Show Notes:

In this episode of The Bridge to Tomorrow's Talent, host Zach Hill sits down with Cayley Vos, CEO of NetPaths Conversion Optimization, to explore how the digital landscape has evolved since the dawn of Google and what today’s emerging professionals need to know to thrive in a rapidly changing workforce.

Cayley shares his journey from geology major to building one of the early web-development and online marketing firms in 1999. He reflects on the early days of search engines, the rise of AI-powered search, and how businesses can stay visible and competitive in a world where platforms like ChatGPT are reshaping discovery.

The conversation dives into timeless career lessons for students and new professionals, including the importance of writing well, reading deeply, building foundational skills, and developing the grit to learn independently. Cayley also offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, from identifying real-world pain points to overcoming fear and taking action before life adds responsibilities that limit risk.

Listeners will walk away with insights on navigating modern work, leveraging AI without losing fundamental skills, and finding opportunities for growth and mentorship in today's workforce.

• The evolution of online search from pre-Google days to AI-powered engines
  
  
• How companies can stay relevant amid shifting search behaviors
  
  
• Why content needs full, conversational answers instead of keyword stuffing
  
  
• Cayley’s unconventional career journey into tech and entrepreneurship
  
  
• The role of grit, curiosity, and self-learning in professional success
  
  
• Foundational skills every young professional still must master
  
  
• Identifying business pain points and turning them into opportunities
  
  
• Entrepreneurship fears, taking risks early, and learning through failure
  
  
• How mentorship shape careers and why founders love helping driven youth
  
  
• The future of work and why core human skills still matter

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cayleyv/

X: http://x.com/cvos

Website: http://netpaths.net

Connect with Tomorrow’s Talent:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowstalent/

Dale Marsden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-marsden-05287756/

Zachary Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-hill-0a5628219/

Website: https://tomorrowstalent.org/

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In this episode of The Bridge to Tomorrow’s Talent, host Dale Marsden sits down with Eric Schmidt, President and Co-Founder of Exquadrum, to explore what it truly takes to prepare emerging talent for the rapidly changing world of work.

Eric shares insights from more than two decades in aerospace and engineering leadership, highlighting the widening gap between education and workforce needs, and what industry, educators, and communities must do to close it.

Bio:

Eric is the President and Co-founder of Exquadrum, a minority owned, defense and aerospace contractor which specializes in rocket-based technologies for the Department of Defense, NASA, and the commercial space industry. Exquadrum is headquartered in Victorville, CA and has 83 employees. In his role as President of Exquadrum, Eric guides and supervises the day-to-day business management of the company while providing the corporate and technical vision to its staff. He oversees Exquadrum’s industrial security, safety, and quality programs; operations; test and evaluation; engineering; and technical services. Eric graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with an aerospace engineering degree where he was also inducted into their Engineering Hall of Fame in 2019. A native of the Mojave River Valley since 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Cindie Schmidt, who is a teacher in the Hesperia Unified School District. He has three children, Dwight, 38, Cameron, 36, and Summer, 24.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ericeschmidt

Website: www.exquadrum.com

Connect with Tomorrow’s Talent:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowstalent/

Dale Marsden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-marsden-05287756/

Zachary Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-hill-0a5628219/

Website: https://tomorrowstalent.org/

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Show Notes:

In this episode of Bridge to Tomorrow's Talent, host Zachary Hill speaks with Claudio Romero Alvarez, Enablement Manager at GroWrk. The conversation explores remote workforce logistics, automation, AI adoption, and what the next generation of talent needs to know before entering the workforce.

GroWrk is a global technology logistics and SaaS company that helps organizations manage workstations, track equipment, and streamline processes for distributed teams. Claudio shares how automation and AI are transforming internal workflows, reducing manual work, and improving cross departmental collaboration.

Claudio also breaks down his own journey into sales, marketing, customer success, and technology operations. He highlights the importance of mentors, continuous learning, and embracing new tools like AI to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving job market.

Listeners will gain insight into how entry level talent can confidently pursue roles in tech enabled environments, even without traditional experience. Claudio emphasizes taking risks, applying even when you feel underqualified, and building experience through school projects, internships, and hands on practice with emerging technologies.

The episode closes with guidance for companies and universities on supporting internships, creating strong industry bridges, and helping young professionals integrate into workplace culture. Claudio offers practical advice for new hires to build relationships, seek out help, and make the most of their early career experiences in both in person and remote jobs.

Bio:

Senior Revenue Operations Enablement Manager at GroWrk, I shape the business strategy and operations through technology. I lead the Enablement team for Revenue Operations: Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing, and report directly to the VP of Revenue Operations. I have over 10 years of experience in CRM, marketing automation, and sales operations, with a deep knowledge of the NOAM and LATAM markets.

My main role is to be a bridge between the company's departments, managing to dialogue and negotiate processes to connect the areas. I configured and enabled Hubspot from scratch to start managing the operations of the Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success departments. I also developed the escalation and request ticketing process to optimize the workflows and communication. I enjoy optimizing and implementing the best solutions, whether it is through a tool, an automation, a business process, a marketing idea, a customer relationship channel, or a training session.

Expert in CRM, digital marketing and marketing automation with more than 10 years of experience leading, developing and managing lifecycle strategies that extend customer lifetime value in B2C and B2B environments.

I have combined experience in setting up CRM operations and customer journeys, developing integrated solutions in Customer Success, Sales, Customer Experience, Sales Operations, Email Marketing and UX design.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-romero/?originalSubdomain=mx

Website: https://growrk.com/

Connect with Tomorrow’s Talent:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tomorrowstalent/

Dale Marsden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-marsden-05287756/

Zachary Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-hill-0a5628219/

Website: https://tomorrowstalent.org/