In this episode we talk to Mike Murphy. We discuss the struggles of start ups, working through the worst of times, and the value of making time for yourself. As well as getting your GED during the pandemic!

Mike is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ProctorFree, a technology company that provides identity management and on-demand exam proctoring services for clients in the K12, Higher Education, and Corporate Learning spaces.

Earlier in his career, Mike served in the Army as an Intelligence Analyst and as a defense contractor where he completed three tours in Iraq. Prior to starting his own business, Mike worked as the Marketing Director for a veteran founded startup that focused on training and education in the environmental sustainability and green building space.

If you'd like to stay up to date with Mike and follow his work, check out the links below:

Mike's LinkedIn

ProctorFree

His opinion on *watermelons*

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Hosted by Stephen Belenky
Produced and Edited by Christopher Paul Smith

A product of Hiddn
https://www.hiddnedge.com/

Let's get cerebral! This week we speak to William Treseder. In this episode, we discuss everything from the merit of old movies to how we approach our personal relationships with love and curiosity.

William is cofounder and Chief Operating Officer at BMNT, a government innovation consultancy. In this role, William drives operational excellence for public sector customers ranging from the National Security Innovation Network and Defense Logistics Agency to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

William is also the Chief Strategy Officer for the Marine Innovation Unit. He works on the organizational structure and mission set with a focus on Force Design. A reservist organization dedicated to modernization with projects that span topics from emerging technology to human capital..

William has written extensively on public sector innovation. His publications include TIME, Harvard Business Review, Boston Review, and Breaking Defense. He’s also the best-selling author of Reset. William holds a degree from Stanford University, and an Executive Certification from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. He lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two children.

We hope you enjoyed this episode and if you want to stay up to date on William and his endeavors check the links below:
William Treseder - LInkedIn

Books discussed in episode:
Big Ideas for Curious Minds by The School of Life
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Questions for My Father by Vincent Staniforth

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Hosted by Stephen Belenky
Produced and Edited by Christopher Paul Smith

A product of Hiddn
https://www.hiddnedge.com/

Today we talk with Kim Cruickshanks! An entrepreneur and recent transplant to Vietnam.

In this episode we talk about everything from being your own boss, connecting to nature and not being afraid to make the weird choice.

Kim is no stranger to the world of branding. She was the visionary behind Fuze Branding, a boutique agency that breathed life into over 100 brands. Yet, amidst her successes, she yearned for something more: a venture that mirrored her passion for culinary exploration and a desire for scalability.

Thus, Cooking Gift Set Co. was born—a testament to Kim's courage to pivot and embrace new challenges.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Kim finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, often revolving around food. For Kim, life is about finding balance—a philosophy that permeates every aspect of her journey.

As she continues to craft her path in Vietnam's bustling culinary scene, Kim remains steadfast in her pursuit of a life well-lived—one that's grounded in authenticity, creativity, and the perfect blend of flavors.

We learned a lot from Kim in this episode and we hope you do to!

If you want to learn more about Kim and connect with her business check the links below:
https://www.cookinggiftset.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-cruickshanks/

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Hosted by Stephen Belenky
Produced and Edited by Christopher Paul Smith

A product of Hiddn
https://www.hiddnedge.com/