Spec’d Out
The conversation around modern workspace innovation has recently become more pertinent as organizations seek to adapt to new-age working conditions, accelerated by the global pandemic. Challenging the conventional workspace models pave the way for more flexible, efficient, and technologically driven solutions. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, about 54% of adults…
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Sustainability in Design: Exploring Heller Furniture’s Commitment to a Greener Future
On a recent episode of the Spec’d Out podcast hosted by Specrite Interiors Principal Owner, John Erbstoesser, John had the chance to sit down with John Edelman, President and CEO of Heller Furniture. Erbstoesser and Edelman dove deep into the captivating world of Heller Furniture, the renowned furniture design company. Founded by Alan Heller in…
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Skyline Design: Getting the Business Started and Setting Themselves Apart
In 2018, over 12,000 tons of glass were generated in the United States. Glass is a material we come into contact with almost every day of our lives, and when used correctly, it can not only enhance your viewing pleasure, but shape the beauty of a given landscape. How can glass as a building material…
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Alts Innovators: Joseph Kelly on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
After a year that put digital assets back in the headlines, long-term Bitcoin adoption is quietly compounding beneath the noise. Unchained reports helping “many thousands” of clients secure roughly $12B in Bitcoin via collaborative custody, while on-chain “HODL waves” data shows that ~60% of all Bitcoin typically hasn’t moved in a year or more,…
Why Culture, Conscious Capitalism, and Purpose Beyond Profit Are Essential to Startup Accelerator Scalability
As the startup ecosystem continues to evolve, pitch competitions and startup accelerators are shaping the way founders connect with investors and communities. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data, U.S. entrepreneurial activity climbed to a record 19% in 2024—the highest level ever reported—highlighting just how fertile the ground is for platforms like CodeLaunch. This…
Building Careers, Balancing Life: A CFO’s Journey from Public Accounting to Pipeline Construction
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of accountants and auditors will grow by about 5 percent between 2024 and 2034. That growth is fueled by a combination of factors: companies facing increasingly complex regulatory requirements, an expanding economy that requires financial oversight at every level, and ongoing retirements and career shifts that…
Leading Through Change: Dr. Kevin Stevenson on Workforce, Innovation, and the Future of Healthcare
Healthcare is at a critical turning point, where staffing pressures, shrinking reimbursements, and rising patient expectations are reshaping the future of healthcare. According to the AACN Nursing Workforce Fact Sheet, the federal government projects more than 203,000 new registered nurse positions will be created annually from 2021 to 2031, reflecting high demand from an…
