We have a new website:: https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/work/campaign/nam/next-story-up/

In Act 1, Tyler discusses a Lyft ride he took in Minneapolis where the driver had a laminated sheet of information about his mission and services and what to expect during the ride. He was impressed with how “Customer First” this document and approach was, and decided to use it as a guideline for sharing information about what our listeners can expect from this series as we open up Season 2. Tyler recites the driver’s (named Bob) sheet and then shares his own mission statement for Next Story Up: “Our goal is to make the smart buildings industry more relatable and inclusive, as the concepts become more important to all of us. Remember: We are all building occupants!”

In Act 2, we are joined by KP Reddy, CEO and Founder of Shadow Ventures, and author of “Everything You Know about Startups Is Wrong” as well as Shonodeep Modak, CMO of Schneider Electric North America. The conversations center around how much space there is for innovation in the smart buildings industry, as well as authentic and unique insights like how the “Minecraft Generation” affects our industry, how the construction industry is similar to the film industry, why our true customers are actually users (building occupants), and how entrepreneurs can learn from the television series Law & Order. The conversation bounces from insight to insight, will keep you entertained, and will leave you excited and empowered to be a member of this field. It’s a perfect way to start our sophomore season.

Thank you for rejoining us for Season 2. It would be wonderful if you could subscribe, rate, and comment on our series as you join along in the next leg of our journey. We are honored to have you be a part in this.

Outro Music: "Y Control" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs