Leveraged Storytelling with Arick Wierson
Some people just know how to tell a damn good story.Arick Wierson is one of them. There are the Storytellers who can make you hang on every word—whether they’re top journalists talking about their craft, political candidates trying to win your vote, CEOs and Entrepreneurs…
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Keri Carstens - The Seed of Success (opens the original)
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Biological crop inputs have a lot of promise. But one question continues to shape the industry: How do you make them perform consistently in the field? In this episode of Leverage Storytelling, presented by Tunheim, host Arick Wierson sits down with Keri Carstens, CEO of Jord, for a conversation exploring what it takes to move agricultural technology from the lab to the farm. Carstens explains how Jord uses beneficial microbes to help plants access nutrients, grow stronger, and perform better, l
Sara Ratner – High Touch Health Care (opens the original)
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On the next Leverage Storytelling, presented by Tunheim, Arick Wierson talks with Sara Ratner, CEO of Deon Health, about recognizing overlooked markets—and what happens when the opportunity turns out to be far bigger than anyone imagined. Deon Health is rethinking managed care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), a population whose complex medical, behavioral and long-term support needs have often been poorly served by traditional healthcare models. Ratner, a veter
Jonathan Rowntree - Minnesota Made Magnets (opens the original)
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In this episode of Leveraged Storytelling, host Arick Wierson sits down with Jonathan Rowntree, CEO of Niron Magnetics—one of the most exciting technology companies in Minnesota—for a conversation about magnets, manufacturing, and the future of American industry. Rowntree explains how Niron is developing powerful permanent magnets without relying on rare earth elements or other critical minerals—an innovation with far-reaching implications for global supply chains, national security, clean techn
James Hereford – Healthy Healthcare (opens the original)
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In this episode of Leverage Storytelling, host Arick Wierson sits down with James Hereford of Fairview for a candid conversation about healthcare, leadership, and the future of care delivery in Minnesota. Hereford discusses the pressures facing healthcare systems today, from fragile financing models and thin hospital margins to a system that too often rewards more care instead of better care. He makes the case that meaningful change will require moving beyond familiar talking points and confront
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