Inside Octus: People in Focus
Inside Octus: People in Focus opens the door to the people and stories shaping one of the most innovative companies in credit intelligence. Hosted by HR Director Jenny Bain, this monthly podcast goes beyond the workplace to explore the journeys, insights, and experiences that resonate with professionals across industries. Each episode highlights compelling stories from team members, offering fresh perspectives on career growth, overcoming challenges, and building a dynamic workplace culture. Through candid conversations and inspiring anecdotes, listeners gain practical insights and relatable takeaways that apply to their own careers and teams. Whether you’re navigating your career path, seeking inspiration, or curious about what drives a cutting-edge company, Inside Octus provides authentic stories and actionable lessons for professionals inside and outside the organization. Discover the people, perspectives, and ideas driving success—one conversation at a time.
Episodes
What happens when a small-town kid with a pink mohawk trades the Marines for Goldman Sachs?
Jack Keck, Head of Application Development at Octus, proves that unconventional paths often lead to breakthrough leadership. From sleeping under his desk during the Marcus launch to building the Apple Card infrastructure, Keck's journey challenges everything you think you know about tech leadership. He didn't follow the traditional script—...
John Erban, our Chief People Officer, knows that culture is more than just a buzzword. His path to leadership, shaped by creativity, resilience, and personal challenges, has given him a unique perspective on how to build an environment where people truly thrive.
In this episode of People in Focus, John shares:
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How his empathetic leadership was forged from childhood creativity and adversity
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The impact of living with a chro...
What does it take to go from rural Florida to the global stage of media and business leadership? Jennifer Merritt, Octus’ Global Editorial Strategy Lead, has lived it all. This episode of Inside Octus: People in Focus explores her remarkable trajectory, where grit and determination shaped every chapter of her life.
Join us as Jennifer discusses:
Jenny Bain sits down with Kent Collier not the CEO, not the founder, but the person.
In his most personal conversation yet, Kent opens up about the weight of building Octus, the legacy of his parents, what he’s still learning as a father, and why he hasn’t taken an out-of-office in over a decade. He shares what drives him, what haunts him, and why making music might be the only thing that helps him slow down.
This is the Kent most ...
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Inside Octus: People in Focus, where we dive deep into the stories, journeys, and experiences of the people who make Octus what it is today. Hosted by Jenny Bain, this series is all about transparency, culture, and growth both within the company and beyond.
In this first episode, Jenny sits down with Tanya Hubbard, the producer who helped bring this podcast to life. Together, they unpack their ca...
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