In The Know with Neo Neo Initiative

Curious as to how business analytics, social impact, and community come together to drive business forward for underrepresented small business owners?

Well, get “In the Know” with Neo, as your host, Joshua Moore speaks with Cincinnati Mayor, Aftab Pureval. Before his time as Mayor, Aftab attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate degree (Political Science) and followed by earning his law degree from the University of Cincinnati's College of Law. After his time in education, Aftab worked at the United States Attorney's Office, Procter & Gamble, and The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. After his time with Clerk of Courts Aftab, set his eyes upon becoming Cincinnati's 70th Mayor, and as you can tell he succeeded in this goal.

Curious as to how business analytics, social impact, and community come together to drive business forward for underrepresented small business owners?

Well, get “In the Know” with Neo, as your host, Joshua Moore speaks with Marianne Lewis who is the Dean (and professor of management) at the University of Cincinnati's Carl H. Lindner College of Business as we speak over all things from the role analytics play in research to how UC looks to continue DE&I initiatives.

Curious as to how business analytics, social impact, and community come together to drive business forward for underrepresented small business owners?  Well, get "In the Know" with Neo, as your host, Joshua Moore speaks with Laurence Jones. Laurence graduated from the University of Cincinnati with degrees in Accounting and Finance while also participating within the Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program. While preparing for today’s conversation it became evident that Laurences impact, experience, and expertise throughout his career ranges across many functions, businesses, and communities but to just name a few Laurence is the President and Co-Founder of RiskVersity (a Risk Management consulting Firm) and CyberSure LLC (helps organizations understand and identify their exposure to cyberattacks and security breaches).

Curious as to how business analytics, social impact, and community come together to drive business forward for underrepresented small business owners?  Well, get "In the Know" with Neo, as your host, Joshua Moore speaks with Dr. Littisha Bates. Dr, Bates is the Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Community Partnerships at the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences. As well as an Associate Professor. But, Dr. Bates work doesn't stop there as she holds the labels of researcher, activist, mentor and so much more based upon the work and passion she puts forth each and every day. From those at Neo, we thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!

Curious as to how business analytics, social impact, and community come together to drive business forward for underrepresented small business owners?  Well, get “In the Know” with Neo, as your host, Joshua Moore speaks with Daniel Posmik. Daniel is the Founder and past President of Neo Initiative which he created during his sophomore year (June 2020) at The University of Cincinnati. Without Daniel none of the work and impact Neo has had throughout the years would be possible so we are beyond excited to share this special episode with you!   

Within EP.2 of "In the Know with Neo" we speak over a multitude of topics from 

- Who is Daniel Posmik 

- The evolution story of Neo Initiative 

- The why behind the Neo brand 

- Daniel's experience as an international student in Cincinnati 

- How Cincinnati has impacted Daniel's life 

- The hardships faced by minority businesses 

- Main factors contributing to societal and wealth gaps 

- The importance of data analytics to continued business success 

- The process of transitioning out of the President role 

- Daniel's future vision for Neo as an organization 

- Daniel's passion to fight for social and environmental justice in business/life 

- Working full-time vs. being a full-time student - And more!

Curious as to how business analytics, social impact, and community come together to drive business forward for underrepresented small business owners?

Well, get “In the Know” with Neo, as your host, Joshua Moore speaks with Means Cameron who is the Owner and Creative Director for BlaCk OWned Outerwear as well as Owner of Black Coffee Lounge here in Cincinnati to uncover the importance data analytics and social impact have in business today.

Within EP.1 of "In the Know with Neo" we speak over a multitude of topics from  - Who is Means Cameron - The origin story of the "BlaCk OWned" brand - What it means to be an entrepreneur - Means' experiences at Miami University (Ohio) - How the worlds of entrepreneurship and academia overlap  - The hardships faced in building a brand - What makes the city of Cincinnati so special  - The importance of data analytics to continued business success - How being yourself is an advantage rather than a liability  - Next steps for the BlaCk OWned brand - Advice for the next generation  - And more!