In this episode of The Founder’s Table, I sit down with Amy Yoder — CEO of Global Crop Solutions, sixth-generation farmer, and nationally respected leader in modern agriculture.

Amy has spent over 30 years shaping agribusiness — from fertilizer and crop technology to sustainability and soil health — helping farmers improve yields, efficiency, and long-term land stewardship. Her leadership spans startups, global enterprises, and industry turnarounds, all rooted in a mission to help farming remain profitable and sustainable.

We explore:

• How growing up on a sixth-generation farm shaped Amy’s leadership philosophy

• Why she shifted from hands-on farming to innovation and executive roles

• What sustainability and profitability really look like when working with growers

• The agriculture innovations that will reshape the next decade

• The role of technology in bridging environmental goals and operational realities

• How Global Crop Solutions builds teams, partnerships, and strategic collaboration

• Hiring trends and workforce challenges in agriculture

• What scaling a dual-impact ag company truly requires

• Amy’s perspective on leadership, legacy, and the future of the industry

Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-yoder-24a37111/

Amy’s journey is a powerful example of how purpose, innovation, and people-first leadership can transform an entire sector.

In this episode of The Founder’s Table, I sit down with Gianluca Sardo — President of The Glasshouse NYC, one of New York’s most iconic and innovative event venues.

With more than 15 years in hospitality and brand experience, Gianluca has led The Glasshouse through rapid growth — scaling the company to over $40M in annual revenue, building a team of 200+ employees, and hosting some of the most high-profile events in the city.

We explore:

• Gianluca’s journey from Italy to Manhattan’s hospitality world

• His early days joining The Glasshouse right before the grand opening

• Leadership lessons from working with brands like Armani and Eataly

• What truly sets The Glasshouse apart in the NYC event market

• How culture, respect, and professionalism drive service excellence

• The biggest challenges facing hospitality and events today

• The role of innovation and technology in creating unforgettable experiences

• What’s next for The Glasshouse as it continues to grow

• Gianluca’s core leadership principles — and the one lesson he always returns to

Connect with Gianluca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianlucasardo/

This is a deep look at what it takes to lead a people-first, experience-driven business in one of the most competitive markets in the world.

In this episode of The Founder’s Table, I sit down with Zachary Ducharme — CEO of Pipeline Medical, one of the fastest-growing MedTech marketplaces in the nation.

Zachary rebuilt Pipeline from a three-person Healthcare Procurement Purchasing Aggregator into a 50+ employee, tech-forward national platform, serving healthcare providers across all 50 states. He led innovations like Pharmacy Hub, built strategic partnerships with suppliers and distributors, and scaled the company through operational discipline and smart, capital-efficient growth.

Before joining Pipeline, Zachary rose through the ranks at Beckman Coulter, becoming one of the youngest district managers in the company’s history — leading multimillion-dollar territories through turnarounds, resets, and operational growth.

We explore:

• Zachary’s early career transition into leadership

• The lessons from Beckman Coulter that shaped his CEO approach

• What Pipeline Medical does and who they serve

• The challenges of scaling from 3 employees to 50+

• How Pharmacy Hub was created and why it’s a major innovation

• Market expansion strategies that scaled Pipeline to 6,000+ providers

• Balancing innovation with profitability in MedTech

• Building and retaining high-performing teams

• The biggest bottleneck slowing growth today

• The priorities driving Pipeline’s next chapter

  
  

  Connect with Zachary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyducharme/

This is a powerful look into how innovation, leadership, and execution can redefine an entire industry.