It Takes Talent Podcast

In this episode, we take a peek into the world of private equity with Gregg Bagni of White Road Investments.  With Clif Bar as the mothership, White Road identifies and invests in the best emerging, values-driven businesses.  Gregg talks to Candie about why “out of the box” doesn’t cut it and why White Road looks for “new box thinking” when evaluating opportunities.  He also shares the most important quality in a founder and highlights some key trends in the healthy living space.

In this episode, our guest is Danielle Benderly, a Partner with Perkins Coie and an expert on the application of securities in executive compensation.  Danielle shares her perspective on stock-based executive compensation design for small and midsize private companies. She also gives Candie a vocabulary lesson on the options for corporations and LLCs.  We wrap up the episode with considerations for candidates when evaluating offers that include equity.

Not everyone knows what steps to take when they enter the job force, especially those coming out of college. If that’s you, this is the episode that can help you land the job of your dreams. Learn how to approach companies, recruiters, Human Resources and find the company that is right for you with our guest, Roy Notowitz, founder and CEO of Notogroup, based in Portland, Oregon. 

In our premiere episode, we talk to Notogroup founder Roy Notowitz about ways to transition into the outdoor and active performance industries as a mid to senior level executive. Roy shares his 25+ years of experience in the industry working with iconic brands to give listeners advice on how to leverage their network and expertise to make the leap.