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The Think Factory Podcast

The Think Factory

The Think Factory Podcast is focused on putting the spotlight on executives and their companies. Learn from peers across various industries and learn new ways to grow your business, expand your career, and become better business leaders.The podcast has multiple hosts and each episode will be focused on different topics and companies.We want to know one thing. What keeps you up at night?Want to spotlight your company on The Think Factory Podcast? Click here!

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All Episodes

45:31

Rachel Platt, CEO, PLATTinum Consulting

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2025/07/29

In this episode of The Think Factory - Workplace Podcast, host Alka Bahal speaks with Rachel Platt, CEO of PLATTinum Consulting, about the evolving role of strategic human resources in today’s workplace. Rachel shares her transition from corporate HR executive to founder of a consultancy that partners with small and mid-sized organizations to build intentional, people-first strategies by bringing external credibility, insight, and objectivity.Unlike traditional HR staffing firms, PLATTinum provides

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45:48

Tom Redding, Executive VP, Healthcare Practice...

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2025/07/24

In this episode of The Think Factory’s Workplace Podcast, host Alka Bahal speaks with Tom Redding, Executive Vice President and Healthcare Practice Leader at St. Onge Company.Redding unpacks his journey into healthcare consulting and highlights how his team helps major health systems improve operational performance. The discussion spans pressing industry shifts, from the growing importance of home-based care delivery to the transformative role logistics will play in the future of healthcare. Redding

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38:48

Valerie Chianuri, General Counsel and Head of People,...

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2025/07/15

In this episode of The Think Factory podcast, Alka Bahal sits down with Valerie Chianuri—General Counsel, Head of People, and wearer of many hats at NTOP, a computational design startup reshaping advanced manufacturing with AI. With refreshing honesty, she opens up about navigating chaos in startups, bridging cross-generational communication, and why being a "roll-up-your-sleeves" leader is often the secret to building resilient teams. Valerie also reflects on lessons from her immigrant upbringing,

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22:07

Jonah Fink, President, Net2Phone

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2025/07/08

In this episode of the The Think Factory podcast, host Alka Bahal sits down with Jonah Fink, President of Net2Phone, to discuss how the company is transforming cloud communications and workplace productivity. Originating from IDT’s early days in VoIP, Net2Phone has evolved into a global provider of modern, mobile-first cloud communications tools for businesses. Their latest innovation, Net2Phone Coach, takes things a step further—leveraging AI to analyze employee conversations, emails, and video

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29:35

Rich Vaill, President, Custom Marketing Solutions, LLC

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2025/07/01

In this episode of TheThink Factory, Rich Vaill—President of Custom Marketing Solutions, LLC and a proud Marine Corps veteran—shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, and the mission he’s embraced to support fellow veterans through career transitions. Rich discusses the emotional challenges of leaving the military, the struggle to translate service experience into civilian roles, and the importance of finding purpose, community, and opportunity after active duty. He also

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31:18

Paul Yater, CIO and Head of HR, 84 Lumber Company

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2025/06/26

In this episode of The Think Factory, Paul Yater shares the unconventional path that led him from law to IT leadership and ultimately to serving as both Chief Information Officer and Head of Human Resources at 84 Lumber—highlighting the value of agile, cross-functional leadership in today’s business environment.With roots in programming and a legal background, Yater stepped up to lead HR during a time of transition, relying on his business instincts, people skills, and operational insight rather

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27:06

Erik Norman, President, swissQprint America

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2025/06/24

In this episode of The Think Factory, host Chris Santomassimo sits down with Erik Norman, President of swissQprint America. With swissQprint’s recent wave of innovation and product launches making headlines, the timing couldn’t have been better. The conversation kicks off with a spotlight on the new Generation 5 platform—specifically the Nyala 5 and Impala 5 models.Erik also sheds light on swissQprint's philosophy, sharing how the company operates with the understanding that printers are a major

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39:20

Paul Hudson, Owner & CEO, Hudson Printing

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2025/06/19

In this episode of The Think Factory, host Chris Santomassimo sits down with Paul Hudson, CEO of Hudson Printing, for a candid conversation on innovation, purpose, and the evolving role of print in a digital world. Paul unpacks how Hudson Printing is pushing boundaries—from environmental commitments like carbon balancing to proprietary offerings like Spark+ (enhanced color) and TOPO (tactile embellishments). Paul believes every piece of print is hired to perform a job, whether that’s selling a

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17:15

Barbara Mosquera, MSW, LCSW (Founder), TrainEmotions...

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2025/06/18

In this episode of The Think Factory, therapist and Train Emotions founder Barbara Mosquera shares how childhood trauma, cultural identity, and access to care shape her mission. A former teacher turned therapist, Barbara now leads a diverse team focused on making mental health support more relatable and affordable—especially for communities of color. She opens up about her psychodynamic approach, her upcoming CASA volunteer work, and why trauma, big or small, deserves attention.

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36:32

Kevin Heslin, President, and Ian Heslin, Vice...

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2025/06/17

In this episode of The Think Factory podcast, host Chris Santomassimo speaks with Kevin Heslin, President of Seaway Printing, and Ian Heslin, Vice President, about Seaway’s evolution from a $1 million general commercial shop into a $27 million specialized, data-driven operation. They discuss how performance transparency and real-time data tracking have optimized productivity and fostered a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.This conversation also delves into the complexities of

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37:06

Courtney Balderas-Jacob, Owner & Chief Operations and...

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2025/06/12

As the owner and COO of Evolve Human Labs, Courtney Balderas-Jacob is shaping what care looks like with trauma-informed leadership and spaces that welcome everyone who walks in. In this episode, she shares how designing for empathy and simplicity isn’t just good for clients—it’s transformed how her teams work, grow, and stay engaged.Courtney also gets candid about leading a workplace where five generations work side by side. From tech-savvy Gen Z to seasoned professionals, she explains how clear

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29:23

Darryl Stratton, HR Director, Alpine Ocean

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2025/06/10

In this episode of The Think Factory podcast, Alka Bahal sits down with Darryl Stratton, HR Director of Alpine Ocean. Alpine Ocean provides expert services in acquiring, analyzing and interpreting data from marine offshore, nearshore and freshwater environments. The company caters to complex and challenging projects that require high-quality data, on-time delivery, and exacting safety standards. Stratton shares his perspective on the current challenges facing the wind energy sector, including the

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30:05

Deepak Shrivastava, Founder and CEO, Sunrise AI

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2025/06/05

In this episode of the Think Factory Workplace Podcast, our podcast host Alka Bahal sits with Deepak Shrivastava to discuss valuable HR insights, emphasizing the importance of hiring the right talent for fast-paced, evolving environments. Drawing from his experiences, Deepak explains that the key to success is hiring individuals exhibiting natural curiosity and adaptability, citing real-life instances.With a career that spans management consulting, e-commerce, real estate, healthcare, and now AI,

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35:51

Mark Whitehead, Co-Founder, Nday Security, LLC

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2025/06/04

In this episode of The Think Factory Podcast, Mark Whitehead, co-founder of N-Day Security, pulls back the curtain on the world of offensive cybersecurity---where expert testers play the role of attackers to strike first and expose vulnerabilities. While most businesses think defense means installing antivirus software and hoping for the best, he explains how real protection comes from testing your systems before an actual attacker does.With AI-driven tools and a pricing model that costs no more

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21:01

Amy Zitelman, CEO and Co-Founder, Soom Foods

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2025/06/03

In this episode of The Think Factory, we sit down with Amy Zitelman, co-founder of Soom Foods, to trace her family’s bold journey turning tahini from a niche ingredient into a pantry staple across 5,000 stores — including Whole Foods and Walmart. Amy shares the experiences that set the stage for their breakout success during the pandemic, when home cooks discovered tahini’s magic beyond hummus — in banana bread, sauces, and even cookies.But behind Soom’s rise is also Amy’s personal story of

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49:04

La-Toya Hackney, North America SVP and General...

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2025/05/30

In a candid conversation, La-Toya Hackney shares her professional journey and what it means to grow into leadership roles you once dreamed about. As Saint-Gobain North America's SVP and General Counsel, she reflects on navigating increasing complexity in the world of law, embracing Gen AI responsibly, and balancing risk without burning out teams or budgets.La-Toya leaves listeners with a practical career tool: four key questions to assess learning, growth, contribution, and community. Her advice on

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62:43

Alexis Bovalino, HR Director, Burgatory Bar

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2025/05/30

In this episode of The Think Factory, Alexis Bovalino, HR Director at Burgatory Bar, shares how a people-first mindset and a culture of transparency helped their restaurant group not just survive the pandemic—but come out stronger. From raising wages during COVID to promoting over 75% of managers from within, Alexis reveals how empathy, curiosity, and accountability fuel their leadership style and employee loyalty.Alexis discusses the challenges of managing a five-generation workforce and how

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34:58

Gene Plotkin, VP of Sales, Mimeo

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2025/05/28

Think print is dead? Think again. In this episode of The Think Factory, we chat with Gene Plotkin, Vice President of Sales at Mimeo, a company that has been quietly transforming the print and packaging world for the past 25 years. Mimeo has built a business model that serves over 3,000 customers, from big pharmaceutical companies to smaller, emerging businesses, all by providing high-quality print solutions with incredible speed and service.Gene explains how Mimeo has managed to not only survive but

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40:37

Adrienne Fudge, Founder & CEO, 40Dreams Catering

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2025/05/27

On this episode of The Think Factory Podcast, we chat with Adrienne Fudge, the powerhouse behind 40 Dreams Catering and Cooking Thyme — a cooking school with heart. Adrienne shares how her team creates joyful, hands-on culinary experiences for everything from corporate events to kids’ birthday parties. Whether it’s a team-building pasta night or a bridal shower with a gourmet twist, her goal is simple: bring people together through food and fun — and it all starts at 40Dreams.com.But this isn’t just

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20:57

John Fudge, Executive Vice President, USA Funding

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2025/05/22

On this episode of The Think Factory podcast, host Marco Gonzalez sits down with John Fudge, Executive VP of USA Funding, to talk about how his firm has transformed SBA lending. With over 35 years in the game, John explains how USA Funding bridges the gap between borrowers and banks by customizing loan packages and matching them with the right lenders—generating over $400 million in annual volume. Built on hustle, grit, and a network of trusted referrals, the company stands out for doing the hard

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