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Innovation Junkies

Innovation Junkie

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Each week, our innovation experts will share strategies and practices that will generate sustained results and long-lasting success in your organization. Our hosts, Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge bring over 50 years of combined enterprise and startup innovation expertise across multiple industries. Everything at Innovation Junkie revolves around helping you scale your business and inspire innovative disciplines and practices.
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Mikes on Mic

Mike Miller, Mike Tolbert, Mike Hightower

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Welcome to 'Mike's on Mike,' your newest favorite political podcast. Hosted by Mike Miller, Mike Tolbert, and Mike Hightower. We delve deep into the political landscape. Tune in every week as we unpack the complex world of politics, observing and discussing the most pressing issues of the time. Drawing from our extensive experience and unique perspectives, we're dedicated to providing you with thoughtful insights, sparking meaningful discussions, and challenging conventional wisdom. So, whet ...
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Marketing Junkies

Joe & Sameer

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Marketing is too important to be left to the marketing department. Listen to the 2 guys that have participated & created multiple marketing mastermind groups. Enjoy our fun take on the two key functions of your business - marketing and innovation Cover art photo provided by Tom Barrett on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@wistomsin Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketing-junkies/support
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Get behind-the-scenes access to the minds shaping the world of Private Equity, hear captivating stories about transactions and investments, and learn about the innovative approaches leading investors, operators, advisors and bankers employ to drive sustainable growth and create enterprise value. https://www.howtosaas.com/pevaluecreation
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The Experimental Leader

Melanie Parish and Mel Rutherford

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Are you a business owner, executive, leader, team leader, aspiring future leader, leadership junkie, a scientist, a design thinker, or simply the leader of your own life? If you are, then you are a leader, and as such, you should be experimenting! Welcome to The Experimental Leader, a podcast where we tackle the ways leaders are experimenting in their own work. Hosted by Melanie Parish and Dr. Mel Rutherford, we dive into the most interesting questions about leaders and get into real-life co ...
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Shiv interviews Jeff Standridge, Managing Director at Innovation Junkie. In this episode, Jeff shares his framework for a strategic growth plan and how his firm conducts an introductory diagnostic based on seven domains. Jeff discusses some of the best practices within those domains and the questions you can use to determine how senior leadership v…
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In this episode, Ian Selbie shares insights from his decades of experience in sales, covering key frameworks for building confidence, persistence, and effective follow-up, along with strategies for navigating complex B2B sales and avoiding common pitfalls like relying too heavily on CRMs. You can learn more about Ian Selbie at Seven deadly sins of …
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Welcome back to Mikes on Mic! Homelessness in Jacksonville is a growing problem and our city is a leader in services to the homeless community. But some on the City Council who hold the purse strings are reluctant to fully fund Mayor Deegan's initiatives. This week, we visited with the executive director of Jacksonville's award-winning Sulzbacher C…
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Shiv interviews Paul Swaney, Managing Director of Swaney Group Capital. In this episode, Shiv and Paul discuss how to create value when investing in industrial and manufacturing industries, and how that differs from B2B tech and software investments. Learn how Paul and his team increase capacity by looking at production lines, the impact of workpla…
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Welcome back to Mikes On Mic! Today we pivot from our planned discussion to focus on the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic storm that has devastated parts of Florida and the southern United States. We will be talking about community, resilience, and the power of human spirit in the face of disaster. We thank all the first resp…
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Tamara McMillen and the Jeffs chat about how to find the balance between planning, strategy, and execution, touching on leadership's critical role in course correction and the need for both "peacetime" and "wartime" leaders in today's business environment. You can listen to more from Tamara on her podcast: https://croconnected.com/Hosts/tamara-mcmi…
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Shiv interviews Peter Walker, Head of Insights for Carta. In this episode, Peter and Shiv discuss how PE-backed companies can use equity to attract, compete for, and retain employees, as well as to grow companies and increase continuity. Plus, learn how Carta’s first-party data helps PE firms, management companies, and founders learn from industry …
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Shiv interviews David Bluth, Managing Director of GLC Advisors. Shiv and David discuss how the tech M&A market has changed since 2021, with deal volume dropping by 45% in 2023. Learn the top reasons David sees deals fall apart in the last few years, how founders should prepare themselves as the market starts to become more active, and why PE firms …
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Welcome back to Mikes on Mic! your go-to podcast for politics, government, and current events in Jacksonville. In today's episode, we have the honor of hosting Warren Jones, a longtime public servant and current school board member. Join us as we dive deep into pressing issues facing Duval County Schools, including upcoming school closures, financi…
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Today, the Jeffs are chatting with Fred Copestake of Brindis about the importance of thinking like a partner, addressing customer problems, and the critical distinction between implementing knowledge versus merely acquiring it. You can purchase a copy of Fred's book Hybrid Selling here! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Get in touch Inn…
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Shiv interviews Omair Sarwar, Founder & CEO of Gearbox Capital. In this episode, Omair and Shiv discuss how to vet founder-led companies to ensure they share the same values, how to build deep relationships with those founders, and the benefits of focusing on bootstrapped companies. Plus, learn how Gearbox uses offshoring to enhance their investmen…
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Welcome back to Mikes On Mic! Today we are again featuring Nat Ford, the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). With an extensive background of working in major markets like San Francisco, Atlanta, and New York City, Nat Ford shares his experience in managing various transit modes—from streetcars to autonomous vehicles. Join us as …
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In this episode, Nina Sossamon-Pogue shares her journey from news anchor to tech storyteller, offering insights on the "Achiever Success Cycle" and the "KEY Framework" for effective communication and overcoming challenges. You can learn more about her work at https://www.ninasossamonpogue.com/ Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Get in to…
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Shiv speaks with Kate Hawkes, VP of Marketing at How To SaaS. Shiv and Kate talk about the challenges businesses face when they don’t have C-level marketers on their team, and how CEOs and investors can support marketers to advance to this level. Learn what being a C-level marketer entails, how this approach impacts growth strategy, how to improve …
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Shiv interviews Alex Western, Managing Director of Terminus Capital Partners. Shiv and Alex talk about how TCP’s Vision Prism offers a more focused strategy, targeted positioning, builds better products, and provides a lot of enterprise value. Learn how focusing on the right mission can help investors, founders, and CEOs use this framework to build…
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Welcome back to Mikes on Mic! Today we dive into the pivotal debates surrounding Jacksonville’s 2024-25 Budget! Tensions arise as we explore partisan influences on salary adjustments, the contentious funding decisions for the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the fate of the $56 million park fund tied to the Jaguars deal. Discover how …
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Welcome back for Season 5 of the Innovation Junkies Podcast! In this episode, the Jeffs discuss the current business climate and a few topics that you can expect to hear more on this season, including growth areas, revenue generation, sales, and sales effectiveness. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Wan…
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In this episode of The Experimental Leader, we sit down with a powerful guest who shares their journey of navigating gender diversity and embracing vulnerability as a leader. From raising a trans child to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, this episode offers personal insights into creating inclusive environments and the importance of allyship. Whether …
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Shiv interviews Mohammad Rasouli, CEO of AIx2, and Philipp Reineke, COO of AIx2. Learn how AI can be leveraged in the investment industry, from sourcing and vetting deals, to getting VDDs and CIMs ready, as well as optimizing and exiting investments. They discuss the social welfare impact of AI as more and more funds start to use the technology, ho…
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The Mikes On Mic crew is taking the week off in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy this encore presentation of the podcast discussing Councilman Rory Diamond and the discussion about the governor’s new state slogan, “Welcome to the Free State of Florida” Tune in to the show in your favorite Podcasting Plaform. Apple Podcasts: https://podcas…
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Shiv interviews Kevin Iudicello, Partner at Realization Capital Partners, on the data-driven strategies that enable the firm to create value in a crowded market. You’ll learn about the possibilities for investors in the secondary market, how the high valuations of 2020 continue to impact options for liquidity, and how companies with slower growth c…
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Welcome to Mikes on Mic! On this week’s episode we delve into Jacksonville's politics focusing on the recent primary election and its implications for the upcoming general election. What might be the impact of the potential abortion and marijuana constitutional amendment proposals have on voter turnout? We also discuss the surprising outcomes of sc…
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In this episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, we explore the power of leading with kindness and how it can transform workplace culture. Discover the concept of a "cultural balance sheet" to assess your organization’s strengths and areas for growth, and learn how to turn cultural liabilities into assets through intentional leadership. If you'r…
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Shiv interviews Sunaina Sinha, Global Head, Private Capital Advisory at Raymond James. Shiv and Sunaina discuss how PE sponsors can look at overall capital formation for their funds and portcos in order to generate the highest ROI. Learn about what alternative liquidity options are available to LPs and GPs and when it makes sense to consider a cont…
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Welcome back to Mikes on Mike! Today, we discuss political tensions in Jacksonville. We'll have some interesting clips from Rory Diamond, Michael Corrigan, and Major Donna Deegan. First, we examine Council Member Rory Diamond's controversial actions. He's had notable clashes with the mayor over budget and policies. Next, we address Jacksonville's i…
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Shiv interviews Richard Lichtenstein, Expert Partner and Chief Private Equity Data Officer at Bain & Company. Shiv and Richard discuss how PE firms and their portfolio companies can leverage generative AI to improve investment processes and create more enterprise value. Learn how other companies are using this technology to increase efficiency, del…
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Shiv interviews Dave Mangot, CEO of Mangoteque. Dave discusses how he helps PE firms navigate DevOps and technological processes in their portcos, and the approaches that help companies deliver better products and be more competitive in the marketplace. In this episode, you’ll learn how your product release schedule is critical to value creation an…
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Welcome to another engaging episode of Mikes on Mic! Today, we discuss some controversial and engaging local topics. Mark Woods, a respected columnist, shares his insights on these (including the new Florida signs) and the unexpected reactions they have sparked across the state. Today we also talk about: - The origins and impact of Florida’s new st…
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Shiv interviews David Acharya, Managing Partner of Acharya Capital Partners. Learn about the differences between the traditional committed fund model of PE firms and the independent sponsor model. David shares his proven process for using acquisitions to grow portcos and generate greater ROI for investors, how to vet those mergers, and an extensive…
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Behind the JEA Sale: Mike Hightower, Mike Tolbert, and Mike Miller's Insights Welcome back to Mikes on Mic! Today we are again talking about the attempted sale of JEA, Jacksonville's public utility service and the four-year prison sentence handed down on former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn. We'll be talking about Steve Busey's year-long investigation that re…
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Shiv interviews Matthew J. Safaii, Founder & Managing Partner of Arrowroot Capital. Shiv and Matthew discuss the alignment-focused strategy that helps Arrowroot separate themselves from a crowded market, including how they deliver positive outcomes for previous investors and a founder-friendly approach to acquisitions. Founders will learn how to av…
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Welcome back to Mikes On Mic. Today break down the transformative $1.9 billion budget for Jacksonville presented by Mayor Donna Deegan. Explore how investments in infrastructure, police, and fire services are set to bring long-term returns, and learn about the aggressive push to secure federal funding for key projects like the Emerald Trail and the…
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In this insightful episode of The Experimental Leader, explore the dynamic world of leadership, decision-making, and change management. Dive into the complexities of experimenting with change management strategies on an academic campus, offering a fresh perspective on leadership styles across various settings. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review…
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Shiv interviews Edgar Baum, Founder & CEO of Avasta. Learn how sizing the market for B2B companies and PE investors is critical to properly creating sales projections. Edgar shares his thoughts on what is flawed with the TAM, SAM, and SOM approach and why you should incorporate the WAM approach as well. Plus, hear how to start thinking about your t…
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First, there's the upcoming debate in the city council over the Mayor’s $1.9 billion budget proposal. Next, we're looking at the fight over the state ballot initiatives legalizing recreational marijuana and abortion rights. We’ll talk about these topics and others with our guest columnist AG Gancarski. Tune in for a closer look at the forces shapin…
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Shiv interviews Devin Mathews, Partner at ParkerGale Capital. Shiv and Devin discuss how ParkerGale invests in smaller companies that many firms would consider ‘too hard’. Learn how Devin and his team view potential challenges as value creation opportunities, and how they prioritize their resources in portfolio companies post-close. Plus, hear how …
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Shiv interviews Hillel Zidel, Managing Director of Kennet Partners. On this episode, Shiv and Hillel focus on how founders and investors can expand companies to international markets – whether that’s going into the U.S., Europe, or APAC. You’ll learn what Hillel’s strategy is for vetting companies and how they address any potential barriers such as…
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Welcome back to Mikes On Mic. We're dissecting the erosion of home rule and ethics laws, the concerning right-wing influence, and the limitations being placed on local ethics commissions. We explore the chilling effect of requiring personal knowledge of ethics violations and the elimination of anonymous complaints, which hinder whistleblowers. Tune…
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The Mikes celebrate the one year anniversary of Mikes on Mic with a look back at highlights from the past 51 episodes, including Sheriff Nat Glover, Michael Krause of Politico on the power and influence of political consultant Susie Wiles, memories of the early Jacksonville Jazz Festivals and UNF pollster Dr. Michael Bender on the changing politica…
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Shiv interviews Craig Dupper, Founder of Elan Growth Partners. In this episode, Craig shares his firm’s Partner Equity investing strategy, which includes a value growth and enhancement approach. Shiv and Craig discuss the key areas founders should address to take their business to the next level and where their company might be underinvesting. Lear…
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The Jeffs are talking about raising capital for your business and everything you need to know about pitches, types of investors, and more! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube! Check it out nowInnovation Junkie
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Welcome back to Mikes on Mic. As we approach our one-year anniversary, today's episode features a special guest, Darnell Smith, the accomplished Chief of Staff for Mayor Deegan. Darnell shares insider perspectives on his transition from Florida Blue to city government, his role in the historic $1.4 billion stadium renovation deal, and the complex d…
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Shiv interviews Mark Kearney, Fractional CFO of Ascent CFO Solutions. In this episode, Shiv and Mark discuss how finance can be used as a strategic lever inside companies and should become part of their broader planning process. They discuss when companies usually bring in a fractional CFO and the patterns Mark sees as he works with these businesse…
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The Jeffs chat about securing financing to grow your business sustainably! You can check out venturedeals.com to learn more. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube! Check it out nowInnovation Junkie
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Shiv interviews Jason Caplain, Co-Founder and General Partner of Bull City Venture Partners. In this episode, Jason shares why his firm values founders above an idea or business, and walks listeners through a tried-and-tested approach to assessing entrepreneurs and their teams. Founders will take away Jason’s tips on raising capital and leveraging …
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The Jeffs discuss the considerations for a successful transition in business ownership. Read the Talk Business article aligned with this episode here. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube! Check it out nowInnovation Junkie
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As we wrap up our 3-part series on the proposed stadium renovation and Community Benefit Agreement, our guest is Mark Lamping, president of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mr. Lamping discusses the transformative vision behind the Jaguars Stadium renovation project. With enthusiasm and strategic foresight, Lamping outlined how this ambitious initiative w…
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Join us in today's episode. We will explore the latest polling results. They show positive job approval ratings for key city officials and unexpected public support for downtown development. Dr. Michael Binder sheds light on critical issues like public safety, crime in Duval County, and the high-stakes decisions surrounding the stadium redevelopmen…
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The Jeffs are answering your burning questions! Today, they're talking about organizational change and innovation. Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn Get in touch InnovationJunkie.com Want to WATCH the podcast? We’re on YouTube! Check it out nowInnovation Junkie
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Shiv interviews Chip Baird, Managing Partner at GreyLion Capital. Shiv and Chip take a deep dive into GreyLion’s core LIFT (Leadership, Investment, Flexibility, Technology) strategy for optimizing companies to increase enterprise value. Learn how to identify critical leadership gaps and hold new hires accountable, and how a flexible approach to cap…
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