Những podcast Pittard hay nhất (2024)

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Doug Munroe: The Trees of Ashe County, NC 42:52

14d ago42:52

42:52

Celebrating one of McFarland's local Ashe County authors, Mark interviews retired nurseryman and former volunteer steward of Bluff Nature Preserve, Doug Munroe. Doug is a tree hugger through and through and his love for them is contagious. Listen to his stories of trees unique to the Appalachians and how they impact the history and future of the ar…

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Rosilyn Stearnes-Brown: Fans Called Him "Turkey" I Called Him Dad 39:22

28d ago39:22

39:22

SUMMARY In this episode, Rosilyn Stearnes-Brown, the daughter of baseball hall-of-famer Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, shares heartfelt stories about her father and her journey in writing a memoir to honor his life, his humble nature, and his dedication to family and education. She reflects on his career in the Negro Leagues, the challenges he faced dur…

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Clint Lanier: Ted Mack and America's First Black-Owned Brewery 42:16

2M ago42:16

42:16

EPISODE SUMMARY Clint Lanier and Mark Perzel discuss the life and experiences of Ted Mack, focusing on his journey from a sharecropper's son in Alabama to a social worker and civil rights activist in Milwaukee, and eventually to the business world where he pursued his dream of owning a brewery. They highlight Ted's involvement in the civil rights m…

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Lloyd Johnson & Miles Wolff: Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

SUMMARY Mark interviews Lloyd Johnson and Miles Wolff, co-authors of "The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball," which documents minor league baseball's historical and statistical aspects. Lloyd and Miles discuss the evolution of the sport, the significance of the 1939 season for Tommy Lasorda, and the broader historical context of minor leagues i…

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Jim De La Rosa: Building the Apollo Capsules 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

Jim De La Rosa shares his compelling narrative in 'Building the Apollo Capsules,' chronicling the evolution of his career in aerospace engineering and his crucial role in the Moonshot program. From working on Hound Dog cruise missiles to testing Apollo's unmanned capsules, Delarosa provides a detailed account of the rigorous testing procedures that…

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Maria Kaj: Women and the Olympic Dream 45:08

3M ago45:08

45:08

SUMMARY This podcast episode features an interview with Maria Kaj, the author of "Women and the Olympic Dream: The Continuing Struggle for Equality, 1896–2021." Maria talks about the long and ongoing fight for gender equality in the Olympics, celebrating the progress made while acknowledging the barriers that still exist. LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: BE…

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Don H. Corrigan: “I fart in your general direction!” 39:56

3M ago39:56

39:56

SUMMARY Step into the world of 'I Fart in Your General Direction: Flatulence in Popular Culture' and discover the surprising influence of flatulence in books and movies. From medieval literature to contemporary comedies, author Don Corrigan takes a lighthearted but informative approach to exploring the role of farts in popular culture. Delve into t…

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Mike Hanlon, Founder & CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Fintech) 30:37

4M ago30:37

30:37

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host Jon Bassett (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Abett empowers employers with the information they need to be more savvy consumers of healthcare. Employers are the largest payers for healthcare in the co…

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Ryan B. Case: Mr. Bojangles, Dance 42:23

4M ago42:23

42:23

In this episode, host Mark Perzel has a conversation with Ryan B. Case, the author of Mr. Bojangles, Dance: Jerry Jeff Walker, Sammy Davis, Jr., and the Song That Made Nixon Cry. Join us as we dive into the fascinating story behind this iconic song and the lives it touched. LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: BESTPART Receive a 25% discount on Ryan's book on M…

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David Yamane: Gun Curious 43:40

5M ago43:40

43:40

Host Mark Perzel has a conversation with David Yamane, author of Gun Curious, as he shares his personal experience and exploration of America's complicated gun culture and offers valuable perspectives on the reasons behind firearms ownership while addressing the issues and concerns associated with gun violence. LISTENER DISCOUNT CODE: BESTPART Rece…

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Janet Pittard: A Hospital for Ashe County 49:56

5M ago49:56

49:56

In this pilot episode of Best Part of the Book, a personal nod is given to the small rural town of Ashe County where McFarland has called home since it was founded in 1979. Host Mark Perzel talks with Janet Pittard, author of A Hospital for Ashe County: Four Generations of Appalachian Community Health Care. Janet shares favorite stories she uncover…

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Ben Lewis & Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai (AI for GovCon) 20:43

5M ago20:43

20:43

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host Jon Bassett (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Ben Lewis and Jon Sockell, Co-Founders of Ensis.ai, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Ensis leverages Generative AI to assist government contractors in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), as well as managing other solic…

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Best Part of the Book Promo 0:33

5M ago0:33

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You can explore a wide-range of topics and preview books you might want to read on Best Part of the Book, a McFarland podcast. I'm Mark Perzel and I'll be your host on a journey through the fascinating world of nonfiction books published by McFarland. Founded in 1979, McFarland & Company is best known for their serious treatment of popular culture.…

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Austin Walters, Founder and CEO of IP Copilot (Discover, Capture & Manage IP) 16:48

7M ago16:48

16:48

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our new host and Managing Partner at NextGen Chris Keller interviews Austin Walters, Founder and CEO of IP Copilot. IP Copilot is on a mission to make it easier for companies to uncover the novel ideas within their organizations. Chris and Austin speak about what inspired Austin to start the company, ho…

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Timothy Spong, Co-Founder and CEO of Vistapath (Modernizing Pathology Labs with AI) 21:47

11M ago21:47

21:47

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our host Chris Keller (Managing Partner at NextGen) interviews Timothy Spong, Co-Founder and CEO of Vistapath Biosystems (Vistapath), where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Vistapath is a digital health company with a mission to modernize pathology labs to increase the quality of patient ca…

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Irfan Alam, Founder and CEO of Frontrow Health (Digital Health, Doctor Storefronts) 23:48

1y ago23:48

23:48

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, our new host and existing Partner at NextGen Jon Bassett interviews Irfan Alam. Irfan is the Founder and CEO of Frontrow Health, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Frontrow Health is a digital health company with a mission to increase access to healthcare at home by connecting consumers…

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Jero Beccar, Co-Founder & CEO of Hyka (Collaborative Care Platform for Mental Health) 21:43

1y ago21:43

21:43

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Jero Beccar, Co-Founder and CEO of Hyka.io, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Hyka offers a platform that helps healthcare providers connect their patients with vetted speciality psychiatry clinics. Jero and Dan speak about why these clin…

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Marissa Pittard & Chris Olmanson, Co-Founders of Beaming Health (Autism Care Directory) 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

24:14

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Marissa Pittard & Chris Olmanson, Co-Founders of Beaming Health, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Beaming Health helps families find appropriate, expert care for children with developmental issues. Today they focus on autism care, but Ch…

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2022 Interview with Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Tech) 19:40

2y ago19:40

19:40

Our guest for this podcast is Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett. Abett helps employers, who pay about a trillion dollars a year for healthcare on behalf of employees, to gain control over their healthcare data and become more savvy consumers of healthcare. Abett works with some of the biggest employers in the country and this helps them dramati…

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David Lokshin, Co-Founder and CEO of Trace (Sports Video Tech) 21:43

2+ y ago21:43

21:43

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews David Lokshin, Co-Founder and CEO of Trace, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Trace is in the business of memories. More specifically, Trace places cameras at youth sports games and then automatically sends each player a personalized vide…

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Frances Zelazny, Co-Founder and CEO of Anonybit (Biometric Security Tech) 20:23

2+ y ago20:23

20:23

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus interviews Frances Zelazny, Co-Founder and CEO of Anonybit, where NextGen Venture Partners is a proud investor. Anonybit keeps biometrics information secure. So that fingerprint that helps unlock your phone? Anonybit can help prevent that from being hacked. Frances a…

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Michael Staton, Co-Founder and CEO of CoLearn (Virtual Charter School) 23:20

3y ago23:20

23:20

Michael Staton is an EdTech (education technology) entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of CoLearn. As a former EdTech venture capitalist, Michael asked himself the question, “What should school school look like in an era of remote work for adults, and with an explosion of digital learning resources for kids?”His answer is CoLearn. NextGen is a …

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Obi Omile, Co-Founder and CEO of theCut (Barber Booking App) 18:05

3y ago18:05

18:05

Join Taking Notes with NextGen host, and NextGen Managing Partner, Dan Mindus and Obi Omile, Co-Founder and CEO at theCut, for a illuminating conversation. theCut is a platform for people to find barbers, and for barbers to manage their business with bookings, payments, CRM and more.Obi and Dan discuss the business of the barbershop, the culture of…

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019 - Modern OSS/BSS Transformation Techniques that start with the Customer Journey with Martin Pittard 1:10:52

3+ y ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Digital transformation is a term that's entered the modern vernacular, but here in the world of OSS/BSS it's just what we've been doing for decades. Whether aimed at delivering digital services, collecting data from all points of an organisation's compass, increasing the internal efficiencies of operational teams or improving user experiences exter…

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018 - How a NaaS Transformation can Revolutionise your OSS_BSS Stack with Johanne Mayer 1:11:12

3+ y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

OSS/BSS stacks can be incredibly complex and cumbersome beasts, especially in large carriers with many different product, process and network variants. We don't make that task any easier by creating many unique product offerings to take to market. And this time to market can be a significant competitive advantage, or be a serious impediment to it. …

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017 - Leading Global OSS/BSS Transformation through Collaboration, with George Glass 55:25

3+ y ago55:25

55:25

Our OSS and BSS are highly complex by nature. However, we seem to do a great hob of making them more complex, more challenging, less repeatable and hence, more difficult to change. Perhaps that caters to our deeper desires - so many of us in this industry love to prove our worth by solving complex problems Our guest on this episode, George Glass, h…

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016 - Leading the Network Strategy and Operations at a Tier 1 Carrier with Carolyn Phiddian 1:11:04

3+ y ago1:11:04

1:11:04

If the network is ultimately the product for any network operator, then OSS/BSS are the great connectors, connecting customers to that product. Both for initial activation, but also ongoing utilisation of network resources. Whilst everyone has a different perspective on the relevance / importance of OSS/BSS, there tend to be even broader divergence…

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015 - Using Modern OSS/BSS Architectures to get Offerings to Market Fast with Greg Tilton 1:10:28

3+ y ago1:10:28

1:10:28

When it comes to OSS/BSS implementations (and products), Time to Market (TTM) is one of our most important metrics. Not just for the network operator to deliver new offerings to market, but also in getting solutions up and running quickly. Faster TTM provides the benefits of cost reduction and faster turn-on of revenue, but potentially allows the o…

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014 - The challenges and pitfalls awaiting OSS implementation teams with Michael De Boer 1:08:33

3+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

There are three distinct categories of organisations that interact with OSS/BSS - those who create them, those who use them and those who implement them. But no matter how good the first two are (ie the products / creators and the users), if the implementation isn't done well, then the OSS/BSS is almost pre-destined to fail. There are many, many ch…

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Andrew Platt, Founder and CEO of Statt (Automated Policy and Regulatory Intelligence) 18:26

3+ y ago18:26

18:26

Andrew Platt is a NextGen Venture Partner, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Statt. NextGen is an investor in Statt, which is a tool that automates the gathering and analysis of public policy information. In this episode, Andrew sits down with NextGen Managing Partner Dan Mindus to discuss his time as a state legislator, a congressional staffer and the…

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013 - Using a Commercial and Open Source approach to Tackle Network Assurance with Keith Sinclair 1:49:05

3+ y ago1:49:05

1:49:05

Have you noticed the rise in trust, but also the rise in sophistication in Open Source OSS/BSS in recent years? There are many open-source OSS/BSS tools out there. Some have been built as side-projects by communities that have day jobs, whilst others have many employed developers / contributors. Generally speaking, the latter are able to employ dev…

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012 - Building an OSS/BSS from Scratch for a Mid-Market Telco with Steven White 1:25:07

3+ y ago1:25:07

1:25:07

While it's the tier-1 telco OSS/BSS that get all the attention, it's actually the mid-market that makes up the largest number of OSS/BSS by customer count (in most deregulated telco markets). The mid-market consists of Tier 2/3 telcos and ISPs with subscriber counts measured in the thousands rather than hundreds of thousands or millions. However, t…

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011 - Developing a Market for your OSS/BSS with Steve Hateley 1:14:01

3+ y ago1:14:01

1:14:01

There are just so many vendors in the OSS/BSS market (our vendor directory has over 400 listings - https://passionateaboutoss.com/directory) that it can be incredibly challenging to differentiate one product or vendor from the next. OSS/BSS customers may only know of a handful of possible solutions, but there are plenty of others out there. Cutting…

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Ben Doherty, Co-Founder & CEO at Sunroom Rentals 20:11

3+ y ago20:11

20:11

Ben Doherty is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sunroom Rentals, which helps renters lease apartments without brokers and assist real estate owners and investors to better manage leasing their properties. NextGen Venture Partners is a recent investor in the company. Ben sits down with NextGen Managing Partner Dan Mindus to discuss his journey from startin…

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010 - Building Next-Generation Situational Awareness Operations Centres with David Nestic 1:19:44

3+ y ago1:19:44

1:19:44

You've possibly been inside a NOC (Network Operations Centre) and seen the video wall covered with network maps, activity / alarm / event lists and network health graphs. These OSS tools are the ultimate insurance policy for any organisation that runs a network. They help coordinate the activities to repair a network when the inevitable network out…

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009 - Managing OSS/BSS Transformation at a Mid-Tier Telco with Steven Cocchiarella 1:01:52

3+ y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Much of the focus within OSS/BSS centres around the big-budget projects being done by the Tier-1 telcos. They get attention because there are lots of people involved, lots of OSS horsepower, with big, ambitious goals. But there's another part of the industry that doesn't tend to get so much public recognition - the mid-market telcos and utilities. …

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Itziar Diez-Canedo and Maite Diez-Canedo, Co-Founders of Via.work 22:01

3+ y ago22:01

22:01

In the latest episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and Managing Partner Dan Mindus is joined by sisters Itziar Diez-Canedo and Maite Diez-Canedo who are the co-founders of Via.work. NextGen is a recent investor. Via helps remove the risk and complexity for employers setting up satellite offices abroad. Itziar and Maite share more about both t…

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008 - Making OSS Mega Projects Happen with Ashley Neale 1:18:32

3+ y ago1:18:32

1:18:32

While it might sometimes feel like OSS mega projects just happen, there's usually a lot that must first play out up-stream, long before us technologists get the chance to design and build. First someone must spawn the idea, then be able to persuade a bunch of other people, exciting them with the possibilities of the idea. In many cases, this happen…

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007 - Building Products to Solve Fundamental OSS Problems with Jay Fenton 1:52:45

3+ y ago1:52:45

1:52:45

Jay Fenton is the Founder and CEO of Savvi (www.savvi.io), makers of innovative and highly performant OSS/BSS components that redefine the state of the art. Savvi's portfolio notably includes SNMP, Streaming Telemetry, Netflow and IoT collectors each of which operate in the 10s of millions of events per second on a single server, solving collection…

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006 - A Career of Innovation in OSS with Francis Haysom 1:23:14

3+ y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Francis Haysom is a Principal Analyst for Appledore Research Group, a global research and consulting firm specialising in the telecommunication and software markets with a particular focus on OSS/BSS. In this episode, Francis takes us on a ride through his career leading OSS/BSS innovation across the last three decades with iconic companies such as…

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005 - Making Standardised Open-Source a Strategy for OSS with Vance Shipley 1:11:44

3+ y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Vance Shipley is the CEO and Founder of SigScale. SigScale is a provider of standardised, open-source, cloud-native OSS/BSS tools, including flagship product, OCS (Online Charging System). In this episode, Vance takes us on a fascinating journey through a career that started three decades ago with his first role as a high-tech lumberjack through to…

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Satasuk “Joy” Bhosai, Founder, CEO of Pluto Health (Smart Health Assistant) 22:08

3+ y ago22:08

22:08

Join Taking Notes with NextGen host, and NextGen Managing Partner, Dan Mindus and Joy Bhosai for a conversation about Joy’s company, Pluto Health (smart health assistant). NextGen is a recent investor. Pluto has built a mobile app that seeks to help patients with tasks such as storing health records, paying healthcare bills, tracking medications an…

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004 - An Analyst's Perspective on the OSS Industry with James Crawshaw 43:37

3+ y ago43:37

43:37

James Crawshaw is a Principal Analyst with Omdia, one of the world's top-three technology analysis agencies. James specialises in analysis of OSS, telecommunications and IT industries, which means he spends more time researching OSS technologies and firms than almost anyone on the planet. In this episode, James provides insights into what's current…

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003 - Hints on Finding a Role in the OSS/BSS Industry with Michael Jones 54:17

3+ y ago54:17

54:17

Michael Jones is a Practice Principal at Analytica Resources, a recruitment role that sees him connecting employers and employees. Analytica is a niche agency that specialises in BSS and OSS placements. This provides Michael with an insider's perspective on the successful techniques that applicants use to find their first, or next, job in the OSS /…

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002 - The Importance of Physical Network Inventory (PNI) in an Increasingly Virtualised World with Peter Dart 1:07:15

3+ y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Peter Dart describes his journey working with some of the world's earliest geospatial software to his current role as Chief Architect with Synchronoss. In this role, he helps to guide the roadmap of Synchronoss' Spatial Suite, a set of tools that assist leading network operators to manage and maintain their Physical Network Inventory (PNI). In a wo…

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001 - From OSS Startup to IPO with Tony Kalcina 1:02:41

3+ y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Tony Kalcina recounts the story of taking Clarity International from its founding team and customer to IPO (Initial Public Offering) and beyond. He also describes an extensive career starting with Telstra OTC through to his current role as the APAC CTO for Tech Mahindra and Ambassador for TM Forum. Tony provides insights into the formation and lead…

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000 - Introduction to The Passionate About OSS Podcast 3:45

3+ y ago3:45

3:45

Welcome to the Passionate About OSS podcast, the show for people who are just that – Passionate About OSS – Where the OSS stands for Operational Support Systems. In other words, the software solutions that help manage and operate the complex telecommunications networks of today. Thanks for joining me on the episode that isn’t quite an episode – it’…

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Prabhdeep Singh, EVP, Global Head of Marketplace at WeWork 20:18

4y ago20:18

20:18

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, managing partner Dan Mindus speaks with Venture Partner Prabhdeep (Prabh) Singh, who is the EVP, Global Head of Marketplace at WeWork. Prabh launched an on-demand offering that allows people to book WeWork space by the day or hour. Dan and Prabh discuss more the new offering, and how it aligns with the …

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Mike Hanlon, Founder & CEO of Abett (HR and Healthcare Data) 21:24

4y ago21:24

21:24

In this episode of Taking Notes with NextGen, host and managing partner Dan Mindus chats with Mike Hanlon, Founder and CEO of Abett (HR and healthcare data). Abett empowers employers with the information they need to be more savvy consumers of healthcare. Employers are the largest payers for healthcare in the country, but the data they receive from…

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Martin Babinec, Author of More Good Jobs 25:46

4y ago25:46

25:46

Martin Babinec is a Venture Partner with NextGen and the Founder of TriNet, a $4B outsourced Human Resources company based in the Bay Area. After building TriNet for 20 years, Martin returned to his hometown in upstate New York and focused his energy on revitalizing the regional innovation economy. Martin’s new book, More Good Jobs, reads like a me…

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