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The Axis Effect talks with leaders and titans of different industries about the true meaning of leadership, the success of failures, and the inspiration that drives them to strive for excellence

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The Axis Effect talks with leaders and titans of different industries about the true meaning of leadership, the success of failures, and the inspiration that drives them to strive for excellence

    Trailblazing the Convergence of Light Technology

    Trailblazing the Convergence of Light Technology

    This installment of The Axis Effect features Haim Attias, Founder & President of Light and Green, Inc.
    Not only do they act as North America’s premier manufacturer of plaster LED architectural lighting fixtures- although it exports to over 80 countries- Light and Green also focuses on delivering its products to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. Impressively, that goal does not affect their production scale, producing over 12,000 units daily. With over 18 years as the President and Electrical Contractor at Alon Energy, Attias’s hands-on experience led him perfectly to his current role as he watches Light and Green continue to grow its scale while reducing its costs every day. 
    Attias discusses his background, how his experiences perfectly fit him into his industry, the importance of leadership, his love of architectural design, and how Light and Green’s products contribute to the different locations where they are installed.
    To learn more, tune in to “Trailblazing the Convergence of Light Technology.”

    • 36 min
    Unlocking the Power of Positive Impact

    Unlocking the Power of Positive Impact

    This installment of The Axis Effect features Simon JD Schillebeeckx, Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Handprint.
    Hailing from Belgium and receiving his doctorate in the U.K., Schillebeeckx moved to Singapore in 2015, where his career as an academic placed him into innovative projects geared towards the natural world before eventually founding Handprint. Named for their goal of creating a positive impact on the planet instead of leaving an "environmental footprint," Handprint works with client companies to help them align their operation and goals with practices that can help improve the planet in the most cost-effective ways possible. For Schillebeeckx, the values of Handprint date back to his childhood and have been further established through experiences as an adult, aiming to protect nature, both for the planet's ecosystem and the positive impact Handprint's efforts subsequently have, specifically on human life.
    Schillebeckx discusses why company leaders focusing on helping the planet grow is more important than ever, how ESG goals can actually help a company, and how Handprint works client-by-client to help the planet in regard to each group's resources, products/services, and values.
    To learn more, tune in to "Unlocking the Power of Positive Impact."

    • 41 min
    Let's Play Ball

    Let's Play Ball

    This installment of The Axis Effect features Eric Wubbena, President of Baseball Bluebook.
    Located in one of the most popular states for baseball, Missouri, Baseball Bluebook acts as a Kelly Bluebook-equivalent of all things (non-major league) baseball. However, their history goes back much further than that description would sound. Founded in 1909, Baseball Bluebook has been owned by Wubbena’s family for over half a century, acting as a central hub to connect players, coaches, and any other individual with a connection to the baseball community. These connections go beyond bringing players to the proper teams, facilitating equipment acquisition, setting up fundraisers, and any other potential interaction within the baseball industry. Packing baseball in his blood with a high school and collegiate career in the sport in addition to his family history in the company, Wubbena has significantly evolved the company model, launching it into the online stratosphere and growing the Baseball Bluebook community (and subsequently, the baseball community as a whole) to be larger and more connected than ever.
    Wubbena discusses how Baseball Bluebook has successfully adapted to the online model, numerous examples of how their platform truly finds its hands in anything baseball-related, and plans of expanding into softball.
    To learn more, tune in to “Let’s Play Ball.”

    • 33 min
    Fact: 52 Grams of Chromosomes in Cotton

    Fact: 52 Grams of Chromosomes in Cotton

    This installment of The Axis Effect features Graham Stewart, Founder and Executive Vice President of FIBRE52.
    Beginning his career in England with a focus on textile coloring and organic chemistry, Stewart eventually transferred his focus onto fabrics, taking him to a career in China. Since founding his company, FIBRE52, based in Houston, Texas, Stewart has focused on creating the most cost-effective yet sustainable clothing for customers. What makes FIBRE52 unique is its ability to clean out any impurities in cotton, reducing the damage that many other cotton-based clothing products bring in through toxic chemicals. With its current model, FIBRE52’s business spans North and Central America, Pakistan, India, and many other locations, and it plans to continue expanding worldwide.
    Stewart discusses how his resume led him to his current position, the current state of sustainability in the textile industry, the importance of creating eco-friendly products that help the planet, what separates FIBRE52 from most of their industry, and how he stays motivated to move forward.
    To learn more, tune in to “Fact: 52 Grams of Chromosomes.”

    • 38 min
    Latitude & Longitude of Geofencing

    Latitude & Longitude of Geofencing

    This installment of The Axis Effect features Ernesto Cullari, Co-Founder of Cullari & Wardell.
    As the world becomes more digitized by the day, Cullari & Wardell offers a fresh and innovative method in the niche of laundromat advertising. Using a technique known as geofencing, Cullari & Wardell create “virtual fences” that allow laundromat wonders to verify every individual customer they receive, creating larger data pools than ever for business owners and allowing them to send ads directly to their customers, effectively generating more wealth through diverting customers away from competitors.
    Cullati discusses his long and exciting resume of experiences, the effect of COVID-19 on companies, and how geofencing can potentially transform the world of advertising by bridging the gap between creativity and extensive data pools.
    To learn more, tune in to “Latitude & Longitude of Geofencing.”

    • 36 min
    Granular Physics & Rhetology Behind Subterranean Drones

    Granular Physics & Rhetology Behind Subterranean Drones

    This installment of The Axis Effect features Lorenzo Conti, Founder & CEO of Crover LTD.
    As the global population continues to grow, it's become more important than ever that companies can not only ensure maximum production of food products but minimize negative factors that can damage the quality of said food products. Enter Crover LTD., which was founded in 2018 to work with grain storage operators to help optimize conditions and maintain the smoothest possible supply chain processes. 
    Darr discusses how he singlehandedly grew Crover into the company it is today, scenarios where Crover's services are crucial, and why leaders need to have a true sense of passion and commitment before throwing themselves headfirst into a project.
    To learn more, tune in to "Granular Physics & Rhetology Behind Subterranean Drones."

    • 32 min

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