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The B-Side with SriThe Mike Webber Episode: Where Music, Movement, and Meaning IntersectMike Webber, an air cargo consultant whose career spans continents and critical global logistics work, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for a conversation about how passion and humanity can shape the way we move through the world – and the impact we leave behind.
2026-04-2358 minThe B-Side with SriThe Pavel Polanco-Safadit Episode: A Life Composed of Connection and PurposePavel Polanco-Safadit, a globally recognized musician and community leader, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for a conversation about connection, purpose, and composing a life where everything works together.
2026-04-0934 minThe B-Side with SriThe Daniel Kebede Episode: Designing for Possibility in Complex SystemsDaniel Kebede, president and principal at Abstract Group, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for a conversation about creativity, how intentional thinking helps teams navigate complexity, and why great design often begins with the willingness to admit what you don’t yet know.
2026-03-2653 minThe B-Side with SriThe Jason Beutler Episode: Where AI Meets MeaningJason Beutler, CEO and founder of Robosource, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for a conversation about early career journeys, entrepreneurship, business setbacks, and a renewed philosophy on leadership and purpose.
2026-03-1253 minThe B-Side with SriHitting Pause on The B-Side: Sri Kumar Reflects on Season 2In the first bonus episode of Season 2, Connico President Sri Kumar reflects on the patterns emerging beneath the conversations. Stepping back from individual guest stories, he explores themes of growth, curiosity, and meaning – and why the quieter decisions shape who we become more than any headline.
2026-02-2607 minThe B-Side with SriThe AJ Jacobs Episode: A Lifetime of Living CuriouslyAJ Jacobs, a four-time New York Times best-selling author, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for a conversation about choosing curiosity over certainty and reframing failures as experience rather than defeat.
2026-02-1244 minThe B-Side with SriThe Nick Ryan Episode: From Velvet Ropes to RunwaysNick Ryan, Chief Development Officer for Arora Engineers, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for a conversation about people, experience, and the power of connection.Get to know Sri on LinkedInLearn more about Connico
2026-01-2939 minThe B-Side with SriFlip the Record: Season 2 of The B-Side with Sri Is HereListen to the Season 2 trailer to learn more about "The B-Side with Sri," a podcast from Sri Kumar, president of Connico, that's all about the unexpected. The first episode of Season 2 drops January 29.
2026-01-1506 min
The B-Side with SriThe Finale Episode: The Fabric of SuccessThat's a wrap on Season 1 of "The B-Side With Sri"! Sri takes on the finale solo, recapping the biggest takeaways of our first season. Stay tuned for Season 2, launching on Jan. 15, 2026!
2025-11-2011 minThe B-Side with SriThe Finale Episode: The Fabric of SuccessThat's a wrap on Season 1 of "The B-Side With Sri"! Sri takes on the finale solo, recapping the biggest takeaways of our first season. Stay tuned for Season 2, launching on Jan. 15, 2026!
2025-11-2011 minThe B-Side with SriThe Carrie Shaeffer Episode: Constructing Joy, One Beam at a TimeCarrie Shaeffer, VP and director of aviation at Swinerton, joins Sri to talk about how constructs her own joy by facing fears, leaning into strengths and giving back.
2025-10-1739 minThe B-Side with SriThe Chris McMahon Episode: The Fine Art of Making SpaceChris McMahon, creative designer and mastermind behind some of the most memorable ads, joins Sri to talk about "making space," literally and metaphorically.
2025-09-1836 minThe B-Side with SriThe Paul Bowers Episode: A Sommelier’s Guide to Sniffing Out ‘Cool’Paul Bowers, founder and publisher of AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT Magazine, joins Sri to talk about finding inspiration in unexpected places, navigating ethical dilemmas in aviation media, and shares how knowing your customer’s customer can change everything.
2025-08-2138 min
Northern Kentucky SpotlightBNI launches Hispanic bilingual chapter; Connico talks leadership developmentTune into today's NKY Spotlight Podcast! We hear from Katie Scanlon English and Jessica Remole of BNI Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky, who share details on their first Hispanic bilingual BNI chapter. We’re also joined by Connico President and CEO Sri Kumar, who highlights their 35-year anniversary and their unique approach to leadership.The NKY Spotlight Podcast is powered by CKREU Consulting and sponsored by Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air.
2025-08-1125 minThe B-Side with SriThe Rhea Hanrahan Episode: Curiosity Is Your Career SuperpowerRhea Hanrahan, director of aviation environmental & sustainability at HMMH, joins Sri to talk about curiosity and what happens when you stop chasing someone else’s version of success – and start trusting your own.
2025-07-2536 minThe B-Side with SriThe Mid-Season Episode: Lessons from a Reluctant JugglerIn this bonus episode, Connico President Sri Kumar steps up to the mic solo for a mid-season reflection on what he’s learning through podcasting – and juggling.
2025-07-1007 minThe B-Side with SriThe Arpan Patel Episode: The Engineer, The Entrepreneur, and The AirmanArpan Patel – an Air Force officer, civil engineer, and founder who’s worked on airport projects across the globe – exploreS what success really means when you stop chasing and start reflecting.
2025-06-2635 minThe B-Side with SriThe Larry Studdiford Episode: Filling the Narrowest Cracks with Unique IdeasLarry Studdiford, president and owner of Studdiford Technical Solutions, appears on the show to talk baggage systems, Halloween parties, and a leap-of-faith business launch.
2025-05-2934 minThe B-Side with SriThe Linell Homentosky Episode: Capitalizing on Opportunity … the Right WayAviation market maven Linell Homentosky of AECOM shares why it's important to say "yes" when you're not ready, the power of "no" and advice for emerging professionals and leaders who want to transform their industries.
2025-05-2231 minThe B-Side with SriThe Linell Homentosky Episode: Capitalizing on Opportunity ... the Right WayAviation market maven Linell Homentosky of AECOM shares why it's important to say "yes" when you're not ready, the power of "no," and advice for emerging professionals and leaders who want to transform their industries.
2025-05-2230 minThe B-Side with SriThe Kristin Scroggin Episode: You Can (Not) Be Anything!genWHY Communication Strategies Generational Researcher Krisitin Scroggin joins Sri to debate: "Can you really be anything you want to be when you grow up?."
2025-05-1531 minThe B-Side with SriThe Kristin Scroggin Episode: You Can (Not) Be Anything!genWHY Communications Strategies Generational Researcher Kristin Scroggin joins Sri to debate: "Can you really be anything you want to be when you grow up?".
2025-05-1531 minThe B-Side with SriThe Lauren Weinbaum Episode: The Value of Playing Nice in the SandboxLauren Weinbaum, president of WMG, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for an honest and energizing conversation in time for Small Business Week. Get to know Sri on LinkedIn Learn more about Connico
2025-05-0831 minThe B-Side with SriThe Lauren Weinbaum Episode: The Value of Playing Nice in the SandboxLauren Weinbaum, president of WMG, joins Sri Kumar, host and president of Connico, for an honest and energizing conversation in time for Small Business Week. Get to know Sri on LinkedInLearn more about Connico
2025-05-0827 minThe B-Side with SriFlip the Record: The B-Side with Sri drops May 8Listen to the trailer to learn more about "The B-Side with Sri," a new podcast from Sri Kumar, president of Connico, that's all about the unexpected. The first episode drops May 8. Get to know Sri on LinkedIn Learn more about Connico
2025-05-0104 min
AviationPros PodcastAviationPros Podcast Episode 115: Tips for Industry ProfessionalsChristina Marsh, Editor of Airport Business, is joined by former Airport Business 40 Under 40 recipient and President and CEO of Connico, Sri Kumar. Sri joins us to share his unique success story and give advice to other industry professionals.
2023-06-1624 min
The Hold RoomSeason 2 Episode 6: Live at SymposiumToday’s episode comes from the 2023 ACC/AAAE Planning, Design, and Construction Symposium in Anaheim, California. Laura Canham and Carrie Wojcik asked people about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and they delivered! Here’s what we learned from Cole Hartfiel, Senior Airport Planner at Sacramento County Department of Airports; Tambre Moten, Airport Accessibility Manager at Houston Airport Systems; Sri Kumar, CEO/President at Connico; and Eric Lipp, Executive Director at Open Doors Organization.
The Hold Room, Season 2 Episode 6 – Live at Symposium 2023
Transcript
[Introduction]
TJ: Welcome to The Hold Room with ACC: a quick update on all things relating to airport develo...
2023-03-0900 min