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🌟 Start Your Day with Gratitude 🌟 At OptiKool, we believe that gratitude drives growth and success. Reflecting on what we’re thankful for – from loyal clients to new opportunities – keeps us grounded and motivated. Take a moment today to appreciate the little things, whether in your personal or professional life. Gratitude is a powerful force that shapes how we approach challenges and celebrate wins. What are you grateful for today? Share in the comments below! #Gratitude #OptiKool #StayGrounded #DailyInspiration #BusinessValues 

Films like Kiss the Ground and Common Ground offer consumers an eye-opening look into the realities of our food systems, exposing the harmful impacts of industrial agriculture on our health and the environment. They highlight the critical role soil plays in producing nutritious food, supporting ecosystems, and the pressures of a changing climate. Understanding these dynamics empowers consumers to make informed choices, advocate for sustainable practices, and support regenerative agriculture. These films remind us that a healthy future starts with healthy soil—and that we all have a part to play in driving meaningful change.

In this special episode of MakingChips, we reflect on our favorite moments of 2024—the ones that made us laugh, the ones that brought a tear to our eyes, and the ones that remind us why we’re so proud to be part of the manufacturing community. We dive into the topics that matter most: ⚙️ How to transfer tribal knowledge to the next generation ⚙️ Why implementing AI isn’t just an option anymore—it’s a competitive edge for the future ⚙️ How building a culture of care and support can transform your team and your business ⚙️ The incredible ripple effect of manufacturing: creating stability for our country, our communities, and our families ⚙️ The importance of managing vendor relationships for long-term success ⚙️ What it means to lead with integrity, trust, and purpose in a fast-changing world You’ll also get an inside look at each show in the MakingChips family, hear some exciting announcements, and discover what’s next for MakingChips. Let’s celebrate the wins, embrace the challenges, and look ahead to an even brighter future 🍻 What are you grateful for in 2024? What are you looking forward to? We want to know! 👇 Mike Payne Jason Zenger 🎤💥 Nick Goellner Jason Zenger 🎤💥 Jennifer Dubose Matthew Nix Casey Voelker

Join me next week at the Flywheel Investment Conference! Three days of learning, networking, and fun activities. 🎤 I'll be speaking at one of the morning workshops; stop by and say hi. Excited to connect with new entrepreneurs and see the companies pitching for investment on the big stage! 🎟 ↘ #flywheel2024 #entrepreneurship #flywheelconference

🌟 Big lesson I learned from last year: Having a vision and executing it well doesn't always mean it's the "right" vision. 🌟 Let me explain... In 2023, we focused on: ⭐ Building our brand ⭐ Understanding our community ...primarily through events. And these events were 🔥🔥🔥. They did wonders for our brand and helped me connect with our customers. BUT... Our community now craves more: 1️⃣ More places to find us (more of the RIGHT distribution) 2️⃣ More product variations to fall in love with (announcement on this coming soon) So, this year is all about expanding and innovating. 🚀 Being a solo startup leader means learning on the go. I beat myself up a lot in the past few months for not course-correcting sooner (i.e. changing up distro and product strategy earlier), but I'm learning to just move forward. And don't worry, we're not ditching events. We're just getting smarter about them, partnering with other cool brands when it makes sense. 🤝 (aka First Round's On Me in the vid below). Remember, behind every fabulous event is a whole lot of strategy brewing backstage. 🎭 https://lnkd.in/g_6u3myf

Turns out, it's the simple things that keep us going! 😌 Ease of use beats complexity every time. Dive into the Brandquix dashboard for a smooth ride. 🚀 Share your dashboard wins or give us a shoutout if you're loving the simplicity! #Brandquix #SocialMediaSimplified #DashboardDelight Follow us for updates! 👍 #brandquix

🔍 Another All Hands Meeting Done! 💼🚀 We just had our quarterly All Hands Meeting, where the whole SprayVision team gets together. It’s an important time for us to: 📊 review how our teams are doing on their projects, 📈 share numbers, graphs, and updates, 🎯 plan what’s coming next. The goal is to make sure everyone knows the numbers we’re working with, how we’re doing, and what we want to achieve together. Sharing openly helps us grow and stay aligned as one team. 💪 And yes, there were some tasty snacks - but too quick to capture in a photo! 😊 #teamwork #transparency #growth #allhands

🌟 Welcome to 2025, did you know 2025 is a perfect square? It equals 45^2. With all that is coming in 2025, it seems like a great metaphor for data & AI, combining high-quality data with intelligent systems that creates outcomes that are far greater than the sum of their parts. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 2025: ▹ Think exponentially: Small, consistent efforts in learning, data curation, and innovation build to transformational results. My greatest learning this year is, that Data Governance is a building block in AI Governance, just like Risk Management. It greatly depends on it's maturity to be successfully implemented. ▹ Focus on business value: This year, I’ll be diving deeper into AI governance, where good data is critical to enabling AI, and AI, in turn, drives real business impact. It’s not just about the tech; it’s about creating value that matters to end-users. ▹ Input defines output: The saying “garbage in, garbage out” still holds. High-quality data is the lifeblood of effective AI. In 2025, data governance will remain crucial to ensuring the right inputs for AI systems. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 2025? 2025 marks a turning point for AI governance as the EU AI Act starts the phases roll out: ➜ February: Bans on “unacceptable risk” AI systems take effect. ➜ May: The European Commission publishes compliance codes of practice. ➜ August: Rules for notified bodies assessing high-risk AI systems go live. Providers of general-purpose AI models must comply with new standards, national AI governance bodies are established, and penalties for non-compliance are enforced. 2025 promises to be a transformative year for AI & Data (Governance). Let’s make it a year of compounding impact, together. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫? Happy New Year! 🎉 #AI #Data #AIGovernance #DataGovernance #EUAIAct #2025 #PerfectSquareYear

great tool for learning materials and techniques for CHIP and CTO PCI procedures

Take a moment to read through the comments on this post — a true example of how companies should treat employees as they move on to new opportunities. It's clear from these messages that even when you don't want to see someone leave, supporting them in their transition and celebrating their next chapter makes all the difference. A strong reminder that the way you help someone exit says just as much about your company culture as how you welcome them in. Not everyone gets this right. Mews does it right. #EmployeeExperience #CompanyCulture #PositiveTransitions