Podcasts Other You, Me, and Your Top Three Maximizing the Overlap (wsg Seun Phillips)

Maximizing the Overlap (wsg Seun Phillips)

Published: Jan. 29, 2020, 11 a.m.

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During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Seun Phillips former Managing Director of PlanetM & Founder of STEMNETICS. Seun and Gregg talk about mobility and how the roles of safety, accessibility, and electric and autonomous vehicles are playing a major role within the automotive industry. Seun\\u2019s \\u2018Top Three\\u2019 gives us a broader look into who he leans on for inspiration \\u2013 from those who give him the drive to have an entrepreneurial spirit, to business groups who gave him first-hand experience that allowed him to excel today\\u2019s world. Seun shares his thoughts on the challenges facing the automotive industry and shares hints on what makes a good leader and how leaders can not only preach inclusivity, but also live it. Finally, Seun highlights the My Dream Big Club which focuses on bringing like-minded individuals together to discuss transformative topics, motivate each other and support big dreams.

About Seun Phillips

Seun Phillips is the co-founder of My Dream BIG Club, which started in 2018 with the mission to inspire and motivate others to dream BIG. In 2015 also founded STEMNETICS and is currently serving as the Executive Director to deliver projects catered for ages 4 \\u2013 10 at home and in the classroom to strengthen 21stcentury skillsets.

Phillips started his professional career as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Motorola Mobile Devices, where he focused on audio circuitry and accessory compatibility. Phillips went on to co-found the Chicago-based non-profit, Project SYNCERE, with the mission to increase the number of underrepresented and disadvantaged K-12th grade students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Phillips recently served as the Managing Director of PlanetM, an initiative of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). As the Managing Director, he was responsible for growing operations, partnerships and technology development within Michigan\\u2019s connected autonomous vehicle industry.

Prior to joining MEDC, Phillips served as the Vice President of Education and Engagement at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit, MI. Phillips was responsible for programming and developing partnerships between corporations, schools, foundations and community organizations.

Phillips graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor\\u2019s degree in electrical engineering and a minor in mathematics. Phillips received the Five Under Ten from his alma mater to recognize his professional achievements and contributions to the community-at-large. He also received the Conversations Awards, which highlighted Chicago\\u2019s most dynamic movers and shakers within Entrepreneurship, Medicine and Non-Profit businesses. Phillips serves on the Board of Directors for Project SYNCERE and the Folu Phillips Foundation.

Show Highlights

Segment 1: Overview

1:15\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Ven Diagrams \\u2013 The history behind them and their importance in the connecting world.

3:15\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Leadership \\u2013 clearing the path to success.

6:23\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Work Life Balance \\u2013 creating the \\u2018integration\\u2019

9:20 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Seun Phillips: From consumer electronics, to education, to mobility.

Segment 2: The \\u201cTop Three\\u201d

12:50\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Seun \\u2018Top Three\\u2019 \\u2013 Omonye Phillips \\u2013\\xa0 Surround yourself with people who drive you and have a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

14:40\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Seun \\u2018Top Three\\u2019 \\u2013 \\u2018The Corporate World\\u2019 \\u2013 How different experience allow you to excel.

Segment 3: Industry Disruption & Transformation

17:20 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Mobility \\u2013 How increased safety, accessibility, data, and emerging vehicle types are driving change.

19:30\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Concerns about the industry \\u2013 \\u201cThere is no true one standard for us to follow\\u201d

22:10\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 The opportunities California presents.

24:45 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 My Dream Big Club \\u2013 To bring like-minded individuals together to discuss transformative topics, motivate each other and support big dreams.

29:40 \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Trends as the enablers of dreams.

Segment 4: Leadership & Wrapping Up

32:50\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 \\u201cLeadership is empathy, truly and genuinely caring about the people that are around you.\\u201d

35:50\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Advice for leaders: As a leader you need to be able to include everyone in the conversation. Make the workplace as inclusive as possible.

41:00\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Is the diversity \\u2018why\\u2019 starting to be believed? \\xa0

44:20\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Listen to the (new!) My Dream Big Club Podcast.

45:36\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Keep in contact with Seun via LinkedIn and email.

Additional Information

Contact Seun Phillips:

  • Seun\\u2019s email: seun@mydreambig.com
  • Seun\\u2019s LinkedIn

Contact My Dream Big Club:

Contact Gregg Garrett:

Contact CGS Advisors:

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