Coffee with Ben: Recent Episodes
Ben Blackman
Coffee with Ben is a series that focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong company culture. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical. To learn how you can increase your capacity for innovation or to guest star on the show, subscribe to our channel and schedule virtual coffee with RIDG Director of Development, Ben Blackman.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Devon Laney, President and CEO of 36 Degrees North, an entrepreneurial basecamp located in Tulsa, which provides a high-quality workspace and resources for entrepreneurs, startups and innovators.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Chris Karlo, Partner at MercuryWorks, a Tampa-based custom software and web development firm specializing in web, mobile and data focused solutions. We discuss how MercuryWorks solves “wicked problems” to help their clients succeed online today and in the future. This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Powers Kane, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at RecoupeTax. We discuss how companies can increase their working capital by taking advantage of commonly overlooked R&D tax credits.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Chris Milan, VP of Sales at NexTec Group. We’ll be discussing how ERP software is being used to streamline operational efficiency, especially in the food and cannabis industries. This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Michelle Royal, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of RIDG. We’ll be reviewing updated RIDG branding, a revamped website and discuss some big areas of focus for 2021. This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Andreas Calabrese, Founder and Managing Director at Zetta Ampersand. We’ll get insights from Andreas on how technology, data and innovations will help shape the future for organizations.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring, Brian Bernatsky, Senior Sales Executive at Symphony Talent. We’ll get insights on Brian’s strategic approach to virtual selling and the importance of recruitment marketing tools for companies looking to get an edge in 2021. This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Michelle Royal, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at RIDG.. We’ll get Michelle’s thoughts on the crazy year that was 2020 and what innovation trends to look out for in 2021. This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong company culture.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Kate Dalley, Director of Product Development for PowerChord. We’ll discuss Kate’s approach to providing innovative and transformation SaaS products in order to scale business across global markets. This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong company culture.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Matt Broffman, Director of Innovation for the City of Orlando, where we’ll discuss how digital platforms have enhanced the resident experience and how a partnership with a revolutionary on-demand air taxi service might transform Central Florida’s future.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Matt Broffman, Director of Innovation for the City of Orlando, where we’ll discuss how digital platforms have enhanced the resident experience and how a partnership with a revolutionary on-demand air taxi service might transform Central Florida’s future.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring former AgileThought SVP, James Olson, where we’ll discuss the importance of digital transformation in accelerating innovation.
Tune in to our latest episode Jill St. Thomas where we’ll discuss how she’s helping the area's best innovators thrive through Tampa Bay Tech.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Michelle Royal, Chief Innovation Officer at RIDG, where we’ll discuss how she envisions the future of work, the secrets behind designing profitable service experiences, and even a little bit about “Biohacking.”
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Danielle Ruiz, Senior Economic Development Manager at Duke Energy where we’ll discuss how she’s working with local governments and economic development organizations to attract business to communities throughout Florida.
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Regina Kaza, Marketing Strategist at RIDG. We’ll discuss how she’s utilizing social media and streaming services as part of a RIDG’s marketing strategy.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong company culture. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical. To learn how you can increase your capacity for innovation or to guest star on the show, subscribe to our channel and schedule virtual coffee with RIDG Director of Development, Ben Blackman.
Are you struggling to bring top talent into your organization throughout the pandemic?
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Gina Curry, Co-Founder and Vice President of NextPath Career Partners to hear our discussion about how the recruitment and staffing industry has changed and how you can add rock stars to your roster or talent.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong company culture. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical. To learn how you can increase your capacity for innovation or to guest star on the show, subscribe to our channel and schedule virtual coffee with RIDG Director of Development, Ben Blackman.
Are you looking to get your company off the ground and onto the map?
Tune in to our latest episode featuring Ken Evans, Managing Director of Tampa Bay Innovation Center, to hear our discussion about how TBIC connects young companies with capital and coaching.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong company culture. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical. To learn how you can increase your capacity for innovation or to guest star on the show, subscribe to our channel and schedule virtual coffee with RIDG Director of Development, Ben Blackman.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to explain Florida’s entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystems, or does it?
Be sure to watch our latest episode featuring a real-life Rocket Scientist, Brian Kornfeld, as we discuss his role as Co-Founder and CEO of Synapse, a Non-Profit Organization focused on helping Florida’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems thrive.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong company culture. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical. To learn how you can increase your capacity for innovation or to guest star on the show, subscribe to our channel and schedule virtual coffee with RIDG Director of Development, Ben Blackman.
Do you need guidance on how to facilitate great meetings for your amazing teams?
If so, be sure to watch our latest episode featuring Joran Oppelt, Director of Creativity and Innovation at RIDG as we discuss the new book, The Visual Meetings Field Guide, (co-authored with Michelle Royal) which provides all of the key ingredients of engaging, meaningful meetings.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Are you searching for ways to WOW your customers despite limited resources?
Watch our latest episode featuring Michelle Royal, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of RIDG as we discuss how some companies are improving interactions with their customers throughout the pandemic.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Thinking about starting a podcast or looking for ways to elevate an existing one?
Watch our latest episode featuring Michael Sharkey, Founder and CEO of Your Podcast Coach as we discuss his extensive background in radio and transition into podcasting and coaching.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
What would it mean if you could increase message retention by up to 68%?
Watch our latest episode featuring Sarah Page, Visual Strategist and Adventure Artist as we discuss her approach to translating complex business ideas and concepts into fun, engaging and impactful graphic recordings.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Do you need a Leadership Sherpa to help guide your business through difficult times?
Watch our latest episode featuring Jeff Nischwitz, Founder of The Nischwitz Group, as we discuss leadership, pandemic response plans, podcasting and walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Are you looking for better ways to connect with your target audience during the pandemic?
Watch our latest episode featuring Andi Graham, founder and CEO of Big Sea, as we discuss the importance of marketing with heart and empathy and how to do it successfully.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
How do cities like Tampa Bay become unified, competitive and prosperous during a pandemic?
Watch our latest episode featuring Dr. Byron Clayton, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Works, as we discuss how to grow regional economies by aligning workforce supply and demand.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Are you measuring particles or waves? A truly integrated innovation strategy measures both.
Watch our latest episode NOW featuring Leslie Hielema, Founder and CEO of Quantum Strategy Lab, as we discuss how quantum physics can be applied to product development and innovation.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Are you measuring particles or waves? A truly integrated innovation strategy measures both.
Watch our latest episode NOW featuring Leslie Hielema, Founder and CEO of Quantum Strategy Lab, as we discuss how quantum physics can be applied to product development and innovation.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Watch our latest episode featuring Kelly Bousman, Senior VP of Marketing for AVI-SPL, as we discuss how AV integrations and video communications are helping businesses connect and collaborate during the pandemic.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Watch our latest episode featuring Pam Nabors and Steven Nguyen of CareerSource Central Florida as we discuss workforce solutions, the current job market and how businesses and job seekers are adapting to the current pandemic.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Watch our latest episode with Zach Weatherford and Angus Mugford, two experts in the growing field of High Performance in athletics. Zach and Angus discuss their process in working with world-class athletes, both mentally and physically, and the importance of high-performance principles throughout sports organizations.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Watch our latest episode with Diana Flores, one of RIDG’s talented Visual Strategists, where we talk about the process of creating memorable experiences for clients through graphic recordings.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Watch our latest episode with Dr. Bill Layman (Straighten Up Orthodontics) where we talk about digital innovation and pivoting patient-focused businesses.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Watch our latest episode with Leslie Smith (President and CEO of Epicenter Memphis) where we talk about entrepreneurship and how nonprofit organizations are handling the pandemic.
This video series focuses on how companies innovate, strategically plan for the future, and create a strong culture for their employees. These topics are always important for companies to address, but now they’re absolutely critical.
Watch our latest episode with Geoff Nelson where we talk about the 7 truths in the age of uncertainty.
Are you an operations manager navigating PPP loans? SBA? RIDG operations manager, Jennifer Oppelt talks through putting together your 90, 30, and 7-day plans to strategically plan your operations, communications, and financial goals.
Michelle Royal and Joran Oppelt discuss the tools we use to lead teams who are experiencing high levels of stress and fatigue.
Episode 2 features Matt Dieter, CEO of RIDG and entrepreneur who has run several successful companies. Matt joined RIDG with over 20 years of consulting, advertising, and business development experience and advises small and medium-sized business on finance, operations, marketing, talent acquisition, and growth strategies.
Our first episode of Coffee with Ben discusses RIDG's experience of building business resilience during the pandemic with RIDG's Chief Innovation Officer, Michelle Royal.