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Food CEO XchangeSpecial Edition: UnPHILtered with Reilly BerkUnPHILtered was taped onsite at our COEX 2025 event in Kansas City on March 2, 2025.
Reilly Berk is the CEO of Berk Enterprises a 78-year-old company selling premium foodservice disposables. She is the third-generation head of the company and one of the youngest association board members in our history. She was tapped for the CEO job in her mid-20s but always knew she wanted to be there.2025-05-0212 min
Food CEO XchangeSpecial Edition: UnPHILtered with Mark OuradaUnPHILtered was taped onsite at our COEX 2025 event in Kansas City on March 2, 2025.
Mark Ourada, Group VP of Foodservice at Hormel Foods, has served on the association board of directors for ten years. As he plans his retirement, he talks with Phil about his 35+ year career at Hormel and what he's learned about the keys to getting ahead in the food-away-from-home industry.2025-04-2106 minFood CEO XchangeSpecial Edition: UnPHILtered with Kelly CrouseUnPHILtered was taped onsite at our COEX 2025 event in Kansas City on March 2, 2025.
Kelly Crouse, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer at C.H. Guenther & Son and long-time member of the association board of directors, talks with Phil about his 37-year career as he nears his planned retirement. He shares some words of wisdom to those looking to enter the food-away-from-home industry.2025-04-1007 min
Nothing Like a Good BookNLGB E71: Mark Brenner - Founder and CEO, Brenner Career Management, Inc., and Veterans Career Xchange, Inc.How to be networked into a company with the job you have chosen! Sounds great doesn't it? Well if you work with Mark Brenner Founder & CEO of Brenner Career Management Inc, this is what can happen. This book is available on Amazon and is a Multi Category Best Seller. Worth a listen!2025-03-2834 min
Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITYGuest: Erin Mittlestaedt, CEO of the FruitGuys, discusses the impact of tariffs on America's farmers; Global trade growth expected to slow; Chief supply chain officers are not prepared for tariff impactsOur guest on this week's episode is Erin Mittlestaedt, the CEO of the FruitGuys. The world continues to react to the trade disruptions caused by the Trump administration’s new tariffs. Of course, tariffs don’t only mean that we pay more for imports, it also affects exports because of the retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries that we trade with. Farmers will be among those hit the hardest by retaliatory tariffs. They may limit export markets and if other farmers are not exporting as much also that means the market will flood with more domestic products, reducing the inco...2025-03-1417 min
Food CEO XchangeEpisode 5: George HolmListen in on our exclusive conversation with George Holm, Performance Food Group President and CEO. This discussion was recorded at the association's annual President Conference, November 2024.
Phil talks acquisition strategy, corporate culture and more with George Holm, CEO of PFG. The company is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America with more than 150 locations. Holm became leader of PFG when it was acquired by Vistar Corporation in May 2008. Prior to that, he served as President and CEO of Vistar, which he founded in 2002. George grew Vistar, a multi-channel food, snack and...2025-03-1134 min
Provoke.fm MediaFintech Xchange ’25: Hot Takes into BaaS and the Future of BankingIn This Episode
This week, we bring you Part III of exclusive insights from Fintech Xchange ’25 at the Stena Center for Financial Technology and the University of Utah, powered by U.S. Bank. Host Jason Henrichs engages in a dynamic discussion with Jason Mikula of Fintech Business Weekly and Chris Black, CEO & President of Thread Bank. Their conversation spans topics from Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and regulatory shifts under the new administration to the dual-edged nature of innovation in today’s financial landscape.
Chris delves into Thread Bank’s unique transformation as it evolved from the historic Civis...2025-02-2852 minBreaking BanksFintech Xchange ’25: Hot Takes into BaaS and the Future of BankingIn This Episode
This week, we bring you Part III of exclusive insights from Fintech Xchange ’25 at the Stena Center for Financial Technology and the University of Utah, powered by U.S. Bank. Host Jason Henrichs engages in a dynamic discussion with Jason Mikula of Fintech Business Weekly and Chris Black, CEO & President of Thread Bank. Their conversation spans topics from Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and regulatory shifts under the new administration to the dual-edged nature of innovation in today’s financial landscape.
Chris delves into Thread Bank’s unique transformation as it evolved from the historic Civis...2025-02-2852 min
Provoke.fm MediaFintech Xchange ’25: Hot Takes into BaaS and the Future of BankingIn This Episode
This week, we bring you Part III of exclusive insights from Fintech Xchange ’25 at the Stena Center for Financial Technology and the University of Utah, powered by U.S. Bank. Host Jason Henrichs engages in a dynamic discussion with Jason Mikula of Fintech Business Weekly and Chris Black, CEO & President of Thread Bank. Their conversation spans topics from Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and regulatory shifts under the new administration to the dual-edged nature of innovation in today’s financial landscape.
Chris delves into Thread Bank’s unique transformation as it evolved from the historic Civis...2025-02-2800 min
Food CEO XchangeEpisode 4: Chris TomassoIn this episode of Food CEO Xchange, Phil discusses brand growth and daypart strategies with Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch. Tomasso, who has been with the brand for 18 years, explains how the breakfast/lunch concept leans into their commitment to quality fresh ingredients and has added alcohol to their beverage program to meet consumer trends and stay successful in challenging times.2025-01-1323 min
Food CEO XchangeSpecial Edition: UnPHILteredListen in and take a look to our inaugural Special Edition Food CEO Video Podcast “UnPHILtered.” It features Teri Trullinger from Cargill, our 2025 Board Chairperson; Hugh Roth from Pepsi Foodservice, our Chairman Emeritus and the 2024 Oberkfell Award winner; and Scott Barnewolt from PFG distribution.
UnPHILtered was taped onsite at Presidents Conference 2024 and focuses on our #ifmaworld organization’s evolution. We're excited to enter a new era with new branding that symbolizes our #strongertogether mission. Also, we're extremely proud to have Teri take over Board leadership; she's the third female Chairperson in our 70+ year history.2024-12-1716 min
Food CEO XchangeEpisode 03: Dick TracyDot Foods went from a little mom and pop business based out of a small Midwestern town in the 1960s to the largest foodservice redistribution company in the U.S. today. Episode Three of Food CEO Xchange, has our host, Phil Kafarakis, exploring the family-owned company's business model and history with Dick Tracy, CEO of Dot. He's the 12th child of Dot's co-founders and joined the family business full-time in 1991. Dot Foods has about 7,000 employees and had $8.6 Billion in revenue in 2022.2024-11-1228 min
Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic ResearchLauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, on Innovation, Non-Profit Collaboration, and Collective Impact in Scholarly PublishingIn this episode of Insights Exchange, host Nikesh Gosalia interviews Lauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, about the transformation of nonprofit scholarly publishing over the past two decades. Lauren discusses the pressures faced by nonprofits due to tightening resources, increased demand for accessibility, and evolving research needs. She emphasizes the role of innovation and collaboration in overcoming these challenges, highlighting collective impact models like "Subscribe to Open" as a solution for balancing open access with sustainability. Kane also touches on the role of AI in enhancing accessibility and democratizing scientific knowledge. She underscores the need for nonprofits to foster a...2024-10-1436 min
Food CEO XchangeEpisode 02: Lance TrenaryGolden Corral has been experiencing incredible growth and customer satisfaction since the pandemic - here's your chance to hear why and how they're continuing to build on their success. Episode Two of Food CEO Xchange, has host Phil Kafarakis in conversation with Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation. The company is a nearly two-billion-dollar organization with 35,000 employees and 500 restaurants across 42 states. Trenary is deeply committed to the brand; he has been a part of Golden Corral for 35+ years and has held virtually every leadership role within the company.2024-10-0824 min
Fearless Impact$15 Billion in Deal Flow Since March 24' Conversation with CEO JesseIn this episode of Deal Disrupters, Jesse and Ella are in New York City for iGlobal's 17th annual Independent Sponsor Summit. They dive into why Deal Flow Xchange (DFX) was created, the challenges it aims to solve in the private capital markets, and how the platform has grown rapidly, reaching $15 billion in deal flow since its launch in March 2024. Tune in to hear their insights on how DFX is reshaping the investment landscape by fostering greater collaboration and transparency for deal makers.
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2024-10-0234 min
Food CEO XchangeEpisode 01: Frances AllenIn this first episode of Food CEO Xchange, host Phil Kafarakis sits down with Frances Allen, Former President & CEO at Checkers & Rally's. Frances, known for her expertise in revitalizing iconic brands, shares her insights from her leadership journey across major restaurant chains like Dunkin’ Donuts, Jack in the Box, Boston Market, Denny’s, and most recently Checkers & Rally's.2024-09-0530 min
Food CEO XchangeEpisode 0: Introducing the IFMA Food CEO Xchange PodcastJoin the President & CEO of IFMA, Phil Kafarakis, on a journey into the minds of some of the most remarkable industry executives in food-away-from-home. Each episode is a personal conversation, giving you direct access to hard-won wisdom and practical insights from leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Go beyond the headlines, hear their stories, and discover how these CEOs have achieved success. They'll share how they navigate industry trends, overcome obstacles, and build thriving businesses. Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting your food industry adventure, the IFMA Food CEO Xchange podcast has something for you...2024-08-2508 min
可以幫我安排面試嗎?S5 EP.30 CEＯ是不是真的高人一等？從CEO角度看職涯規劃(下集)在科技快速發展的新時代中
雇主卻高喊缺工，而人才卻遲遲未能找到適合的工作
榮幸邀請到Xchange與職游的共同創辦人曹凱閔KM
分享他個人在過去經驗中的職涯規劃
透過不同角度思維去看待職業選擇
積極發展開拓自己的新職能與視野，將會有不同凡響的未來
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✨記得〈追蹤〉我們，每週新集數上架第一個通知你!
✨〈五顆星好評〉別忘記 你的鼓勵是我們的動力!
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片頭-Headlands - National Sweetheart
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Supply Chain in the Fast LaneSeason 5, Episode 3: Balaji Guntur, co-founder and CEO of Hoptek, provides a trucking market outlookThe Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.In this Fifth Season of ten episodes, we look at The State of Logistics.SEASON 5 :The State of LogisticsEPISODE 3: Trucking Market OutlookWhen can we expect to emerge from thi...2024-08-0710 min可以幫我安排面試嗎?S5 EP.29 CEＯ是不是真的高人一等？從CEO角度看職涯規劃(上集)如何規劃自己的職業生涯，才能走出一條屬於自己的康莊大道
這是每個人都必須面對的挑戰!
榮幸邀請到Xchange與職游的共同創辦人曹凱閔KM
分享他個人在過去經驗中的職涯規劃
如何透過他的智慧與獨到的判斷，來設定明確的職業目標
透過他的故事，一起深入探討成功的關鍵要素！
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✨記得〈追蹤〉我們，每週新集數上架第一個通知你!
✨〈五顆星好評〉別忘記 你的鼓勵是我們的動力!
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片頭-QuangerineCream - Noir Et Blanc Vie
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X-IMPACT閒聊茶水間｜S4EP09 Computex 掀起的 AI 旋風！你知道 AI PC 是什麼嗎？六月初的電腦展 Computex 將 AI 這個話題再次帶到台灣人面前，展覽期間，許多科技大廠紛紛介紹自己的 AI 產品和解決方案。 其中，Intel、AMD 和電腦品牌大廠們介紹了 AI PC 各自的規劃，各式 AI PC 即將在年底陸續發布，也在會場上看到了許多原型和功能預覽。 到底 AI PC 是什麼？和以往的 PC 有什麼不同？今年的 Computex 和以往有什麼不同？就讓我們一起來聽下去吧！ 🕛 時間軸 1:10 Computex 見聞和代表的關鍵字 2:50 AI PC 是什麼？和一般 PC 有什麼不同呢？ 3:55 NPU 和 TOPS 是什麼？ 7:15 AI 的終端運算和雲端運算 9:30 Comptex 時各大科技業 CEO 來台的目的？ 12:00 怎麼衡量有 AI 相關能力的產品呢？TOPS, benchmark 和 應用程式的 workload ▶ 主持人：Tim, Sarah ▶ 每雙週三晚上 10:00《X-IMPACT》新集數準時上架 Apple https://bit.ly/X-IMPACTonApple Spotify https://bit.ly/X-IMPACTonSpotify KKBOX https://bit.ly/X-IMPACTonKKBOX SoundOn https://bit.ly/X-IMPACTonSoundOn Google Podcast https://bit.ly/X-IMPACTonGoogle ▶ 歡迎關注「Leo」的IG https://www.instagram.com/leopremiere/ ▶ 歡迎關注「XChange」社群獲得最新資訊與活動 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XChange.tw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xchange.tw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xchange-tw/ Medium: https://medium.com/xchange 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckajd6r9dge2l0873370ey9qa/comments ▶友情贊助夥伴 MicMind Studio，紀錄美好生活的自媒體空間、MicMind 為台北最美的 podcast錄音室；除了提供完善且優質的錄音設備外，也提供六種不同主題的錄音空間租借。 不論您是錄製Podcast 、Youtube、直播、線上課程、商品拍攝…等，一間錄音室，就能多元的使用！ MicMind 用聲音傳遞美好理想 用空間品味質感生活 使用折扣碼「xchange」即可享有租借錄音室9折優惠唷! https://www.micmind.studio/ 2024-06-2615 min
Business Game ChangersBattlefield Weapons Deployed on Civilians, Drone Technology, DEW and AI w/ Chris HeavenChris Heaven, CEO of Survival Dispatch, joins the program to discuss the developments in military weapons including drone technology. The advancements in technology continue to outpace the military's ability to defend itself from an attack. He shares how these weapons are being used on civilians more and more for different agendas. You can learn more about Heaven and his work at https://survivaldispatch.com/ Links Mentioned in show: Leela Quantum: Learn more about Leela’s Quantum Tech at https://bit.ly/3iVOMsZ or at https://SarahWestall.com/shop Mitocure RX: Get long term results with Methylene Blue & Mitochondria Support at https...2024-05-2648 min
Sarah Westall - Business Game ChangersBattlefield Weapons Deployed on Civilians, Drone Technology, DEW and AI w/ Chris HeavenChris Heaven, CEO of Survival Dispatch, joins the program to discuss the developments in military weapons including drone technology. The advancements in technology continue to outpace the military's ability to defend itself from an attack. He shares how these weapons are being used on civilians more and more for different agendas. You can learn more about Heaven and his work at https://survivaldispatch.com/
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Leela Quantum: Learn more about Leela’s Quantum Tech at https://bit.ly/3iVOMsZ or at https://SarahWestall.com/shop
Mitocure RX: Get long term results with Methylene Blue & Mitochondria Support at https...2024-05-2648 min
The Room Xchange PodcastSave on your utilities with compare and connect partnershipThe Room Xchange is proud to present a new partnership with compare and connect enabling you to save money on your utilities.About this episodeIn this episode of The Room Xchange podcast, Ludwina Dautovic talks with Neil Saligrama, the founder and CEO of compare and connect. They discuss how the company is revolutionising the Australian and New Zealander markets in services like energy, broadband, and insurance. Neil shares his journey of moving to Australia, the challenges he faced with utility providers and how these experiences led him to create Compare and Connect. 2024-03-1327 min
Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil HumphreysSaturday Mornings: Mastercard Gamer Xchange bridging the gap between rewards and online gamingSaturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys talk with Kaveri Khullar, Senior VP, Consumer Marketing & Sponsorships, APAC, Mastercard and Ankur Jakhwal, CEO, Boost Connect. Mastercard Gamer Xchange (MGX) is bridging the gap between rewards and the online gaming community - allowing unused rewards points to be used as gaming currency on nearly 4,000 gaming titles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-2217 min
The Room Xchange PodcastHelpPay: The New Era of Collaborative Bill Payments with Rowan WildeEver wished there was a simpler way to manage and share expenses? Today, we're having an enlightening discussion with Rowan Wilde, co-founder of HelpPay. It's a social impact payments platform that's making it easier to shoulder bills together. Rowan shares how HelpPay lets you create a link for others to chip in on expenses and speaks candidly about the importance of customer trust and the challenges of providing support. And there's more - we're making an exciting announcement you won't want to miss!Next, we're exploring the free app, HelpPay. Designed to take the fuss out of...2023-11-2128 min
The Room Xchange PodcastSolutions for Housing in Regional Australia with Laura ShooterHousing Trends & Affordability Challenges:Dive into a captivating exploration of the regional housing market with Laura Shooter, Managing Director at SJ Shooter Real Estate in Dubbo. This episode promises enlightening insights into the intricacies of the rental market, housing value trends, and the pressing matter of affordability issues faced by many.Navigating the Housing Shortage:Discover the role of innovative initiatives, such as The Room Xchange, in addressing the housing crunch. Laura, deeply connected to the heart of Dubbo, shares the potential economic and tourism benefits that come from optimising current...2023-11-0224 min
The Room Xchange PodcastUrban Planning and Housing Development with Nicola SmithToday's episode is a deep dive into urban and housing development with Nicola Smith, an accomplished urban and regional planner and director of Niche Planning Studio. Expertly navigating the current rental crisis and mortgage stress, she unveils the key factors that have steered us to our current housing crisis. Nicola breaks down terms like green field and brown field, highlighting their significant role in housing development. Together we strategise on how to generate more housing in established areas, promoting affordability, and diversifying our housing types.Steering the conversation towards government policies, Nicola and I scrutinise their town...2023-10-2033 min
The Room Xchange PodcastNavigating the Strata Sector and Rental Market Challenges with John MinnsEver wondered how to navigate the complexities of the strata sector or manage the ever-evolving challenges of the rental market? We've got you covered in our enlightening conversation with John Minns, the pioneer New South Wales Property Services Commissioner. John, armed with his 30 years of experience, unravels the intricacies of the real estate industry and underscores the urgent necessity for reform and uplift to ensure a secure future for the industry. From the power of knowledge in boosting confidence in the property sector to the issues faced by renters and landlords alike, John takes us on a candid exploration...2023-10-0530 min
Cryptoticker.io - Der Podcast🇩🇪 Cryptoticker.io - Der Podcast #33 - Alexander Füg - Co-Founder & CEO - NoventiveDie Patentantwaltsbranche beschäftigt sich zwar intensiv mit technologischen Innovationen, ist aber selber doch noch relativ analog unterwegs. Alexander Füg, CEO und Co-Founder von Noventive, will genau das ändern! Alex hat einen Hintergrund in der Unternehmensberatung und im Softwarebereich und gemeinsam mit seinem Co-Founder und ausgebildetem Patentanwalt Jens Reinhard, hat er es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, mit Noventive eine Intellectual Properaty-Serviceplattform aufzubauen, die entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette die Prozesse digitalisiert und optimiert. Eine große Aufgabe also! Ich spreche mit Alex über die Frage weshalb die Patentbranche sich mit der Digitalisierung so schwer tut, weshalb es gerade jetzt...2023-09-0622 min
The Room Xchange PodcastEnvisioning the Future of Sustainable Housing with Antony DiMaseEver wondered how architectural design could shape our future? Imagine a world where houses aren't just commodities, but sustainable spaces that nourish our lives and the planet. Join us as we explore this potential world with our guest Antony DiMase, of DiMase Architects. Antony champions the belief that good design has the power to enhance our lives and environment, and he delves into the essence of sustainable architecture in this episode - highlighting the importance of small footprint buildings suffused with natural light, good ventilation, and adaptable spaces. Did you know that even as a ren...2023-08-1831 min