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Innovation in the Wild: A Day In The Life (ft. Nate Brown)

Innovation in the Wild: A Day In The Life (ft. Nate Brown)

Published April 8, 2026 by Erik Konnath

We check in with Web Engineer Nate Brown to discuss how he uses innovation in his life. Topics include leveraging LLMs to capture and analyze data, questioning where ideas come from, and turning a performer upside down for a marching band performance.

Guests: Nate Brown
Host: Gabby Colson
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Innovation: Leveraging Partnerships

Published July 17, 2025 by Sydney Andreasen

Innovation Managers Amy Wagner and Dane Braun return. We discuss how our innovation team leverages partnerships with other organizations to activate on innovative solutions to business problems. Highlighted organizations include Grand Farm, The Combine, and Plug and Play. Not only do these organizations have ties to our associations’ territories, but they are also highly equipped to support mutually beneficial relationships between innovative startups and larger organizations looking for solutions. Don’t miss it!

Guests: Amy Wagner and Dane Braun
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Innovation: Trends from Today’s World

Published April 30, 2025 by Sydney Andreasen

Innovation Managers Michael Jareo and Dane Braun return to continue our discussion on innovation. We discuss an overview of what it means to track trends in innovation and highlight three themes that can be seen in innovation today: the rise of the generalist, evolving automation, and the speed to disruption. You do not want to miss this episode!

Guests: Michael Jareo and Dane Braun
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Innovating through the Rural Business Investment Program

Published January 30, 2025 by Sydney Andreasen

Equity Portfolio Manager Zach Macholan joins us to discuss the Rural Business Investment Program. This USDA program provides an opportunity for Farm Credit System Associations to invest in innovation within the agricultural space. The RBIP brings many benefits, including creating jobs, benefitting rural and broader economies through the success of these investments, allowing our associations to see returns on their investments. Tune in to hear about how the program works, details of its benefits, and highlights of some innovations that the RBIP has produced!

Guests: Zach Macholan
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Innovation: How to Generate Promising Ideas

Published December 20, 2024 by Sydney Andreasen

Innovation Managers Michael Jareo, Amy Wagner, and Dane Braun return to continue our discussion on innovation. Michael sets the stage, introducing how one can inform their ideation and idea selection process by grounding oneself in who they are and where they fit in a broader context. From there, Amy and Dane discuss how exploration and experimentation can be built on top of that strong foundation in order to generate ideas that align with the mission and are likely to address a true problem and provide value.

Guests: Michael Jareo, Amy Wagner, and Dane Braun
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Innovation: What is it and how to think about it?

Published November 14, 2024 by Sydney Andreasen

In this episode, we sit down with some of our Innovation teammates to start a mini-series on Innovation! With so many ways to define and think about innovation, we start the series with the basics. What is innovation, and what is it not? How do each of our guests think about innovation in their roles? Check out this innovation introduction episode for answers to these questions and more!

Guests: Michael Jareo, Amy Wagner, Dane Braun, and Zach Macholan
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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On the Street: 2024 Interns

Published November 1, 2024 by Sydney Andreasen

Check out this episode and see what happened when we ran into some of our 2024 interns across the Omaha campus! We covered all the important topics, like advice they’d offer their past selves and whether they have ever milked a cow.

Guests: Caleb Hans, Seamus McNear, Kendall Meyer, Garret Snitchler, Anisha Patchipulusu, Tom Nguyen, Connor Ferris, Eric Hinderer, Owen Lammers, Henry Nguyen
Host: Gabby Colson
Producers: Gabby Colson, Sydney Andreasen, Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

Music by: Bensound (License Code: VIR7NAILOFMDAOTK)

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Back to School Series: Ryan Wittler

Published June 12, 2024 by Sydney Andreasen

Don’t miss this episode of our “Back to School Series” with Ryan Wittler. Ryan shares his experience going through the MBA program at UNO, managing short timelines, collaborating with peers, and working with a local nonprofit company to make a difference.

Guests: Ryan Wittler
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Back to School Series: Parry Briggs

Published June 6, 2024 by Gabby Colson

Tune in to this episode of our “Back to School Series” with Parry Briggs. Parry sits down with us to discuss the Masters of Agribusiness Degree he completed through Kansas State. We talk through the good things, the hard things, and everything in between for his experience in this blended program.

Guests: Parry Briggs
Host: Gabby Colson
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Back to School Series: Chris Sommers

Published May 30, 2024 by Gabby Colson

Tune in to this episode of our “Back to School Series” with Chris Sommers. We talk about the MBA Program he is participating in virtually with Arizona Global Campus. He talks about how this program has impacted his day to day and how he learned things he wouldn’t encounter in his normal role.

Guests: Chris Sommers
Host: Gabby Colson
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Back to School Series: Kyle Perry

Published May 22, 2024 by Sydney Andreasen

Tune in to this episode of our “Back to School Series” with Kyle Perry. We discuss Kyle’s experience going back to school during COVID-19. A few years later, he has now earned two degrees from two universities! Don’t miss out on hearing about Kyle’s time in an intriguing program that marries an MBA with an MS in Agricultural Economics.

Guests: Kyle Perry
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Back to School Series: Amanda Lehan

Published May 15, 2024 by Gabby Colson

Join us for another episode of our “Back to School” series, where we interview folks within the Farm Credit Services of America network about how they are furthering their education and how it impacts them in their day-to-day. In this episode, Amanda shares all about her experience getting an MBA online at Arizona’s Global Campus and balancing the program with all elements of her life.

Guests: Amanda Lehan
Host: Gabby Colson
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Back to School Series: Jane McComas

Published May 8, 2024 by Sydney Andreasen

In this episode, we continue our Back to School Series with Jane McComas. Jane shares her personal experiences with us related to her MBA program. We discuss how the program fit into her personal life and also helped her in her career. Tune into this episode to hear the details, including some awesome tips for students!

Guests: Jane McComas
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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Back to School Series: Ted Kaufman

Back to School Series: Ted Kaufman

Published May 1, 2024 by Gabby Colson

This is the first episode in our series called “Back to School”, where we interview folks within the Farm Credit Services of America network about how they are furthering their education and how it impacts them in their day-to-day.

We get to talk with Ted Kauffman in this segment about how he is working through his master’s program and how that influences how he coaches and interacts with his team.

Guests: Ted Kaufman
Host: Gabby Colson
Producer: Erik Konnath
Editor: Erik Konnath

Episode Resources:

Conflict Styles Assessment: https://www.usip.org/public-education-new/conflict-styles-assessment

The views expressed on this site are the respective individuals alone and do not reflect the views of Farm Credit Services of America or Frontier Farm Credit. Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit have not reviewed or approved any of its content and accepts no responsibility therefore.

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UNO CodeCrush – An Immersive Student Experience

Published April 19, 2024 by Sydney Andreasen

Join the discussion around what UNO CodeCrush is, how it came to be, and some real students’ experiences with the program. This is a must-listen episode about a great opportunity for students in the Midwest.

Guests: Grace Maline, Lauren Bertelsen, Olivia Schmick, Sydney Kelley, Deepak Khazanchi
Host: Alyssa Buis
Producer: Sydney Andreasen
Editor: Shane Fitch

CodeCrush Resources:
Home page – https://codecrush.unomaha.edu/
Outcomes – https://codecrush.unomaha.edu/outcomes
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/codecrush_ist/

CodeCrush logo images are the property of the University of Nebraska. https://codecrush.unomaha.edu/media

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Experimentation Design with Econic

Published September 19, 2023 by Sydney Andreasen

Check out this episode for some great advice on designing your own experiments, along with personal experiences from the successful Experimentation Design workshop that Econic held with Farm Credit Services of America teammates. Farm Credit Services of America teammate, and workshop participant, Ted Kaufman joins us with workshop facilitators Joshua and Allison to recount the workshop and share important lessons.

Guests: Joshua Berry, Allison Dahl, and Ted Kaufman
Host: Ashly Beaman
Producer: Aditya Bhongir
Editor: Brad Evert

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How to Meditate in 60 Seconds

Published August 24, 2023 by Shane Fitch

Wellness provider and yoga teacher, Maude Moreno, teaches how to meditate in just 60 seconds!

How to Connect with Maude:
– Yoga and Movement with Maude
– Instagram
– Facebook
– YouTube
– LinkedIn

Guests: Maude Moreno
Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editor: Shane Fitch

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How to Absolutely Suck at De-Prioritizing Yourself Within Your Work Day

Published August 24, 2023 by Shane Fitch

August is all about wellness, and this month’s podcast provides you with a guide to self-care and well-being in the midst of your busy work life. Tune in as Lead Application Developer, Natalie Gerdes joins forces with wellness provider and yoga teacher, Maude Moreno, and Organizational Development Coordinator, Jen Joneson, to unpack the meaning of true wellness as they discuss its definition, expound on its significance in both personal and professional spheres, and uncover the stumbling blocks that hinder your path to wellness.

Learn practical strategies to effortlessly weave wellness into your daily routine. From meditation to atomic habits, BAM, and the science of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis), these invaluable tips will empower you to prioritize wellness without compromise. The trio divulges insights into fostering team norms that embrace well-being and sustaining your commitment through accountability. Plus, gain exclusive insights into FCSA’s forward-thinking investment in wellness. Tune in now and make August your month of transformation!

Mentioned Books:
– “Move the Body, Heal the Mind” by Dr. Jennifer Heisz
– “Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results” by James Clear

How to Connect with Maude:
– Yoga and Movement with Maude
– Instagram
– Facebook
– YouTube
– LinkedIn

Guests: Maude Moreno and Jen Joneson
Host/Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editor: Shane Fitch

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Women in Technology: How to Future Ready Your Career

Published February 21, 2023 by Sydney Andreasen

Women in Technology of the Heartland celebrates 10 years with a live panel discussion on the topic, “How to future ready your career.” In addition to group and community members, we are joined by Julia Welna, Jen Doan, and Natalie Gerdes of Farm Credit Services of America, as well as Robyn Messerly of Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Check out this episode for some great advice from these women on how we can all future ready our careers in technology!

Guests: Women in Technology of the Heartland, Jen Doan, Natalie Gerdes, and Robyn Messerly
Host: Julia Welna
Producer: Aditya Bhongir
Editor: Sydney Andreasen

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Highlights from Agile Alliance Conference

Published February 21, 2023 by Shane Fitch

We are joined by a group of Agile practitioners here at Farm Credit Services of America, who recently attended the Agile Alliance conference in Nashville. “Agile Alliance’s annual conference is dedicated to exploring, innovating, and advancing Agile values and principles, and creating a space for people and ideas to flourish.”
They chat about a few things they got out of the conference and also a bonus track on their opinion on SAFe principles and practices.

Host and Guests: Ashly Beaman joined with Jeneen Sagon, Kari Bednarz, Gabby Colson
Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editor: Aditya Bhongir

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Women in Technology: Why There is a Disparity and How We Can Narrow the Gap

Published December 12, 2022 by Shane Fitch

We are joined by three women in technology: Kate Larsen of Farm Credit Services of America, Monika Philp of AIM Institute, and Shonna Dorsey of Mutual of Omaha. Each bring unique stories of their personal journeys as women in technology, the barriers they have faced and overcome, the mentors who have guided them, and how they help other women feel empowered in technology positions.

You don’t want to miss this episode on why it is so important for women to be in technology positions, some potential reasons for the disparity, and how we can support women who are interested in technology-related careers!

Guests: Kate Larsen, Monika Philp, and Shonna Dorsey
Host: Sydney Andreasen
Producer: Aditya Bhongir
Editor: Brad Evert

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Leadership in IT with Todd Campbell

Published May 3, 2022 by Shane Fitch

We are joined by special guest Todd Campbell as we discuss leadership in IT. Todd has worked in the IT industry for over 30 years and is currently a Senior Manager at Charles Schwab. He is also chairman of the steering committee at the AIM Institute Leadership Academy. Todd brings a wealth of experience in IT and leadership along with a passion for teaching with his unique style of storytelling, humor, and charisma.

In this episode, Todd shares his insights and stories on leadership in IT. We discuss company cultures, current IT environmental trends, and the future of IT leadership. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Guest: Todd Campbell
Hosts: Shane Fitch & Natalie Gerdes
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Matt Caito

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UX Design: Questions Answered

Published March 30, 2022 by Natalie Gerdes

UX Designers at Farm Credit Services of America’s Business Technology team answer questions from teammates all about User Experience Design. Listen in as they discuss their own perspectives about common UX misconceptions, design processes, what it’s like working with the UX Team and how they can help!

Guests: Heath Carranza, Jason Ulaszek
Host/Producer/Editor: Tamara Sutton

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Production Issues: Cross-Team Collaboration

Published February 15, 2022 by Shane Fitch

Various roles from Farm Credit Services of America’s Business Technology team chat about how they come together to resolve and learn from production issues. Both application development and operations perspectives are shared (software developer, database administrator, system/web operations, business analyst, and IT leader).

Listen in on them talk about what works well, what can be improved, and the benefits of post-mortem retros. Some talking points include “in-it-together”, “no-blame game”, post-mortem retros, and proactive alerting and recovery.

Guests: Andy Cook, Craig Ferraguti, Sean Speck, Tracy Dittmer
Host/Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editor: Aditya Vardhan Rao Bhongir

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Derisking Digitalization in Product ManagementCarl Horne and Kody Schrader

Derisking Digitalization in Product Management

Published October 19, 2020 by Shane Fitch

Ever wondered how to validate what a customer is thinking, and how to make sure your product fits a need? Carl and Kody return to Try/Catch to share the three easy steps they follow that help product management and software development teams lower the risk of making the wrong thing. Listen in to learn about how to conduct a high value interview, identify and solve for the riskiest assumptions, and use this information to focus how you scale a product.

Hosts: Carl Horne & Kody Schrader
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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Aligning Strategy with Architecture

Aligning Strategy with Architecture

Published August 31, 2020 by Shane Fitch

Jeff Bramwell talks about all things Architecture! Listen in as he goes over the various ongoing architecture initiatives, aligning those with strategic initiatives, and our current and future architecture states.

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Where to Store Data with Brent Ozar

Where to Store Data with Brent Ozar

Published August 3, 2020 by Natalie Gerdes

Listen in on well known SQL expert and entrepreneur, Brent Ozar, talking about where to store data. Hint: It is not always SQL server…

Guest: Brent Ozar
Host: Natalie Gerdes & Tim Goergen
Producer: Brian Wohlers
Editor: Natalie Gerdes

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Personal User Security with Serge Borso

Personal User Security with Serge Borso

Published July 9, 2020 by Natalie Gerdes

Listen in on IT security experts chatting about personal user security with featured guest, Serge Borso. Serge Borso is the founder and CEO of SpyderSec, a cyber security consulting organization specializing in penetration testing, security awareness training and OSINT. Topics discussed include password vault, password complexity, limiting personally identifiable information (PII) exposure, and threat modeling.

Guests: Serge Borso, Reece Bradley, Zac Fowler
Host: Natalie Gerdes
Producer: Jay Pawar
Editor: Stacy Kozicek

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Building your Career with Brent Ozar

Building your Career with Brent Ozar

Published May 13, 2020 by Natalie Gerdes

Well known SQL expert and entrepreneur, Brent Ozar, talks passionately on building your career plan. Listen in as Brent shares some great questions to ask yourself and his own personal stories.

Guest: Brent Ozar
Host: Natalie Gerdes & Tim Goergen
Producer: Brian Wohlers
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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Modernizing and Maturing Data Capabilities

Modernizing and Maturing Data Capabilities

Published March 30, 2020 by Shane Fitch

Andrew Stewardson and Mike Myer talk about the evolution of data within Farm Credit Services of America, the creation of a data platform, and address concerns around data privacy and security.

Guests: Andrew Stewardson & Mike Meyer
Host: Stacy Kozisek
Producer: Ashwin Chandran
Editor: Ashwin Chandran

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Utilizing Technology in Customer Education

Utilizing Technology in Customer Education

Published March 9, 2020 by Shane Fitch

Kyle & Carli from Farm Credit Services of America’s Customer Education team share how their team is experimenting with technology, agile practices, and product management to improve the customer education experience.

Guests: Kyle Perry & Carli Jacob
Host: Stacy Kozisek
Producer: Tamara Sutton
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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API First

API First

Published January 27, 2020 by Shane Fitch

George and Dan talk about what API First is, why we are heading this way, what changes need to be embraced along the way, and how your team can be successful as they take on this mindset change.

Host: Brian Wohlers
Guests: George Nelson and Dan Hoenig
Producer & Editor: Brian Wohlers

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Product Management: Outcome Focused Decision Making

Product Management: Outcome Focused Decision Making

Published December 11, 2019 by Shane Fitch

Carl & Kody share how they make learning a priority and get infatuated with customer needs through Product Management. Hear about making data driven decisions and focusing on outcomes rather than outputs. Finally, get some tips on how to get started with Product Management within your own team or organization.

“I get to come to work everyday with the goal of learning something new. And when we learn something new, we make decisions based on what the learnings of the day are” – Kody Schrader

Hosts: Carl Horne & Kody Schrader
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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Design Systems with Nathan Curtis

Published September 20, 2019 by Shane Fitch

Nathan Curtis from EightShapes talks about the complexities of Design Systems, common misconceptions, and how to be successful in creating and releasing a custom system.

Host: Tamara Sutton
Guest: Nathan Curtis
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Tamara Sutton

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Test Chambers 02: 2019 Intern Finale

Test Chambers 02: 2019 Intern Finale

Published August 13, 2019 by Shane Fitch

“This was a triumph. I’m making a note here, HUGE SUCCESS. It’s hard to overstate my satisfaction. Aperture Science” – Still Alive, Portal Theme Song

Find out how the summer internship went, what they learned, and where they are headed with their newfound knowledge.
This is the second part of their podcast from earlier this summer, where we heard from the 2019 Summer Intern Team about their plans for the internship and what they hoped to accomplish.

Hosts: Gretchen Franco & Brice Johnson
Guest: Bennett Ray
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Published July 29, 2019 by Shane Fitch

In this episode, we talk about diversity, inclusion, and belonging: what these are and what they mean to us, the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and a few insights on things we can to do be inclusive.

“Talent is pervasive throughout diverse identities but opportunity is not”

Guests: Denise Grolly-Case & Bianca Jefferson
Host: Stacy Kozisek
Producer: Jay Pawar
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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Coding Dojo

Coding Dojo

Published July 10, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

Software developers from Team Jedi share their coding dojo experience based on the book, The Coding Dojo Handbook, by Emily Bache.

“This handbook is a collection of concrete ideas for how you can get started with a Coding Dojo, where a group of programmers can focus on improving their practical coding skills. When you step into the Coding Dojo, you leave your daily programming environment, with all the associated complexities and problems, and enter a safe environment where you can try stuff out, make mistakes and learn with others. It’s a fun and rewarding activity for any bunch of coders!”

Host: Natalie Gerdes
Guests: John Oerter, Mitch Snyder, Roshni Rao
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Natalie Gerdes

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A Portal to the Intern Team

A Portal to the Intern Team

Published June 20, 2019 by Shane Fitch

Meet three teammates from Team Aperture, our 2019 Summer Intern Team. Learn about the journey that brought them to Farm Credit Services of America and where they hope to arrive by the end of the Summer.

Hosts: Gretchen Franco & Brice Johnson
Guest: Bennett Ray
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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Meditation with Guest David Saxby

Meditation with Guest David Saxby

Published June 3, 2019 by Shane Fitch

This is a short introduction to meditation with David Saxby, a yoga and meditation Instructor at LifePower Yoga in Omaha.

ei2 will be offering a meditation workshop with David on June 25th from 11 AM – 1PM, a box lunch will be provided at the end. If you are interested in attending, please email @ei2, there will be a limited number of spots available.

Guest: David Saxby
Host: Tamara Sutton
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Tamara Sutton

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Introduction to Machine Learning

Introduction to Machine Learning

Published May 15, 2019 by Shane Fitch

Ezana and Jay discuss what is machine learning (ML), what are different types of Machine Learning, how Machine Learning is affecting the industries and how we at FCSAmerica can explore this technology to provide better solutions to serve our customers.

Guest: Ezana Beyenne
Host: Jay Pawar
Producer: Tamara Sutton
Editor: Jay Pawar

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Petri Dish – Keyboarding

Petri Dish – Keyboarding

Published April 30, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

Troy, Michael and Bidisha were the first volunteer guinea pigs in the Petri Dish experiments! They took a look at their keyboard and mouse habits and if there was any way to optimize how they interact with the computer while coding. This is the interview after a week of trying that out.

Guests: Troy Martin, Michael McGee, Bidisha Biswas
Host: Jason Norris
Producer: Jason Norris
Editor: Jason Norris

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Power of Habit

Power of Habit

Published April 16, 2019 by Shane Fitch

A conversation with Andy Harms about habits and routines inspired by the book, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.

Guests: Andy Harms
Host: Tamara Sutton
Producer: Jason Norris
Editor: Tamara Sutton

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Why ei2?

Why ei2?

Published April 1, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

Listen in as some of the ei2 members talk about where ei2 has been, how it has evolved and where we are going! One of our missions is to create a culture where experimentation is built into our daily routines. In this podcast, we talk about the challenges and value of making innovation a priority!

Hosts: Natalie Gerdes, Stacy Kozisek, Brian Wohlers, Jason Norris
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Tamara Sutton

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What Makes a Great Place to Work in Tech

What Makes a Great Place to Work in Tech

Published March 18, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

This was a panel discussion with some folks from the dev floor about what really matters when it comes to being an awesome place to work. I thought it was fun, interesting and informative. And I believe one of the ideas discussed here has already been tried for a day!

Guests: Bernie Conway, Justin Souders, Swapna Marathe
Host: Jason Norris
Producer: Tamara Sutton
Editor: Jason Norris

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Little Experiments Go a Long Way

Little Experiments Go a Long Way

Published March 4, 2019 by Shane Fitch

Experimentation doesn’t have to mean a big multi-day formal event – our panel talks about how our teams experiment on a daily, informal basis. Hear about experiments that we have run, how to overcome obstacles to experimentation, and find out if there really is such a thing as a failed experiment.

Justin Souders – “We had someone that was very passionate about machine learning… now it’s become a team passion.” Hear how Team Ignite is experimenting to bring ML into their current project.

Guests: Anthony Carlson, Justin Souders, Jeremy Williams, Patrick Wolff
Host: Stacy Kozisek
Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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Product Discovery with Dennis

Product Discovery with Dennis

Published February 18, 2019 by Shane Fitch

Part 3 of 3 of the Product Discovery Series

Brian Wohlers interviews Dennis Kirlin, the leader of application development, about product discovery. Our organization is currently adapting how we learn about product management and execute our processes. What is the value of product discovery and learning from our customers and users? Hear Dennis’ thoughts on what we might do differently.

“Its much more about the outcome versus the output of finishing a particular project.” – Dennis

Guest: Dennis Kirlin
Host: Brian Wohlers
Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editors: Brian Wohlers, Natalie Gerdes

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Product Discovery with Cameron

Product Discovery with Cameron

Published February 18, 2019 by Shane Fitch

Part 2 of 3 of the Product Discovery Series

Leader of CapEx (Capacity and Execution), Cameron Ludwig, shares his perspective on product discovery and prioritization of work as we think about outcomes and goals. He poses interesting questions and thoughts on CapEx’s part as an ally in the product discovery process.

“How do we provide appropriate constraints that put appropriate boundaries on work, while getting out of the way as much as possible?” – Cameron

“In prioritization, we need to develop the mindset that allows to think about how much are we willing to spend in time and dollars to solve a given problem.” – Cameron

Guest: Cameron Ludwig
Host: Brian Wohlers
Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editors: Brian Wohlers, Natalie Gerdes

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Product Discovery with Andrew

Product Discovery with Andrew

Published February 18, 2019 by Shane Fitch

Part 1 of 3 of the Product Discovery Series

Leader of Retail Lending Solution, Andrew Kerschinske, shares his take on product discovery with Brian Wohlers. Thinking about the work to be done as part of an overall product strategy is a new way to go about work differently than we have in the past. Why product discovery? Learn about how a team might look at solutions and determine how to move forward in a new way. How can we shift from a project to a product mindset? What is the business approach on product discovery?

“It’s really…really going down the path of, what is the problem we’re trying to solve and not making assumptions that we already know how to solve it.” – Andrew

“We want to run more experiments on what is the best way to solve this problem.” – Andrew

Guest:  Andrew Kerschinske
Host: Brian Wohlers
Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editors: Brian Wohlers, Natalie Gerdes

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Pair Programming with Jeremy

Pair Programming with Jeremy

Published February 8, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

Jason borrowed half an hour of Jeremy Novak’s afternoon one day to get his thoughts about pair programming, his experience with it, and how and where he thinks it can be applied most effectively. It was a great conversation covering a lot of ground. We learned a lot and so will you!

Part 4 of 4 of the Pair Programming Series

Guest: Jeremy Novak
Host: Jason Norris
Producer: Natalie Gerdes
Editor: Jason Norris

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Pair Programming with Mike

Published February 6, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

Software developer Natalie interviews her team leader Mike Warren on his perspective on pair programming. Highlights include extreme programming, when to pair, Mike and Natalie’s experience pair programming together, effective pair programming, and can a software developer be successful if they don’t like to pair?

Part 3 of 4 of the Pair Programming Series.

Guest: Mike Warren
Host: Natalie Gerdes
Producer: Jason Norris
Editor: Natalie Gerdes

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Pair Programming with Michael

Pair Programming with Michael

Published February 4, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

Jason sat down for a chat with Michael McGee, a Quality Developer and former Application Developer. They talked about pairing, among other things. It was great!

Part 2 of 4 of the Pair Programming Series

Guest: Michael McGee
Host: Jason Norris
Producer: Jason Norris
Editor: Jason Norris

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Pair Programming with Shane

Pair Programming with Shane

Published February 1, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

Natalie has a dev-to-dev discussion with Shane about their experience pairing with each other and others. Be ready for lots of great insights!

Shane references a study about paired programming, check it out here if you’re interested.

Part 1 of 4 of the Pair Programming Series.

Guest: Shane Fitch
Host: Natalie Gerdes
Producer: Stacy Kozisek
Editor: Stacy Kozisek

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Try/Catch Podcast Intro

Try/Catch Podcast Intro

Published January 31, 2019 by Natalie Gerdes

Several members of ei2 sat down to talk about why we’re excited about this podcast, and why you should be too! There’s a lot we want to do with it, and we’ve already recorded some great episodes. This is a quick one, so give it a listen and you’ll have all the details about what’s in store and how you can get involved!

Hosts: Tamara Sutton, Brian Wohlers, Stacy Kozisek, Jason Norris, Natalie Gerdes
Producer: Jason Norris
Editor: Jason Norris

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