This interview series aims to sit down with experienced business professionals and ask them the questions the next generation needs answered. As high school and college students approach graduation, an important step to starting their career is gaining advice from those ahead of them. This series will allow students to hear from those deep into a career they intend on pursuing, and hearing the interviewee’s story as well as their insight on success in that field.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis interview series aims to sit down with experienced business professionals and ask them the questions the next generation needs answered. As high school and college students approach graduation, an important step to starting their career is gaining advice from those ahead of them.
Recent episodes include "Will Matteson - Financial Planning (Student Series)" (25 February 2026, 24 minutes), "Pete Metcalfe - Manufacturing" (12 February 2026, 29 minutes), and "Tonya Jackson - Operations" (4 February 2026, 32 minutes).
Start the Ladder publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Start the Ladder is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Start the Ladder requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Start the Ladder's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Start the Ladder are Business & Professional Training. Start the Ladder has a business audience.
Start the Ladder is a business podcast with 13 episodes published.
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<p>William Matteson is a senior at University of Wisconsin-Madison double majoring in financial planning and economics. This past summer he was a summer analyst at JPMorganChase and received a full time offer that he...
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<p>Peter Metcalfe is a seasoned manufacturing and operations leader with a long standing career spanning plant leadership, engineering, and consulting. As Managing Director at Intillit Partners, a manufacturing...
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<p>Tonya Jackson is a seasoned global operations executive with more than 30 years of experience leading manufacturing, product development, sustainability, supply chain, and organizational leadership initiatives in...
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<p>Stephen Brillati, the CEO at Cura Group, a transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage company. Cura Group delivers scalable warehousing and distribution solutions while helping organizations streamline...
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<p>Kristin Hilbert, the VP, Global Supply Chain at Harley-Davidson Motor Company a globally recognized manufacturer, delivering iconic motorcycles and related products while driving enterprise value through advanced...
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<p>Chris Grabmiller, the President and CEO at StaffBright a full-service professional staffing firm, Managing Director at Intillit Partners a consulting team focused on Manufacturing and Enterprise Value. Chris...
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<p>Tim Schuler, the President and COO at D & K Ventures, LLC proud pioneers of the Michigan Cannabis Industry, sits down to give his advice.Tim Schuler is a seasoned sales and business management leader with over 22...
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<p>Carlos Rodriguez the Chief Executive Officer at Constellation Cold Logistics, sits down to give his advice.Carlos has over 25 years experience in temperature-controlled logistics, is the former CEO and Co-founder of...
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<p>Monica Franco the Vice President of Contract Logistics Sales at DP World, sits down to give her advice.Monica has spent 23 years in the logistics industry, serving in both sales and operational management roles for...
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<p>Rob McIntosh leads end-delivery, fulfillment strategy and trade compliance within Dell Technologies’ global supply chain organization, where he builds partnerships with major 3PLs and drives innovation in logistics...
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<p>Domenic Maiani is the President at Lazio Search Group a Staffing and Recruiting company Empowering Supply Chain, Logistics, and Distribution with Top Talent. Domenic has almost 15 years of experience in the world of...
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<p>Dan Hobbs is the Co-Founder & CEO of Protex AI, a software development company that uses AI to enhance safety in the workplace. Dan has started two companies and has over 10 years of experience in software...
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<p>This interview series aims to sit down with experienced business professionals and ask them the questions the next generation needs answered. As high school and college students approach graduation, an important step...
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Senior Vice President, Chief Product Delivery Officer, Lexmark
former Washington State police officer and current San Diego School District internal investigator, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab
Cura Group
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
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