Sloanies Talking with Sloanies

In this episode of Sloanies Talking with Sloanies, host Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, sits down with Raafet Azzouz, SFMBA '24, to explore his remarkable journey from a small town in Tunisia to global finance and entrepreneurship. Azzouz shares how his early love for mathematics and humanities shaped his academic path through France, ultimately leading to senior roles at major financial institutions like JP Morgan and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Despite his successful Wall Street career, he felt the need for a deeper sense of purpose, prompting his decision to step back, pursue impact-focused ventures, and enroll in the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program.Azzouz speaks candidly about the challenges and strengths of the immigrant experience—resilience, adaptation, and resourcefulness—which inspired his New Colossus Project. This initiative tells the stories of first-generation immigrant trailblazers in America, aiming to reframe the narrative around immigration and highlight its immense contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship. He also discusses how MIT Sloan became a space for personal transformation, where he stepped outside his comfort zone through courses in leadership, improvisation, and social media, all while reflecting on his identity and future direction.Throughout the conversation, Azzouz emphasizes the value of risk-taking, lifelong learning, and giving back to community. His evolving definition of success now centers on impact, connection, and legacy rather than titles or accolades. This episode is a powerful reflection on navigating change, finding one's voice, and the importance of institutions like MIT Sloan in shaping not just careers, but lives.Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Learn more about MIT Sloan Alumni on X (Formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

In this episode of Sloanies Talking with Sloanies, Christopher Reichert interviews Henna Karna, EMBA '18, who reflects on her academic and professional journey. Karna discusses how Sloan's blend of quantitative and qualitative learning has shaped her approach to innovation, emphasizing engineering new patterns over relying on existing use cases. With a PhD in applied mathematics and a career spanning roles at the NSA, Google, and AXA, she shares insights on cryptography, behavioral modeling, and risk management. Karna advocates for empowering others, aligning short-term actions with long-term goals, and fostering sustainable innovation. Currently a Harvard fellow, she focuses on AI's societal role, aiming to ensure its responsible and human-centric adoption. Karna defines success as finding joy in daily life and encourages prospective MBAs to embrace the rigorous yet rewarding Sloan experience.Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Learn more about MIT Sloan Alumni on X (Formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

In this special episode of Sloanies Talking with Sloanies, host Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, sits down with two distinguished guests: Admiral Thad Allen, SF '89, former Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, and Frank Finelli, SM '86, a senior advisor at The Carlyle Group and founder of the MIT Sloan Veterans Fund. Together, they discuss their experiences at MIT Sloan, the complexities of leadership in the military and private sector, and the challenges of technology adoption in government. The conversation explores the evolution of defense strategies, the importance of networks within the MIT and military communities, and the need for innovative approaches to address modern national security threats.Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Learn more about MIT Sloan Alumni on X (Formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

In this episode of Sloanies Talking with Sloanies, host Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, interviews Stephen Boyer, SDM '08, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Bitsight. The conversation reflects on the evolution of cybersecurity, including the complexity of cyber threats and the challenges companies face in managing risks. Boyer shares insights from his career, discussing the importance of transparency in cybersecurity incidents and the role of AI in enhancing security practices. He also emphasizes the value of a mission-driven career and the need for continuous learning.Boyer also discusses his experiences at MIT Sloan, highlighting the impact of the MIT 100K competition and the broader MIT ecosystem on his entrepreneurial journey. He offers advice to prospective Sloanies, encouraging them to immerse themselves fully in the MIT environment and to align their studies with their long-term career goals. The episode provides a blend of practical cybersecurity advice and reflections on the significance of strategic thinking and innovation in one's career.Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Learn more about MIT Sloan Alumni on X (Formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

In this special episode of the podcast, Andrew Husband (Senior Writer & Editor, Office of External Relations) briefly assumes hosting duties to discuss five years of Sloanies Talking with Sloanies with host-turned-guest Christopher Reichert, MOT '04.Reichert reflects on some of his most cherished and memorable conversations with MIT Sloan alumni and faculty—including the late Ed Roberts, SB '57, SM '58, SM '60, PhD '62, and his son, Mitch Roberts, SM '92; as well as a joint conversation with Juan Pablo Armas, SM '92, and Roberto Rigobon, PhD '97, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the MIT Sloan Latin America Office.After living and working in Australia for 13 years, Reichert decided to seek out an MBA degree to build on the skills he had developed while founding and managing an IT consulting company. The confluence of business and technology led him to MIT Sloan, where he initially considered the MBA program before a chance reading of a Management of Technology program brochure.Reichert emphasizes the importance of volunteerism among alumni, and Husband highlights the former's ongoing work with the MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association, the MIT Sloan Alumni Board, and the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium. This naturally leads to a discussion of MIT Sloan Reunion 2024 and the need for the ongoing involvement of the alumni community at large.Links:LinkedIn ProfileMIT Sloan Reunion 2024Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Learn more about MIT Sloan Alumni on X (Formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTSupport the Show.Thanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Learn more about MIT Sloan Alumni on X (Formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Join host Christopher Reichert, MSc '04, in a candid conversation with Jawad Ahsan, MIT Sloan Executive MBA alum, as they discuss the transformative power of an MBA, Ahsan's career growth from GE to entrepreneurial ventures, and the role MIT Sloan played in shaping his path. Discover how System Dynamics and MIT Sloan's collaborative ethos inspired Ahsan to pursue a portfolio career, balancing corporate success with creative storytelling and societal impact.Reichert and Ahsan talk about Ahsan's creative pursuits, including his book "What They Didn't Tell Me," which became an Amazon bestseller, and his involvement in producing books, movies, and investing in startups through his ventures Light Mountain Creative, Light Mountain Capital, and Light Mountain Craft.Links:LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/jawadahsanWebsite: http://www.jawadahsan.com/Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Learn more about MIT Sloan Alumni on X (Formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

On this episode of Sloanies Talking with Sloanies, host Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, interviews Ian Barkin, MBA '06, co-founder of 2BVentures.  Barkin discusses his experience at MIT Sloan and how it influenced his career in consulting and outsourcing. He also talks about the concept of robotic process automation (RPA) and its role in intelligent automation. Barkin shares insights from his book Intelligent Automation and discusses the democratization of technology tools and the importance of harnessing grassroots automation within organizations. He emphasizes the need for IT departments to adapt to the changing landscape and support the creativity and innovation of non-IT professionals. Barkin also highlights the evolving role of AI and the availability of big data in driving advancements in automation. He concludes by discussing the importance of staying connected with the MIT Sloan community and offering advice for prospective students and alumni.Links:LinkedIn ProfileLinkedIn Learning courses on Digital TransformationMIT Sloan Management Review ArticleHarvard Business Review ArticleIntelligent AutomationSupport the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on X (Formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

A conversation with Yda Bouvier, MBA '98, on her new book, Leading from the Right Brain, gleaned from her studies in applied physics, and years of coaching executives seeking to strengthen and transform their leadership style. Yda discusses how many leaders are especially capable in left-brain functioning, which serves them well in building strong strategic, problem solving, and goal-achievement track records. And yet, when left-brain functioning gets stuck, it can only be unlocked through bringing in the strengths of the right side of the brain. Yda posits that the right brain sees the whole, the proverbial forest from the trees; and it sees the new, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives for any problem. The right brain also has access to information about ourselves and others that the left brain doesn't have.  In the wide-ranging conversation Yda touches on the impact MIT Sloan had on her evolution from the physics cellars doing research, to gaining new found skills and confidence for her work before and after MIT Sloan at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).  Since 2008, Yda Bouvier has worked with hundreds of individuals and many teams in periods of transition and professional challenges, across the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on X (Formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

A conversation with Shawna Young, EMBA '15, on her experiences from North Carolina to Cambridge, from teaching high school to reinvigorating the Scratch Foundation at MIT and advocating for her community.  A graduate of Howard University, Shawna tells us about being in a space where her classmates could be themselves, “unapologetically black and ambitious.” It set her on a path to focus on the access to advanced learning opportunities for children of color early in their educational journey.   Shawna tells us about the challenges of navigating both parenting and a career guided by the principles of helping the underserved, whether in the high schools where she taught, or through the Duke Talent Identification Program, or at several positions that she has held at MIT. Shawna closes by talking about the diverse community she encountered at MIT Sloan, and how she and her classmates bonded over the challenges of juggling school, career, and personal lives.  Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

A conversation with Alexander Borschow, SB '06, MBA '14, on his journey from Puerto Rico to MIT undergraduate studying chemical biological engineering in Course 10B, then on to New York as a banker at BNP Paribas. On a trip in 2011 to northern Argentina, Alexander had a life-changing realization that the global food system was not sustainable. He returned to MIT Sloan for its strong program in sustainability. While at MIT Sloan, Alexander was president of the Food and Agriculture Club. After graduation, Alexander worked in the food industry at Eataly, where he gained a lot of experience with the food supply ecosystem. He is the co-founder of Semillero Partners, a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based growth stage investment fund focused on companies in food and beverage, food tech, and wellness industries. Sustainability is central to Alex and Semillero's investment approach, as is a commitment to the evolution of the companies they support. Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

A conversation with Roberto Rigobon and Juan Pablo Armas, on the 10th Anniversary of the MIT Sloan Latin America Office.  Professor Rigobon and Juan Pablo share the experiences of creating and building the Latin American office, the first of its kind, the challenges of creating a unified and impactful venue for sharing ideas on such a large continent, with disparate economies, education systems, and politics.  They share how Andrónico Luksic pitched the idea to the Dean, and how local families and entrepreneurs kept it alive and vital. They also talk about recent challenges presented by COVID and the successes the office has achieved in the first decade.Professor Rigobon talks about the unique South American connection, where despite great economic and political upheavals, involving things like 30% of the population of Venezuela scattered across the continent, there have never been refugee camps. They share that despite vigorous competition in things like soccer, when they meet as a council, they don't discuss the regular politics that concentrate on what you want to destroy, but rather they concentrate on what they want to build.  They acknowledge the same basic issues that are common across the continent, like poverty, access to technology, growth, development, and education.They discuss the impact of giants like Arnoldo Hax and Rudi Dornbusch on recruiting students to MIT and how these students are now in positions of influence in major companies and positions of power in government. They talk about how the education those leaders received at MIT, the sparks that ignited while at MIT, and now continue to access through the MIT Sloan Latin American Office has and will continue to resonate in South America.Finally, looking ahead, Professor Rigobon and Juan Pablo Armas explore South America's ongoing challenges in economies, industries, the environment, and education and how the MIT Sloan Latin American Office is positioned to contribute to the conversation at the highest levels of government and industry.Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

A conversation with Ricard Huguet, MOT '04, from his start as Director of Innovation for the City of Barcelona, to following his vision of leveraging LEGO robotics for innovation in STEM education in both classrooms and executive suites. Ricard speaks about listening to his customers for ideas, the pivot he made in his company in 2008—in the face of the global economic downturn—and the latest addition of an online platform that has extended his reach exponentially. Ricard also talks about the lessons and confidence he gained from attending MIT Sloan and the lasting value he gets and gives to the MIT community. Ricard speaks about the saddest day of his life, namely the last day as a student at MIT, and the powerful message he heard, but initially did not understand, from Professor Rebecca Henderson. She reminded him and his classmates about the blessing of attending MIT, which so few in the world can do, and the importance of working for a company that does something for the community. She advised him to either start his own venture or be sure that his values align with the company's values, but not to settle for less. Ricard also speaks about the resonance of the "Create, Capture, Deliver" framework and how he uses this when assessing either his own business model or start-ups that approach him for advice or investment. Ricard talks about his investment approach, which starts with the team and then the idea. He speaks about the challenge for him and other investors in managing their portfolios and how he created an organization to help him and others to improve their performance. Finally, Ricard's advice to prospective Sloanies is to embrace the ecosystem, live there, enjoy people, get into labs, collaborate with people, and join clubs. MIT is the only top university that did not open campuses around the world, and that is because of the unique network and the special ecosystem that they've been able to create around campus. Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Naji Gehchan, EMBA '22 joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to talk about the life experiences that led him to study medicine, and eventually start Sohati, a comprehensive website in Arabic that provides information about the health medical field, and informs his oncology work at Eli Lilly. Naji talks about his chronic condition, which he calls “Impatientitus” and how he balances purpose with speed to build a team culture where he is striving to get things done fast while at the same way the team shares a thinking process, what they believe in, and remains open to one another.  He also hosts a podcast called Spread Love io, started while at Sloan, dedicated to highlighting the stories of leaders on how they spread love in organizations for people to feel safe to thrive and imagine a better world. Naji shares his insights after interviewing over 80 leaders. Finally, Naji talks about the experience of finally arriving on campus, after the mostly remote experience due to COVID, and the strong community of classmates and faculty that they built in that unique educational environment. Naji explains how MIT pushed him to go even deeper in thinking about his leadership style, leadership signature, and leadership beliefs. Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Captain Brian Erickson, SFMBA '21, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to talk about his career from a 17-year-old service member in the Coast Guard to its first Chief Data Officer. Capt. Erickson explores leadership and innovation in a 233-year-old organization.He talks about growing up in a small town in Washington State, and the opportunities and experiences of serving in the U.S. Coast Guard for over 30 years. He's been an engineer and pilot and had participated in the rescue of over 35 people.Just before Sloan, Capt. Erickson was a budget reviewer for Coast Guard headquarters operational capabilities offices and was responsible for program requests for $1.3B and over 14,000 personnel. He was the Commanding Officer of a 110-member Coast Guard Air Station serving the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and North Florida, before being selected for the MIT Sloan Fellows program in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. He has some great insights into leadership and innovation as he reflects on his time at MIT Sloan and what it takes to succeed in ever-increasing positions of responsibility, leading to his current role as inaugural Chief Digital Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard.Capt. Erickson can be reached on LinkedIn and welcomes talking with alumni and prospective students.Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Ohad Tzur, MBA '12, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to talk about his startup Kahoona (www.kahoona.io) which is dedicated to helping individuals and companies traverse the disruptive online changes for online privacy and data mining. Ohad talks about growing up in Israel, the transformational experiences of serving in the Israeli Defense Force, working at Google and learning to manage and embrace the sometimes-overwhelming opportunities at Sloan, in particular Action Learning. Ohad closes with some great tips for prospective students on the power of the community of your classmates, and how to prioritize your experience while at Sloan. Ohad can be reached on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohadtzur) and welcomes talking with alumni, prospective students, and anyone interested in online privacy and the new economic models being created that will reshape the Internet as we know it.Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Aditi Javeri Gokhale, SB '96, MBA '99, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, for a discussion on her role as the most senior female leader at Northwestern Mutual, where she holds the title of chief strategy officer, president of retail investments, and head of institutional investments. They also discuss her journey from India to MIT, her dedication to leadership and mentoring fellow women, and her commitment to establishing gender equity.Support the show

Rachel Stevens, MBA '15, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, for a discussion about her journey from corporate mainstream, working at Apple and Tatte; to starting her own business, VIENVIE, a women's fashion marketplace startup that brings together existing designers and consumers—working to solve the problem of fit, style, and discovery for the modern woman. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Ken Pucker, SM '90, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, for a discussion about corporate sustainability efforts, climate change, and what he believes needs to be done to address these issues. Currently a senior lecturer at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Ken shares how system dynamics and his time at MIT Sloan influenced his last decade of working at the intersection of climate and capitalism. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Jossy Lee, MBA '12, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to share how her time at MIT Sloan has impacted her current work as a founding member of the New England Innovation Academy, the first middle and high school using human-centered design to prepare future innovators. She is also the founder of Woom, an incubator dedicated to nurturing working moms, and author of "Mommy Goes to Work," a forthcoming storybook celebrating working moms. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Sunish Gupta, SDM '12, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to share how his diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa in 2001, as well as his background in technology and engineering, served as his motivation to focus his work on enhancing the design and implementation of assistive technologies for all disabilities.MIT alumni are invited to email Sunish for a complimentary accessibility consultation for their company's website or app, including a 30-minute Simple Experience Evaluation for Disabilities (SEED).  Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

TJ Leonard, MBA '08, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to discuss his career in the marketing industry and how that led to his current role as CEO at Storyblocks, a stock media subscription service dedicated to providing accessible, affordable stock for creatives. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Khalid David, MBA '19, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to share how his journey working in the construction industry led him to MIT Sloan, where he was able to begin building TracFlo, an online financial tool designed to help contractors manage project risk.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Beta Boom co-founder Kimmy Paluch, MBA ’11, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to detail her work taking on the racially-biased venture capital model to help underrepresented entrepreneurs succeed. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Daya Fields, MBA ’07, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to discuss her career journey in the world of corporate cosmetics. She shares how a trek she went on while at MIT Sloan led her to begin a career in the beauty and personal care space, where she is now the President of Pipette and Purecane at Amyris.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Edward Crawford, EMBA ’17, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to discuss his role as co-founder and president of Coltala Holdings. He also shares lessons from his time in the Peace Corps, the U.S. Navy, and his experience in the Executive MBA program at MIT Sloan.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Perrin Quarshie, MBA ’16, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to discuss his career evolution from working as a civil engineer to becoming an entrepreneur in the financial services space. He is now the founder and CEO of RealBlocks, a technology platform that connects advisors and investors to the best alternative investment managers.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Christina Gordon, SM ’92, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to discuss her role as Co-Founder and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Boston, a nonprofit organization working to make an impact in the economic empowerment of women and girls in the Greater Boston area.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Kaushik Joshi, MBA ’05, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to share learnings from his role as a Global Managing Director at Equinix and provide insight on the future of 5G and the impact it will have across sectors, particularly in tech and real estate.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Ore Adeyemi, SB ’00, MBA ’06, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to discuss his journey to MIT Sloan and his rise through the ranks at HSBC, where he currently serves as the Global Head and Managing Director for Strategic Innovation of Investments. He also shares how his leadership skills have evolved and his commitment to working on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Richard Resnick, MOT ’04, joins classmate Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to reflect on his career that began in computer science and evolved into senior management roles, including his current position as CEO at Cureatr. He also details the evolution of his management style and his desire to be a leader that transforms the culture of the organization.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Monica Lee Foley, EMBA ’19, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to discuss her time in MIT Sloan's Executive MBA program, the importance of mentoring, and her career at NASA, where she currently serves as chief of staff at the Johnson Space Center.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Co-founders Babak Movassaghi, SF ’14, and Christopher Lee, PhD ’18, join Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to share how the entrepreneurial ecosystem at MIT brought them together and led to the launch of their digital health and technology startup, InfiniteMD.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

ThirdLove co-founders Heidi Zak, MBA ’07, and David Spector, MBA ’07, join Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to share how they started the online bra and underwear retailer. The pair also discuss their experience founding a startup as husband and wife and lessons they have learned about entrepreneurship.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Benjamin Boutboul, MBA ’20, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to share his experience as a leader of the MIT-Africa Takes On COVID-19, a large global hackathon that was organized in less than two weeks as the pandemic forced MIT to transition to remote learning and cancel all in-person events. More info on Africa Takes on COVID-19 Challengehttp://news.mit.edu/2020/mit-builds-community-africa-takes-covid-19-challenge-0514https://trueafrica.co/article/how-a-few-mit-students-produced-one-of-the-best-hackathons-on-covid-19/https://medium.com/@b.boutboul/mit-africa-takes-on-covid-19-snapshot-of-the-weekends-solutions-44084842fcc5Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Peter Zaballos, SM ’90, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to share insights he gained during his time at MIT Sloan and career journey through various startups in Boston, the Midwest, and Silicon Valley. Peter also shares lessons from his personal “user manual” and how that helps guide his leadership decisions.Related Links: "Mindset, The New Psychology of Success"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/44330/mindset-by-carol-s-dweck-phd/ The New Yorker:Is Amazon Unstoppable?:https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/10/21/is-amazon-unstoppable Hogan Personality Inventory:https://www.hoganassessments.com/assessment/hogan-personality-inventory/ Peter's blog:https://openambition.com/ The User Manual:https://openambition.com/user-manual-for-peter-zaballos/ The 7 days to Die blog post:Why video games are awesome preparation for life, and careers.https://openambition.com/2018/03/23/why-video-games-are-awesome-preparation-for-life-and-careers-by-peter-zaballos/Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Irene Hernández, MBA ’18, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to share how her experience at MIT Sloan and working at the MIT Media Lab led her to create GATACA, a global digital ID platform that provides verified identities to deliver a fast and secure customer onboarding experience. They also reminisce about Irene's favorite memories and classes at MIT Sloan and her advice to prospective Sloanies.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Michael “Mick” Farrell, LGO ’98 and CEO of ResMed, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to share his journey to MIT Sloan and how he has led the transformation of ResMed from a medical device manufacturer to a digital health leader. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Professor Ed Roberts ’57, SM ’58, SM ’60, PhD ’62, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, for a wide-ranging interview that covers his time as a student at MIT and how he joined the MIT Sloan faculty. The pair also discuss Professor Robert’s most recent book, Celebrating Entrepreneurs: How MIT Nurtured Pioneering Entrepreneurs Who Built Great Companies, and his predictions for the future of entrepreneurship at MIT.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Rahul Kulkarni, MBA ’16 and CEO/Co-Founder of The Sukhi Project, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to detail the importance of prioritizing your mental health and how his startup works with companies to provide customized wellness solutions. The Sukhi Project recently launched a free mobile app aimed at front-line workers to provide quick, bite-sized meditations specifically adapted for healthcare shift workers. Learn more: https://www.thesukhiproject.com/Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Jayesh Kannan, MBA ’18, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to discuss his background in computer science and engineering before transitioning to a role in finance and his journey to MIT Sloan. He also shares how Professor Zeynep Ton’s Good Jobs Strategy helped evolve his thinking and his approach to his work, as well as the importance of the MIT Sloan Alumni community and paying it forward for future Sloanies. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Yishi Zuo, MBA ’18, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to discuss how he caught the entrepreneurship bug and the moves he made to transition from finance to entrepreneurship, including coming to MIT Sloan. While at MIT Sloan, he met his cofounders and created DeepBench, a modern software platform that enables knowledge sharing like never before, with expert advisors on demand to answer your toughest questions.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Mehra Golshan, EMBA ’19, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to share his story of battling cancer while he was attending MIT Sloan. They also discuss Mehra’s decision to enroll in the EMBA program and how his own cancer diagnosis informed his work as the Distinguished Chair of Surgical Oncology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Kathleen Stetson, MBA ’14 and Co-founder of MIT Hacking Arts, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, to talk about her journey to MIT Sloan and the self-awareness program for entrepreneurs that she launched at the MIT delta V accelerator last summer.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Christopher Reichert, MOT ’04, welcomes Keri Pearlson, Executive Director of Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan. They discuss the research MIT Sloan is doing in cybersecurity, including an effort to drive cybersecurity behaviors. Learn more at cams.mit.edu. Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Bridget Akinc, EMBA '13, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to discuss her role as CEO of Building Impact, which works to transform corporate volunteering, and how she applies her learnings from MIT Sloan to leading the organization. Bridget also serves as a senior lecturer for the “Leading with Impact” course in the EMBA program.Sloanies Talking with Sloanies is a conversational podcast with alumni and faculty about the MIT Sloan experience and how it influences what they're doing today. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Google, and Spotify.Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Learn more about MIT Sloan Alumni on X (Formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Matthew Linderman, MBA '19, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to talk about his career trajectory and his new startup, Aloha, which is debugging the social planning process by providing tools and guidance to help people be more intentional about they maintain and deepen their relationships. Learn more at: www.heyaloha.app/.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

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Stephanie O'Dear, EMBA '17, joins Christopher Reichart, MOT '04, for a conversation about her experience in the EMBA program at MIT Sloan.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, hits the big stage with Patrick Zeitouni, MBA '09, for the first ever live recording of Sloanies Talking with Sloanies. Taped during Reunion 2019, the two discuss the influence Sloan had on how Patrick approaches his work at Blue Origin.If you are interested in learning more about Blue Origin and what Patrick is working on check out this video: https://youtu.be/GQ98hGUe6FMSupport the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)

Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, sits down with Kristen Robinson Darcy, EMBA '13, who is currently the SVP Service and Marketing at Fidelity Charitable, and discussed taking time to understand the behavior of individuals and what matters to individuals in business.Support the show (https://giving.mit.edu/sloan/)