Brian Simons, CEO Janus Technologies - The Mystical Skill of Pitching Your idea to the CEO

E9: CEO of Janus Logistics Technologies, Brian Simons, says his company was born from a real world need to enhance Service Parts Logistics (SPL). Janus is a venture-backed technology and logistics company that is radically transforming the warehousing, forward stocking, forecasting/planning, and distribution/delivery for service supply chains globally.  His company, provides solutions for global clients spanning a range of markets including high tech, chemicals/hazardous goods, aerospace, and industrial goods Previously, Brian served as COO and Executive Vice President at CIOX Health; and had senior level positions at Universal Health Systems, NCR, Honeywell, and United Technologies.  MBA and Bachelors from Arizona State with a PhD from the University of Lancaster. He also serves as an adjunct professor at The University of Minnesota. His upper-division management course brings together key elements from practical experience (on the job), theoretical study (in the classroom) to broaden students’ understanding of management as a profession. Brian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-simons-81b38b6/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-simons-81b38b6/ ) Brian’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brian_s_simons (https://twitter.com/brian_s_simons ) Janus Logistics Technologies website: https://www.jltech.com/ (https://www.jltech.com/) WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: ●     What happened when Brian surprised me with a trip to the US Open Final. ●     How playing sports (for Brian it was quarterback in high school and college) prepared him for the C-Suite. ●     What you need to do to persuade your organization to support your graduate education. ●     The advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a Phd on your path to the C-Suite. ●     What questions should you ask when considering pursuing your MBA or PhD. ●     What to consider whe