Technology – Oosto
Public safety shouldn’t be a waiting game. In this episode of Innovation Obsessed, Shawn Yujuico Fontenot, Head of Global Marketing, joins Andre McGregor—former Special Forces FBI agent, who served as a cyber-trained agent, part of the first National Security Cyber Squad and founder of ForceMetrics—explore what proactive policing looks like in practice, and what…
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Super Bowl Security Playbook: What the Chiefs, Eagles, and Top Defenses Get Right
Super Bowl LIX is more than just the Chiefs vs. Eagles—it’s a high-stakes event demanding top-tier strategy both on and off the field. While quarterbacks read defenses and coaches make split-second calls, security teams must do the same, ensuring 70,000 fans in the stadium stay safe, as millions watch worldwide. With the world’s eyes on…
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Hot or Not? Security Execs on 2025 Predictions, Trends & Insights
As the year winds down and the holiday season is in full swing, we’re taking a moment to celebrate and reflect on 2024—a year of challenges, growth, and innovation—and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for 2025. In this special holiday episode of Innovation Obsessed, Shawn Fontenot, Oosto’s VP of Marketing, and Patrick Welsh,…
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Beyond Cargo: Protecting Drivers, Assets, and the Bottom Line with AI
In the first half of 2024, cargo theft in the United States surged by 49% compared to the same period in 2023, with an average loss per incident of $115,23, according to an August 2024 report by Overhaul. Freight hubs and urban centers like California and Texas remain hot spots, exposing long-standing gaps in supply…
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From Gates to Game Time: Lessons in Proactive Stadium Security
Safety sells—and 69.3% of fans are buying in. According to the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, nearly three out of four eventgoers factor security into their decision to attend, and many are willing to pay extra for peace of mind. For those charged with event and stadium security, this isn’t just a…
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Proactive Strategies for High-Stakes Environments: Technology, Training, and Tactics
In high-stakes environments where the cost of failure can be catastrophic, proactive strategies are paramount. Whether it’s universities, hospitals, or corporate institutions, organizations face escalating threats that require advanced technology, rigorous training, and effective tactics. Recent security trends underscore the necessity of comprehensive approaches to safeguard these environments. High-stakes environments increasingly adopt integrated solutions…
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Continuous Improvement in Education: If You Want Different Outcomes, Change the System
School systems across the country are under mounting pressure to improve student outcomes while navigating shifting standards, staffing shortages, and rising expectations around accountability. Yet many reform efforts fall short because they are fragmented and short-term. According to Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning, sustained and job-embedded professional learning is linked to improved educator…
Get Vertical! Growing with Sales for Success
Buying behavior has shifted dramatically. Today’s B2B customers do most of their research before ever speaking with a salesperson. In fact, 61% of B2B buyers say they prefer a rep-free buying experience, according to a 2025 Gartner survey. At the same time, U.S. retail e-commerce sales exceeded $1.192 trillion in 2024. Growth still depends…
Standards, Identity, and Legacy: Leadership Lessons from the All Blacks and Other Elite Teams with James Kerr
Dynasties are rare. Most teams rise, win for a season, and fade. A superstar retires. A coach leaves. The chemistry shifts. What once felt inevitable suddenly looks fragile. Sustained excellence is far harder than a single championship run — it requires standards that survive ego, systems that outlast individuals, and a culture strong enough to…
Exploring the Intersection of Board Governance, Community Engagement and Creativity with Ann Margolin
Behind every city vote, hospital budget or zoning decision is a leader navigating tough, often conflicting priorities. Right now, public leaders are operating in an environment of rising healthcare costs, workforce shortages and heightened community expectations—especially within safety-net systems that collectively provide billions in uncompensated care each year. The stakes are real—they affect patients…
