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<p>In the second part of his conversation on From Boots to Boardroom, Coach Bryan Erwin breaks down how he transformed Bobcat Power's health and safety program from a "check-the-box" operation into an award-winning...
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From Boots to Boardroom
Hosted by KYRO AI · business · EN
About this Podcast:
From Boots to Boardroom is a podcast that shines a light on the people who keep America running. Not every leader sits in a corner office — leadership is found on job sites, in the field, and in the boardroom. In each episode, we share the journeys of those who build, restore, and power our nation. From linemen and builders to entrepreneurs and executives, these are stories of grit, tenacity, empathy, and vision.
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What is From Boots to Boardroom about?
From Boots to Boardroom is a podcast that shines a light on the people who keep America running. Not every leader sits in a corner office, leadership is found on job sites, in the field, and in the boardroom. In each episode, we share the journeys of those who build, restore, and power our nation.
Who hosts From Boots to Boardroom?
From Boots to Boardroom is hosted by KYRO AI. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
What has From Boots to Boardroom covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why Suicide Is Construction's #1 Killer & What One Safety Leader Is Doing (Part 2)" (19 May 2026, 55 minutes), "The Moneyball Approach to Vegetation Management That's Saving Ratepayers Millions | Greg Smith" (5 May 2026, 71 minutes), and "How to Navigate Insurance & Legal Risk as an Entrepreneur | Mark & Christian Frederiksen | From Boots to Boardroom" (21 April 2026, 89 minutes).
How often does From Boots to Boardroom publish?
From Boots to Boardroom publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on From Boots to Boardroom?
Booking probability for From Boots to Boardroom is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. From Boots to Boardroom requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. From Boots to Boardroom's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch From Boots to Boardroom?
The strongest fits for From Boots to Boardroom are Utility & Pipeline Construction. From Boots to Boardroom has a business audience.
About the host
KYRO AI hosts From Boots to Boardroom, a business podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #8
The Moneyball Approach to Vegetation Management That's Saving Ratepayers Millions | Greg Smith
May 5, 20261h 11mS2<p>Greg Smith, a veteran utility operations leader with over 20 years across manufacturing, supply chain, and electric utility operations, joins Hari Vasudevan on From Boots to Boardroom to challenge the conventional...
- Apr 21, 20261h 29mS2
<p>In this episode of From Boots to Boardroom, host Hari Vasudevan sits down with Mark Frederiksen, President of Frederiksen & Frederiksen, a fourth-generation independent insurance agency based in Dallas, and his...
Episode #6
How to Lead Like a Champion: From Texas High School Football to Utility Construction | Bryan Erwin
Mar 24, 20261h 4mS2<p>In this episode of Boots to Boardroom, we talk to Bryan Erwin — Corporate Health and Safety Officer for Bobcat Power, an Asplundh company. From a life-changing moment on a yellow school bus in Hubbard, Texas to...
Mar 10, 20261h 36mS2<p>In this episode of Boots to Boardroom, we talk to Scott Craig and Stephen Day — experts in M&A law and investment banking. Scott is a Partner at Latham & Watkins, where he serves as a tech and M&A attorney helping...
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- Feb 24, 20261h 9mS2
<p>In this episode of Boots to Boardroom, we talk to Jeremy Dubow — CEO of Prosperity Partners. We dive into how tax planning can help entrepreneurs protect their wealth and grow their businesses...
Feb 10, 20261h 16mS2<p>In this episode of Boots to Boardroom, we talk to Matt Cathell — Founder of Gunnison Tree Services. Discover how entrepreneurial resilience turned a childhood obsession with heavy equipment into a powerhouse company...
Jan 27, 20261h 20mS2<p>In this episode of Boots to Boardroom we talk to Tony Hazen — Managing Partner at DHR Global. We dig into the high-stakes world of executive search and how to build leadership teams that help companies scale...
Jan 13, 20261h 26mS2<p>In this episode of Boots to Boardroom we talk to Scott Aaronson — Senior VP of Energy Security at EEI. The US grid is facing its biggest test in decades: can it handle the massive power demand from AI and data...
- Dec 30, 20251h 34mS1
<p>In this episode of Boots to boardroom we talk to Emad Al-Turk — former CEO of Waggoner Engineering and Trilon Group Water and Municipal Platform. Relationship-driven leadership is the secret to scaling a business...
- Dec 16, 20251h 13mS1
<p>In this episode of Boots to Boardroom we talk to Rick Garland — a veteran lineman from IBEW Local 66. We explore the critical evolution of lineman safety and the hard lessons learned over a 40-year career...
Dec 2, 20251h 1mS1<p>In this episode of #FromBootsToBoardroom, Hari Vasudevan sits down with Brian McFarlin, an entrepreneur and utility industry leader whose 40-year career spans engineering, management consulting, and executive roles...
Nov 18, 20251h 6mS1<p>In this episode of From Boots to Boardroom, Hari Vasudevan is joined by Reggie Comfort, a distinguished leader in the utility industry whose career journey spans grit, innovation, and impactful leadership. Raised in...
Nov 4, 20251h 19mS1<p>Description:</p><p>In this episode of From Boots to Boardroom, Hari Vasudevan sits down with Drew Thompson, Manager of Distribution Reliability for Entergy New Orleans. From his humble beginnings in Mississippi and...
Oct 21, 202553 minS1<p>Welcome back to From Boots to Boardroom!</p><p>In episode 5, host Hari Vasudevan sits down with Stephen Day—investment banker, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder/operator across Navidar, Veta Nell, and Armour...
Oct 7, 20251h 1mS1<p>In this engaging episode of From Boots to Boardroom, host Hari Vasudevan sits down with Neil Shah, President and CEO of CFMA, to explore the evolving role of financial professionals in construction, the impact of...
Sep 23, 20251h 14mS1<p>Welcome back to From Boots to Boardroom! In this third episode, host Hari Vasudevan, Founder and CEO of KYRO AI, sits down with RL Grubbs, a lineman and seasoned utility industry safety leader, to explore decades of...
Sep 9, 202543 minS1<p>Welcome back to the show, From Boots to Boardroom!</p><p>In our second episode, host Hari Vasudevan, Founder and CEO of KYRO, is joined by Jeff White, a veteran in human performance to talk about improving workplace...
Aug 26, 202530 minS1<p>Welcome to the show, From Boots to Boardroom! In this inaugural episode, host Hari Vasudevan, Founder and CEO of KYRO, sits down with utility industry veteran Darrell Hallmark to talk about leadership lessons from...
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Greg Smith
Coastal Representative on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors, Tucson Chefs Food Trucks and Catering
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Scott Craig
Partner in the firm's Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, Landmark Community Church
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Stephen Day
Co-founder and Managing Director, Virginia Commonwealth University
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Scott Aaronson
Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, Electric Subsector Coordinating Council
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