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STRATIVIS Operators: Amy Crook | Erin Todus | Jenna Ferrua
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Welcome to Fractional Frequency. Business has changed. The old playbooks are breaking, AI is reshaping how work gets done and growth is harder to predict than ever. Each episode, we talk with founders, operators, and executives about what they're actually seeing inside companies today. What's working, what's not, where the market is moving and how they're making decisions when there isn't a clear answer. Follow us for candid conversations about growth, leadership, talent, technology and the realities of building a business in complex markets. Brought to you by the team at STRATIVIS, working alongside companies as they grow and evolve. 

  1. 3 days ago

    One

    On this special one-year anniversary episode, STRATIVIS founders Erin Todus and Amy Crook look back on the year that turned an ambitious idea into a growing business. They share the highs worth celebrating, the lows that tested them, the lessons they learned the hard way and the people who helped bring STRATIVIS to life. From building a business and growing a team to navigating uncertainty, taking risks, and figuring things out in real time, this is an honest reflection on what year one really looked like behind the scenes. They also look ahead to what’s next for STRATIVIS, the opportunities they’re excited about, the impact they want to create, and the vision guiding them into year two. One year in. A lot learned. Even more still to build.

  2. 5 days ago

    The New Career Playbook: Fractional, Flexible, Future-Ready

    Really enjoyed joining the Fractional Frequency podcast for a conversation about where work is headed. We talked about why the future of work is bigger than AI, how the relationship between employers and employees is evolving, why fractional talent is becoming a strategic advantage, and what businesses need to understand to attract the next generation of talent. Thanks to Amy Crook, Jenna Ferrua, and the entire STRATIVIS team for the thoughtful discussion and great questions. It was a pleasure sharing ideas with you. If you're interested in the future of work, AI, and building organizations that can adapt to what's next, I think you'll enjoy this conversation. 🎧 Check out the episode and let me know what resonated most with you. #FutureOfWork #Leadership #AI #FractionalLeadership #HRTech #FutureOfHiring #Innovation #Podcast #FractionalFrequency can i get an episode description for this Here's an engaging episode description based on Yakov's conversation: 🎙️ Episode Description | Fractional Frequency Podcast featuring Yakov Filipenko What if the biggest disruption to work isn't AI—but the changing relationship between employers and employees? In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we sit down with Yakov Filipenko, Founder and CEO of Intch, to explore how the workforce is evolving and why fractional talent is becoming a permanent part of the future of business. Yakov shares his journey from being voted out of his own startup to building a global HR technology platform that connects companies with specialized talent. Along the way, he challenges some of today's biggest assumptions about AI, hiring, and what truly makes professionals valuable in an increasingly automated world. Together, we discuss: Why the "social contract" between employers and employees has fundamentally changed.The rise of fractional work and why Gen Z is redefining traditional careers.Why AI won't replace human judgment—and why decision-making will become the most valuable skill of the future.How small and midsize businesses can use fractional talent to innovate and scale more effectively.Why resumes are becoming less meaningful and what will replace them. Whether you're a business leader, founder, HR professional, or someone navigating today's rapidly changing workplace, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the future of work and the leadership mindset needed to thrive in it.

  3. 23 Jul

    Leading at the Speed of AI

    In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we sit down with Jimmy Lowery Jr., Founder and CEO of Simplora, to explore how AI is transforming the way leaders prepare for, participate in, and act on their most important conversations. Jimmy shares the story behind building an AI-native meeting workspace, the pivotal moments that shaped Simplora, and what it's really like to lead a startup in one of the fastest-moving industries in the world. From making bold decisions under uncertainty to navigating constant market shifts, he offers an honest look at the realities of scaling an AI company. Beyond the business, Jimmy opens up about balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with being a husband and father, sharing the principles that help him stay present both at work and at home. We also look ahead to the future of work, discussing how humans and AI agents will collaborate over the next decade and what leaders should be doing today to prepare for what's coming.

  4. 21 Jul ·  Bonus

    The Founder Table

    Special Edition: The Founder Table What does it really take to build and scale a company? In this special edition of Fractional Frequency, Jenna Ferrua brings together six founders for an honest conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation in the age of AI. Featuring: Joe Silva - Founder of SpektionLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfsilva/ Brandon Metcalf - Founder of Asymbl  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/metcalf/ Dan Sincavage - Founder of Synagentis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-sincavage/ Paige Arnoff, Fractional CMO, Founder of Mavens & MogulsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn/ Myles Harrison, Founder of PRAKTIKAI Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylesharrison/Amy Crook, Founder of STRATIVISLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylouisecrook/ Whether you're a founder, executive, investor, or simply curious about the future of work and business, this roundtable offers practical insights, candid stories, and diverse perspectives from leaders building what's next - and some bonus giggles. Tune in for one of our most dynamic conversations yet, where experience meets innovation, and the future of work takes center stage.

    The Founder Table

  5. 16 Jul

    The Entrepreneurial Leap: Reinventing Investment Research with AI

    In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we sit down with Jon Smucker, Partner and Portfolio Manager at Marietta, to explore how a challenge inside a 25-year-old investment firm became the foundation for Sherlock AI. What started as an internal solution to improve investment research evolved into a platform designed to help investment professionals quickly uncover reliable insights from complex financial data. Jon shares the entrepreneurial journey behind turning an idea into a product, the unexpected moments that shaped the business, and the pivotal decisions—from meeting a technical co-founder in a coffee shop to choosing how to fund and grow an AI company. We also dive into why accuracy matters more than ever in an AI-driven world, how Sherlock AI differs from traditional large language models, and what it takes to build technology that professionals can trust when the stakes are high. Whether you're a founder, operator, investor, or simply curious about where AI is creating real value, this conversation offers practical insights on building products that solve meaningful problems instead of chasing hype.

  6. 9 Jul

    Hardcore Inventing: Resilience, Survival, and the Science of Life

    In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we sit down with Dr. Rob Yonover. Scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and author, to explore the incredible journey behind a life-saving invention now used on every crewed SpaceX mission and by military pilots around the world. From researching active volcanoes and diving the Galápagos to bootstrapping a business while caring for his family through nearly two decades of unimaginable challenges, Dr. Yonover shares what it truly means to build with resilience. We discuss his "Hardcore Inventing" philosophy, why simple solutions often outperform complex ones, the power of staying independent, and his belief that we're all capable of solving meaningful problems. This conversation is a powerful reminder that innovation isn't just about technology, it's about perseverance, purpose, and showing up when it matters most.

  7. 30 Jun

    The Anatomy of a High-Performing Team

    High-performing teams don't happen by chance, they're built through trust, clarity, and a shared commitment to something bigger than individual success. In this special episode of Fractional Frequency, Amy is joined by former teammates from Glassdoor to reflect on what made their team so effective. Together, they explore the leadership behaviors, communication habits, and cultural foundations that enabled the team to consistently deliver exceptional results while supporting one another through periods of rapid growth and change. From psychological safety and transparent leadership to proactive collaboration and intentional prioritization, this conversation offers practical lessons for anyone responsible for building, leading, or being part of a high-performing team. Whether you're a founder, people leader, or manager looking to create a stronger team culture, this episode is packed with honest reflections and actionable insights on what it really takes to perform at a high level—together.

  8. 25 Jun

    Scaling Brand: From Founder-Led Product to Mature Velocity

    This week on Fractional Frequency, we're joined by Jeremy Blaze, a multi-venture founder, product designer, and the mind behind Never Before Seen. Software is now being built at the speed of thought, but products and people can't keep up. As AI accelerates development and more "slop" floods the market, quality has become the ultimate competitive advantage. We unpack why product is the new bottleneck, how founders can scale without creating long-term debt, the shift from founder-led product to mature product leadership, and what responsible AI integration actually looks like in practice. If everyone's shipping faster, the winners won't be the ones building more. They'll be the ones building better.

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Welcome to Fractional Frequency. Business has changed. The old playbooks are breaking, AI is reshaping how work gets done and growth is harder to predict than ever. Each episode, we talk with founders, operators, and executives about what they're actually seeing inside companies today. What's working, what's not, where the market is moving and how they're making decisions when there isn't a clear answer. Follow us for candid conversations about growth, leadership, talent, technology and the realities of building a business in complex markets. Brought to you by the team at STRATIVIS, working alongside companies as they grow and evolve. 

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  • Creator
    STRATIVIS Operators: Amy Crook | Erin Todus | Jenna Ferrua
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 STRATIVIS Operators: Amy Crook | Erin Todus | Jenna Ferrua
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