{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"110 Adam Wray - Changing the Perception of Education","description":"Adam Wray is the founder and CEO of AstrumU, a Seattle-based data science startup that translates educational experiences into economic opportunity. Adam held a variety of senior leadership and founding roles at data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, and machine learning-focused companies. He was one of the founders and the CEO of Tier 3, a public sector cloud services provider acquired by CenturyLink, one of the largest U.S. enterprise telecommunications companies. In this episode, Adam and Aviv dive deep, explore the power of building an exceptional culture and, specifically, insights that emerged out of Adam\u2019s experience as CEO. Adam describes his entrepreneurial journey and what inspired him to focus on education. He then reflects on the most impactful lessons he\u2019s learned throughout his career. Finally, Adam outlines what he values above all other ideas and insights and provides sage advice to the audience on leadership and starting a business. 00:44 \u2013 Aviv introduces today\u2019s guest, Adam Wray who shares his background in the humanities and what he enjoys the most about his work 04:10 \u2013 The problem Adam is striving to solve at AstrumU and the Four Buckets of Universal Skills 08:22 \u2013 Adam shares his perspective on how the ability to focus has been impacted by the recent technological boon 14:33 \u2013 The inspiration to get involved in education and three key trends that are reshaping the space 22:41 \u2013 Other significant trends Adam has observed in education 26:36 \u2013 Adam\u2019s entrepreneurial origin journey 29:22 \u2013 Critical lessons Adam has learned on building highly effective teams and culture 32:18 \u2013 The seven values Adam fosters in his organization 39:30 \u2013 Adam\u2019s experience working at Amazon 41:28 \u2013 Adam speaks to the final two values he fosters in his organization 46:06 \u2013 How Adam reinvests in himself to become a better CEO 48:55 \u2013 Adam reflects on a moment in his past where he expressed courage in leadership 54:09 \u2013 Advice Adam would give to his twenty-five-year-old self 54:52 \u2013 The two insights Adam values above all else 56:14 \u2013 Final words of wisdom from Adam FULL SHOW NOTES: https:\/\/www.avivconsulting.com\/cnf110 ","author_name":"Create New Futures | How Leaders Produce Breakthroughs and Transform the World through Conversation","author_url":"http:\/\/www.avivconsulting.com\/podcast","html":"