Uncaged Show

Jon Staenberg is the Founder and CEO of Agate Hound Fund, the world's first Fund of Funds for "Search Funds," the highest performing asset class over the last 40 years. His journey started in Omaha, NE at Warren Buffett's 4th of July Celebration. Jon started working at 8 years old - picking weeds, shoveling snow, and working odd jobs. Since then, he has never stopped and simply l...

Mitchell Kosowski is the VP of Engineering at Vouched, a tech company that leverages their expertise in identity verification to remove barriers and ensure that everyone can effortlessly access the services they need. As a hands-on engineering leader, he has a proven track record managing and growing high-impact, cross-functional teams committed to creating exceptional user experiences that drive...

John Paradisi is the CEO of Libertas Funding, a direct lender providing working capital and growth financing to established small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2016, Libertas has provided over $5 billion in funding. Paradisi brings more than 25 years of experience across commercial banking, specialty lending, and capital markets. In his role, John leads the organization’s strategic directio...

Roz Burton-Torres helps business leaders stop fighting their tech and start driving ROI. Since 2003, she has operated at the intersection of business strategy and technical architecture. As a 12x Certified Application Architect, Roz doesn’t just "build features." She diagnoses the business friction that’s holding teams back and designs scalable, human-centric solutions that actually get...

Beau Button is the President and CTO of Atlas Reality, Inc. & Tesoro XP, Inc.. They're redefining Location-Based Gaming through Innovative AR Development.

Cale Queen is the Founder of TriStar Business Intelligence, a consulting firm that helps healthcare organizations strengthen operations through business intelligence, operational strategy, and practical, data-driven decision-making. With leadership experience spanning operations management, P&L oversight, team development, and culture building, Cale works closely with physician-owned practices...

Monika works with CROs, VPs of Sales, and Heads of Product Marketing at B2B tech companies (Series A–C) who have real products and real growth pressure, but broken or immature sales infrastructure. She steps in as a fractional partner or consultant, diagnose what's actually broken, and build the systems that make revenue predictable. As CEO of Strattik Sales Consulting, Monika has done this ac...

Bill Campbell, senior vice president of North America and global public safety at Octave, (formerly Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division), is a passionate advocate for public safety and a recognized leader in the industry. With a career dedicated to supporting first responders and public safety agencies, Bill is driven by a singular mission: to deliver technology that perform...

From founding a leading pediatric occupational, speech, and physical therapy service provider, to overseeing the entire compliance function for Pediatric Therapy Holdings Inc., Cheryl has developed a deep understanding of people development, change and growth management, and strategic partnerships. Developing the whole child requires a caring community and a network of integrated supports across m...

Matías Daroch is The Investor’s Architect—a Chilean developer and US-licensed architect helping high-net-worth investors and developers create ROI-driven, market-leading properties that sell faster and command premium prices. With 40+ completed projects in Miami’s competitive tropical market, Matias combines design precision, market insight, and sailing-inspired strategy to navigate shifting condi...

Christopher Rieder helps healthcare organizations scale by building interoperable systems that support sustainable and responsible growth. For over 25 years, he has worked at the intersection of technology strategy and operational execution across healthcare, diagnostics, hospital systems, and pharma. Christopher tends to step into environments that have outgrown their infrastructure and need stru...

Luke Sullivan is the Head of Global Pre-Sales, Telecommunications at VertiGIS. VertiGIS Neo is a cloud-centric, AI-ready solutions framework for telecommunications. Neo defines how VertiGIS delivers modern network inventory and operational capabilities, without requiring disruptive replacement of existing systems. 

Entrepreneur at heart — I started my first company at 20. It failed, but that didn’t stop me. Those lessons gave me the edge to keep moving forward. I explored different industries until I saw the writing on the wall: blockchain and energy infrastructure were on a collision course — and I wanted to be at the forefront. That’s how I jumped on the #Blockchain wagon a few years ago. Since then, I’ve...

Don Durand is the Managing Consultant at TGN Consulting LLC. As an operator turned Managing Consultant at TGN, Don specializes in eliminating that hidden tax. He has spent his career in the arena, not on the sidelines: leading multi-million-dollar projects across volatile markets, buying and selling assets, and guiding teams through black-swan events like the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic...

Monique Jefferson is the Chief People Officer at The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), a mission-driven Community Development Financial Institution dedicated to expanding access to quality, affordable multifamily housing. In her role, Monique leads CPC’s long-term human capital strategy, ensuring the organization’s people practices enable growth, resilience, and impact in a highly complex...

Dr. Yonesy Núñez is a cybersecurity and technology risk executive who gets results. Known for his “fix the problem, not the blame” approach, he has led global initiatives that strengthen resilience, streamline operations, and protect organizations in high-stakes environments. With a doctorate in computing and deep expertise in cybersecurity, IT risk, and compliance, he is a trusted advisor to boar...

Jonathan Edmondson, CFA, is an international executive and technology operator with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and transforming complex service and technology organizations. His career has spanned global logistics, enterprise operations, AI-driven automation, and organizational leadership, always with a focus on using technology to streamline systems, elevate performanc...

In this episode, we talk to Matt Gresge and Gary Kohl, executive chairman of the board and CEO of Propelis, respectively. Propelis and its family of brands – Marks, Equator, SGX, Collide, and 5Flow – help the world’s most influential companies build, scale, and elevate their brands. They deliver end-to-end services across creative, brand production, and technology—streamlining operations, amplifyi...

With over 50 years of experience in city and airport management, J. Jeff Hancock is a trusted leader in municipal operations, interim leadership, and public sector consulting. He currently serves as the Founder & CEO of Interim Solutions LLC, a Missouri-based firm providing interim talent, executive search, strategic planning, and compensation studies to local governments across the country. J...

Dr. Polly Peterson is the President of the University of Jamestown, a distinguished leader in higher education, and a dedicated member of the Jamestown community. The University of Jamestown is an institution dedicated to academic excellence, institutional growth, and community engagement. Under her leadership, Dr. Peterson has led initiatives that have expanded academic programs, enhanced campus...

Eric Flowers is the CEO of Ramsell Corporation, where he leads with purpose to expand access to care and close gaps in health equity. With more than 20 years of leadership across healthcare and technology, Eric drives Ramsell’s mission to serve underserved communities through innovative, data-driven solutions. Under his leadership, Ramsell has grown its national footprint and deepened its impact i...

With over 20 years of experience, Emma's focus has been on building and leading high-performing global sales teams in the SaaS and technology sectors. Currently serving as Regional Manager at insightsoftware, Emma is leading initiatives that empower CFOs in the Middle East and Africa with connected financial solutions. Expertise includes C-suite selling, leveraging the MEDDIC methodology, and fost...

VP of Sales Americas Telecoms at VertiGIS, Michael helps customers across various industries leverage the power of geographic information systems (GIS) to optimize their operations, enhance their decision-making, and improve their bottom line. With over 20 years of professional sales experience and 8 years of sales management experience, he has a proven record of increasing sales volume and market...

Petra Mifka is an international Trust & Safety and quality expert with a strong track record shaping safer online experiences at scale. Originally from Croatia, she has built her career across several countries and cultures, gaining a deep appreciation for how diverse perspectives strengthen both teams and digital ecosystems. In her most recent role as Head of Implementation within Product...

Mr. Lee Chen is a Managing Director at Hopkins Holding, a private equity firm in the Washington, D.C. metro area specializing in real estate investments. He spearheads the firm's acquisition and development efforts, overseeing deal sourcing, underwriting, and execution across multiple asset classes, with a particular focus on multi-family and student housing. Mr. Chen leads a dedicated team th...