Betts on the Future
Betts on the Future Podcast 🔩 Exploring Careers in Metals & Manufacturing ⚙️ Metals are the foundation of modern life—powering infrastructure, transportation, and technology. Yet, careers in metals remain overlooked. Betts on the Future, produced by Magnar Metals, shines a light on the dynamic opportunities within the industry. Hosted by Jennifer Betts, a 20-year metals veteran, this podcast features real stories from professionals shaping the future of steel, aluminum, copper, and beyond. Whether you’re exploring a career shift or want to learn more about the industry, these conversations highlight the women driving innovation and sustainability in metals - critical to everyday life. Looking for more industry insights? Check out the Metals & Advanced Manufacturing Podcast for expert discussions on the technologies shaping the future. 🎧 Follow for inspiring stories and career insights in metals. #Metals #Manufacturing #Careers #Sustainability #Technology Listen Notes
Episodes
Welcome to another episode of Betts on the Future, hosted by metals industry veteran Jennifer Betts.
This episode features Alexandra Graf, head of application and training at SensoTech.
Alexandra shares her unconventional journey into the metals industry, starting from her background in biotechnology to becoming a specialist in analytical measureme...
In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer welcomes Megan O'Connor, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Nth Cycle, a company revolutionizing the critical metals refining industry through innovative electro-extraction technology. Megan discusses how Nth Cycle enables sustainable domestic production of essential metals like nickel and cobalt, which are crucial f...
In this episode, Jennifer Betts sits down with Nicole Sweet, the head of end-to-end recycling for North America at RHI Magnesita, during the AIST - Association for Iron & Steel Technology Women in Steel conference in Pittsburgh. Nicole shares her journey from starting in the steel industry at 18 to becoming a leader in refractory recycling....
Join Jennifer Betts on Betts on the Future podcast with seasoned journalist Rijuta Dey.
With a background spanning three countries and extensive experience in metals reporting, Rijuta shares her unique journey from her small hometown in India to becoming a senior reporter for Fastmarkets in the U.S. Gain insights into the niche field of price reporting, understand the importan...
In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer Betts interviews Maddie Carlson, a sustainability consultant at Shapiro. Maddie shares insights into the world of metals recycling and sustainability, discussing her background, the importance of combining environmental studies with economics, and the challenges and opportunities in the sustainability consulting ...
Join Jennifer Betts, a seasoned veteran in the metals industry, as she hosts Stacy Varmecky, General Manager of Sales and Marketing at the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST), and Kelly Dallas, Senior Director of Engineering at Cleveland Cliffs. In this Betts on the Future episode, Stacy and Kelly discuss their impressive career journeys, the evolution of AIST's Women in Steel init...
In this episode of Betts on the Future, hosted by Jennifer Betts, we dive into the fascinating world of metals and the diverse career opportunities it offers. Our guest, Kelly Fairchild, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Venture Metals, shares her unique journey from technology sales to the metals industry. Kelly discusses her role in d...
Welcome to Betts on the Future, hosted by Jennifer Betts, where we explore exciting career opportunities in the metals industry through the eyes of experienced professionals. In this episode, Jennifer interviews two distinguished guests from the Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI): Anna Tompkins, Non-Ferrous Commercial Director at Sims Metal and A...
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In this episode of Betts on the Future podcast, host Jennifer Betts engages in an enlightening conversation with Anna Fraunfelker of Ferrosource, a seasoned professional in the metals industry. With almost a decade of experience, Anna shares her journey from administrative roles to becoming a senior inside sales representative. They delve into...
In this special live edition of Betts on the Future, host Jen Betts meets entrepreneur Lisa Kagan in Las Vegas during the ISRI conference. Lisa, who recently exited her New Zealand-based metal recycling business, Endless, discusses her journey from Deloitte to founding Buddy—a metal recycling marketplace. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the scrap m...
Join Jennifer Betts in this episode of Betts on the Future as she speaks with Emily Molstad, CEO and Co-Founder of Valis Insights. Discover Emily's journey into the metal recycling industry, her passion for sustainability, and how Valis Insights transforms the industry with cutting-edge software solutions. From the importance of data in optimizing rec...
Join Jennifer Betts as she explores career paths in the metals recycling industry on this episode of Betts on the Future. Meet Nina Grimes, a third-generation metals recycling professional and Operations and Buying Manager at Grimes Iron and Metal. Live from ISRI 2024 in Las Vegas, Nina shares her journey in the family business, her extensive knowledge in metals trading, and t...
In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer Betts interviews Becky Berube, President of United Catalyst Corporation, live from ISRI 2024. With over 30 years in the recycling community, Becky shares her journey in the metals industry, her company's contribution to platinum group metals (PGMs) recovery, and the evolving role of technology in recycling. Tune in to learn ...
In this Betts on the Future podcast, we interview Jennifer Lueder, an account manager at Metallus Inc., formerly Timken Steel. With almost 20 years of experience in the metals and forging industry, Jennifer Lueder shares her background, career journey, and the importance of STEM studies and volunteering. Learn about the evolving career opportunities in the metals industry and the sig...
In this episode of Betts on the Future, Jennifer Betts introduces Adina Renee Adler, the Executive Director of the Global Steel Climate Council. With nearly 20 years of experience in the metals industry, Adina shares her career journey from international policy to leading initiatives in steel sustainability. The discussion covers the evolution of the steel industry, sustainabil...
In this episode of Betts on the Future, host Jennifer Betts, a metals industry veteran, interviews Tamara Wienert, President of Outokumpu, North America. They discuss the diverse career opportunities in the metals industry, particularly focusing on the sustainability efforts and technological advancements at Outokumpu. Tamara shares insights from her extensive ...
Join Jennifer Betts, a seasoned expert in the metals industry, as she interviews Robin Wiener, President of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), live from #ISRI2024. Discover insights into the diverse career opportunities in metals, the significance of recycled materials, ReMA's rebranding journey, and future industry trends. Don't miss this engaging discussion about the metals industry's ev...
Host Jennifer Betts introduces battery scientist and engineer Jill Pestana of Pestana Solutions in this Betts on the Future podcast episode. Jill Pestana, a noted expert in battery technology, shares her vast knowledge on developing safe and reliable energy storage solutions, working at Accenture, and her insights from her YouTube channel Across the Nanoverse. Together, they discuss the...
In this episode of Betts on the Future, Jennifer Betts, CEO of Recycled Media and a veteran of the metals industry, shares her extensive expertise on networking within the metals recycling world. Hosted by Mel Tally from Sweed Machinery, the webinar delves into unique career paths in metals, especially for women, and provides actionable tips on leveraging both in-per...
Join Jennifer Betts on this week's episode of Betts on the Future, as she interviews Jessica Alexanderson, a metals recycling expert and children's author running Recycling Is Like Magic. Discover Jessica's mission to educate kids about metal recycling through her engaging initiatives, including a nationwide contest to recycle a million aluminum cans. Learn how she combin...
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