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executive sessionsEpisode 9: AI opportunities and risksOn MiddleGround’s eighth episode of Executive Sessions, Clayton Gullett leads discussions with MiddleGround Founding Partner, John Stewart, and the Dean of the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, Dr. Simon Sheather to talk all things AI. This episode covers:1. AI Opportunities and Benefits2. Setbacks and dangers of AI3. AI in Manufacturing and Private EquityCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3Q4O8wvLearn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp...2024-04-1153 minexecutive sessionsEpisode 8: UAW strikeOn MiddleGround’s eighth episode of Executive Sessions, Clayton Gullett leads discussions with MiddleGround Founding Partner, John Stewart, and Head of our Transaction Team, Justin Steil. This episode covers:The United Auto Workers StrikeElectric Vehicles2017-2024: A New NormalCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3HFyoLXLearn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/ Find John Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstewartky/Chapters:(00:00:00) Podcast and...2024-01-2941 minexecutive sessionsEpisode 7: 2023 economic retrospectiveOn MiddleGound’s seventh episode of Executive Sessions, Clayton Gullett leads discussion with MiddleGround’s Founding Partner, John Stewart, and the Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, Dr. Mike Clark. This episode covers:2023 Economic StatusA Resurgence in US ManufacturingEconomic ResilienceLooking Ahead to 2024Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/4fIvXarLearn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capita...2023-11-0648 minexecutive sessionsEpisode 6: equity abroadOn MiddleGound’s sixth episode of Executive Sessions, Clayton Gullett leads discussions with MiddleGround Founding Partner, John Stewart, Managing Director of our European Transaction Team, Alex Van Der Have, and Head of EU Business Development, Anthony Denaix. This episode covers:Considerations of European ExpansionThe Importance of Hiring LocallyDifferences in strategy between the US/EUChallenging Economic EnvironmentsCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/47pnZilLearn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capital on Li...2023-11-0648 minexecutive sessionsEpisode 5: operational bootcamp 101On MiddleGround’s fifth episode of Executive Sessions, Clayton Gullett leads discussions with MiddleGround Founding Partner John Stewart and his brother, Co-Partner of Banner Industries, David Stewart. This episode covers:1. Building a Bootcamp2. Creating and Maintaining Cooperative Change3. Lean Manufacturing Requires Standardization4. The Impact of BootcampsCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3Ptj6NELearn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/ Find John Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joh...2023-08-291h 02executive sessionsEpisode 4: the ABCs of ESGOn MiddleGround’s fourth episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullett leads discussions with two guests: Madelyn Tutewiler, Director of ESG, and Managing Director of ESG, Mike Bridge. This episode covers:1. The importance of involving ESG in businesses2. Raising minimum full-time pay to $25/Hour by 20253. Equitable hiring to reflect local communities 4. How we bring ESG to life in portfolio companiesCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/4hLCmDuLearn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/co...2023-07-1749 minexecutive sessionsEpisode 3: automotive todayIn MiddleGround’s third episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullett leads discussions with two guests: Founding and Managing Partner, John Stewart, and a VP on the Transaction Team, Tyler May. This episode covers:1. Factors in driving electrification and autonomous vehicles forward2. Shift from the automotive industry to the mobility industry3. Barriers to full autonomyCheck out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3ULtFzhLearn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company...2023-05-231h 01executive sessionsEpisode 1: between two foundersIn our first episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullett is joined by John Stewart and Scot Duncan, two of the founding partners at MiddleGround Capital. This episode covers four topics: John and Scot and their working relationship.How and why labor markets changed and the impact on wages. The human element of business. How MiddleGround is changing plants to better support employees and the environment.Challenges in 2023.Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/3Cq1z6lLearn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: htt...2023-04-0556 minexecutive sessionsEpisode 2: on the shop floorIn MiddleGround’s second episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullett, leads discussions with two guests with operations experience: a VP of operations, Alicia Motomura, and a senior associate, Jordan Gabbert. This episode covers:1. Respecting and valuing shop floor employees2. Connection between adding value and employee retention/company stability 3. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of great Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/48PWtw4Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/ Find Alicia...2023-04-0553 min
The Cardinal Sins Sports Podcast Baseball, Football, Basketball, Everything Sports!S1 E22 Remembering John Clayton, March Madness College BB, Steph Curry Impact, NFL Watson, BaseballS1 E22 Michael Gullett's Hit the Post Sports and the Cardinal Sins Sports Podcast remember all time great John Clayton, March Madness College Basketball update, Steph Curry injury update and impact on College Basketball, NFL Browns trading for Watson, and Baseball. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-gullett1/message2022-03-2035 min