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Ted Listens: Stories Behind the Businesses of ChicagoBrynn Michelich of JellyvisionIn this episode of Ted Listens, I sit down with Brynn Michelich, Chief Operating Officer at Jellyvision, the Chicago tech company behind the wildly successful benefits-education platform ALEX. Brynn shares the fascinating evolution of Jellyvision, starting with educational films in the late ’80s, moving through the CD-ROM gaming era (yes, including You Don’t Know Jack), and ultimately becoming a leading HR-tech company helping millions of employees understand and use their benefits.From transitioning a services business into a scalable product, to navigating healthcare complexity, AI adoption, employee communication, and hybrid-work culture shifts, Brynn offers candid insights on l...
2025-11-1755 min
Scale Like a CEOFrom Layoff to Leadership: Amanda Lannert's Journey of Resilience and InnovationWhen Amanda Lannert had to write her own severance letter and lay off 90% of her company during the dot-com crash, she never imagined it would lead to building one of the most trusted names in healthcare decision support. Today, as CEO of Jellyvision, she's transformed that early failure into wisdom that helps millions navigate healthcare choices with confidence.Trust lies at the heart of Jellyvision's approach. While healthcare giants possess mountains of data, consumers hesitate to call them for guidance. Amanda recognized this fundamental disconnect and built Alex, a platform that doesn't try to be the smartest...
2025-09-2242 min
Momentum Mode w/ Corey Ferengul & Mike Shannon17. Guest Amanda Lannert on Designing Moments That MatterThis week on Momentum Mode, we’re joined by Amanda Lannert, longtime CEO of Jellyvision, for a conversation that goes deep into the mechanics of building a strong, sustainable company culture. Amanda breaks down how Jellyvision’s values—like trust, responsiveness, and the deceptively powerful mantra “be helpful”—translate into everyday decisions, from hiring and onboarding to managing through layoffs. With clarity and candor, she shares the thinking behind the systems and rituals that have made Jellyvision consistently recognized as a great place to work.We also explore the evolution of leadership in fast-growing companies, what post-COVID culture buil...
2025-05-3022 minMomentum Mode w/ Corey Ferengul & Mike Shannon13. Guest Amanda Lannert on Accidental Leadership and Scaling with HeartAmanda Lannert became CEO of Jellyvision by surprise—literally. In this episode, the longtime leader of Jellyvision shares how she grew into the role, navigated scale without losing soul, and learned to balance rapid change with operational stability. It’s a candid look at leadership, authenticity, and building with intention, even on the fly.If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re ready for the next big role—or if you’re already in it and figuring it out as you go—this one’s for you.
2025-03-3123 min
The CEO SeriesJellyvision CEO Amanda Lannert On The Role of CEO and Navigating Change🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode of The CEO Series with Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision, don’t miss the full video, can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BykylbzIQ8 Get an in-depth look at Amanda’s journey and the incredible impact she’s made in the business world. Make sure to follow us on social media for more exclusive insights from top business leaders, and check out Amanda and Jellyvision for more on their inspiring work! Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoseries/ Youtube Follow me: Ins...
2024-11-1219 min
Next Gen Case StudiesMastering Sales Leadership and Behavioral Science in Business with Maxwell MacCreadyIn this episode, we sit down with Maxwell MacCready, Director of Sales at Jellyvision, to discuss his unique approach to sales leadership, the integration of AI, and how behavioral science can transform customer engagement. Maxwell shares his journey from unlikely beginnings in sales to leading a successful team, drawing from his background and personal insights on teaching, leadership, and the art of solving complex challenges. He explores how Jellyvision uses AI to improve user experiences and streamline benefits decision-making while maintaining a strong human element to avoid common pitfalls.
Maxwell dives into the evolving landscape of sales...
2024-09-0128 min
Healthcare on the Rocks - Employee Benefits with a TwistFrom Furrowed Brow to Peace of Mind: How Jellyvision is Revolutionizing Employee BenefitsIn this light-hearted yet informative episode, Chrissy Krampert, Chief Strategy Officer at Jellyvision, shares the fascinating journey of Jellyvision, from its quirky beginnings in educational content and gaming to becoming a leader in healthcare benefits education with ALEX, their flagship product.She explains how ALEX leverages behavioral science and technology to simplify complex healthcare decisions for employees, turning confusion into clarity. Chrissy highlights how Jellyvision’s tools help employees make smarter healthcare choices, ultimately saving employers significant costs. "We want to go to where there is furrowed brow and bring it to peace of mind," sh...
2024-06-0925 min
Jellyvision Tech PodcastQuality Assurance with Jessy Smith and Courtney AdamsCourtney Adams, Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, and Jessy Smith, Senior QA Analyst, talk about QA tooling, best practices, and tips for enhancing software quality.
2024-05-0157 min
From a Woman to a LeaderThe 4 Dimensions of a Balanced Engineering Leader with Cindy DonIn this insightful episode of "From a Woman to a Leader," we sit down with Cindy Don, VP of Engineering at Nautilus Labs, to explore "The 4 Dimensions of a Balanced Engineering Leader." Cindy takes us on a journey through her illustrious career, from her early days as a C++ engineer to her current role as a senior leader in the tech industry.
Cindy delves into the core aspects of being an effective engineering leader, unraveling the intricacies of Product, Process, People, and Tech—the four dimensions that shape a well-rounded leader. Drawing from her wealth of experience at...
2024-01-0340 min
Leadership On PurposeBuilding Confidence ft. Amanda Lannert, CEO at JellyvisionIn this episode hosts, Blake Bozarth and Chad Pyke chat with Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision, a fascinating tech leader known for her charismatic leadership style and humble approach. They discuss the importance of confidence and the role of 'helpfulness' in building a strong network. Amanda shares her experiences, describing how she became the CEO unexpectedly and the importance of fostering an 'abundant mentality' within your team.In this episode, you'll learn:→ Why you should choose to be the CEO you wish you had→ Confidence vs. Competence: which is more important?→ Why it's not about what you...
2023-12-1539 minJellyvision Tech PodcastMaking Decisions using SBARs with Zach HerrZach Herr, a Solutions Architect, discusses using the SBAR communication framework to make technical decisions.
2023-12-0446 minJellyvision Tech PodcastToil with Colin SmithColin Smith, Senior Site Reliability Engineer, talks about how to identify and manage toil in software systems.
2023-09-2737 minJellyvision Tech PodcastJellyvision Tech Podcast 2 Year Anniversary with Dave Cohen and Nana GaparHosts Dave Cohen and Nana Gapar reflect on how the podcast started, how it has evolved in the past two years, and what they've learned.
2023-07-1757 minJellyvision Tech PodcastManaging Tech Debt, 1 Year Later with Alex Bugosh and Zach HerrReturning guests Alex Bugosh and Zach Herr discuss how our understanding of Tech Debt has evolved and reflect on the progress that Jellyvision has made after one year.
2023-06-0657 min
Converging ConversationsEpisode 07-2023: Exploring the Impact of Code-Switching and the WorkplaceEpisode #7 has blown doors open for me, in more ways than I probably express here without writing an essay. LOL
One of the most critical reasons for launching the #ConvergingConversations podcast was to explore topics that are compelling, intriguing and to give space and voice to the stories of others. Story is how we make sense of ourselves in the world, our communities and more…
In this episode, we dig into the concept of #CodeSwitching, and how people are impacted by it.
We explore it through the sp...
2023-05-171h 20
Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's PodcastStarting Your Own Studio, BioShock Infinite, Anti-Crunch Culture, Learning Patience, Rendering and Graphics, ChatGPT, and Shifting Business Models with Steve Anichini of DisbeliefI welcome Steve Anichini, the CTO and Co-founder of Disbelief to this episode. We start off discussing programming at a young age, taking a job after college, and then deciding to pursue a game development career with his first job at Jellyvision. Hear about working at Midway Games and Irrational Games and then starting Disbelief after layoffs. Learn advice about developing patience with yourself, others, project timelines, and not freaking out over deadlines.Steve then shares ideas for getting a first job, including the importance of debugging skills and learning more languages and game engines. We then...
2023-04-3059 minJellyvision Tech PodcastImposter Syndrome with Paul AdkinsPaul Adkins, Sr. Director of Security and Infrastructure at Jellyvision shares his thoughts on Impostor Syndrome, a mental health topic that affects people in tech and other industries. Paul talks about its impacts on his career, including moving into the tech industry from a non-tech role and advocating for his value at work. He also offers recommendations for mitigating it that can be done on your own or with the help of others.
2023-04-2138 minJellyvision Tech PodcastTech Book Club: The Phoenix Project with Jesse Landis and Michael MeidenbauerWarning: book spoilers ahead!
Jesse Landis, Associate Release Manager, and Michael Meidenbauer, Software Engineer, discuss the devops tour-de-force novel The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford. They go into their favorite moments, how Lean manufacturing principles apply to software development, and some of the controversial parts of the book. They also decide if they know anyone who reminds them of any of the characters in the book.
2023-03-0354 minJellyvision Tech PodcastOrganizing a Book Club with Julia Heney and Joe ThomasJulia Heney, Lead UX Writer, and Joe Thomas, Engineering Team Lead, discuss how they set up book clubs in their org. They talk about how books were selected, how virtual meetings were conducted, and more scholastic tidbits.
2023-02-0342 min
The Two Vague PodcastEpisode 70 - TriviaPaul is back in the studio with Ben this week to talk about his passion for the Moops, which is NOT the sound produced by a cow after making a mistake! We’re joking, but if you know “the Moops” reference is from the 47th episode of Seinfeld, “The Bubble Boy,” then you are probably very familiar with this week’s word… and a standout at most parties. To Paul’s delight, the show is liberally peppered with bits of trivia, and there’s a lot to talk about. Along with the aforementioned “knowledge nuggets,” topics discussed include: the board game Trivial Pursuit...
2023-01-261h 02Jellyvision Tech PodcastCareer Growth with Kevin TemplinDirector of Engineering Kevin Templin talks all about growing your tech career. He shares how he got into his first tech role and his thoughts on promotions, individual contribution, and what to consider if you want to go down the management track.
2022-12-1943 minJellyvision Tech PodcastAutomated Testing (Part 2) with Courtney Adams and Dave LyzengaSoftware Engineers in Test, Courtney Adams and Dave Lyzenga, return to discuss common testing frameworks, tools, and regression testing strategies. They talk about the pros and cons of sharing test scaffolding tools across teams and why we moved away from it.
2022-07-1254 min
Jellyvision Tech PodcastTzientist with Bill SorensenBill Sorensen shares an open-source library he authored called tzientist. It's a "Scientist-like library for Node.js, implemented in TypeScript. It permits comparing legacy and refactored code paths in production environments, verifying both functional and non-functional requirements. This is also known as the Parallel Run pattern."
Bill goes into what inspired him to author the library, what it's been like to maintain it, and why you should consider using it if traditional testing strategies won't handle the refactoring you're trying to do.
https://twitter.com/BillSorensen
https://github.com/github/scientist
https://github.com/TrueWill/paleontologist
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2022-06-1334 min
The Revenue-Driven CMOHow to use your website to build trust with Bob ArmourToday on 3-Minute Marketing, I have the great pleasure of chatting with Bob Armour. He's currently CMO at M1 Finance, a leading all-in-one money management platform that helps self-directed investors achieve long-term financial wellness. Prior to M1, Bob has had an extensive career in the financial services space, heading up marketing efforts for notable financial brands like Jellyvision & Guaranteed Rate. Bob came to share his wisdom on one of the biggest challenges facing any CMO or marketing leader: building trust and credibility with your market. Specifically, I wanted to learn from Bob, "How can you use your website to...
2022-05-1807 minJellyvision Tech PodcastAutomated Testing (Part 1) with Courtney Adams and Dave LyzengaCourtney Adams and Dave Lyzenga, Software Engineers in Test, discuss testing processes as part of product development. They talk about their experiences with different products and frameworks. They also cover the Testing Pyramid, cross-browser and cross-operating-system testing, how to define Acceptance Criteria (AC) for success.
2022-04-271h 01
The Executives' ExchangeEpisode 025 – Garry Cooper Jr., PhD, CEO & Co-Founder, Rheaply On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Garry Cooper, Rheaply's Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, joins Amanda Lannert, Chief Executive Officer of Jellyvision. Tune in to hear Garry and Amanda discuss innovation, the transformation of Chicago's tech sector, and how Rheaply thinks about bottom-line spending and waste in their day-to-day operations. 00:55 – Introductions 2:02—Garry shares career path and guides North Star 4:09—Garry describes the influential person in his life and the role of education in his upbringing 6:45—Rheaply helping companies attain net-zero through technology 9:00—Garry discusses Rheaply's evolutionary and revolutionary sell approac...
2022-04-1142 minJellyvision Tech PodcastNextJS with Dan KryzanowskiDan Kryzanowski, our resident NextJS expert, discusses what goes into developing an enterprise-level application using this React fullstack framework. He talks about the developer-experience enhancements that he and his team made which led to a successful release on a tight deadline and some outstanding resulting metrics.
2022-03-2833 min
30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales#102 - Joining the resistance to create openings (Josh Braun, Founder @ Josh Braun Sales Training)Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS
Label and agree with objections to lower the zone of resistance.
Create an opening by asking “what’s your take on [something they can’t do]”.
Highlight business impacts by asking “are you aware of [relevant insight]”.
Stop reacting and pitching. Instead, lean on humor and interest.
PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB
Founder, Josh Braun Sales Training
Former Head of Sales @ Basecamp
Former VP of Inside Sales @ Jellyvision
RESOURCES...
2022-03-2331 min
Let's Grab Coffee Podcast ☕#141 - Amanda Lannert | Vulnerability in Leadership & Daring to Be GreatAmanda Lannert is CEO of Jellyvision and has been a key figure in driving the company since its founding in 2001. Her focus at Jellyvision is on the company’s strategy, improving processes to better scale operations, partnership development, and customer acquisition to continue fueling the company’s growth.
Under Amanda’s leadership, Jellyvision has grown to serve more than 1500 mostly Fortune 1000 clients with ALEX, the most helpful employee decision support platform on the planet. In 2019, 18 million employees and $120 billion dollar’s worth of premium decisions were entrusted to ALEX. Meanwhile, the company has been recognized as the Best Sof...
2022-03-0230 min
UnstuckEP3 - Amanda Lannert (CEO at Jellyvision)Amanda Lannert is the extensively awarded CEO of JellyVision. In this episode, Amanda talks about how JellyVision pivoted over the years to become the company it is today; acclaimed for its results and it's culture. She delivers a good dosage of plain common sense that you can apply to your business and yourself. She also gets into the Chicago tech scene and speaks about patterns she has observed as an investor in the top performers in the sector.
2022-02-0128 minJellyvision Tech PodcastLegacy Code with Matt Schick“Know your tools - use an interactive debugger. Your brain isn’t a compiler - stop trying to interpret code by reading it.” ~Matt Schick, Lead Engineer at JellyvisionWhat is legacy code? Should you rewrite your legacy app to use microservices? The answers may surprise you.
Hosts Nana and Dave ask Matt about legacy app maintenance, developer archetypes (investigators vs creators), the “strangler pattern,” monolith designs, and more. Matt goes into tradeoffs, boundaries, hairy migrations, debugging, testing, clean code, and perhaps most importantly, “leaving your legacy.”
2022-01-071h 02
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, ProfitKnowing When & How To Exit Your Company with M&A Expert, Lowell Ricklefs...Ep #110 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Lowell Ricklefs, the founder and managing partner of Traction Advising, a premier boutique M&A firm focusing on B2B SAAS companies between $5M and $20M ARR. Lowell has orchestrated acquisitions of over 30 technology companies, and specializes in helping founders find the right acquirer while negotiating the best deal. Lowell twice built the leading company in the insights data collection industry: at GMI (sold to WPP for $100M) and Toluna (sold to a private equity firm for $260M). He later co-founded FlexMinder (Healthcare IT sold to JellyVision).
2021-12-0348 minJellyvision Tech PodcastGetting into Software Development with Duke GreeneJellyvision developers Dave, Nana, and Avner talk with guest Duke Greene (developer at Stitch Fix) about getting into the tech industry. Duke reflects on his teaching experiences at Dev Bootcamp and Flatiron as well as what helped him get his first full-time developer job.
2021-11-2253 min
Private Equity FuncastPurpose and Culture in a Post-COVID World with Amanda LannertJimmy is joined by Amanda Lannert, much lauded CEO of Chicago-based Jellyvision, to discuss how Jellyvision is transforming their culture as we emerge from the grips of the pandemic. They discuss how COVID impacted Jellyvision's business, how she has embraced the mantra "purpose, and not presence," how they are re-thinking company communication, and what her team is now doing to invest in meaningful relationships.
2021-11-0347 minJellyvision Tech PodcastTech Mentorship with Avner Shanan, Nathan Green and Subi ShahAvner Shanan, Nathan Green, and Subi Shah talk about all things mentorship:
How mentorship benefits both the mentor and a mentee
How to get the most out of mentorship
The nuts and bolts of creating a mentorship program within a company
and more!
2021-10-0851 min
UNBOSSED by MarinaInterview with Gabi Klapman, Co-founder and CEO of TrvlpageWepa! I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian. ;) UNBOSSED is “Stories of Amazing Women in Chicago”.If you are a new listener to UNBOSSED, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malagutiIn this episode:Gabi is Co-founder and CEO of Trvlpage, a travel based social media app where you can share your travel experiences and plan a trip with your trusted netwo...
2021-09-2854 min
UNBOSSED by MarinaE39 - Interview with Gabi Klapman, Co-founder and CEO of TrvlpageWepa! I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, podcast host, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian. ;)UNBOSSED is “Stories of Amazing Women in Chicago”.If you are a new listener to UNBOSSED, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marina-malagutiIn this episode:Gabi is Co-founder and CEO of Trvlpage, a travel based social media app where you can share your travel experiences and plan a trip with your trus...
2021-09-2854 minJellyvision Tech PodcastMaking Software Accessible with Becca Lesser and David MorefieldGuests Becca Lesser and David Morefield talk about designing and developing accessible applications.
A little about the importance of addressing accessibility:
Over a billion people are estimated to live with some form of disability, which can include blindness, deafness, and a variety of others. This corresponds to about 15 percent of the world's population. (World Health Organization)
About 217 million people worldwide have moderate to severe vision impairment. (World Health Organization)
Over 61 million Americans (1 in 4) have a disability that impacts major life activities. (CDC)
Approximately 40 percent of adults age 65 and up have one or more disabilities. (CDC)
S...
2021-09-2026 min
30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales#69 - Poking the Bear to create more conversations (Josh Braun, Founder @ Josh Braun Sales Training)Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0Four Actionable Takeaways: * Figure out the cost of inaction when a prospect says “this isn’t a priority right now”.* Sell from the buyer’s perspective w/ Poke the Bear to gain interest before you talk about your product.* Mirror the “not interested” to figure out the real objection (relevance, comiss. breath, bad time).* A/B test cold call opens (Poke the Bear/New Content) to figure out what works best for you.
2021-08-1830 minJellyvision Tech PodcastManaging Tech Debt with Alex Bugosh, Nathan Green and Zach HerrGuests Alex Bugosh, Nathan Green, and Zach Herr discuss what Tech Debt means to them and how it can impact development.
2021-07-3043 minJellyvision Tech PodcastEngineering at Jellyvision with William Dibbern and Sunil ChopraHow does engineering at Jellyvision work? Guests William Dibbern and Sunil Chopra discuss the infrastructure, general team setup, and product problems we try to solve.
2021-07-2346 minJellyvision Tech PodcastJellyvision Tech Podcast Sneak PeekTry out a sample of what’s to come on the Jellyvision Tech Podcast with this sneak peek!
2021-07-2305 minThe Executives' ExchangeEpisode 007 - Amanda Lannert, CEO, JellyvisionAmanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision will discuss how you grow a startup versus scale a large company and embody a strong organization culture that is all about behavior. Tune in to hear Amanda weigh in on the cadence of promotions and title changes and how to leverage workforce disruption for a happier life. Host of this episode: Margaret Mueller, CEO & President of the Executives' Club of Chicago 1:00 – Recap of moments before the shutdown 3:09 –Discussion on introversion from the pandemic 3:54 – Becoming CEO of Jellyvision 8:20 – Most surprising part of becoming CEO 9:39 – What comes first, tit...
2021-06-1749 min
20MinuteLeadersEp433: Amanda Lannert | CEO, JellyvisionAmanda Lannert is the CEO of Jellyvision, maker of benefits engagement platform ALEX. More than 1,500 companies (including 114 of the Fortune 500 and two-fifths of the country's 25 largest companies) use ALEX to help their employees understand complex topics, from choosing a healthcare insurance plan to saving for retirement or navigating a leave of absence.
2021-06-0220 min
PopaHALLicsPopaHALLics #38 Talking Comedy with Joe"Talking Comedy with Joe"Steve and Kate interview Emmy -winning Joe Janes, who teaches comedy writing and improvisation at The Second City and Columbia College. He has written for SNL's "Weekend Update" and Jellyvision's "You Don't Know Jack.” He has published three books of his staged work, and his full-length plays include Metaluna and the Science of the Mind Revue and A Hard Day's Journey Into Night. Joe is a regular contributor to the on-line magazine Literate Ape with his weekly satirical column The Minutes of Our Last Meeting.Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em...
2021-05-2637 min
Taking the LeadHiring the Right People with Helen Calvin, CRO at JellyvisionHelen Calvin’s behavioral science background helped her come up with innovative solutions for Jellyvision. She got to the heart of user behavior and shares valuable insights about job interviews and career progress. In this episode, Helen gives you useful tips on how to excel in your career.Learn about the DOs and DON'Ts during the job interview process, what traits a company should look for to find the best fit, and much more useful information directly from Helen Calvin, the CRO at Jellyvision. In this episode of Taking the Lead, with host Christina Brady, you...
2021-04-1341 min
Contact ChaiStrength in Honesty with Mark Achler & Harry GottliebWe continue a period on the Jewish calendar called the Omer — the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot that our tradition observes through a practice of counting, day by day, week by week. We imbue these days with meaning by assigning a different theme to each week that encourages self-reflection and self-improvement for the betterment of the whole community. In that spirit, we’re doing a series of interviews featuring people who have made their life’s work an extension of their lives’ purpose.Last week, we began with chesed, “kindness” with guest Rena Rosen (if you missed it, go back...
2021-04-0831 min
UNBOSSED by MarinaE14 - Interview with Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision - UNBOSSED - Interviews with Female CEOs in ChicagoHello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS...“Paths To Success of Amazing Tech Women in Chicago”To interview the ONLY ~40 women CTOs (out of over 700+ CTOs) in the Chicago areaTo interview the few female CEOs of Tech companies in ChicagoTo interview women in critical political positions in ChicagoTo focus on other women in positions of Tech leadership in/from the Chicagoland areaTo inspire other women and help them see th...
2021-04-0654 min
UNBOSSED by MarinaE14 - Interview with Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision - UNBOSSED - Interviews with Female CEOs in ChicagoHello, I'm Marina. I am a technologist, mom, leadership coach, cruciverbalist and aquarian ;) UNBOSSED IS...“Paths To Success of Amazing Tech Women in Chicago”To interview the ONLY ~40 women CTOs (out of over 700+ CTOs) in the Chicago areaTo interview the few female CEOs of Tech companies in ChicagoTo interview women in critical political positions in ChicagoTo focus on other women in positions of Tech leadership in/from the Chicagoland area
2021-04-0654 min
Future of WorkThe Future of the Office in a post-COVID worldGodard Abel (CEO, G2), J Schwan (CEO, Kin + Carta), Amanda Lannert (CEO, Jellyvision), and Justyn Howard (CEO, Sprout Social) discuss their new approach to office space and company culture and leadership lessons learned during the pandemic.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2021-03-181h 00
Aspiring OpsEpisode 6: Why an Aspiring Chief of Staff Should Volunteer for EverythingBrynn Michelich is the Chief of Staff at Jellyvision, the makers of ALEX, a software platform built to help people make smart decisions about their health, benefits, and finances. On this episode of Aspiring Ops, Brynn shares her journey from a Project Manager to the Chief of Staff role, the challenges a new Chief of Staff can expect, and why volunteering for everything helped set her up for success.
2021-02-2331 min
Startup Hypeman: The GOAT to Market ShowS15E9: Pivoting from Agency to SaaS with Jellyvision CEO Amanda LannertNearly every company faces a critical moment early on where they realize what they originally came up with isn't exactly what's best for the market or for their own growth, and as a result, they pivot. Usually, this is a slight product change. In Jellyvision's case, it was an entire overhaul of an already-successful business model. After years of doing well as an agency, they realized if they really wanted to fulfill their mission they had to pivot from agency to a SaaS company. Their CEO Amanda Lannert steps to...
2021-01-3157 min
Composer TalkEp 41: Andy Poland (Jackbox Games)I'm so excited to welcome this phenomenal game composer who has worked at Jackbox Games (nee Jellyvision) since it sprang from the mind-loins of Harry Gottlieb in 1995. Starting out as a writer, he meandered into editing, directing, sound effecting, and finally music composition. He's had a hand in every game Jackbox has created and is one of the most innovative and creative composers I've had the pleasure of chatting with! I'm excited for this new season of Composer Talk starting with this conversation!The composer is... Andy PolandCheck out the music...
2021-01-2339 min
Money IssuesJellyvision's Brynn Michelich shares methods to grow team cultureBrynn Michelich, Chief of Staff at Chicago-based Jellyvision, joins Scott to talk about the panic surrounding COVID-19's impact on businesses everywhere, what Jellyvision has had to change and what they haven't, how to maintain and improve team culture and keeping the team productive in our new normal.
2020-11-1736 min
Fireside: ChicagoAmanda Lannert: CEO of JellyvisionAmanda Lannert is the CEO of Jellyvision, the maker of interactive benefits communication software ALEX. Since taking over Jellyvision’s helm in 2011, Amanda has played a key role in the company’s success: she spearheaded Jellyvision’s pivot from a services agency to a profitable software-as-a-service company, growing the company's customer count by 250% in the last three years.
Amanda was named CEO of the Year at the Moxie Awards in 2014 and 2015, Woman in Tech in 2016, Woman of the Year for the Chicago Rotary Club of 2018, and was recognized as 2016’s Industry Champion and 2018’s CEO of the Year by the Illi...
2020-10-2630 min
30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales#26 - Let your customers out of the deal and get to the truth without your smelly commission breath (Josh Braun, Founder at Josh Braun Sales Training)Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0Four Actionable Takeaways
Detach from the outcome and just focus on finding the truth
Use an accusation audit when asking questions: “Would it be ridiculous if…”
Use “Have you given up on _____” as your one sentence breakup email
Mirror the last three words of an objection, then label it with “sounds like ___”
Josh Braun’s Path to President’s Club:
Founder, Josh Braun Sales Training
Head of Sales, Basecamp
VP of Inside Sales, Jellyvision
2020-10-2128 min
The Stacking Benjamins ShowOur Ultimate Guide to Choosing Workplace Benefits (with Amanda Lannert)Are you getting all of the mileage you can from your workplace benefits? LOTS of people are likely leaving money on the table by not layering benefits correctly, and TODAY we'll make sure you aren't one of them. Today Amanda Lannert, CEO of benefit-expert company Jellyvision, joins Joe to share best practices when it comes to increasing the mileage from your benefits. During Joe and Amanda's conversation, we'll walk through every benefit in the package and detail how to make better decisions about not just health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage, but we'll also talk about flex spending...
2020-10-051h 24
To The Point PodcastBenefits @ Work: Jellyvision and ALEXBetsy Kamler, Director of Client Engagement sits down with Dustin Johnson, Sr. Broker Account Executive with Jellyvision to discuss how ALEX can serve as a virtual benefit advisor to help drive greater benefit understanding and help employees make smarter decisions.
2020-09-3011 min
Everybody's Talking at OnceWe All Just Want Attention, with Warren ArnoldETAO Podcast, Episode 90.
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Warren Arnold has been with Jackbox Games since they were Jellyvision, having worked first on the Facebook iteration of You Don’t Know Jack, and later on every Jackbox Party Pack, including the forthcoming seventh one. Here he talks about the peculiarities of Jackbox Games’ design process, the finer points of comedy writing in big, collaborative projects, and the ethical mandates of moderation—with special attention to his work on Push the Button, Patently Stupid, and Quiplash 3.
You can pl...
2020-08-1800 min
Mission DailyDon't Be Boring with Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision Every Friday, we share one of our favorite interviews with a previous guest. Today's episode features Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision. Amanda shares Jellyvision's long, rocky history, how they finally found the perfect product-market fit, and how those moments of adversity created the massively successful company that we see today. --- You can subscribe to our weekly newsletter at mission.org and find us on the socials at @TheMissionHQ.
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2020-05-2241 min
Reveal: The Revenue AI Podcast by GongLeadership Panel: How to maintain momentum during uncertaintyInterested in how industry leaders are maintaining forward progress in today's economy? Justin Welsh (previous SVP Sales at PatientPop) hosted a panel with Ralph Barsi - Tray.io's VP Global Inside Sales, Anna Phalen - Jellyvision's VP of Sales & Account Management, and Stephanie Jenkins - Glassdoor's VP SMB Sales to share tactical advice on what's working in their businesses and the trends they're seeing in the industry. Explore Revenue Intelligence here: https://www.gong.io/revenue-intelligence/
2020-04-2740 min
Team GFB RadioS3E017 – Gracious Football BoysThis week, Team GFB is excited to present to you the thrilling conclusion of Mike Bilder’s origin story. Tune in as Dave and Mike talk about navigating the pitfalls of a post-NFL-license sports division at Midway and terrifying shoe-devouring CFOs!
“I mean we’d take a cortisone shot, but not on the field!”
2:30 “The No-Fun League” – The NFL and the leadup to Blitz: The League14:20 “We need more scumbags” – Dave Lang joins the ragtag Blitz team23:20 “Any Given Sunday: The Video Game” – Developing the story mode of Blitz: The League29:10 “Smash cut to October of 2005” – Blitz: The...
2020-04-201h 06
Moral of the StoryAmanda LannertJellyvision CEO Amanda Lannert recounts the fateful Olympic ski run of Bonnie St. John, the first African-American to ever win medals in the Winter Olympics despite being an amputee.MoSpod.org
2020-04-1621 min
The Chicagoland GuideHarry Gottlieb-Unify America-Jackbox Games-Jellyvision LabThis week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Harry Gottlieb. For the last 25 years Harry has focused on making learning and decision-making delightful and creating unique games that bring people together. In this episode we discuss Harry’s latest initiative which is Unify America, which is working to help us see that we are far more unified than we believe, and that there is a way to address our greatest, most intractable problems in a spirit of unity and cooperation. We also discuss Harry’s ventures of founding Jackbox Games and The Jellyvision Lab.This episod...
2020-03-2249 min
SheVenturesHR Tech Making Benefits Simple With Amanda LannertAmanda Lannert raised $20 million in venture capital for Jellyvision, a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform that helps employees make financially sound choices about their benefits. Lannert gives smart tips for other women trying to make headway. Lannert managed global brands for global advertising giant Leo Burnett before becoming CEO of Jellyvision. She completely changed the direction of Jellyvision with her sharp instinct and talented team. Lannert's pivots come from reading the marketplace and not being afraid to adapt in order to survive — a huge feat for anyone following the tech crash of 2001. (Yes, Lannert has been at...
2020-03-2027 min
Friends with Employee BenefitsWait...So You Don't Love Open Enrollment?Open Enrollment can be a very hectic time for everyone. From planning and communications to activation and evaluation, it's a year-round endeavor for you and your team. According to Guardian's Workplace Benefits Study, 3 out of 5 employers say managing their benefits program has become increasingly complex. And if they are finding it difficult, imagine what your employees are feeling. Spencer Sanz, Account Executive over at JellyVision, joins us to talk about how we can make Open Enrollment more effective and engaging year-round. From best practices surrounding communication timelines, dropping the HR jargon and the big shift to digital...
2019-10-1838 min
Talking BetterShould you Say F*@k at Work?Here it is! The grand effin’ finale of Jellyvision’s Talking Better! And in this episode, we’re going out with a bang (and a number of other four letter words) as we try to figure out when it is (and definitely isn’t) okay to swear at work. We’ll hear some choice opinions on the matter from our special guests Edward Moses, Jody Evenson and Carl Hauck...but beware, if you’re listening at work...you may want to listen to this episode with headphones firmly on.
2019-10-0329 minTalking BetterWhat To Do When People Say You’re GreatIn this episode, we take a closer look at the secret motivations behind saying nice things, and the eternal turmoil of having nice things said about you. Why IS it so hard to just accept a simple compliment? And are you a total monster if you don’t regularly give out compliments to the people around you? We get some hot answers to these questions and more from Katie Gore, Founder and President of Speech IRL and hear some terrifying, true compliment tales from Jellyvision’s own Ania Klimiuk, Alex DiFabio and Amy Isaac.
2019-08-2735 minTalking BetterBONUS Extra Tough Talk TipsIn this Talking Points, George reveals a few bonus tips on how to navigate tough talk with your most important relationships. Featuring guests from the full episode, you'll hear about engaging with coworkers outside of your team, open body posture, and getting an introduction inside the inner lives of everybody. YES, EVERYBODY.
2019-08-0606 min
Talking BetterWe Need To Talk About Difficult ConversationsYou know those conversations you really, really don’t want to have? When you have to confront, correct, or let someone down? Nobody WANTS to have a difficult conversation, but as we learn from Marriage and Family Therapist David Klow, there are ways to make these chats a little less difficult for everyone involved. Also in this episode: we talk to Jellyvision guests Billy Kalb and Amelia Estrich to find out how they’ve dealt with difficult conversations in the workplace, and George and Shawn foolishly reveal to the world their own tactics and tricks for tackling tough talks.
2019-07-0934 min
The Sales Engagement PodcastBDR Retention: Making Your Organization a Place BDRs Want to Be w/ Sara ColomboLet’s face it: BDRs isn’t a role that is known for tenure. It’s not known to be a role that people get and stay in for years at a time. The average tenure for an BDR is a mere 16 months. So how do you keep your BDRs engaged, active, and excited about what you’re doing at your organization? Amidst the onslaught of cold calling, ghosting, and unreturned emails, how do you make sure that your BDRs know that what they’re doing matters? Sara Colombo, Director of Business Development at Jellyvision, was a guest on the Sales Engag...
2019-07-0126 minTalking BetterBONUS Another Scoop of CommunicationIn this bonus Talking Points episode, George shares a few extra tasty clips from our last episode about picking the best mode of communication to deliver your message. We cover mysterious late-night texts, spousal communication, imbalances in skill sets, and close with a fun rapid-fire quiz featuring Shawn and our guests.
2019-06-2509 min
Talking BetterCommunication a la ModeIn this episode, we're exploring modes of communication...as in, is it better to break up with someone via text? Or in person? Can you have a difficult work conversation over Slack, or will that just make things seem way worse than they are? And how do you choose the best delivery method for your surely-very-important message? George and Shawn get the scoop from Jellyvision's VP of People Kelly Dean on how different modes of communication can impact the workplace, and we hear from special guests Megan Manley and Meghan Kutz on how they juggle the many methods of communication...
2019-06-1130 minTalking BetterBONUS More Talk About Small TalkBecause we're talking to so many wonderful people each episode about so many interesting things, there's a lot of stuff that just doesn't quite fit for one reason or another...but is still worth a listen! In our bonus Talking Points episode, George pulls a few of his favorite unheard bits from the editing room and gives them the spotlight they deserve.
2019-06-0407 min
Talking BetterWhen Small Talk Feels Like Big TalkCan you train yourself to give better and more meaningful small talk? Or is it required that it always be awkward, impossible to end and mostly about the weather? In this episode, George and Shawn turn to communications consultant & coach Susan Karol to give us some small talk tips and tricks, and we hear from special guests Katie Lauffenberger, Austin Heller and Nate Parkes on what THEY do to make these little everyday interactions more tolerable.
2019-05-1431 min
Talking BetterPremiering May 14th: Talking BetterCommunicating like a normal human being isn't always easy. On Talking Better, we're talking to experts and everyday people to unpack some of our deepest conversational insecurities. How do you gracefully accept a compliment? Can you have a difficult conversation over Slack? Is it finally okay for us to swear at work?
Talking Better premieres Tuesday, May 14th and updates monthly through September. Subscribe now, and maybe you can learn how to talk better too!
2019-05-0601 min
Paco's Got Balls Featuring WendiPaco's Got Balls feat. Wendi #105 - The Penis Museum with Katie Dunn and Tim TrueheartOur dear old friend Katie Dunn returns triumphantly to the Big Timing Comedy studio, and she’s brought her beau, comedian Tim Trueheart of the Jellyvision Show! These two Improv Extraordinaire get cozy for zany chats about politics, foreskin, and Icelandic penis museums. Soon Katie talks about her improv origins, her recent trip to Paris, and then her and Tim break out the goods; they’ve prepared improv class exercises for Paco, Balls and Wendi! Let the games begin!
In Loving Memory of Lois Holbrook
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2019-03-221h 08
Renegade Marketers UniteHow to Market and Succeed at Employee CommunicationHave you ever read through healthcare plans in an effort to sign-up? They're generally pretty important, but given how jargonistic and dense they are, they can be a real snooze-fest. That's where Jellyvision comes in. This week's guest, Bob Armour, is CMO of a company that creates a software named Alex that helps people make sense of their healthcare benefits and select the best plan by communicating with them in plain english. The efficacy of Alex speaks to a few types of effective communication, but a big portion of it, ties to how Jellyvision helps companies communicate...
2019-01-1837 minThe Sales Engagement PodcastThe One Thing That Matters More in Sales Than Finding The “Right” Customer w/ Jeremy von HalleIsn’t it exciting when you’ve got a ton of leads at the top of your funnel? They make their way through the different steps you’ve set up and you eagerly watch as they inch closer to the bottom. But just as you’re getting ready to bring out the demo or agreement, they shut the door. What went wrong? They seemed like the perfect customer based on your qualifications and yet they didn’t bite… Jeremy von Halle knows this feeling all too well. He’s the senior director of revenue operations at Jellyvision where he helps people underst...
2018-11-3028 min
Benefits InfluencerHow to Curate an Amazing Experience for Clients w/ Amanda LannertJellyvision CEO Amanda Lannert has been leading the organization since 2000. ALEX, Jellyvision's primary product, is a fun, smart, and empathetic employee communication platform used by over 1,000 companies including many of the Fortune 500. ALEX helps over 17 million employees understand and enroll in their employee benefits (amongst other things). In this interview, Amanda shares how culture is not only at the core of the company but how it bleeds into the products Jellyvision creates and how those products are delivered. Listen in for unique and truly groundbreaking insights on how to make your next meeting amazing, what a "...
2018-11-2831 min
Bytes Over BagelsDiversity and InclusionWe cover diversity and inclusion with interviews from, Bhatki Patel, 3D Artist at Facebook who did work on Marvel’s Black Panther among others, and Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision here in Chicago. In the latest segment of “Marry Mary” we continue to guide Mary’s life journey to find true love. Rockstar 3d designer and animator Bhatki Patel, offers insight on better inclusion at meetups to lead to more connections, advice for how design teams can add more diversity to their networks, and more. Our feature interview is with friend of the show, Amanda Lannert...
2018-11-1634 min
TechieBytesPivoting your company isn't a bad thing (feat. Amanda Lannert)Episode 36: We spoke with Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision. We discuss why pivoting your company is necessary sometimes, how to find product market fit, and how to survive long enough until you do.
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2018-11-1349 min
Don't crush it aloneWhen a rejection turns into a stunning career with Morgan MeredithOur Guest
On episode 1 of Elevatd Life, we have Morgan Meredith a Senior Release Manager at Jellyvision! This episode really dives in to how careers can take many twists and turns but at the end of the day if you keep working at your craft and constantly apply yourself you can jump and right where you want to be.
Morgan went from studying hearing science and sound acoustics to working at Yello in Chicago, IL and now leading the Release Management team at Jellyvision. She gave awesome thoughts around overcoming imposter syndrome and building up her tech...
2018-07-2821 min
Journey Into Comics NetworkThe Voice of Survival S1 E14 - Jennifer CrawfordThis week on the Voice of Survival Nate is joined by podcasting veteran and social media guru Jennifer Crawford from Podbean to discuss her journey to becoming a podcaster, how to build a successful business, her love for doggos, and so much more!
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2018-02-0954 min
The HeartbeatInterview with Amanda Lannert, CEO of JellyvisionAs the CEO of Jellyvision, a 400-person software company, Amanda Lannert has won just about every “best CEO” award in Chicago, and is someone I’ve admired for years. In this 12 minute interview, Amanda admits the one lesson she wishes she learned earlier as a leader. Watch or listen to the full interview… Claire: Hi, everyone! I’m Claire Lew,… Read the full article
2017-10-2411 min
The HeartbeatInterview with Amanda Lannert, CEO of JellyvisionAs the CEO of Jellyvision, a 400-person software company, Amanda Lannert has won just about every “best CEO” award in Chicago, and is someone I’ve admired for years. In this 12 minute interview, Amanda admits the one lesson she wishes she learned earlier as a leader. Watch or listen to the full interview… Claire: Hi, everyone! I’m Claire Lew,… Read the full article
2017-10-2411 min
Tech In ChicagoMaking Parents Lives Better with Healthy Kids Lunches & How a Porn Site Led to a Big Rebrand - Rebecca Sholiton & Nate Cooper / Wise Apple Rebecca Sholiton and Nate Cooper are the Co-Founders of Wise Apple(formally Pak'd), a startup that delivers pre-made, customizable school lunches directly to families’ homes. They just announced their $3.6 million seed round led by Pritzker Group Venture Capital and Levy Family Partners with Chicago Ventures, Greycroft Partners, BoxGroup and Irish Angels also participating. Wise Apple was also part of Techstars Chicago class of 2016 which included previous podcast guests Bright and PartySlate. Use code "chicagotech" for $20 off your first week or this link for it to be automatically applied. In This Episode You Will Learn:
2017-09-1341 min
Social Strategy Podcast: The Best in Business, Wealth and Mindset5 Minute Friday Ep81Let's Get It Started
Each Friday I'll be posting something interesting for you to learn and one thing you can use to make your upcoming week better. I'll also keep you up to date on the projects I'm working on and how you can get involved.
Talking Money and Sponsorship
This week I was interviewed on the Podbean podcast - Podcasting Smarter with their wonderful host Jennifer Crawford from the Jellyvision Show. I know it's a funny name but you should definitely check it out. We talked podcasting in general but really got into th...
2017-01-2700 minTech In ChicagoTroy Henikoff of Techstars on Crafting a Great Pitch, the Power of 0, Cycling, BB8, & Transforming Startups in 90 Days Troy Henikoff is the Managing Director at Techstars Chicago, a Managing Director at MATH Venture Partners, and a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Business. If you haven't heard of Troy yet, he is one of the biggest figures in the Chicago tech scene and has been instrumental in getting Chicago tech to where it is today. He is also one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and a hard core cyclist. Prior to launching Techstars Chicago, Troy was a serial entrepreneur. He was the CEO of OneWed.com, President of Amacai, and...
2017-01-1850 min
The Dependent Independent Podcast047 : Turning 21 All Over Again w/ Jenn Crawford|JellyVision Show PodcastOn our way Episode 50, Nick G. is graciously joined by friend of the show and unbelievable gal, Jennifer Crawford, host of the JellyVision Show Podcast to remember what it felt like to turn 21. However, every 21 year-old takes on a different path. Some set themselves on finishing 21 shots in one night. Others shape their universe by starting a successful business. Go figure... The “Are You Listening?” Podcast of this show is a rerun of sorts. Our friend, Dana Buckler, host of How Is This Movie Podcast and soon to be History in the Moment Podcast is worth a repeat se...
2016-11-301h 10Tech In ChicagoJellyvision’s Amanda Lannert on Humor, Culture, Sharks, Diversity, Liberal Arts, Massage Chairs, and Networking Amanda Lannert is the CEO of Jellyvision, which makes ALEX, an interactive decision-support tool that talks you through traditionally boring and confusing human resource decisions like picking health insurance and makes them fun and engaging. The Jellyvision of today has one of the more interesting founding stories, which Amanda describes in the beginning of this episode. It was born from the ashes of You Don't Know Jack. Amanda was named CEO of the Year at the Moxie Awards in 2014 and 2015. Under Amanda’s leadership, Jellyvision has doubled its revenue three out of the last four years. In This Epi...
2016-11-0440 min
Excuse My AdlibBeing A Creative Entrepreneur, With Jen from Social Media RescueShe started her first business when she was 19 and sold it 11 years later (for a lot of money). Today she still enjoys the life of an entrepreneur as she's on her third business, Social Media Rescue. I'm talking about Jen, co-host of The JellyVision Show Podcast. She's also the co-founder of the D.C. area conference, D.C. Podfest. While she's very accomplished, Jen is as down to earth as they come. We had a great conversation about business and life in general. I could've spoken to her for hours. No worries though, I'll get my fix w...
2016-07-1448 min
Le Player ClubJackbox Games, l'art du party gameJackBox Games, anciennement connu sous le nom de Jellyvision, est au centre du Player Club de cette semaine. Si vous avez déjà entendu parler de la Jackbox Party Pack, de Quiplash, de Fibbage ou encore de You Don't Know Jack, bonne nouvelle, vous avez déjà joué à l'un de leurs party games délirants. Avec Concombre (Cette Fois C'est La Bonne, LOLJAPON) sur le siège de l'invité, Le Player Club fait le tour de l'histoire et des jeux de cette équipe de fous furieux : leur premiers succès, leur traversée du désert mais aussi leur retour, depuis 2011...
2015-10-2500 min
Splish Splash9 - Jennifer Crawford / The JellyVision Show & DC PodFestJennifer Crawford is the host of the JellyVision Show Podcast where each week, she leads optimistically pragmatic discussions of the ways in which other creative entrepreneurs can move themselves forward in their endeavors.
Tony talks to Jen about how her upbringing and provided a "reverse blueprint" for her entrepreneurial career, her work with the JellyVision Show and DC PodFest, DC's first podcast convention taking place next month November 6-8 at the Wonder Bread Event Space.
Jen also spills the beans on the topic of Jelly, the handle she picked to use on her show, which is rooted in longstanding...
2015-10-0938 min