74. Strengthening Local Community Connections with 6 AM City and Ryan Heafy

Welcome back to The Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast! In today’s episode, we will be talking to Ryan Heafy, a social entrepreneur. He has created some systems that left a wonderful legacy of progress and possibility for people. Ryan is currently the Co-Founder and COO of 6AM City, the fastest-growing newsletter-first local media company in the country. Let’s learn about Ryan’s view of local media, what’s possible, and pride in our communities! Ryan is a mechanical engineer by degree who oversaw supply chain development for the H-60L Black Hawk helicopter transmission and led a rapidly growing manufacturing company to a successful private equity acquisition. After exiting the aerospace industry, Heafy pivoted his focus to the workforce and economic development, through nonprofit and for-profit ventures. His unique experience in manufacturing, civic leadership, and scaling business operations, has positioned 6 AM City to engineer the future of local media – redefining how communities engage, connect, and experience the markets that 6 AM City serves.    Stay tuned until the end to learn more about how to strengthen local community connections at 6 AM!    [00:01 - 13:58] Opening Segment   I introduce Ryan Heafy. Bio  Ryan gives a bit of background around his life and work.  Childhood: Growing up in a family of engineers. Connecticut. Mechanical engineer. Space manufacturing company. The transition into the small business world. Recognize toxicity. Struggling with workforce development.   Philanthropic journey in his life. Investment in workforce development. Lead and develop a non-profit program. iMAGINE Upstate. How to leverage technology to better our community.