Built On Purpose Podcast

with Y Scouts’ CEO & Co-Founder Max Hansen

Episode 56 - Kevin MacCauley - CEO & Founder of Upper Hand

Upper Hand Founder & CEO, Kevin MacCauley

By Max Hansen | April 23, 2021

Kevin is an active businessman and entrepreneur in the startup tech community. While attending Indiana University, he founded the nation’s first collegiate hosted mini marathon. He went on to serve as Sr. VP of Sales for venture-backed ClassWatch until it’s $15M acquisition in 2011. Kevin founded Upper Hand in 2012 after seeing an opportunity as…

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Episode 55 - John Oram - CEO & Founder of NUG

NUG Inc. CEO & Founder, John Oram

By Yscouts | March 19, 2021

Dr. Oram holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in environmental chemistry and engineering from the University of California Los Angeles and bachelor’s degrees in analytical chemistry and biochemistry from the University of Colorado at Boulder.  Dr. Oram spent his research years studying the complex physical and chemical processes governing the fate of contaminants in the coastal environment. …

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Episode 54 - Vinay Tolia - CEO of Flowr Corporation

Flowr Corporation CEO, Vinay Tolia

By Yscouts | February 19, 2021

Born and raised in Michigan, Mr. Tolia attended the University of Michigan where he earned a BA in economics and BSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering,  He previously held roles with investment banking firms Peter J. Solomon Company and hedge fund Midtown Capital before co-founding Bengal Capital Trading LLC, a Chicago based hedge fund. While…

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Episode 53 - Giadha A. DeCarcer - New Frontier Data

New Frontier Data Founder and CEO, Giadha A. DeCarcer

By Yscouts | January 29, 2021

 Giadha A. DeCarcer is the Founder and CEO of New Frontier Data, the authority in data, analytics and business intelligence for the worldwide cannabis industry. An entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in business strategy, execution, management and business development, DeCarcer’s began her career in banking, and progressed to technology, data analytics, intelligence…

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Josh McCarter

Josh McCarter Podcast – CEO of Mindbody

By Max Hansen | December 5, 2020

 Josh McCarter, CEO of Mindbody, dives into what drives him, his triumphs, and his appreciation for life changes. Press play to discover more! ‘Mindbody emerged from the simple idea that small business owners deserve the time to focus on what matters most: their customers. Our software has transformed that vision into the world’s leading…

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Nathan Harris

Nathan Harris Podcast – CEO & Co-Founder of Ease

By Max Hansen | October 27, 2020

 Nathan Harris, CEO, and co-founder of Ease, an AI-assisted global talent platform that connects leading companies with the world’s brightest people based on culture fit and allows you to collaborate remotely within our virtual workspace. Listen to find out how it all started! Interview Transcript Announcer: [0:03] Live, it’s the behind the resume podcast,…

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Ian Lopatin

Ian Lopatin Podcast – Co-Founder of Spiritual Gangster

By Max Hansen | September 23, 2020

Ian Lopatin, co-founder of Spiritual Gangster, dives into how passion became a movement. Listen to find out his story and the success behind it. Interview Transcript Announcer: [0:03] Live, it’s the behind the resume podcast, with Y Scouts, Max Hansen, where you get to know the person behind the resume. The interesting stuff people never…

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The Art of Extending an Offer

How to Successfully Extend a Job Offer to a C-Level Executive

By Yscouts | November 4, 2019

The time has come; after weeks (…sometimes months) of meetings, conversations, and interviews, you’ve decided who you would like to join your team for that mission-critical position. This hire means a lot to the business and presenting the offer in the right way can ensure a smoother acceptance and more delightful experience on both sides…

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Hiring in the Cannabis Industry: 10 Essential Interview Questions

By Yscouts | April 8, 2019

The cannabis industry is growing like a weed (pun intended). With the explosive growth of this nascent marketplace comes the challenge of attracting and selecting leaders who may not align with the needs and challenges the cannabis industry represents. With decades of experience under our belt, the Y Scouts team knows the value of preparing…

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Chip Conley

Chip Conley Podcast – Modern Elder Academy Founder

By Yscouts | March 15, 2019

 Rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Chip Conley disrupted his favorite industry… twice. At age 26 he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality (JdV), transforming an inner-city motel into the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. He sold JdV after running it as CEO for 24 years, and soon the young founders of…

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