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In this episode we welcome two guests from Cincinnati-headquartered Procter & Gamble (P&G): Guy Persaud, President of the New Business Unit at Procter & Gamble and Board Chair at Cintrifuse and Chetan Parekh, Vice President & General Manager of Zevo.Built in Ohio's host, Chris Berry, speaks with Guy and Chetan on innovation in large corporations, what it's like building and launching new brands, and the importance of strong tech ecosystems.P&G is known for creating some of...

In this episode, we welcome Katie Comer, Head of Community Development for North America at Meta. Meta, formerly known as the Facebook Company, is the parent company of the apps you know and love−Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Workplace, Messenger, and Quest. During our conversation with Katie, we discuss Meta's passion for Ohio, why their company is committed to helping build Ohio's tech workforce, and the tremendous impact Data Centers have on communities across the world.In Katie...

Max Brickman is the Managing Director of Heartland Ventures, a venture capital firm that connects high-growth startups with new customers in the Midwest. We first welcomed Max back as a guest in April 2021. In his second appearance on the show we check in to see how the pandemic crated opportunities for venture capital in the midwest and why connecting high-growth industrial startups on the coast with new customers in the Midwest is more vital that ever.Max is a forward-thinking venture capit...

Marvin Logan is the Executive Director of Youngstown-based OH WOW! Children's Center for Science & Technology.In this episode, we spoke to Marvin about building a STEM education pipeline connecting education, government, nonprofits, and the tech industry.OH WOW!® The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology opened in downtown Youngstown, Ohio on May 12, 2011 to rave reviews and overwhelming community support. Today, OH WOW!®’s brand is well-respected, and th...

Steve Cross is the Founder and Creative Director of iSynergy, an integrated digital marketing agency with a laser focus on maximizing ROI for clients. In this conversation we spoke with Steve about the inspiration to leave a "safe" job and create his own business, why he's so focused on team culture, and his passion for West Coast Innovation with a Rust Belt work ethic.iSynergy, based in Canfield, is an industry leader in programmatic advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), social adve...

Angelo Mazzocco is Vice President of Advisory Services at AVAAP. AVAAP is an industry-focused technology management and advisory services partner known for delivering strategic technology solutions and exceptional customer experiences. In this episode, we spoke with Angelo about the amazing community behind Central Ohio's tech growth, some of the keys that have led to innovation success in Columbus, and why tech collaboration is vital during times of challenge. Prior to AVAAP, Angelo was Pres...