When you meet Kristina Heinze, you’re in rare air. A self-described, “bull in a china shop,” with an infectious smile fueled by Nespresso, she’s co-founder and partner of the private equity firm ParkerGale Capital.
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You may know your local pharmacy as “My Walgreens,” however, the 116-year-old brand is global in reach. And, Steve Pemberton is the Global Chief Diversity Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, which is the first global pharmacy-led health enterprise, as well as the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination across the US and Europe.
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Hannah’s Bretzel’s philosophy is to start with quality ingredients and follow with a conscience. With locations throughout Chicago, Hannah’s Bretzel serves gourmet uber sandwiches, while striving to positively impact stakeholders. As a result, Hannah’s Bretzel has landed the Chicago Magazine Green Award, the Kenmore Best Sandwich in Chicago Award, and the Chicago Magazine Best Local Chain Award.
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LaSalle Network has landed on Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 500/5000” list for 10 consecutive years, as well as received more than 70 culture-based awards for being a “Best Place to Work.” And, it all starts with LaSalle Network’s Founder and CEO Tom Gimbel.
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With 12 years of extensive Naval Special Operations management, Justin Walker knows how to pivot. And, that’s exactly what the Bunker Labs, a fast-growing national nonprofit needs to scale.
We first spoke to the Bunker Labs Founder, and CEO, Todd Connor back in Episode 03. Since then the nonprofit has grown tremendously. Therefore, we asked Walker to join the Brand Lab Series™ to talk about his experience with scaling along the way.
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David VanHimbergen’s seventeen-year career is full of iconic Procter and Gamble brands, bookended by Tide. In addition, his most recent role was in global innovation for the brand. So who better to launch Tide Spin, then David?
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RXBAR® Chief Marketing Officer Lindsay Levin has deep experience in CPG marketing. First, at “catalyst” brand Quaker and now for the fast-growing RXBAR®.
We invited her on the Brand Lab Series™ to help executives and entrepreneurs think about breaking through industries, customer experience, and brand culture.
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Mediafly Chief Financial Officer and COO John Evarts moves fast. And, he has too. Because the Chicago Tech company is growing rapidly, redefining B2B sales and marketing. Oh, and Mediafly just raised $10 Million.
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