Conquering Columbus Podcast

Summary: Chris & Becca Apfelstadt are husband and wife entrepreneurs with two kids. Becca is the Co-Founder and CEO at treetree, The Agency of Special Projects, and Chris is the owner of Light Up Columbus, a company dedicated to installing, maintaining, removing, and storing holiday lighting and decorations for home owners, business owners, and municipalities. …

Summary: Jill Raderstorf is a Partner at Ohio Innovation Fund, which provides venture capital and expertise to enable early-stage Ohio companies to grow and prosper. They’re committed to retaining the best and brightest in Ohio and supporting the creation of the next generation of groundbreaking technologies, companies, and industries. Milestones: (00:00:00) Opening remarks (00:00:40) Facilities …

Summary: Will is the Founding Partner and CEO of Nikola Labs, Inc, a wireless power company with an advantaged far-field technology that converts radio frequency (RF) energy into usable direct current (DC) power. Milestones: (00:00:00) Opening remarks (00:00:39) Facilities Management eXpress (FMX) (00:01:09) The SunDown Group (00:01:32) SmallBiz Cares (00:02:09) The Conquering Columbus Startup Package …

Summary: Michelle Reese is the VP, Chief Talent Innovator and Nathan Vega is the Chief Commercial Executive at the Columbus Collaboratory. The Columbus Collaboratory is an analytics and cyber innovation center, funded by seven of the Columbus’ largest firms (AEP, Battelle, Nationwide, OhioHealth, Cardinal Health, Limited Brands, and Huntington Bank). Milestones: (00:00:00) Opening remarks (00:00:36) …

Summary: The AFCPE, short for Association for Finanical Counseling and Planning Education) is the nationally recognized leader in financial counseling, coaching, and education. They support professionals by providing career advancement and professional development opportunities, including exceptional financial education trainings, the Journal for Financial Counseling & Planning and the Annual AFCPE Research & Training Symposium. Rebecca …

Summary: Linda is the Co-Founder of Pyramid Community Development Corporation (CDC). Pyramid CDC is a non-profit organization created with the goal of lifting individuals out of poverty by providing advanced technology training, workforce development courses, financial literacy, virtual banking, self-development courses, STEM, robotics, and technology programming for youth; along with connecting these residents to self-employment, …

Summary: Kyle O’Keefe is the Director of Innovation and Programs for the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). Kyle’s role at SWACO focuses on creating community supported waste reduction and diversion programs that help to build stronger and more resilient communities in central Ohio through environmental, social, and economic stewardship. Milestones: (00:00:00) Opening remarks …

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 (00:01:25) SHARE (00:01:47) The Conquering …

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 …

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 education includes the …