TEN TALKS PODCAST

Alex Fischer capstones the series as he shares about his time serving in government in Tennessee, working for Battelle, how he found his way to Columbus, the inception of The Columbus Partnership, and the great potential of our city including what we are striving for over the next 10, 20, 50, or even 100 years in Columbus.

Congresswoman Beatty shares her experience growing up in a segregated Dayton community, her path to serving in public office, becoming a member of the U.S House of Representatives, social injustice and The Black Lives Matter movement, the story of her being pepper-sprayed, and what she is currently working on in Columbus and in Washington D.C.

Ron details his early career at Lazarus Department Store, founding the Pizzuti Companies in 1976, The Pizzuti Gallery and his inspiration as an art collector, Columbus professional sports franchises, and some of the early visionaries of the infrastructure of Columbus.

Cameron tells the story of his tumultuous childhood and finding his passion for the restaurant entertainment business, the founding of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, The KIPP School, Mitchell Hall - a state of the art hospitality school at Columbus State, and midwestern hospitality including “The Columbus Way.”

Dave chronicles his childhood including his family’s frequent re-location, working his way through college, discovering his passion for helping people, his nearly two decades as CEO of Ohio Health, economic development in Columbus, Covid-19, and Sunday dinners.

Yvette recounts growing up in Brittany Hills in Columbus, being a first generation college graduate, her 11 years spent as a jurist highlighted by her service as the first African American woman to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court, building The Center of Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, sneaking into the governor’s mansion, education reform, and the current state of politics.

Bobby talks his two passions: the law, and real estate and homebuilding, mentorship as well as three of the most critical mentors in his life, working his way up the ladder to become CEO of M/I Homes, being humble and authentic, and the impact George Floyd’s death had on him.

Tanny talks growing up around Crane Plastics and the family business, her early career working for Kellogg’s in Chicago, returning to Columbus, the transformation of what is now known as The Crane Group, and getting involved with philanthropy in Columbus.

Rich explains his early love for technology including holography, leaving The Ohio State University to start his first business, growing his businesses internationally, starting NCT Ventures, walking away from a 150-million-dollar fund, and what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Alex Shumate describes his experience growing up in Sandusky, Ohio and the impact of his childhood trips to Mississippi, working for the Attorney General, being a Civil Rights trial lawyer, becoming managing partner at Squire Patton Boggs, everything OSU including his extensive time on The Ohio State Board of Trustees, and being a lifelong learner.