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On the latest episode of the “What Really Matters” Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) special series, Weatherhead faculty member Reid Tileston speaks with Ian Todd, who recently acquired Dott Products. Hear about the power of relationships in ETA and Ian’s experiences as a new CEO. The two also discuss the impact of Cleveland-based ETA accelerator Promise Partners. Listen here. Check out the video version here on Youtube. 

This episode of “What Really Matters” is part of a special series on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). Weatherhead faculty member and series guest host Reid Tileston sits down with Barbara Lindsay, a 1992 Weatherhead alumna and President of Commercial Cutting. Hear Barbara discuss her journey from a corporate role in healthcare to owning a display manufacturing company. They talk about self-funded ETA, explore the importance of authenticity and perseverance, and share in-the-trenches advice. Dive right in and listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Anurag Virmani and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Greg Harmon, assistant professor of banking and finance at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Greg is an experienced investor, trader and former banking executive. He is also president of Dragonfly Capital Managed Accounts. Greg discusses four new fintech offerings at Weatherhead, launching in fall 2023: a concentration in the STEM MBA, a specialization in the MS Finance program; a certificate; and an undergraduate minor. Listen here.   

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Matt McBride, partner at Wave Strategy, a consulting firm that accelerates innovation and commercialization in the healthcare space. Matt is a 2015 alum of the Weatherhead Executive MBA and proudly served in the United States Navy. Matt discusses the importance of creating mutually beneficial partnerships and leveraging collaboration, talks about the current and future state of healthcare innovation, and offers leadership lessons learned along the way as a U.S. veteran. Listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University, and a professor in the Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology and Cognitive Science, as well as Founding Research Fellow at the Weatherhead School of Management’s Coaching Research Lab. Richard discusses the importance of renewal activities in our daily lives, shares insight into recent neuroscience research and talks about the role of resilience. Sit back, relax and listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Scot Lowry and Barbara Lindsay. Scot, a 2001 Weatherhead alumnus, is Managing Partner of PromiseOne Investments and board member of Promise Partners. Barbara, a 1992 Weatherhead alumna, is President of Commercial Cutting and longtime member and mentor of Promise Partners. They discuss entrepreneurship through acquisition and how Promise Partners serves as a catalyst for individual business ownership. Listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Erica Ishida, President and Chief Operating Officer of Apple Growth Partners. Erica, a 2012 alumna of Weatherhead’s Master of Positive Organization Development & Change program, discusses why companies need to be thoughtful and inclusive in their change process, and talks about the importance of candor and trust at all levels within the organization. Listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Eeshan Srivastava, lead manager, data science at Starbucks. Eeshan, a 2016 alumnus of Weatherhead’s Full-Time MBA, discusses data privacy and data security, offers insight into how companies use consumer information and talks about what’s brewing for the future of privacy and security. In sharing what really matters, he also speaks to the many perks of a Weatherhead education. Pour a cup of joe and listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Larry Hatch, Managing Director and Director of the Ohio region for The Glenmede Trust Company. Larry looks at life’s journey through a financial lens and discusses key considerations and decisions at various stages.  In sharing what really matters with regard to financial management, Larry talks about the importance of knowing thyself. Listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA student Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Kumar Arora, entrepreneur, investor and consultant behind many brands across diverse industries. An ambassador of his hometown, the Cleveland native was featured in LeBron James’ CNBC business reality TV show “Cleveland Hustles” and talks about entrepreneurship growth in northeast Ohio. In sharing what really matters, Kumar discusses the value of big ideas, emphasizes the need for mindfulness and talks about a life philosophy of giving back. Listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead first-year MBA student Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Cleveland-native Turney Duff, author of The New York Times bestseller “The Buy Side.” The former hedge-fund trader talks about his once-breakneck lifestyle and how his pursuit of wealth turned instead to a pursuit of happiness.  In sharing what really matters, Turney emphasizes the importance of not chasing the good life, but rather living a good life. Listen here.

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead first-year MBA student Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Mark Hays, director of sustainable and impact investing at Glenmede. Mark discusses how investors also consider non-financial outcomes that capital creates for the betterment of society.  In sharing what really matters, Mark talks about the environmental, social and governance factors utilized in the investment process. Listen here.