) (00:01:00) The SunDown Group (00:01:...

Summary: Stephanie Domas is a driven leader and respected industry authority in healthcare and device cybersecurity. Her passion for cybersecurity, secure product design, and healthcare has earned her industry recognition and presentations at dozens of cybersecurity and healthcare conferences. In her current role, as Vice President of Research & Development at MedSec she leads business …

Summary: Ira is the CEO at Continental Office. Established in 1939, Continental Office is dedicated to improving the quality of life at the workplace. They work with companies to design a workspace from the ground up to fit with company culture and objectives. Ira has been with Continental for 13 years now, and before that …

Summary: John is the General Manager at Willow Works, a family investment fund that focuses on startups. Their team provides investment, consulting, and links startups to their advisor network, which includes previous Conquering Columbus guest, Pamela Springer, as well as several other leaders in the Columbus area. Before Willow Works, John spent time in a …

Summary: Greg Bixler, Ph. D., P.E., is the Co-Founder and CEO of Design Outreach. D.O. focuses on innovative products that improve the lives of the poor and provide better health, education, and employment opportunities. D.O.’s current flagship project, the LifePump, is helping to solve the global water crisis and bring the many benefits of reliable water …

Summary: Dan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ethex.market, a cypto-exchange centered around DApp, one of the first Web3 decentralized applications for trading cryptocurrencies. The Ethex team is also planning the eventual ICO of their own coin, ETX. Milestones: (00:00:00) Opening remarks (00:00:36) Facilities Management eXpress (FMX) (00:01:06) The SunDown Group (00:01:28) SHARE (00:01:50) The &#8230...

Summary: Alex is the former Director of Marketing at SEEN Digital Media, and he’s now the Marketing Director at ICX Media. SEEN was recently acquired by ICX Media, which is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and is revolutionizing the digital media market by enabling data-inspired storytelling; transforming the way video is created, distributed, and monetized. Milestones: …

Summary: Artie Isaac leads peer groups with Vistage Worldwide, the world’s leading chief executive organization. Artie also leads corporate brainstorming and idea generation programs to develop new products and expand productivity. He holds a Professional Coach Certification from the International Coach Federation and certifications from EQ-i, Predictive Index and Myers-Briggs. His continuing educ...

Summary: Tim is a Nurse, Entrepreneur, and the Chief Innovation Officer at the OSU College of Nursing. During his time in the healthcare industry, he’s researched a variety of fields including neurosurgical research on Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome and improving patient throughput in ​the pediatric hematology/oncology ambulatory settings. He’s also an entrepreneur and an innovator, …

Summary: A founding family member of Donatos Pizza, Jane Grote Abell currently holds the title of Chairwoman of the Board. Throughout her many leadership positions, she helped steer the company’s business strategy. In 2003, Jane was a major catalyst behind the decision to purchase Donatos back from McDonald’s. Following the buy back, in December of …

Summary: Bridgeway Academy is a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire the potential and celebrate the ability of every child. Founded by speech-language pathologist Abby David and music therapist Erin Nealy in 2005 as Helping Hands Center for Special Needs, the organization’s goal is to help each child reach his or her highest potential. …

Summary: Rick Malir is President and Co-Founder at City Barbeque. We welcome him back for the second time, this round to focus on community impact and City Barbeque’s goal to shape every community that they’re involved with. Also, Rick buys a goat. Milemarkers: (00:00:00) Opening remarks (00:00:36) Facilities Management eXpress (FMX) (00:01:05) The SunDown Group …

Summary: The Gryphon is a legendary mythical creature that is half lion and half eagle, entrusted with the duty to guard and protect treasure and priceless possessions. That is the mission of the Gryphon Financial team as well — to safeguard their clients’ family, business and wealth. They’re committed to consulting and guiding their clients …

Summary: SafeChain believes that property transactions should be seamless and completed within a matter of seconds. The groundbreaking application of blockchain technology within the software behind SafeChain will prevent fraud in real estate transactions. SafeChain has the ability to disrupt the age-old methods of how property transactions have been completed traditionally. They provide services...

Summary: Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, having launched over 45 new products and companies. Previously he was the President & Founder of ContentVia and the Co-Founder of Pangaea Services, and currently he is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Smart Columbus and the Co-Founder/CEO at SHARE. SHARE is a new ride-share service that helps you plan …

Summary: Tanny is the President and CEO at the Crane Group, which got its start as Crane Plastics in 1947 by her grandfather. Tanny joined the company in 1987, and since then she’s worked along side an amazing team to build a network of local, regional, and global firms in an ecosystem centered around helping …

Summary: Matt Wald is a lifelong information technology enthusiast specializing in business growth and in placing collaboration at the center of innovation, leadership, and accelerated learning. Currently President & CEO of the Columbus Collaboratory, a unique advanced analytics and cybersecurity solutions company, he works with large businesses to harness the power of collaboration to drive &...

Summary: Two weeks ago, Brooke Sousa claimed the title World’s Strongest Woman in Norway, competing against 21 other professionals from around the world across 6 different events. Brooke has only been training for Strongwoman competitions for four years, and she’s a mom to two daughters, and a full-time personal trainer! Milemarkers: (00:00:00) The Conquering Columbus …

Summary: Gavin and his co-founder, Tim Ward, met while completing their MBA’s at the Fisher College of Business. They recognized an opportunity to bring a new kind of brewery to Columbus: one that focuses on the EXPERIENCE of brewing. So, in 2011, North High Brewing was born as Columbus’ first and only Brew-on-Premise establishment, where …

Summary: Mark is the President of Cup o’ Joe/Stauf’s Coffee Roasters, a very successful chain of coffee shops in Columbus, Ohio. Milemarkers: (00:00:00) The Conquering Columbus Startup Package (00:00:40) Like, subscribe, and share Conquering Columbus! (00:01:00) The SunDown Group (00:01:22) Voice Metrics (00:02:24) Facilities Management eXpress (FMX) (00:02:55) Do you want to sponsor Conquering Co...