Rudy Glocker, Founder of Burgeon Outdoor

In this week's episode, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Rudy Glocker, founder of Burgeon Outdoor. The episode will be aired on The Pulse of New Hampshire this weekend and is available on demand wherever you get your podcasts (links to several sites are at the end of this email).

EPISODE 10: BURGEON OUTDOOR FOUNDER RUDY GLOCKER

In the latest episode of Navigating Uncertainty, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Rudy Glocker, founder of Burgeon Outdoor, about his path from a Penn State football player to a small business owner. He shares lessons learned during his time at Harvard Business School as well as a decade on Wall Street and how those lessons led him to found a clothing business in Lincoln, NH. Rudy also reflects on challenges facing the country, New Hampshire, and small business owners trying to navgiate today's political and economic uncertainty.

EPISODE 9: FORMER US SENATOR KELLY AYOTTE

Former US Senator Kelly Ayotte joined Dr. Mansharamani in last week's episode of Navigating Uncertainty to share insights learned along her journey from Nashua to Washington DC and back to New Hampshire. They discuss her time in the courtroom (both as a litigator at McLane Middleton and later as NH's attorney general) and her path to elected politics. She also reveals her love of ice cream (particularly chocolate chip) and her thinking about the greatest challenges facing the United States and New Hampshire.

EPISODE 8: NCUA VICE CHAIR KYLE HAUPTMAN

Last week, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Kyle Hauptman, Vice Chair of the National Credit Union Administration. Kyle discusses his time growing up as a "townie" in a place where people use "summer" as a verb, the perspective he gained from his front-row seat at the implosion of Lehman Brothers, his more recent entrance into the world of politics and policy, and his love of movies.

EPISODE 7: MAYOR FRANCIS SUAREZ

In the seventh episode, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Mayor Suarez shares what it was like growing up as the oldest of four children and his path to being elected with 86% of the vote. They discuss how the Mayor navigated his career decisions, his approach to governance, his vision for America, and his love of New Hampshire (yes, New Hampshire!) barbecue.

EPISODE 6: GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU

In the sixth episode, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Chris Sununu, Governor of the State of New Hampshire. Governor Sununu shares what it was like growing up as the seventh of eight children as well as a bit about his time at MIT. They discuss how the Governor navigated his early career decisions, the three ingredients he believes are responsible for New Hampshire's successes, and why he now prefers french toast to pancakes.

EPISODE 5: COMMISSIONER FRANK EDELBLUT

In the fifth episode of Navigating Uncertainty, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Frank Edelblut, Commissioner of Education for the State of New Hampshire. An accountant turned successful businessman, Commissioner Edelblut shared how he has navigated uncertainty in his personal life as well as his thinking around several important education topics. Topics addressed include charter schools, education financing, parental rights, and the increasing importance of lifelong learning.

EPISODE 4: COMMISSIONER TAYLOR CASWELL

In the fourth episode of Navigating Uncertainty, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Commissioner Taylor Caswell, head of the Department of Business and Economic Affairs for the State of New Hampshire. A native of Littleton, Commissioner Caswell shared his philosophy around navigating a career in the public and private sectors, his hopes for a restoration of civil civic engagement, and his love of the outdoors (and cookies)!

EPISODE 3: VIVEK RAMASWAMY

In episode three, Dr. Mansahramani speaks with entrepreneur, one-time stand up comic, and prolific author Vivek Ramaswamy about the American dream and what it was like growing up in Ohio. In addition to exploring the power of annoyance, they discuss the key decisions that took Vivek from the Ivy League to a very successful biotech company (with a stint as a comedian along the way)...and his recent announcement to enter the US Presidential contest as part of his quest to help restore an American identity.



EPISODE 2: GENERAL LORI ROBINSON

In the second episode, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with General Lori Robinson, USAF (Ret), a New Hampshire native who served as the Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). General Robinson was also America's first female Combatant Commander and served as head of Northern Command. She is an awesome leader, dedicated America who has served the United States for decades, and all around amazing person. She has also faced

(and successfully navigated) many forms of uncertainty on her path to becoming

a four-star general.



EPISODE 1: MIKE ROGERS

In the first episode, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Mike Rogers, former chair 

of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and former multi-term Congressman from Michigan. Mike served in the military and also fought organized crime as a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He’s a class act, a 

first-rate thinker, and a patriotic American who cares deeply about the United 

States and its future.

Navigating Uncertainty is a show in which acclaimed global trend-watcher and futurist Vikram Mansharamani dives into how leaders make decisions. Through long-form conversations that move beyond sound-bites, Dr. Mansharamani explores how some of the most successful people think about tough choices. Serious, irreverent, entertaining, heart-warming, and occasionally tear-jerking, Navigating Uncertainty offers listeners bite-sized authentic biographies of high-impact leaders from all walks of life.Weekly episodes are released every Thursday via Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are generally available!

To learn more about Dr. Mansharamani, please visit his website at www.mansharamani.com.

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