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 Mark explores the minds of visionary entrepreneurs who refuse to limit themselves to a single venture to learn how these trailblazers manage risks, innovate across industries, and turn ideas into impact. Whether you’re scaling your first business or juggling several, this podcast is your ultimate guide to thriving as a parallel entrepreneur.© Parallel Entrepreneur, LLC 2025 Direction Economie Management Management et direction
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    • Nashville’s Tech Future: Why the Pieces Are All Here | Mark Blaze

      Nashville’s Tech Future: Why the Pieces Are All Here | Mark Blaze
      Jan 7 2026

      What happens when a city stops waiting for permission and starts acting like the technology hub it already is?
      You get Nashville’s tech moment, and leaders willing to build it together.

      Mark Blaze is the kind of leader communities grow around. As President & CEO of the Greater Nashville Technology Council, he’s less interested in headlines and more focused on connection, collaboration, and long-term impact.

      In this Innovation Series episode, recorded live at the Greater Nashville Technology Council Innovation Summit, Mark joins hosts Mark Cleveland and Johnny Anderson for a grounded, honest conversation about what makes Nashville different, and what it will take to turn momentum into global prominence.

      If you care about ecosystems, talent, leadership, and building something bigger than any one company, this conversation is for you.

      In this episode:

      • Why Nashville already has “all the pieces of the puzzle”
      • How public–private partnership accelerates real innovation
      • What servant leadership looks like at a city-wide scale
      • The importance of finding, developing, and retaining tech talent
      • Why collaboration — not competition — is the region’s real advantage
      • How reverse mentorship strengthens modern leadership
      • What it will take for Nashville to earn worldwide tech prominence

      Chapters:

      00:00:00 Welcome to the Innovation Series from the Nashville Innovation Summit
      00:01:20 Introducing Mark Blaze & the Greater Nashville Technology Council
      00:02:35 Why Nashville Is the Best Place to Start and Grow a Business
      00:03:55 Geographic Advantage, Tax Policy & Momentum
      00:05:10 “We Have the Height” — Nashville’s Natural Gifts
      00:06:30 Collaboration as a Competitive Advantage
      00:07:45 Servant Leadership and Mark’s Influences
      00:09:10 Learning from Reverse Mentorship
      00:10:40 Government as a Partner in Innovation
      00:12:20 Public & Private Investment Working Together
      00:13:55 What’s Still Missing — And Why Nothing Is Broken
      00:15:30 Connecting Talent, Capital & Opportunity
      00:17:10 The Vision for Nashville’s Tech Ecosystem in 3 Years
      00:18:45 Finding, Developing & Retaining Talent
      00:20:30 The Region’s “Special Sauce”: Its People
      00:22:10 Final Thoughts on Community, Leadership & What’s Next

      Show Notes:

      • Share and engage with this interview on LinkedIn: Click here

      Connect with Mark Blaze
      • LinkedIn – Mark Blaze
      • Greater Nashville Technology Council – technologycouncil.com


      About Our Hosts
      • Mark Cleveland — Managing Director at Kensington Park Capital, founder, M&A strategist, and host of The Parallel Entrepreneur
      • Johnny Anderson — Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, advisor, and tech community leader


      👉 Join the Parallel Entrepreneur Network: https://www.parallelentrepreneur.com/#about-me
      👉 Subscribe for more stories from entrepreneurs who thrive across multiple ventures—and live aligned lives.
      👍 Like this episode? Leave a comment or share it with someone who leads across lanes.
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      12 min
    • Michael Built a Cybersecurity Empire—Then Let Competitors Use His Tools

      Michael Built a Cybersecurity Empire—Then Let Competitors Use His Tools
      May 22 2025
      What happens when a cybersecurity veteran automates the work his competitors still struggle to deliver? He builds the future—and lets them use it.Michael Peters is a rare kind of founder: one who leads both with technical depth and creative clarity. In this episode, we dive into the frameworks behind his companies Lazarus Alliance and Continuum GRC, the origin of the HORSE Project, and how he balances operational intensity with deep personal discipline.If you're building more than one thing—and trying to stay grounded while doing it—this conversation is for you.In this episode:• How Michael turned spreadsheet pain into an AI-driven compliance platform• His decision to turn down a major buyout• What it means to lead a “family-responsible” company• How he manages time, noise, and multiple companies with intention• His upcoming leap from cybersecurity to sci-fi storytellingChapters:00:00:00 Introducing Michael Peters: Venture Catalyst & Cybersecurity Pioneer00:01:52 Lazarus Alliance: Audits, Compliance & Global Reach00:04:15 From “Spreadshits” to Automation: Birth of Continuum GRC00:05:03 The HORSE Project: One Question, Many Frameworks00:06:21 Automating the Boring Stuff00:06:45 Pivoting to Continuum GRC and Passing on a Buyout00:09:41 Navigating Jurisdictions: From FedRAMP to GDPR00:11:07 Why We Let Competitors White-Label Our Tech00:12:18 My First Business: Cannons, Cabins & Capitalism at Age 900:13:34 Hacking Bell Labs and Exploring the Internet in the 90s00:14:49 Selling My ISP in 1995 Before the Web Was Cool00:16:00 Using AI to Transform Compliance & Technical Writing00:17:30 Time Management, Focus Time, and Email Discipline00:20:08 Structure, Boundaries, and Protecting Family Time00:22:45 Creating a Family-Responsible Culture at Work 00:25:50 Managing Auditors vs. Software Creatives00:27:20 Overcoming Upward Delegation with Great Leadership00:28:35 Aligning Vision Across Two Very Different Companies00:30:00 The Traits That Make Parallel Entrepreneurs Thrive00:31:30 Why I Work in 15-Minute Bursts00:33:01 Advice to My Younger Self: Be Bolder00:35:30 The Power of Younger Friends and a Growth Mindset00:37:21 Books on Our Nightstands00:38:50 Engineering Meets Creativity in My Daily Workflow00:40:30 Solving Problems Before They Become Disasters00:41:42 Biggest Challenge: Bureaucracy vs. Innovation00:43:29 What’s Next: A Sci-Fi Trilogy at 4 A.M.00:46:32 The Books I’ve Written and the LifeLock Exit00:48:19 Togetherness, Legacy, and Mars00:50:49 What You Didn’t Ask: The Secret Sauce I Won’t ShareShow Notes:Share and engage with this interview on LinkedIn: Click hereConnect with Michael Peters - LinkedIn – Michael PetersContinuum GRC - continuumgrc.comLazarus Alliance - lazarusalliance.comTo Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth about Moving Others by Daniel Pink - https://www.danpink.com/books/to-sell-is-human/ The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind by Gustave Le Bon - https://www.amazon.com/Crowd-Study-Popular-Mind/dp/1636000169 Time Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau - https://www.timeanxiety.com/ Securing the C Level: Getting, Keeping, or Reclaiming that Executive Title by Michael Peters - https://www.amazon.com/Securing-Level-Getting-Reclaiming-Executive/dp/146796882X The Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation: HORSE Project Series: Governance Documentation and Information Technology Security Policies Demystified by Michael Peters - https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Operational-Readiness-Security-Evaluation/dp/1468063871 👉 Join the Parallel Entrepreneur Network: https://www.parallelentrepreneur.com/#about-me👉 Subscribe for more stories from entrepreneurs who thrive across multiple ventures—and live aligned lives.👍 Like this episode? Leave a comment or share it with someone who leads across lanes.
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      53 min
    • The Power of Curiosity: Carla Bailo on Smart Cities, Boardroom Wisdom, and Transforming Mobility

      The Power of Curiosity: Carla Bailo on Smart Cities, Boardroom Wisdom, and Transforming Mobility
      May 15 2025

      In this episode of The Parallel Entrepreneur, Mark Cleveland welcomes Carla Bailo—an industry visionary who’s helped shape the future of mobility, from General Motors and Nissan to leading the Center for Automotive Research and winning the USDOT Smart City Challenge for Columbus, Ohio. Carla shares stories of innovation, mentorship, boardroom leadership, and the importance of building systems that serve every citizen.

      Carla's bold curiosity and relentless learning has had great impact on transportation, public policy, and corporate governance. From deploying bus rapid transit in underserved neighborhoods to baking the perfect baguette, this episode celebrates the human side of engineering and entrepreneurship.

      Chapters List:

      00:00:00 – Introduction to Carla Bailo
      00:01:00 – Carla's Impact on Cities and Roads
      00:03:19 – Columbus Wins the Smart Cities Challenge
      00:06:50 – Rethinking Mobility for Underserved Communities
      00:10:13 – Logistics Innovation: Rickenbacker Middle-Mile Project
      00:12:45 – A Flyer on the Door: Communication Gaps in Tech Projects
      00:15:23 – Paralleling Transportation, Economic Access, and Planning
      00:18:36 – Start Small, Learn Fast: Scaling Smart City Systems
      00:21:24 – Asking Better Questions: Carla’s Mentoring Style
      00:23:33 – Think in Seven Generations: Long-Term Urban Planning
      00:25:58 – Carla on Joining Corporate Boards and Boardroom Roles
      00:28:00 – Lessons from Her Father on Responsibility and Preparation
      00:32:29 – Learning Upstream Oil & Gas Through Hands-On Curiosity
      00:34:20 – CEO Oversight and Navigating Shifting Political Climates
      00:37:22 – What Makes a Great Board and a Good CEO
      00:40:55 – Mentoring Done Right: Listening and Mutual Learning
      00:46:50 – Grandparent Wisdom and Generational Teaching
      00:49:49 – The Joy of Embracing the Unknown
      00:53:07 – Baking Baguettes & Balancing Curiosity with Relaxation
      00:54:40 – Surviving as a Woman Engineer in the ‘70s and ‘80s
      00:57:54 – Final Reflections: Making a Difference at Scale


      Show Notes:

      • Share and engage with this interview on LinkedIn: Click here
      • Carla Bailo, NACD.DC on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-bailo-nacd-dc-604ba19/
      • Smart Columbus - https://smartcolumbus.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
      • US Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge - https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/us-department-transportation-announces-columbus-winner-unprecedented-40-million-smart
      • Society of Automotive Engineers – https://www.sae.org/
      • Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation - https://awafoundation.org/
      • The Road to the Top is Not on the Map: Conversations with Top Women of the Automotive Industry by Carla Bailo – https://www.amazon.com/Road-Top-Not-Map-Conversations/dp/0768000920
      • The Road Forward: More Conversations with Top Women in the Automotive Industry by Carla Bailo – https://www.sae.org/publications/books/content/r-513/
      • Women in Mobility Bundle by Carla Bailo - https://www.amazon.com/Women-Mobility-Bundle-Carla-author/dp/1468603574/


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