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Growing the FutureWade Barnes: From Billion Dollar Startup to Starting Over Part 3In this episode of the Growing the Future Podcast, Wade Barnes, founder of Farmer’s Edge, shares the raw and unfiltered story of his entrepreneurial journey—from the early days of pioneering precision agriculture to the pressure cooker of fundraising, navigating investor dynamics, and the hard lessons learned through an IPO.🛠️ Key Topics Discussed:The highs and lows of raising capital and the hidden challenges of venture capital.The fear of growth and competition, and how it shaped business decisions.Insights into working with top investors like Kleiner Perkins, Mitsui, and Prem Watsa from Fairfax.Building a billion...2025-03-031h 08
Growing the FutureWade Barnes: A Samurai Without a Master, Part 1On this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, we sit down with Wade Barnes, a farm kid from Birtle, Manitoba, who forged his own path in agriculture, much like a samurai without a master. From humble beginnings working the land to building Farmer’s Edge, one of the most influential AgTech companies in Canada, Wade’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and taking on the establishment.Wade didn’t follow a traditional roadmap—he challenged old ways of thinking, fought through skepticism, and built a business that changed how farmers manage their land. Without a blueprin...2025-02-1741 min
Stark IntegrityCompliance Education and the 29th Annual Compliance Institute (Las Vegas): An Interview with Dan Roach, HCCA's Interim CEOSend us a textThe 29th Annual Compliance Institute is not to be missed. In this episode, Captain Integrity Bob Wade gives a preview for the conference - which takes place on April 28-May 1, 2025 at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas - with Dan Roach, Interim CEO of HCCA (Health Care Compliance Association). Hear what the HCCA does, why the 29th Annual Compliance Institute is a great opportunity to expand your network, the value of in-person conferences on compliance, why compliance education is so important, and the history of Dan & Captain Integrity at the conference. Learn...2025-02-1223 min
Transforming Work with Sophie WadeDan Bladen & Dave Cairns - The Rhythm and Flow of People, Work, Place and Space Dan Bladen, CEO and co-founder of Kadence, and Dave Cairns, Future of Work Strategist at Kadence, each discuss aspects of the evolving dynamics of modern workplaces and spaces. Dan shares insights from Kadence’s journey developing workplace technology and breaking down and rebuilding work to facilitate workflow and rhythm for distributed workers. Dave highlights the benefits of data-driven understanding of people flow and space utilization as well as intentional gatherings. They recognize flexible hybrid models’ acceptance and leaders’ increasingly purposeful coordination. TAKEAWAYS Dan Bladen Interview [01:22] Dan explain...2025-01-3155 min
2 Girls 1 BluntNot Gay ft. Comedian Dan DonohueThis week on 2 Girls 1 Blunt, we are joined by the hilarious LA-based stand-up comedian Dan Donohue (@notbaddan). We kick things off with some lighthearted chit-chat about the United Health Care CEO's sudden passing—because nothing says comedy like billionaires dropping dead.From there, things spiral as we question our sexuality (again), have a very real friendship heart-to-heart, and somehow land on serial killers. Catch Dan Donohue’s sharp wit in this episode and check out his stand-up tour dates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notbaddan/?hl=en2 Girls 1 Blunt is a c...2024-12-171h 15
Rhythm & WitDan Wade "Tall Person" | Rhythm & Wit InterviewRhythm & Wit presents a special interview with musician and stand up comedian, Dan Wade! Dan is hosting a fantastic night of music and comedy in Oklahoma City, OK on Friday, September 20th, 2024. It's Tall Person in Concert at Rodeo Cinema! "Come celebrate the work and legacy of Hollywood’s acerbic & silly king of quirk. The musical genius of Randy Newman will be delightfully recreated by Oklahoma City comedian & musician, Dan Wade. The show will be hosted by comic Wampus and opened by OKC’s Katy Alley. All Ages, Adult Content" The Paramount on Film Row | 701 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City...2024-10-0427 minTransforming Work with Sophie WadeDan Smolen - The Sea Change for Talent and Recruiters—Evolving ExpectationsDan Smolen is the host and executive producer of the "What's Your Work Fit?" podcast and a veteran executive recruiter. He explores how talent dynamics are evolving in the modern workplace as recruiters shift to focus on candidates' ability to adapt, learn continuously, and work collaboratively. Dan shares his insights on early talent’s new definitions of success, their emphasis on work/life balance, and preferences for flexible working. Dan describes how these changes are reshaping recruitment strategies and the critical role of empathy in modern hiring practices.Top of FormBottom of Form TAKE...2024-08-3054 min
emberterraDan Reilly - Building a fulfilled life through constant changeIn this episode of emberterra, host Wade sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur, Dan Reilly, for a deep and insightful conversation about life, business, and personal growth. Dan shares his journey from the corporate world of technology sales to becoming a successful real estate investor, highlighting the pivotal moments that led to his transition. The discussion delves into the challenges of balancing ambition with contentment, the concept of living within "concentric circles" in re...2024-08-091h 09
12 Words of ChristianityWebster Wade - ServePolishing the Pulpit 2024 - BransonWebster Wade - The Twelve Words of Christianity - Serve2024-08-0241 min
Locked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles ChargersChargers QB Justin Herbert Suffers Foot Injury | Dan Wade and Dan Wolkenstein Discuss the ImpactJustin Herbert suffered an injured Plantar Fascia and the Chargers are saying he will be ready for the regular season, so it's not time to panic as long as he doesn't miss games. He will miss training camp however, and that means missing valuable time to build chemistry with a very new group of skill players. David is joined by Daniel Wade and Dan Wolkenstein to talk about Herbert's injury their concern level at this point. Wolkenstein also gets into what the vibes were like at Thursday's training camp practice, and Joey Bosa absolutely tearing things up. The guys...2024-08-0231 min
Grow Your Moving CompanyThe Power of Great Branding with Dan Antonelli of Kickcharge CreativeDan Antonelli is the founder and president of Kickcharge Creative, and best selling author of the book, Branded Not Blanded. He is the world's leading expert on branding for home service companies, and his agency, Kickcharge Creative, has propelled hundreds of home service companies to massive growth, including Tommy Mello's A1 Garage Door Service from $30 million to over $200 million dollars in revenue in a few short years. Dan will also be leading a branding workshop for moving companies at the upcoming Moving Titan Retreat in October! Learn more and connect with Dan Antonelli: Dan’s w...2024-07-291h 11
The Brand HeraldShady Rays with Dan RattermanDan Ratterman, COO for Shady Rays, joins us in this episode of The Brand Herald podcast. Dan shares the story of how Shady Rays came to life by addressing a common problem, losing or breaking expensive sunglasses. He explains how the foundation of the company is providing a solution to this issue. Shady Ray's answer? Trendy sunglasses at a reasonable price with free returns and exchanges.We talk about the importance of brand building and the patience required for success. Shady Rays, founded in 2012, is often se...2024-06-2430 min
Not SpiralRough Draft 357Dirty Harry, Charlie McCarthy, and many other SEO terms to hit that hot hot youth demographic. Dan and Wampus review Thought Spiral Test Show 357 --- Wampus has a beef with Josh, Dan psycho-analyzes Andy, and we discuss a 55-gallon drum of lube. Plus the Top 5 ice cream references in popular culture.2024-05-2934 minLocked On Chargers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles ChargersDaniel Wade Gets an Inside Look at Chargers Voluntary Workouts and First Look at Ben HerbertYour host Dan Wade got to go behind-the-scenes at Chargers voluntary workouts and talks about his biggest takeaways like the watching new strength coach Ben Herbert in action. Herbert was very intentional and hands on while training the team and had Dan loves what he saw. The guys get into Dan's special visit including his thoughts on the team's poorly rated facilities and how Jim Harbaugh and company are making the most out of their limited space. New coaches Andy Bischoff and Marcus Brady talk about what they like about Justin Herbert and how they plan to maximize his...2024-04-0931 min
Where and WhyEp. 14: Wade Herring, lawyer, community volunteer, former candidate for CongressWelcome to Where & Why, a podcast where we surface the origin stories of community leaders and influencers. Today we are in conversation with Wade Herring, whose day job is as an employment lawyer with the storied Savannah firm Hunter McClean. Wade, whose mentors included former mayor Malcom McClean, has served on and advised numerous community boards. But most people know Wade for when he stepped out from behind the curtain to run as the Democratic candidate for Georgia's First Congressional seat in 2022. He lost to incumbent Buddy Carter.Wade's story begins in Europe wh...2024-03-1836 min
True Murder: The Most Shocking KillersTHE COLONIAL PARKWAY SERIAL KILLINGS and ALAN WADE WILMER SR.-Blaine PardoeIn their book, A Special Kind of Evil: The Colonial Parkway Serial Killings, authors Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester wrote about Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr., who was the prime suspect in the 1988 disappearance and murders of Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey. He was under police surveillance and fit the profile the F.B.I. had developed. An expert polygrapher administered a polygraph exam to Wilmer—and he passed. As a result he was cleared as a suspect.On January 8th, 2024, the Virginia State Police announced that through DNA, Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in...2024-01-2256 min
True Murder: The Most Shocking KillersTHE COLONIAL PARKWAY SERIAL KILLINGS and ALAN WADE WILMER SR.-Blaine PardoeIn their book, A Special Kind of Evil: The Colonial Parkway Serial Killings, authors Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester wrote about Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr., who was the prime suspect in the 1988 disappearance and murders of Richard Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey. He was under police surveillance and fit the profile the F.B.I. had developed. An expert polygrapher administered a polygraph exam to Wilmer—and he passed. As a result he was cleared as a suspect.On January 8th, 2024, the Virginia State Police announced that through DNA, Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who di...2024-01-2256 min
AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and AcademicsWade Foster, Zapier co-founder and CEO, discusses the journey from intern to $5B unicornWe've had amazing unicorn CEOs recently on this podcast but today's a first. Wade Foster, CEO and co-founder of Zapier grew his company to a $5B valuation in 2021 on a $1.3M raise in 2012. Let that sink in. The power of product-market fit and listening to your customers is impossible to overstate.Wade and his co-founders Bryan and Mike launched Zapier in 2012 as part of the YC S12 batch.The company has grown to more 800 employees in 40 countries and the product is used by 2.2M businesses and integrates more than 5,000 apps that have been used to...2024-01-0135 min