Ounce of Wisdom with Ringtail Labs
What Millennials and Gen Z Really Want at Work and How to Lead Them Better
The next generation of talent isn’t just looking for a job—they’re looking for trust, purpose, and flexibility. Too often, they are considered hard to hire or retain.
In this episode of Ounce of Wisdom, we sit down with the co-founders of Ringtail Labs—Eric Beppler, Ian Woodpeter, and Bailey Blankenship—to explore how business leaders can better attract, retain, and empower top talent in the 25–35 age range to maximize this incredible workforce. They have a grounded, real-world perspective on what it takes to build a workplace that actually works for younger professionals.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why trust and flexibility are non-negotiable for Millennial and Gen Z employees
- How to define success without micromanaging
- Why co-location is being replaced by collaboration
- How to foster ownership, mental health, and communication in modern teams
- Why leadership today requires more EQ, curiosity, and clarity than ever before
Meet the guests:
Eric Beppler is a life-science engineer and startup veteran who’s led projects from concept to acquisition.
Ian Woodpeter is a hardware and firmware expert with a passion for building elegant, high-impact devices.
Bailey Blankenship is a full-stack engineer and startup builder focused on creating work environments that empower people to do their best work.
Watch the full episode now.
Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or HR professional, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you lead—and inspire you to build a culture that the next generation wants to be part of.
