Catherine Ripley
Catherine Ripley founded Symplicity Communications in 2007 to help people avoid misleading sales practices during telecom purchases. By bringing respect, clarity and flexibility to the process, Symplicity Communications helps clients find peace of mind in a complex market. Her Midwestern values drive how she does business and selects the team that makes Symplicity special. Catherine possesses a great love for this industry and serves as a board member for Inforum Michigan’s TechnologyNEXT program for women in technology.
Appears in 56 Episodes
Why AI Needs Better Data and Better Humans to Succeed
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, we sit down with Carmit DiAndrea, Director of AI Data Management at NiCE, to explore how data, AI, and human insight come ...
The Entrepreneurial Leap
In the latest episode of Symplicity Conversations, host Catherine Ripley is joined by Chris Randall, the CEO of Sweep LLC. We talk about the challenges and triumphs of...
Building Trust and Navigating the Future of Data
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, Michael Meyer, VP of Product and Strategy at Summit, discusses the evolving landscape of data centers, the importance of t...
Elevating Workplace Culture
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, Catherine Ripley speaks with Sandy Harvey, President and Chief Inclusion Strategist at Exodus Consulting Group. They discu...
A Year of Growth and Reflection
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, Catherine Ripley and Doug Seites reflect on their journey over the past year, celebrating milestones, achievements, and th...
Empowering Manufacturing: Transformation Through Collaboration and Innovation
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, we sit down with Peter Hungerford as he steps into his new role as the Vice President of Manufacturing at The Right Place....
TechWeek Grand Rapids: Uniting Innovation, Community, and Growth
Join us for this episode of Symplicity Conversations as we reminisce about TechWeek Grand Rapids with Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President of Business Development at ...
Authenticity & Resilience: Bold Leadership in Business
Join us for an energy raising episode of Symplicity Conversations as we talk business, leadership, and community with Kim Bode, the dynamic owner of 8ThirtyFour Integr...
Empowering Communities: Driving Impact and Innovation
Join us in this episode of Symplicity Conversations as we dive into the impactful world of nonprofit work with Becki Postma, Chief Impact Officer, and Kevin Nelson, Di...
Discovering Creative Courage and Transformational Growth
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, we dive into the transformative journey of Jaclyn Harrison, a dynamic leader and soon-to-be author. Discover how a chance ...
Unlocking AI's Role in Enhancing Customer Experience
Join us on this episode of Symplicity Conversations as we dive into the world of conversational intelligence with Chris Adomaitis, a key player at Omilia and a leading...
Mastering Momentum: Navigating a Whirlwind of Marketing Success
Join us for an exciting episode of Symplicity Conversations as we dive into the whirlwind of events that have shaped our recent months, including Tech Week, ArtPrize, ...
Redefining Outsourcing with Human Touch
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations we are joined by Andrew Griffiths from Outsource Consultants. Discover how Andrew's diverse career journey led him to redef...
Cracking the Code: Cybersecurity Insights with Patrick Hayes
Join us on this episode of Symplicity Conversations as we chat with Patrick Hayes, Chief Strategy Officer at Third Wave Innovations. Dive into Patrick's intriguing car...
Transforming Ideas into Reality with AI
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, join us as we chat with Jon Butler, Chief Revenue Officer at Kyros Digital and founder of Ideaventory.We explore Jon's car...
Automation and Empathy Elevate Experiences
Customer experience is more than technology—it’s about people.In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, hosts Catherine Ripley and Doug Seites sit down with Erin St...
Empowering Women: Navigating Careers, Relationships, and Self-Care
In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, join us for an engaging discussion with Angela James, a seasoned professional with a diverse career spanning international...
The Creative Power of Curiosity and Reinvention
What happens when a Boeing IT veteran becomes a full-time artist?In this episode of Symplicity Conversations, Catherine Ripley and Doug Seites sit down with Ted Loomis...
Transforming Technology and Growth for Trucking Innovation
Join us on this episode of Symplicity Conversations as we talk about technology and innovation in the trucking industry. In this episode, Catherine is joined by Mark S...
Tech Week and The Rising Innovation Hub of Grand Rapids
Join us on Symplicity Conversations as we dive into the excitement of Grand Rapids Tech Week with Jen Wangler, Vice President of Technology at The Right Place.Discover...
