In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Nigri, Chief Experience Officer at Senya, a fast-growing SaaS platform transforming how schools connect with substitute teachers. Rachel shares her journey of joining Senya in its early days and wearing multiple hats to help scale the company from filling just a handful of sub positions a week to hundreds per day.

We dive into the challenges of building trust between schools and subs, the importance of creating great user experiences in edtech, and how Rachel continues to grow as a leader while pursuing her MBA. Her story is one of adaptability, innovation, and a passion for making education systems run more smoothly.

Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, edtech innovation, or leadership development, Rachel’s insights will inspire you to rethink what it means to build solutions that truly make an impact.

In this episode, we sit down with Seth Jensen, Managing Director of the Baugh Entrepreneurial Institute at UVU, to dive into the world of innovation, student founders, and what it takes to launch a successful startup. Seth has a front-row seat to some of the most inspiring young entrepreneurs—many already building profitable businesses while still in school.

He shares practical advice for startups, the importance of building genuine connections, and how the Institute is shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Utah. Whether you’re an aspiring founder or already scaling your venture, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

This week we sit down with Eric Beckman of Aptly, who’s making waves in the property management world. Eric has a proven track record of spotting opportunities in industries people assume are “tapped out” and finding ways to innovate where others have stopped trying. From his deep experience in property management to his vision for where the industry is headed, Eric brings sharp insights, fresh ideas, and a no-nonsense approach to growth. Whether you’re in real estate, property management, or just looking to learn how to disrupt a “boring” industry, this conversation will get you thinking differently.