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In this episode, we talk to Darrian and Devyn Mikell, co-founders of Qualifi. Qualifi has accelerated the hiring process by eliminating phone-tag with asynchronous interviews. They talk about Qualifi’s origins, how recruitment has evolved since the company was founded, along with the story of how Darrian and Devyn’s entrepreneurial careers grew separately before converging with […]

On a bright and sunny late spring day, Kegan Schmicker walks down the sidewalks of downtown Tipton, Ind., with his mind on growing his community and how Indiana’s burgeoning tech ecosystem could play a big role in it. Schmicker, executive director of the Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, is fresh off a nomination for Community […]

How should your business strategy evolve during uncertain times? As humans, we want control over the unknown. Over the last few months, business leaders have been questioning: “Should I stick to my strategic path, or change course?”  Let’s face it, chaos can create anxiety and frustration. However, chaos can force necessary change. There are a […]

Tech startups can be fun and fulfilling places to work, but they may not be right for everyone.

Effective leadership in a future forward company has transitioned from an individual nature to a more-collective focus. The hierarchical structures that were successful in the past will not allow companies to creatively innovate at a pace that is necessary to remain both relevant and competitive today.  And while, in the past, innovation was viewed as […]