OtherWise Insights

A talent scout for a professional baseball team discusses spotting talent with a VP of People from a San Francisco Tech Company. We talk about finding diamonds in the rough, evaluating for future potential, and combatting bias in the hiring process.
Hear what Dr. Heather Doshay, VP of People from Webflow, and Ryan Leake, the Southwest Regional Scouting Supervisor for the Houston Astros.

Journalists and sales people have to build trust quickly, uncover the root of an issue, ask good questions, and listen effectively. These are all critical leadership skills as well. On today's episode we're speaking with journalist and best-selling author, Amanda Ripley, and Chief Revenue Officer of People Data Labs, Andrew Elliott. Not only are they masters of these skills themselves, they both teach others how to ask better questions. This episode has been split into 2 parts so that you can benefit from all the tips and tricks they share!

On this episode, an FBI Agent & a CEO talk about staying calm under pressure. You'll hear Sid Patel, Assistant Special Agent in Charge from the FBI, speak with Tim Junio, co-founder and CEO of cyber-security company, Expanse. The challenges they face are very different - one keeps us safe from mass shootings and terrorist incidents, while the other runs one of Forbes Magazine's next billion dollar startups - yet neither one is a stranger to stress or dealing with crisis. Listen to these two experts talk about how to stay cool when things start to heat up.
Guests:

• Sid Patel, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, FBI
• Tim Junio, co-founder and CEO of Expanse

On this episode, a Broadway Stage Manager and a Venture Capitalist talk about adapting when things go wrong. You'll hear Holly Coombs, Production Stage Manager for Mean Girls,l speak with Venture Capital Partner, David Hornik. When something goes wrong during a live show, a stage manager has to think and act quickly. When things go wrong in business, entrepreneurs have to do the same, and investors like David can offer perspective. Listen to Holly and David discuss thinking on their feet and rolling with the punches.
Guests:

• Holly Coombs, Production Stage Manager, Mean Girls, Broadway
• David Hornik, General Partner, August Capital

In this episode, a Norwegian Diplomat and the Director of a business accelerator compare and contrast their experiences of building ecosystems from their unique perspectives.
Creating an ecosystem is hard work! How do you get people bought in to your vision? What can you do to promote sustainable growth? What should you be thinking about if you're trying to create your own community or ecosystem?
Hear answers to these questions and more on Episode 2 of OtherWise Insights.
Guests:

• Mysty Rusk, Director of The Brink, Small Business Development Center
• Jo Sletbak, Consul General of Norway to San Francisco and the Western U.S.