Podcasts about board members

Elena Verna is a renowned growth advisor to tech startups, and currently heads Growth at Lovable, one of the fastest growing tech startups globally -- where she helped the AI-native company reach $80M ARR in under seven months with a lean team. Previously, she held senior roles at world leading technology companies such as SurveyMonkey, Miro, Amplitude, and Dropbox, and has advised companies like MongoDB, Superhuman, and Veed. +++ To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/high→ Get up to 6 months of Notion's Business plan for free with Notion AI included (worth $12K): Go to - https://ntn.so/highflyers & click “Apply Now”If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today! Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more.  ***CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!***Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ***The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths, Airwallex, Eucalyptus etc; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank etc; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned Tech CEO's from Google, Microsoft, Xero etc, Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com***   

AI isn't just writing code—it's joining the team. Scott Dietzen, Board Member at Augment Code, explains how Augment's AI agents are changing the way enterprise software is built, secured, and scaled. These aren't copilots for toy projects—they're context-aware agents designed for real-world codebases and real production work. Scott: www.linkedin.com/in/scottdietzen Augment Code:: www.augmentcode.com Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io

The Public Service Association says lifting public sector board member paychecks is total hypocrisy. A quietly-released Cabinet paper reveals annual governance board chair fees have jumped from up to $90,000, to more than $160,000. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says this decision comes from the same leaders who cancelled pay equity claims and offered meagre minimum-wage increases. "It's astonishing from a Government that was elected on addressing the cost of living crisis - and it seems for low-income workers and middle-income workers, this Government is nowhere to be seen." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests are Ron Plinske and Julie Kletcher, Board Members and Volunteers with Let's Go Fishing talking about how the public can benefit from their organization and the many ways the public and business can support their cause.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Ganesh Anand is an Associate Professor of Chemistry as well as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The Pennsylvania State University (or Penn State University) at the University Park campus. He is also an elected Board Member of the International Society for Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange Mass Spectrometry (HDX-MS). Research in Ganesh's lab examines molecular switches. He wants to know how molecules interact with one another and how they switch from one state to another. These tiny molecular switches act almost like electrical switches turning on and off the functions of different molecules. He also does research on viruses and how they change shape to infect their hosts. Beyond his scientific interests, Ganesh has also been passionate about music for as long as he can remember. He takes voice lessons now and enjoys singing in choirs in his free time. He received his bachelor's degree in pharmacy and his master's degree in biological sciences from Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India. Next, Ganesh attended Rutgers University where he earned his PhD in biochemistry. Afterwards, he conducted postdoctoral research as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellow at the University of California San Diego. Ganesh served on the faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore for over a decade before accepting a faculty position at Penn State where he is today. His lab is recognized as a Waters World Center of Innovation in Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange Mass Spectrometry. Ganesh is founding member and former Director of the Singapore National Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry (SingMass) and the former Vice President of the Singapore Society for Mass Spectrometry. In this interview, he shares more about his life and science.

More money's discreetly finding its way into the pockets of public sector board members. A quietly released Cabinet document reveals governance board chairs could now be paid more than $160 thousand. Annual fees had previously been capped at about $90 thousand. Public Service Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking these people are often responsible for large sums of money and assets. She says if we want good people to reform the public service and get Crown entities humming, we have to pay for it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do AI, oil, and bicycle blindspots have in common? Pixel Paws CEO Josh Holtz reveals how spotting them—from whale oil innovations to GenAI as an "electric bike for the mind"—sparked his leap from chemical engineering at Dow to building AI-powered pet toys that enhance lives. ==============CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Josh Holtz, CEO of Pixel-Paws.aiJosh Holtz, CEO of Pixel-Paws.ai is a leader who operates at the intersection of chemical engineering, artificial intelligence, and high-stakes business opportunities. With a foundation in chemical engineering and an evolving expertise in computer science, he possesses a rare ability to identify and act on critical blind spots in complex manufacturing and market environments.While at Dow, Josh led a multidisciplinary team in a fast-track project to launch a new hand sanitizer at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. In just six weeks, his team brought the product to market, a feat of innovation and timely execution that resulted in an $8.1 million revenue impact and earned recognition from Dow's CEO. His talent for uncovering hidden value is further demonstrated by his work as a co-inventor of a patented computer vision algorithm targeting a $5 million NPV use case. Josh is currently channeling this forward-thinking approach into a project to bring a 4x patent pending revolutionary AI cat toy to market called Pixel Paws AI. It uses computer vision and image projection to create virtual reality environments that respond to input from the cat and deliver a first of its kind user interface for a video game tailored to domesticated animals.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as recently retired Berrien RESA Board Member Dave Pagel about his many years of public service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some episodes are personal.This one is family.I had the privilege of sitting down with two people who've shaped the way I think, live, and lead: Dr. Pravin Bhagwat (Founder of 14 Trees Foundation) and my father, Kiran Deshpande (Former CEO, Tech Mahindra. Founder, Mojo Networks. Board Member, 14Trees Foundation) two entrepreneurial men I've had the privilege of learning from since I was a child.They built a company together. Exited it with grace. And then, Pravin uncle did something most people wouldn't, he walked away from the tech world to plant trees and build forests. Literally.He started the 14 Trees Foundation, a community-led movement that's quietly restoring India's green cover and here's why he did it:While reading a 6th-grade textbook on photosynthesis with his daughter, Pravin Uncle had an eye-opening realization: that the carbon we emit can be neutralized simply by planting trees. In fact, it takes exactly 14 trees to neutralize the carbon footprint of one person over a lifetime.This simple, measurable, and relatable insight inspired him to act. It clicked with me instantly, and it's become the core of what 14 Trees stands for, bringing nature back, one tree at a time.And his conversation isn't about funding rounds or exits.It's about friendship, purpose, legacy, and trees, making the world better:Some things you'll take away from this episode:How my dad and Pravin uncle met, and the values they shared while building Mojo Networks.Why they left it all to work with their hands in the soil.What reforestation looks like and how you and I can help.Why building quietly can still leave a loud legacy.If you've ever asked yourself, “What comes after success?” this episode might offer a few answers.And here's a way you can be part of it:If this conversation resonates with you, share the video on any social media platform along with your own takeaway (no generic reposts or AI summaries), and send it to me via DM or email shantanu@bombayshavingcompany.com and CC deepti@bombayshavingcompany.com.I'll personally plant one tree in your name at 14 Trees.And if you go a step further and plant one yourself, maybe for a parent, mentor, pet, or friend, I'll plant two more trees for you.That's three trees. One simple act. No deadline.Let's grow something together.

Guests: Mark Faris, Board Member, STOP MPRP. Go to STOPMPRP.com for more information on how to support the effort. #stopmprp Jay Kaminsky, Member, Secure The Vote MD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technologyhttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com Title: How to hack Global Activism with Tech, Music, and Purpose: A Conversation with Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen and Author of “From Ideas to Impact”Guest: Michael SheldrickCo-Founder, Global Citizen | Author of “From Ideas to Impact” (Wiley 2024) | Professor, Columbia University | Speaker, Board Member and Forbes.com ContributorWebSite: https://michaelsheldrick.comOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sheldrick-30364051/Global Citizen: https://www.globalcitizen.org/Host: Marco CiappelliCo-Founder & CMO @ITSPmagazine | Master Degree in Political Science - Sociology of Communication l Branding & Marketing Consultant | Journalist | Writer | Podcasts: Technology, Cybersecurity, Society, and Storytelling.WebSite: https://marcociappelli.comOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-ciappelli/_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach.BlackCloak:  https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb_____________________________⸻ Podcast Summary ⸻ Michael Sheldrick returns to Redefining Society and Technology to share how Global Citizen has mobilized billions in aid and inspired millions through music, tech, and collective action. From social media activism to systemic change, this conversation explores how creativity and innovation can fuel a global movement for good.⸻ Article ⸻ Sometimes, the best stories are the ones that keep unfolding — and Michael Sheldrick's journey is exactly that. When we first spoke, Global Citizen had just (almost) released their book From Ideas to Impact. This time, I invited Michael back on Redefining Society and Technology because his story didn't stop at the last chapter.From a high school student in Western Australia who doubted his own potential, to co-founding one of the most influential global advocacy movements — Michael's path is a testament to what belief and purpose can spark. And when purpose is paired with music, technology, and strategic activism? That's where the real magic happens.In this episode, we dig into how Global Citizen took the power of pop culture and built a model for global change. Picture this: a concert ticket you don't buy, but earn by taking action. Signing petitions, tweeting for change, amplifying causes — that's the currency. It's simple, smart, and deeply human.Michael shared how artists like John Legend and Coldplay joined their mission not just to play music, but to move policy. And they did — unlocking over $40 billion in commitments, impacting a billion lives. That's not just influence. That's impact.We also talked about the role of technology. AI, translation tools, Salesforce dashboards, even Substack — they're not just part of the story, they're the infrastructure. From grant-writing to movement-building, Global Citizen's success is proof that the right tools in the right hands can scale change fast.Most of all, I loved hearing how digital actions — even small ones — ripple out globally. A girl in Shanghai watching a livestream. A father in Utah supporting his daughters' activism. The digital isn't just real — it's redefining what real means.As we wrapped, Michael teased a new bonus chapter he's releasing, The Innovator. Naturally, I asked him back when it drops. Because this conversation isn't just about what's been done — it's about what comes next.So if you're wondering where to start, just remember Eleanor Roosevelt's quote Michael brought back:“The way to begin is to begin.”Download the app. Take one action. The world is listening.Cheers,Marco⸻ Keywords ⸻ Society and Technology, AI ethics, generative AI, tech innovation, digital transformation, tech, technology, Global Citizen, Michael Sheldrick, ending poverty, pop culture activism, technology for good, social impact, digital advocacy, Redefining Society, AI in nonprofits, youth engagement, music and change, activism app, social movements, John Legend, sustainable development, global action, climate change, eradicating polio, tech for humanity, podcast on technology__________________ Enjoy. Reflect. Share with your fellow humans.And if you haven't already, subscribe to Musing On Society & Technology on LinkedIn — new transmissions are always incoming.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/musing-on-society-technology-7079849705156870144You're listening to this through the Redefining Society & Technology podcast, so while you're here, make sure to follow the show — and join me as I continue exploring life in this Hybrid Analog Digital Society.End of transmission.____________________________Listen to more Redefining Society & Technology stories and subscribe to the podcast:

In der aktuellen Folge des Plutos Finanzpodcasts lässt uns Torsten Fröhlich, Board-Member der Team Rynkeby Foundation und Teil des Team Rynkeby Nieder-Olm, mit bewegenden Rückblicken an der diesjährigen Rynkeby Tour nach Paris teilhaben.

Lester Kiewit speaks to blogger and running writer, Stuart Mann, about taking up a position on the board of the Cape Town Two Oceans Marathon. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Become a valued and cherished Board Member today: https://www.patreon.com/timelineearth… Check out LineMart, our Official TLE Merchandise store: https://www.toplobsta.com/collections/timeline-earth — — — On this episode, we discuss classic flash games and wrestling. And probably other things that are now permanently lost. — — — Recorded LIVE every Wednesday! (7/23/2025) Featuring, the "The Golden Throat", Car Campit: https://twitter.com/TLE_Car And the "Number One PTO User of the Year", Aaron: https://twitter.com/btwa_RETURNS And as always, the wise and Dionysian Birdarchist: https://twitter.com/TLEbirdarchist And of course, the team's erudite investigator Paz: https://twitter.com/TLEPaz Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/timelineearth — — — THE EARTH IS A LINE!

⬥GUEST⬥John Salomon, Board Member, Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/⬥HOST⬥Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/ | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥The cybersecurity industry keeps repeating a familiar line: there's a shortage of talent. But what if the real issue isn't the number of people—but the lack of access, mentorship, and investment in human potential?In this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity, Sean Martin speaks with John Salomon, an independent cybersecurity consultant and a contributor to the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN), about how the hiring structure in our industry may be the problem—not the solution. Together, they explore why entry-level roles rarely provide an actual point of entry, and how hiring practices have been shaped more by finance and compliance than by people development.Salomon draws on decades of experience to outline the problem: security is often treated as a pure cost center, so training and mentorship are deprioritized. Early-career professionals are expected to be “job-ready” from day one, and organizations rarely account for the long-term payoff of investing in apprenticeships or junior hires.He also points to the silent collapse of informal mentorship that once defined the field. Leaders used to take risks on new talent. Now, hiring decisions are driven by headcount limitations and performance metrics that leave no room for experimentation or learning through failure.The conversation shifts toward action. Business and security leaders need to reframe cybersecurity as a growth enabler and start viewing mentorship as a risk mitigation tool. Investing in new talent not only strengthens your team—it supports the stability of the industry as a whole.And it's not just on companies. Universities and student organizations must create more opportunities for experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Leaders can support these efforts with time, not just budget, by showing up and sharing what they've learned.Whether you're a CISO, founder, or just getting started, this episode challenges the idea that “mentorship is nice to have” and shows how it's a cornerstone of sustainable cybersecurity.⬥SPONSORS⬥LevelBlue: https://itspm.ag/attcybersecurity-3jdk3ThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974⬥RESOURCES⬥Inspiring Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7332679935557300224-1lBv/⬥ADDITIONAL INFORMATION⬥✨ More Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast: 

Content Warning: This episode includes mention of child and animal neglect and abuse. There's a developmental stage between 45-65 where having an impact is one of the most important parts of this stage in our lives and it is so important to take a moment to reflect on the impact we want to have on the world.Today, we're focusing on Julie's story and how she came to the work she does today with How Women Lead. This week's episode 178 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about philanthropy, racial justice, and feminist leadership! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams shares how her childhood experiences were the foundation for her decision early in life to spend the rest of her life trying to make the world a better place and reflecting on her continued efforts to open her heart and door to others by caring for them and loving and accepting them as they are. Some of the talking points Julie goes over in this episode include:Being cognizant of the power dynamics in nonprofit organizations and setting realistic expectations of gratitude. Sharing Maimonides ‘Ladder of Philanthropy' and the high value placed on philanthropy through partnership.The 3 levels of impact Julie focuses on and examples of how this has played out in her life. Encouraging you to have a north star of your own values to drive the impact and influence you have on the world.  Julie shares her story to show that being a life-long philanthropist and living a life of service is not easy but the gifts that come for both you and the people you help are immeasurable.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

⬥GUEST⬥John Salomon, Board Member, Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/⬥HOST⬥Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/ | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥The cybersecurity industry keeps repeating a familiar line: there's a shortage of talent. But what if the real issue isn't the number of people—but the lack of access, mentorship, and investment in human potential?In this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity, Sean Martin speaks with John Salomon, an independent cybersecurity consultant and a contributor to the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN), about how the hiring structure in our industry may be the problem—not the solution. Together, they explore why entry-level roles rarely provide an actual point of entry, and how hiring practices have been shaped more by finance and compliance than by people development.Salomon draws on decades of experience to outline the problem: security is often treated as a pure cost center, so training and mentorship are deprioritized. Early-career professionals are expected to be “job-ready” from day one, and organizations rarely account for the long-term payoff of investing in apprenticeships or junior hires.He also points to the silent collapse of informal mentorship that once defined the field. Leaders used to take risks on new talent. Now, hiring decisions are driven by headcount limitations and performance metrics that leave no room for experimentation or learning through failure.The conversation shifts toward action. Business and security leaders need to reframe cybersecurity as a growth enabler and start viewing mentorship as a risk mitigation tool. Investing in new talent not only strengthens your team—it supports the stability of the industry as a whole.And it's not just on companies. Universities and student organizations must create more opportunities for experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Leaders can support these efforts with time, not just budget, by showing up and sharing what they've learned.Whether you're a CISO, founder, or just getting started, this episode challenges the idea that “mentorship is nice to have” and shows how it's a cornerstone of sustainable cybersecurity.⬥SPONSORS⬥LevelBlue: https://itspm.ag/attcybersecurity-3jdk3ThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974⬥RESOURCES⬥Inspiring Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7332679935557300224-1lBv/⬥ADDITIONAL INFORMATION⬥✨ More Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast: 

Medicus Pharma CEO Dr Raza Bokhari joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce key developments following the company's annual and special meeting of shareholders, held in July. Bokhari reported that shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of all resolutions, including the election of all eight director nominees—two of whom are new to the board. Among the newly elected directors is The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a veteran public servant with more than three decades of leadership experience. McMorris Rodgers represented Washington's 5th Congressional District from 2004 to 2025 and previously served as Republican Leader in the Washington State House of Representatives—the first woman to hold that role. Bokhari described her as a people-first, mission-driven leader whose policy acumen and bipartisan leadership will bring tremendous value to Medicus Pharma during its next phase of growth. Also joining the board is Ajay Raju, a well-known attorney, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur. Raju is Chairman and CEO of Raju LLP, Managing Partner of 215 Capital, and Co-founder of Avstera Therapeutics, with leadership roles across 16 portfolio companies. His legal, financial, and strategic expertise further strengthens the company's board as it advances clinical development and business expansion. In addition to governance updates, Bokhari revealed that Medicus has submitted a comprehensive briefing package to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting a Type C meeting. The company is seeking formal FDA feedback on its D-MNA (Dermal Methylnaltrexone) development program aimed at treating Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) of the skin. The proposed Phase 2 clinical trial (SKNJCT-003) will be a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study enrolling up to 60 participants. Subjects will be randomly assigned in equal numbers to receive either a Placebo, low-dose D-MNA, or high-dose D-MNA. The trial is designed to evaluate efficacy and safety outcomes, with the goal of accelerating the development of a novel topical therapy for one of the most common forms of skin cancer. With a strengthened leadership team and a clear regulatory strategy, Medicus Pharma is positioning itself for a pivotal year ahead in both corporate development and clinical advancement. #proactiveinvestors #nasdaq #mdcx #tsxv #mdcx #pharma #Biotech #CancerTreatment #ClinicalTrials #FDAApproval #SkinCancer #HealthcareInnovation #Investing #MedicalResearch #SkinCancer #BasalCellCarcinoma #BiotechNews #CancerResearch #UAEHealth #NonInvasiveTherapy #Doxorubicin #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInnovation

In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, host Amy Eisenstein is joined by nationally recognized nonprofit consultant Christal Cherry, known to many as “The Board Pro,” to talk about one of the biggest challenges for nonprofit leaders: how to find and keep the right board members.With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Christal has helped hundreds of organizations rethink board service by focusing on purpose, inclusion, and long-term commitment. In this candid conversation, Christal shares practical, experience-based strategies for board recruitment, onboarding, and engagement that go far beyond the usual advice about fundraising potential or "big pockets."This episode has answers if you've ever wondered:What makes someone the “right” board member for your organization?Why lived experience and community representation are just as valuable as fundraising capacity?How to plan ahead so your board reflects your future, not just your present?What a diverse and inclusive board culture looks like in real life?How to remove unengaged board members and make space for fresh energy?Amy and Christal explore how to build a board matrix based on your actual needs and values rather than a generic template. They talk about how to assess skill gaps, governance expertise, and lived experience. You'll hear why recruiting "another Kevin" is often a mistake and why the best question to ask is, "Who is missing?"Christal also shares smart strategies for organizations with limited staff or budget, including:How to use LinkedIn and other tools to identify strong candidatesA “roll and scroll” phone exercise to activate your board's networksLow-cost ways to build an inclusive board culture, like DEI calendars, peer mentors, and shared mealsThe importance of onboarding that goes beyond a binder or slide deckYou'll also learn how to keep board members engaged between meetings. Christal shares examples of “board bites,” or mini-trainings on governance or fundraising, and ideas to connect board members to programs and events in a hands-on way.Finally, the conversation turns to culture. It's not enough to invite diverse candidates if your boardroom dynamics, expectations, or meeting times haven't changed. Christal explains what it means to prepare your organization for inclusion, including how to rethink time commitments, accessibility, and the unspoken norms that might be keeping new voices out.Whether you're preparing for a capital campaign, growing your board, or trying to strengthen governance, this episode is full of advice you can put to work right away.Topics covered:Defining the right board member for your unique missionCommon board recruitment mistakes and how to avoid themHow to balance fundraising with lived experienceBuilding a skills-based board matrixOnboarding new members in meaningful waysCreating a culture of belonging with limited resourcesRemoving inactive or unengaged board membersLearn more about Christal Cherry at www.theboardpro.com, including tools and resources for recruitment and engagementFor more board engagement tips, be sure to download our free Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising. It answers the questions board members most frequently ask, or wish they could ask.

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Michael Vaardahl to the podcast!  Dr. Vaardahl is the residency director for the North Colorado Medical Center, NCMC Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency program. He practices with the Foot & Ankle Center of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Dr. Vaardahl did his residency at the South Miami Hospital in South Miami, Florida after completing his podiatric education (as well as his Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences) from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. How Dr. Vaardhal found podiatric medicine is a story of  chance and destiny!  He recieved his  Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences from the  University of California, Irvine, California with a minor in History. Dr. Vaardahl has given back to the porfession in many ways beyond being a residency director!  He is currently on the Residency Review Committee (ABFAS representative) from 2022 - present.  He's on DORA Colorado as a Board Member and is now the Vice Chair.   He is also a Site Evaluator for CPME, doing site visits to residencies as an ABFAS representative since 2017. He has been an ABFAS Representative to PRR 2016-present Dr. Vaardahl has also been active withing ACFAS on the following committes over the years; ACFAS Post Graduate Affairs Committee, ACFAS Membership Committee, and ACFAS Consumer Education. Tune in for a wonderful discussion with a leader in our great profession!

In episode 132, lifelong human rights advocate and Iranian Resistance supporter Zahra Amanpour gives us a TL;DR on Iran's fight for democracy—and shares a lesser-known path forward for the country's future.Born during the 1979 Iranian Revolution in Tehran, Zahra's life has been defined by the struggle for freedom. Her father, a prominent advocate with the MEK/PMOI was killed in 1988, a summer marked by the mass killing of 30,000 political prisoners after the end of the Iran-Iraq war. Raised by her mother within the Iranian Resistance community, Zahra grew up surrounded by the courage, clarity, and conviction of those who refused to be silenced.She draws deep inspiration from the many women who have led the movement for a free, secular, and democratic Iran. As a Board Member of the Women's Freedom Forum, Zahra works to amplify the voices of women fighting for their rights under repressive regimes and to shine a global light on their stories of resistance.Zahra continues to advocate for justice through every facet of her life. In the United States, she channels this commitment into economic empowerment, working to build a more equitable economy for underserved communities. Over the past two decades, she has helped thousands of individuals reclaim their economic agency and future.Though many may see Zahra as living a typical American life—raising a family, building a business, and staying engaged in her community—her life is a powerful form of resistance. She currently resides in the New York area with her husband and two children and finds joy in music, nature, and discovering new corners of the world.Her greatest hope and ambition remains the same: to see the end of Iran's tyrannical regime and the rise of a free and democratic Iran, led by its people and grounded in justice, equality, and peace.Resources:* NCRI Women's Committee Website* NCRI Women's Committee on X* Zahra Amanpour on LinkedInConnect with USS:* Substack* Instagram* TikTokThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, co-host G Mark Hardy and guest Ross Young explore the concept of having a personal board of directors. Learn how to leverage mentors, coaches, and role models to gain diverse perspectives and valuable advice for your professional growth as a cybersecurity leader. Discover the importance of building authentic relationships and seeking advice from experienced individuals, and understand how to make informed career decisions. Tune in to hear practical tips on creating and maintaining your own board of directors, and how it can elevate your career in cybersecurity. Helpful Reading https://pe.gatech.edu/blog/working-learning/personal-board-of-directors https://career.uga.edu/uploads/documents/hireuga/PersonalBoardOfDirectors-worksheet24.pdf   Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhx38KERHAc1T0qoE6mphUODeOt2xWC4 Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Personal Board of Directors 00:27 Welcome to CISO Tradecraft 01:25 Understanding the Concept of a Personal Board of Directors 03:51 The Role of Mentorship and Feedback 04:38 Building Effective Mentor-Mentee Relationships 06:53 The Importance of Sponsorship 07:57 Navigating Career Paths and Organizational Culture 09:28 Recruiting Your Personal Board of Directors 15:34 Making the Most of Mentorship 22:17 Advice and Board of Directors 22:46 The Power of a Mastermind 23:52 Identifying Key Roles for Your Board 26:27 Time Commitment and Mentor Relationships 27:22 Grave Diggers and Organizational Insights 28:26 Categories of Board Members 29:54 Leveraging Admins and Chiefs of Staff 31:55 Building Trust and Influence 35:09 Discernment in Taking Advice 41:23 Career Opportunities and Emerging Technologies 42:57 Summary and Final Thoughts

In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Knox Kronenberg, Owner of Knox Kronenberg Photography and Board Member at Downstream Investments. Knox discusses how he transformed a love for travel, storytelling, and fly fishing into a thriving fine art business. From working with real cowboys to producing cinematic images, he reveals why authenticity and passion are the keys to creative success. This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inviting us to cover the conference. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avik Roy joins Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva for a discussion on the passage of the GENIUS Act, the future of Bitcoin in Washington as well as the macroeconomic picture when it comes to U.S. Treasury issuance, stablecoins, and why he believes bitcoin may become the focal asset in years to come.He breaks down the implications of various U.S. debt default scenarios, programmable currency surveillance, and the central tension between free markets and central planning in the digital age.Avik is the Founder & CEO of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) and is also the President & CEO of the National Institute for Health Care Management. He is also a Senior Advisor at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and an incoming Board Member at STRIVE Asset Management.

You're closing deals, working hard, and watching the money come in…But your bank account still isn't growing. What gives?In this episode of The Landscaper's Guide, Jack Jostes interviews Jeff Heller, a Profit First Professional, landscape industry consultant at The Green Executive, and SIMA 2025 Board Member, about why so many snow and landscape companies struggle with cash flow — and how to fix it.Here's ONE thing Jeff wants landscapers to know: If your profit is “whatever's left over,” you're doing it backwards.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your income statement is lying to youThe 5 core Profit First accounts (and how to set them up)Real strategies to start paying yourself consistently

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Camas C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he was misled into supporting language that may obligate Clark County to pay TriMet's light rail costs. He's now calling for the board to undo the vote. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-member-regrets-vote-that-could-leave-clark-county-taxpayers-on-the-hook-for-light-rail/ #CTRAN #TimHein #ClarkCounty #LightRail #TriMet #TaxpayerMoney #IBR #TransitFunding #JohnLey #PublicTransit

Become a valued and cherished Board Member today: https://www.patreon.com/timelineearth… Check out LineMart, our Official TLE Merchandise store: https://www.toplobsta.com/collections/timeline-earth — — — On this episode, we discuss Grok's behavior. — — — Recorded LIVE every Wednesday! (7/16/2025) Featuring, the "The Golden Throat", Car Campit: https://twitter.com/TLE_Car And the "Number One PTO User of the Year", Aaron: https://twitter.com/btwa_RETURNS And as always, the wise and Dionysian Birdarchist: https://twitter.com/TLEbirdarchist And of course, the team's erudite investigator Paz: https://twitter.com/TLEPaz Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/timelineearth — — — THE EARTH IS A LINE!

The Resilient Leader's Journey Podcast focuses on navigating challenging currents of growth & change. In this episode, Doug Fry shares his journey from a successful career in finance to his personal experience with a spinal cord injury and his subsequent involvement with SCI Boston. He discusses the importance of mental resilience, the lessons learned from his recovery, and how these experiences translate into valuable insights for entrepreneurs and leaders. Doug emphasizes the significance of character, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in both personal and professional settings. Key takeaways: Mental resilience is crucial in overcoming personal challenges and setbacks. Keeping a journal can help track progress and maintain motivation during recovery. Learning from failures is as important as celebrating successes. Entrepreneurs should evaluate their strengths and seek external help when needed. Leadership involves supporting team members and recognizing their contributions. Character assessment in interviews can reveal a lot about a candidate's honesty and fit. Community support is vital for individuals facing life-altering challenges. Personal growth often comes from navigating difficult experiences. Chapters 09:38 Mental Resilience and Recovery from Injury 13:15 Lessons for Entrepreneurs from Personal Experience 17:36 Measuring Character and Leadership in Teams

Are you a woman leader or entrepreneur considering a career pivot, especially from academia to the dynamic startup world? Do you wonder how to navigate this transition, build crucial relationships, and drive innovation in a new industry? This episode of How Women Inspire addresses these very challenges, offering invaluable insights into making a successful leap and fostering meaningful connections.This week's episode 177 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about transitioning from academia to startups! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Grace Wei is sharing the importance of building relationships and maintaining connections with experts and mentors. and actionable steps you can take right now to build a team culture at your startup. Grace Wei has held the position of COO at Encellin since 2016. Prior to that, Grace worked as a biologist at UCSF from 2005 to 2015. Grace Wei has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Genetics from McGill University and a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Chicago. Grace also completed programs at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Y Combinator.Some of the talking points Julie and Grace go over in this episode include:Why building and maintaining strong relationships is paramount for founders and leadersThe unique benefits of different accelerators and how they can provide access to experts, community, and professional coaching for your startup journey.How transitioning from a specialized field like academia to a startup environment requires humility and a willingness to seek adviceThe importance of team culture for startup success, and how that differs from academia.What steps will you take today to cultivate your network and embrace new challenges?Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH GRACE WEI:LinkedInEncellinCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

Accra's James Fort is an iconic monument for Ghana and modern Africa. This lecture explores the fort's evolution -from its role as a trading post in the early European-African encounters, through its significance during the trans-Atlantic trade and enslavement, to its later use as a modern colonial prison in the post-independence era. It also explores its connection to Ghana's liberation movement, particularly its role in imprisoning Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and other political leaders during their resistance to British rule. Today, this monument represents the resilience, talent and creative potential of a sustainable future for Ghana and its youthful population.This lecture was recorded by Elsie Owusu on the 27th of March 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Elsie Owusu OBE is a Ghanaian-British architect and urban designer. She is principal of Elsie Owusu Architects, with projects in UK, Nigeria and Ghana.With an extensive portfolio of international projects, from transport and infrastructure and master planning, Elsie is a specialist conservation architect. She is currently designing rural community-led zero-carbon schemes and conservation projects in Ghana and developing eco-homes in Sussex. When a partner at Feilden+Mawson, she was co-lead architect for the UK Supreme Court and London's Green Park Station.Born in Ghana, Elsie was the founding chair of the Society of Black Architects. She is a trustee of UK Supreme Court Arts Trust and former member of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Council. Previous roles include the Founding Vice-Chair of the London School of Architecture, the London Mayor's Panel of Design Advocates and Board Member of the Commonwealth Heritage Forum. Elsie is a director of JustGhana Ltd which promotes education, architecture, arts and creative industries in Ghana and the UK.In 2003, she was honoured by The Queen for services to architecture. She was the runner-up for the Presidency of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2018.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/james-fortGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

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Jessica Richter is a medtech executive and a board member with MedtechWOMEN. Jessica shares her inspiring journey from B2B sales to becoming a leader in the medtech industry, including overseeing a wide range of vital functions such as clinical trial strategy, regulatory affairs, and market access. Jessica provides insightful advice on overcoming common industry challenges, and underscores the value of quality systems, expert team-building, and fostering a supportive network for women through MedtechWOMEN.   Guest links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-richter-5aa43517/ | https://medtechwomen.org/ Charity supported: Save the Children Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host: Lindsey Dinneen Editing: Marketing Wise Producer: Velentium   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 059 - Jessica Richter  [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I'm excited to introduce you to my guest, Jessica Richter. Jessica is the Executive Vice President and General Manager at Veranex, a global provider of end-to-end solutions that accelerate MedTech innovation through deep expertise and integrated resources. As the leader of Veranex's contract research organization and consulting services business unit, she oversees clinical trial strategy and execution, clinical data services, regulatory affairs, quality and compliance, market access and reimbursement. She also manages operations, client engagement, business development and performance tracking. A seasoned leader in medical devices and diagnostics, Jessica has extensive experience in software as a medical device, surgical innovation, oncology, aesthetics, cardiology and gastroenterology. Her tenure at Medtronic and Becton Dickinson shaped her expertise in commercialization, sales strategy, physician education, patient advocacy, and change management. Beyond her current role, Jessica serves on the boards of medtech, women and UCLA's technology development group. She actively advises startups, accelerators, and universities, including medtech innovator UC Berkeley's Master of Translational Medicine Program, the Mayo Clinic's Executive Steering Committee for the Surgical Innovation Summit, and UCLA BioDesign.   Thank you so much for being here, Jessica. I'm so excited to speak with you. [00:02:15] Jessica Richter: Likewise, Lindsey, thank you so much for having me. [00:02:18] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. Well, I'd love if you wouldn't mind sharing a little bit about yourself and your background and what led you to medtech. [00:02:26] Jessica Richter: Awesome. Yeah, happy to. So, I was born and raised in California. I am the youngest of three girls and my entire family is really in the healthcare delivery field. So both my grandfathers were surgeons. My mother is a nurse. Both my sisters are clinical psychologists. And so when I went to school, I had aspirations at one point to get into medicine, and then through a really challenging organic chemistry class, kind of started to realize that maybe the practice of medicine wasn't where I belonged. And so I initially graduated from Berkeley, had my sights set on potentially doing something in communications, and started off in business to business sales in the telecom industry. So as far from medtech as maybe one could think. Had some experience with software, this is when Blackberries were a thing, if you remember those. And then a friend of mine was a recruiter and reached out and said, "Hey, I, I know that you're into medical and into medicine, and that was something you were interested in. Have you ever considered a career in medical device sales?" And frankly I didn't even know that that existed. I mean, this was 20 years ago, so this was before, you know, internet and all of those things existed, obviously, but it wasn't as pervasive as it is now. And so I wasn't even aware that these jobs existed. The fact that you could be working on the delivery of care but not be a healthcare provider was an eyeopening moment. And so I got in and started actually working at a surgical company called Deval. It's part of CR Bard, which is now part of Becton Dickinson, and I cut my teeth in medical device sales. And then I went on to work in a commercial role within other companies Given Imaging, Covidian, Medtronic. I ascended to sales leadership, working with key opinion leaders, working on the patient advocacy side. And then about eight years ago, I had the opportunity through an organization that we'll talk a little bit more about, called MedtechWOMEN, that I was involved in to learn about a consultancy that was looking for a head of business development marketing. It was a small group called Experian Group. I joined them and then within nine months was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, which was a position that I absolutely loved because we were working on the pre-commercial side of things and regulatory quality systems, clinical trials. And I had always had experience in the post commercial side. So eyes open to what happens, everything leading up to commercial. And I got a masterclass from my colleagues there, learning so much about what happens again, pre-commercial. But then one of the other things that came out very quickly is I've always been someone who loves operational efficiency. And I know that's not sexy or cool, but I just like seeing something that isn't working optimally and get it working optimally is something that brings joy. So I had the opportunity to do that within Experian Group, and then really help the organization, which was already very successful, go from a very successful kind of local consultancy to a much larger, broader group with a broader footprint, more global client base. And then we were acquired by the firm that I currently work with called Veranex, and that really exploded capabilities of what was a 50% consultancy to now over a thousand people with a much broader global reach in the US, in Europe, and in India. [00:05:36] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. That is incredible. Well, first of all, thank you for sharing your story and your background and all the amazing things that led you to where you are right now. That's incredible. So many questions, in a good way. But let's dive in a little bit about, yeah, so, so tell us a little bit more about your role right now, and what are you excited about as this consultancy continues to grow and new opportunities arise. What's on the future for you? [00:06:02] Jessica Richter: So now I lead one of three business units here at Veranex. So I lead our CRO and Consulting Services Business Unit, and that encompasses regulatory, quality, and clinical, as well as commercial strategy, market access reimbursement, things like coding, coverage, payment. So we help mid-size, early stage, and some of the largest strategic medtech companies, as well as some biopharma as well with companion diagnostics, navigate sometimes the tumultuous waters needed to bring a device from inception all the way through to commercialization. Veranex also has two other business units in preclinical as well as extensive design, development and engineering. So there's leaders in each of those capacities. And what we do on CRO and consulting services is really consultative. So we work with clients to develop strategies in all of these areas, and then we roll up our sleeves and work alongside them to make sure that those strategies are actually executable, so to help them along the way. And some of our clients have teams, so it's strategic and we're advisors. Other clients, if they're early, early, may not have extensive expertise or the ability to build out teams in that way. So we go in, or our team goes in, and really provides them that support along the entire continuum. It's interesting, just today, we have a client we've been working with for two years. They're in Switzerland, but they've been working with our US and global team. They just got news from FDA that they obtained FDA clearance. And I'll tell you, I think our team is as excited as theirs because, when you're in a company, it's all that you're living, breathing, doing. When you're consulting, you're a little bit at an arm's length. So when our clients achieve their results, and it's their work, but in concert with ours, the feeling of accomplishment really is just, it's one of those that's explosive. So we've celebrated that. We ring a bell. We'll share a lot, we'll do some marketing around it with this client. But it's really fun. That's the part that really drives not just me, but members of our team as to "How can we help more companies get more products to patients?" [00:07:58] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. First of all, congratulations, that's exciting, and I'm thrilled for your clients and for you guys because it matters so much and what a great milestone. So that's wonderful. But yeah, so I'm curious, you've seen a lot of different sides to medtech and to the business side of things, and I'm curious what are some potential stumbling blocks that you have seen that companies, especially when they're perhaps a little bit younger or earlier on in the process, what are maybe one or two stumbling blocks that you see that you think, "You know what, hey, if we put a little bit of thought into this, we can overcome this very easily, but we need to be thinking about this from the start." [00:08:36] Jessica Richter: Okay. There's two things. One of them is gonna be a shameless plug, but I swear it's true, and that's quality. I think companies don't focus enough on quality systems 'cause it's just not the fun or sexy thing, but it's literally where we see companies struggle because they think about it too late. They do just in time. They think an EQMS is the answer, and it's not the only answer, it's a component. So quality would be the short answer. The longer answer is people. So what we see is oftentimes, people, especially in a cost constrained environment, which we are today, where fundraising is tough, people do need to be financially astute as far as what they're spending and how they're spending it. But sometimes you get more by spending a little bit more to get the right advice. So for example, if somebody is expert in engineering or expert in regulatory, excellent. Know where your expertise is not, and then supplement. So either hire a consultant or bring on an employee or have a member of your board that can advise them that way. More often than not, we see people trying to just kind of figure it out as they go, which isn't a bad strategy, but there are critical decisions and inflection points along the way. For example, if you're developing a clinical trial, thinking only about your regulatory strategy and not about your commercial goals or the claims you're going to make, you are gonna have to ultimately spend twice as much when you have to do secondary studies that you could have avoided by including that in endpoints. So there's little things like that along the way where if you don't know what you don't know, it's really difficult to see those hurdles. It's helpful to bring in people, even in an advisory capacity, to help you say, "Okay, these are the hurdles that you're gonna face." You're gonna have new hurdles that maybe that you won't know or people won't know, but it's really making sure that you surround yourself with experts in those key areas. [00:10:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Mm. That's great advice. Experts in those key areas. Well, speaking to the advisory point, I'd actually love to talk about your involvement with MedtechWOMEN, and tell us a little bit about that organization and how it serves women in this industry. [00:10:39] Jessica Richter: Absolutely. Thank you for asking. It's something that I could literally talk about for this entire podcast. So, I alluded to it earlier, but MedtechWOMEN, I got, and I say "roped in" lovingly, but I was introduced to this organization, gosh, maybe a decade ago now when I was at Covidian and then Medtronic, and a mentor of mine, Amy Belt Raimundo, was one of the founders of MedtechWOMEN. And she had mentioned to me, because there weren't a lot of female leaders within that section of my business at the time, so I was paired with her and it feels like kismet because she was this spark of like, this is what badass female leadership looks like. She knew her stuff, she was really focused on the issues. She made time and said yes anytime I had a question or wanted to meet. Our conversations were really meaningful and actionable. Sometimes we just talked as friends. It wasn't always so agenda based, but she introduced me to MedtechWOMEN and shared with me that there's this organization. It's all volunteers. It's kind of membership based and it's literally women getting together talking about the issues in our industry. And it wasn't as focused on things like work-life balance, which quite frankly is a challenge, no matter what your gender is. There are great forums for talking about work-life balance and how you prioritize your health and your mental wellbeing, and that is really, really important. But some of the events that I had gone to as far as women in leadership or women in medtech were really focused on those things and that wasn't what I wanted to talk about. I wanted to see incredible pioneers or trailblazers in our industry talking about the things that mattered in industry and sharing their perspectives. And that's exactly really the thesis of MedtechWOMEN. And so it was an organization founded over a decade ago. It started really as just an annual event, this MedtechVISION event, where we brought women together on a podium talking about the issues impacting healthcare today. It evolved. So after a couple of years and a couple of different topics, what we started to see is that there was a real thirst in the community that we had beyond just that individual or that one time a year we got together for the event. And so we developed a kind of MedtechWOMEN 2.0. We brought on an Executive Director. And we essentially launched a much, much grander vision of what MedtechWOMEN was. So it included membership. It included mentorship, so formal pairings. We created a board of directory, kind of a pathway to get to more women on boards. We also have local events, networking events, virtual events in partnership with our sister organizations like MedTech Color and Diversity by Doing. And then of course we still have our annual event. And then just this past month we actually brought on a new executive director. Her name is Yvonne Bokelman. She is a longtime industry veteran, tremendous leader in medtech, and someone who's really passionate about the organization, the mission, the vision. So we're excited to see what she will do in her role here. [00:13:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That's incredible. Thank you so much for sharing a little bit about the organization and its history and who it is serving, and it really resonated because I agree with you that there's wonderful platforms for being able to talk about some of the. Some of the topics that tend to come up quite a bit for women, especially women leaders, and I love the fact that you are fully acknowledging that those things are great as well, but that your focus is a little bit different. And so I'm curious, what are some interesting stories or things that have happened maybe unexpectedly from this network of incredible women supporting each other, learning from each other. Can you share a little bit that? [00:14:17] Jessica Richter: Oh yeah, absolutely. And I'll tell you, many of us that have been members for a long period of time will attest to the fact that job opportunities come via this network, learning opportunities, sales and business opportunities. I mean, we network in the same way that we would in any other conference or any other meeting, but deals certainly have gotten done within and at MedtechWOMEN and MedtechVISION events. But most importantly, and one of the things that I always tout, is that MedtechWOMEN is a sisterhood that will take that call. And what I mean by that is if you have a question, if you need to phone a friend-- going back to what we were talking about earlier of that network of you don't know what you don't know, but somebody probably does-- within MedtechWOMEN, someone definitely does. And so what we encourage our members and our mentors and anyone that's a part of the organization to do is reach forward and reach back. And so when I say take that call, if someone calls-- and I just had literally three conversations in the last three weeks-- with more junior people looking for career advice or wanting to have a question about regulatory or their thinking about a decision point in their job, and what should they do? I always take that call and, you know, we're all busy. We all have things to do, but that 30 minute conversation can have a really big difference. And I know for me, likewise, when I have a question, when I'm coming up against something where it's helpful to have a thought partner, sometimes you want that outside of your own company, or outside of your boss, or outside of your team. And so the MedtechWOMEN Network is incredibly powerful and very supportive. And in my experience, and I've tried it both ways, we will always take that call. [00:15:53] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh wow. That's incredible. So, okay, so mentorship and leadership is obviously a key component of your life, something that you're passionate about. From your own experience as a woman in this industry, are there any things that come to mind that you would say, just pieces of advice-- let's say for other women who might be younger in their career and they're looking to grow, they're looking to become leaders, they're looking to become maybe thought leaders, or own their own company, things like that-- what are some things that you might suggest to them from your own experience would be helpful? [00:16:27] Jessica Richter: Oh yeah. It's, it's a great question, Lindsey, because there's a lot of things. I wish we could just mind share. First and foremost, I would tell women to go for it. I think sometimes we self-sabotage or hold ourselves back if we don't have all of the information or feel like we're a hundred percent qualified. And there's been tons of studies that demonstrate that. So first and foremost, go for it. I had this conversation with one of my mentees who was taking on a new role and I said, "It's okay that you're feeling this way or that way. Do it and do it scared." Like it's okay to not feel like you have all of the confidence, right? And it doesn't mean fake it till you make it, although there's a little bit of that too. But I would say don't let fear hold you back. So that would be the first piece of it. The other piece of it is make sure that you have, really, your own board, meaning advocates, mentors, coaches, thought partners, people that you can reach out to and rely upon. And that has to work both ways. I will tell you, I have learned as much from mentees as I have learned from mentors. And so recognizing that knowledge is shared both ways, no matter what your seniority is. For people that are junior, they have their on the pulse of things that I'm not as privy to, and sometimes I feel, feel that even more strongly. Likewise for people that have been in this industry 40, 50 years, they have institutional knowledge that I only wish that I had. And so, being at this midpoint in my career, I'm sandwiched between both and really appreciate, so I would implore people that are hoping and wanting to pursue leadership, go for it. [00:18:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Thank you for that. I, I love that advice. I really appreciate it. So, you have had such an interesting career and going from communication and sales, and then to this new role and Chief Operating Officer, all these cool things. For your own leadership style, what would you say are maybe one or two key things that you have found to be really helpful for you as a leader in the industry in the way that you approach the people that you lead? [00:18:30] Jessica Richter: Another great question, Lindsey. So I would say, well --first maybe I'll share some lessons learned 'cause I've made a ton of mistakes. So I think one of the things that I didn't appreciate early on as a leader that I definitely appreciate now, is that we all have our own lens, our view with which we take on and see the world, and that's the view in which, you know. And so as a leader, initially, my thought was, "Well, everyone kind of sees and feels it this way with their own flavor." That is not true. Everyone has their own view and that's really shaped by their family, their background, their culture, lots of different aspects. And so I think for me, some advice as a leader would be, be humble, take the time to really seek to understand, and then, even if you are heightening your communication, multiply that times three or four and then you're probably scratching the surface, 'cause people need to hear things different ways, multiple times. And it doesn't mean you need to micromanage or drill things down, but when you're leading an organization and bringing people along on a change, especially, it is important that people understand the why, the who, the what, the how come, and that they hear that re repeatedly so that they can understand it, they can buy into it, and that you're creating an environment to make sure that their questions are addressed. So, lesson learned kind of recommendation on the leadership piece. I think the other just piece of advice is that sometimes people aspire to leadership because they think it's glamorous or there's gonna be a lot of money there, or it looks like the leader doesn't have to do that much work, they're just delegating. What I would say is leadership is not glamorous. It's often thankless. It's super hard. I work tons of hours and I love the team that I work with, and so for me the why is that. But if you are not loving that, don't do that. There's plenty of opportunities that you can contribute meaningfully as an individual contributor or a principal or a subject matter expert, and that's great too. So know that if you want to lead people and be involved on that side of leadership, I welcome it. I think it's fantastic. I think there's a lot of people that get into it with a misconception of what it will look like. And I'll tell you it's worthwhile, but it's hard. [00:20:43] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, when you were talking about that it, the glamor side of things, I just remember so vividly and I, I joke about it because I think it's funny-- but very quickly, I used to own my own dance studio and I built that from the ground up. And people would say things to me like, "Oh my goodness. What you're doing, you're living your dream. That's amazing! Oh my gosh, how cool is that?" And inside, I'm like, "Ha, yeah, I mean, I spent the first two hours as the janitor this morning, and then the next two hours as the CEO. And then, you know..." And it's funny, but it's true, you wear a lot of hats as a leader and sometimes your job is literally getting down into the nitty gritty and cleaning up, and that's fine too. So I love that. [00:21:24] Jessica Richter: My quip is always from the janitor to the GM, like, "What needs to get done? There's no task too big or too small." And ultimately, I think that what you described in yourself, and I love that, is servant leadership, right? Like for me, I've always responded well, when a leader isn't above any task and doesn't ask for something that they themselves would not be willing or aren't willing to do along with their team member. And so again, that's, that's not the definition of leadership, but in my eyes, that's a definition of leadership that really resonates with me. [00:21:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Mm-hmm. I agree. Yeah. Well, speaking of stories and those kinds of fun things too, are there any that stand out to you, perhaps along your career or with MedtechWOMEN, or anything really, that just affirm to you that, "Hey, I am in the right industry at the right time, doing what I should be doing?" [00:22:14] Jessica Richter: Oh yes. So there's a couple of different specific examples. So firstly, one of the things that has happened as of late, and I feel like-- not to get too woo or California on you-- but these synchronicities where you'll be thinking about something or remembering something, and suddenly a project and people come together around it-- and again, I think that's part of the power of the network. But there was a friend of mine that I had run into at a conference, we were talking about a specific aspect of their business that was really needing some, some development, and it turned out that after that conversation, literally not a week later, I got a call from a prospective client that was interested in working in this specific space. We were able to connect them with this person that was in need of that exact thing. And it was with software and with AI and so a partnership was forged and now they are literally about to embark in this really explosive and announcement will be forthcoming about it. But there's so many examples of little nuances and synchronicities like that, that again, happen because of staying open, staying curious, that powerful network right place, right time. But I also think it's the magic of our industry. It's really small. People sometimes fail to appreciate because you have these large organizations that are hundreds of thousands of people, but the leaders within the organization are fairly connected and tight. It's really an interconnected ecosystem. So that's just kind of one broad example. There's also other really small examples of the power, I think, of MedtechWOMEN in just how it ignites and how it brings people together, especially across senior and junior roles. So when we do our networking events, we try to do them regionally, just to try to bring different people together. And you can have like the CEO of sometimes a large organization, like Lisa Earnhardt from Abbott is a member and an active participant. She often will come to events talking to someone who's their very first year in medtech. And when you see these examples of sponsors of ours really showing up and demonstrating a commitment to giving back, and you see these people that are junior that may not even know the seniority of the leader that they're speaking to, recognizing that we're all people at the end of the day, trying to really ideally propel healthcare and help patients in their journeys to health and wellness. And so when you see examples of those sparks and those little ignites, it reinforces why we're here, what it is we're doing, and really the power of the organization. [00:24:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah! Well, I think that the more times that you get to see those connection points, and those synergies or whatever we wanna call them, I think that that does impact us in a way that goes, "Yeah, the work that I do matters and it's impacting people's lives and maybe in very different ways." So some of it is, yeah, that end user and that patient, and oh my goodness, what this device can do for them and their quality of life. And sometimes it's the person behind the invention and what does that journey look like for them personally and the impact on their own family and their life. So I love hearing about those connection points. [00:25:16] Jessica Richter: Well, and that's the joy of working also with, I mean, large strategics for sure, but the startup companies, oftentimes it's a physician and engineer. The physician is seeing the unmet need because of the patients coming into their clinic. They're feeling hopeless 'cause they can't address it, but also empowered because they know what to do. So those are the really fun, kind of feel good projects, especially because there is no one better equipped than a clinician, right, to say, "Okay, here's the gap." Engineers can help to design and develop, but oftentimes that's where the teams are sort of left in the lurch to say, "Okay, what do we do from here?" And so it is incredibly powerful to enable these innovators, no matter what their backgrounds are along that journey. And it's not a quick one as you know, being on the manufacturing side. It's not something that's quick or easy. It's not something that is a high success rate. And when it works, there is no better feeling. When you commercialize a device or when you get it through the FDA, that's just the start. When it's actually used in patients and you start to hear those patient advocates and those stories, and you expand indications and are able to help more patients, that's the thing that makes it worthwhile. And when the going gets tough, 'cause it does that, those are the stories, right, that really inspire us to continue. [00:26:33] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, absolutely. Amen to that. So, okay, so I have so many thoughts swirling around, but I do want to pivot the conversation a little bit just for fun. So imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want. It can be within your industry, but it doesn't have to be. What would you choose to teach? [00:26:53] Jessica Richter: Oh, I love this question. I'll try to make it not about our industry 'cause it's something I've been working on a lot lately, and it's a testament to patience, which is something that I think we could all use more of, but I could definitely use more of. So we rescued a dog in Covid. She's a Doberman pit mix. Her name is Poppy and she's delightful. And she was severely neglected. So when we got her, we knew she was really shut down and that we would have to do work to bring her out of her shell. My husband and I don't have kids. We have a quiet home. I knew that we could take that on. And so while I won't say I am the expert, what I have done in the four years we've now had her, is extensively worked with her on the, what I would call the "Art of the Dog Walk." So we have learned how to really master exercise, training, and discipline as a way to show affection, 'cause for a dog that shut down like that, that's really what she needed to thrive. It was humbling and very educational for me. I've always been a huge animal lover. I used to volunteer when I had a lot more time with an animal rescue. And so I was able to parlay that and work with a trainer really on honing those skills so that Poppy could not just be social in the world, but be less shut down. So it would be so fun to share a masterclass on that 'cause I had so many reflections and learnings on patience. The art of going slow, the art of taking in the world, of just slowing that down, not being on my phone, right, being really present with her. And I sort of joke with my husband, I feel like now when I walk her-- I dunno if you've seen the movie "Avatar"-- but like we connect our avatars and we like go on into this world, and it's meditative. It's our morning practice and it's something that for me has been incredibly rewarding, and challenging, and a huge learning experience that, that I would love to share. [00:28:50] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, that's wonderful. Oh my goodness. Yes. I am a huge dog lover, so anytime someone's telling me about their dog, it's just instant happiness. [00:28:59] Jessica Richter: Likewise. And for my, my favorite thing that it will always bring a smile to my face is the unlikely animal friends, like if you see like a squirrel a dog or a kookaburra or something, you're like, "Ahh!" [00:29:10] Lindsey Dinneen: It's so cute. It's precious. Yes. I love it. And to me it reinforces, "Hey, we can actually all get along if we try." I mean, I know it's a little different in the animal kingdom, but still, I still love that. Oh my goodness. Great. Well then, how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:29:32] Jessica Richter: You know, legacy is something, that I think is important. It's funny, I've been working with my niece on her college essays and college admittance, and reflecting back to my views when I was 18 versus my views today in the world now. And even speaking to my mom about legacy, 'cause it's something, you know, she's approaching her eighties that she thinks more and more about. So it's conversations that we have a lot. I really would love to be remembered as an enabler, as someone who really enables those around me to be successful, to achieve more, to obtain what they want right to, to drive forward. I love being around creative people and innovators and people with really expansive imaginations, and I think my superpower is kind of capturing and enabling those things. So it would be great to be able to enable more people around me. And that's true with patients and healthcare and the clients that we support as well. You know, one of the things that has always been pointed out to me-- and again, my grandfather was a huge proponent of this-- is when things aren't going well in the world, you can focus on what's going wrong or you can look for the helpers. And so, as a surgeon, he was one of those helpers. And so I think he ingrained that in me very early on. And so I'd love to be remembered as someone who is a helpful enabler. [00:30:51] Lindsey Dinneen: Hmm. Yes. That's a beautiful legacy. I love that. [00:30:54] Jessica Richter: I am curious, Lindsey, I know this is like, you're the, you're the interviewer, but how would you like to be remembered? [00:31:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, thank you for asking. First time! You know, there are so many things, so many things that I love doing for other people. But I really actually resonated with your idea of enabling. And I would say mine is very similar. And that is that I love helping people achieve their dreams. And that can look like lots of different things to lots of different people. So it's when I'm working with a company, it always started with one person's idea, right? All these big companies started off as this tiny little one person's idea that became something. And I think just helping that, those sparks, especially when maybe they're eager, but they're not quite ready. They're scared, they're nervous, they're whatever, and helping them see a clear path to achieving those dreams and goals is one of my favorite things. And whether that's just a personal, I wanna run a marathon, I don't even how to know how to get started, or whether it's, I have this great idea for a book, but I am concerned about, like, "Nobody will read it, no one will care." Well, that's not the point. Let's start somewhere. And so I think for me, it's about empowering people to live the life that they want to live and hope that they can live. That's what I would love to be remembered for. [00:32:16] Jessica Richter: Well, that's beautiful. I hope that via this and the other things that you're doing, it seems like you're already on that track. [00:32:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. I really appreciate you asking me too. Thank you. Well, and then final question, and you've sort of perhaps alluded to this-- I'll see if it's different than your first time-- what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:32:37] Jessica Richter: Oh, well, definitely the unlikely animal pairings for sure. [00:32:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. [00:32:42] Jessica Richter: Anytime with family. Family is super important to me. So anytime I can spend time with our family, that is for me, a smile doesn't go off of my face. And also kind of what you said, celebrating other people's wins. And I celebrate my own as well-- I think it's important that we do that-- but there is nothing like, it's a grin, like when someone on our team has an accomplishment, the grin is twice as big, right? Because you just, to see that reflected, that success, that attainment, that win reflected for the people that you work alongside, that brings a smile to my face every time. [00:33:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, nothing quite like it, and it's so powerful. Yeah, huh. Oh my goodness. Well, this has been an amazing conversation. I don't really want it to end, but I know we have other things we have to get to today, so I just wanna take some time to say thank you so very much for being here with me, Jessica. Thank you for sharing all about your incredible career so far and all the exciting things that are to come, and speaking to MedtechWOMEN and that incredible organization. So I'm really excited for our listeners who might not have been familiar with it to go check it out, lots of opportunity there. And gosh, I just wish you the most continued success as you work to change lives for a better world. [00:34:01] Jessica Richter: Thank you, Lindsey, for hosting and I would encourage anybody who's unfamiliar with MedtechWOMEN, if you're new to industry or if you've been here a while, there is a place for you within MedtechWOMEN. Membership is super low cost. It's $150 for standard membership a year, $75 for junior members. You can follow us on LinkedIn, but highly, highly encourage everyone to join the network. And thank you for the opportunity to share a little bit more about MedtechWOMEN today. [00:34:26] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. We are so honored to be making a donation on your behalf as a thank you for your time today to Save the Children, which works to end the cycle of poverty by ensuring communities have the resources to provide children with a healthy, educational, and safe environment. So thank you so much for choosing that charity to support. Thank you also to our listeners for tuning in, and if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I'd love it if you share this episode with a colleague or two, and we'll catch you next time. [00:34:57] Jessica Richter: Thanks, Lindsey. [00:34:59] Ben Trombold: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium. Velentium is a full-service CDMO with 100% in-house capability to design, develop, and manufacture medical devices from class two wearables to class three active implantable medical devices. 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In the current tech landscape, everyone is experimenting with AI, but when it comes to finance, we tread more carefully. In this episode, CJ is joined by Amy Butte, the CFO of Navan, one of the most AI-forward travel and expense platforms in operation. Amy highlights how the company is weaving AI into its operating system, not just to summarize documents, but to manage financial workflows with real impact. With a career spanning Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Amy also discusses her journey from being the CFO of the New York Stock Exchange to her current role. She delves into her experiences as an audit chair and touches on the challenges and opportunities in building teams and navigating change. She also breaks down the dynamics of the build versus buy debate in the current tech space before sharing anecdotes about her unique experiences at the New York Stock Exchange and her perspectives on being a woman in leadership.—LINKS:Amy Butte on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybutte/Navan: navan.com/RunthenumbersExtraordinary Women on Boards: https://www.ewobnetwork.com/CJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: http://mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview and Intro02:59 Sponsor – MUFG | NetSuite | Pulley06:52 Conferences and Networking09:09 How Navan Has Implemented AI12:17 Whose Responsibility Is It To Drive AI Adoption14:50 The Risks Involved in Using AI in Finance15:50 Navan's New Bot “Miles”17:00 Sponsor – Brex | Aleph | RightRev | Navan22:31 The Operational and Financial Impact of Using AI at Navan23:36 CSAT Scores: Humans Versus Bots24:46 AI Within the Finance Department27:37 What an Audit Chair Does32:04 Using the Audit Chair Seat To Influence Business Outcomes33:33 Mentoring CFOs and Unlocking Opportunities As Audit Chair36:29 How To Become a Board Member or Audit Chair38:58 The Role of the Director Versus the Role of the Operator39:44 Building Teams and Empowering People48:48 Build Versus Buy in the Era of AI51:28 Partnering: Collaboration Versus Control53:07 A Story About the Security at the New York Stock Exchange55:36 Meeting the CEO of Merrill Lynch57:43 Leadership and Opportunities for Women in Finance1:00:37 Long-Ass Lightning Round: A Big Mistake1:01:31 Advice to Younger Self1:02:37 Finance Software Stack1:02:55 Craziest Expense Story—SPONSORS:MUFG is a global banking powerhouse that provides comprehensive banking services for VC-backed, PE-backed, and public companies with revenues starting at $40M. Accelerate your growth trajectory. Contact group head Bob Blee at bblee@us.mufg.jp to find out more.NetSuite is an AI-powered business management suite, encompassing ERP/Financials, CRM, and ecommerce for more than 41,000 customers. If you're looking for an ERP, head to https://netsuite.com/metrics and get the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning.Pulley is the cap table management platform built for CFOs and finance leaders who need reliable, audit-ready data and intuitive workflows, without the hidden fees or unreliable support. Switch in as little as 5 days and get 25% off your first year: pulley.com/mostlymetrics.Brex offers the world's smartest corporate card on a full-stack global platform that is everything CFOs need to manage their finances on an elite level. Plus, they offer modern banking and treasury as well as intuitive expenses and accounting automation, bill pay, and travel. Find out more at brex.com/metricsAleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at getaleph.com/runRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit rightrev.com and schedule a demo.Navan is the all-in-one travel and expense solution that helps finance teams streamline reconciliation, enforce policies automatically, and gain real-time visibility. It connects to your existing cards and makes closing the books faster and smarter. Visit navan.com/Runthenumbers for your demo.#Navan #AIFinance #FinancialTransformation #AuditChair #WomenInLeadership Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe

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Thinking about running for school board, or just curious what the role actually entails? In this bonus episode of Elevate Education, guest host and former Jeffco Board President Stephanie Schooley sits down with current Board members Paula Reed and Erin Kenworthy for a conversation about what it's like to campaign, serve, and make decisions that impact students. This episode offers valuable reflections and practical advice for anyone considering stepping up to serve their community. Whether you're ready to run or just exploring the idea, this is a must-listen conversation that pulls back the curtain on one of the most important civic responsibilities in public education. Learn more about running for the Jeffco Public Schools Board here: https://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/about/board-of-education/board-elections    

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Ever wonder what the board of directors wants from their legal team? Or how you can move from the legal department into a board position? In this episode, triple-threat Jeanine Wright--former GC turned tech-company founder, former COO of podcast giant Wondery, and current board member at several companies--is in The Legal Department to help lawyers how to be great in the board room. Find out the 4 things board members want in their lawyers. Jeanine also shares her journey from legal into business roles and the practical advice that helped her reach the board room and offers advice on how you can get there too.

Girls On The Run (GOTR) in the Chippewa Valley is cultivating a culture of joy and community, while encouraging self esteem and confidence in young girls.  We invited Rose Dolan Neil, Executive Director and Katie Albin, Coach and Board Member to share more about their passion for empowering this population and how this plants seeds for future resiliency. Rose and Katie also provide insights as to what GOTR programming entails, including their annual celebratory 5K run and ongoing participation in an eight-week after-school program that teaches lessons on goal-setting, friendship, and emotional and physical health.  To learn more about how you can get involved as a volunteer, participant, or if you wanna support this awesome org, visit https://www.gotrchippewavalley.org/

Four seasoned CCD leaders dive into the 8 Key Components of the Christian Community Development philosophy. Discover how this approach to ministry can restore and transform lives, communities, and systems. This audio is from the 2024 Conference workshop, Overview of CCD Philosophy, Theology, and Practice.Timestamps(~02:55) - Relocation (Jonathan Brooks)(~10:11) - Reconciliation (Sandra Maria Van Opstal)(~15:47) - Redistribution (Mary Nelson)(~23:44) - Leadership Development (Sandra Maria Van Opstal)(~29:33) - Church-Based (Eun Strawser)(~34:17) - Listening to the Community (Mary Nelson)(~40:00) - Wholistic Approach (Eun Strawser)(~46:30) - Empowerment (Jonathan Brooks)To go deeper with the CCD philosophy, read Making Neighborhoods Whole, or complete the Immerse course.Rev. Dr. Eun K. Strawser (she/her) is the co-vocational lead pastor of Ma Ke Alo o (which means "Presence" in Hawaiian), non-denominational missional communities multiplying in Honolulu, HI, a community physician at Ke Ola Pono, and an executive board member of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) with 20 years in both local and trans-local church planting work at executive levels. She is the author of Centering Discipleship: A Pathway for Multiplying Spectators into Mature Disciples (IVP). She and Steve have three, seriously, amazing children.Jonathan Brooks currently serves as Lead Pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church. He was the former pastor of Canaan Community Church in Chicago for 15 years. He is also an adjunct Professor for Northern Seminary in their Christian Community Development Program and Trinity Christian College's Chicago Semester program. He has a deep desire to impress this virtue on all who will listen whether congregation, classroom, or community. He is the author of the book “Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods” published by InterVarsity Press. Lastly, Pastah J has also recorded four hip-hop albums with the group Out-World and a mixtape to accompany the book Church Forsaken.Rev. Dr. Mary Nelson brings over 50 years of experience to the Christian Community Development Association as a Founder and former Board Member. Mary is President Emeritus of Bethel New Life, a faith-based community development corporation, where she served for 26 years. She still lives, works, and worships in the same low-income African American community. Mary actively participates in city-wide, national policy advocacy efforts. She is also on the faculty of the ABCD (Asset Based Community Development) Institute at DePaul University, on the Board of Christian Community Development Association, and served on the Board of Sojourners. Mary has her PhD from Union Graduate School and six honorary PhDs and is now doing consulting, writing, and teaching. She is the author of the handbook Empowerment, published by CCDA (2010), and has authored chapters in a number of books on sustainable community development.Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice. She is an international speaker, author, and activist, recognized for her courageous work in pursuing justice and disrupting oppressive systems within the church. As a global prophetic voice and an active community member on the west side of Chicago, Sandra's initiatives in holistic justice equip communities around the world to practice biblical solidarity and mutuality within various social and cultural locations.Connect with CCDA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow CCDA on YouTube.

Hyunsu Jung is CIO and Board Member at Hyperion. Max Fiege is an Advisor to Hyperion and a prominent Hyperliquid investor.In this episode, we speak with the team behind Hyperion (formerly Eyenovia), the first NASDAQ-listed company to adopt HYPE as a crypto treasury reserve, diving into their recent $50M investment, HYPE staking plans, and a vision to become a leading validator on Hyperliquid.------

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Cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is no longer just a technical stream of indicators or a feed for security operations center teams. In this episode, Ryan Patrick, Vice President at HITRUST; John Salomon, Board Member at the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN); Tod Beardsley, Vice President of Security Research at runZero; Wayne Lloyd, Federal Chief Technology Officer at RedSeal; Chip Witt, Principal Security Analyst at Radware; and Jason Kaplan, Chief Executive Officer at SixMap, each bring their perspective on why threat intelligence must become a leadership signal that shapes decisions far beyond the security team.From Risk Reduction to OpportunityRyan Patrick explains how organizations are shifting from compliance checkboxes to meaningful, risk-informed decisions that influence structure, operations, and investments. This point is reinforced by John Salomon, who describes CTI as a clear, relatable area of security that motivates chief information security officers to exchange threat information with peers — cooperation that multiplies each organization's resources and builds a stronger industry front against emerging threats.Real Business ContextTod Beardsley outlines how CTI can directly support business and investment moves, especially when organizations evaluate mergers and acquisitions. Wayne Lloyd highlights the importance of network context, showing how enriched intelligence helps teams move from reactive cleanups to proactive management that ties directly to operational resilience and insurance negotiations.Chip Witt pushes the conversation further by describing CTI as a business signal that aligns threat trends with organizational priorities. Jason Kaplan brings home the reality that for Fortune 500 security teams, threat intelligence is a race — whoever finds the gap first, the defender or the attacker, determines who stays ahead.More Than DefenseThe discussion makes clear that the real value of CTI is not the data alone but the way it helps organizations make decisions that protect, adapt, and grow. This episode challenges listeners to see CTI as more than a defensive feed — it is a strategic advantage when used to strengthen deals, influence product direction, and build trust where it matters most.Tune in to hear how these leaders see the role of threat intelligence changing and why treating it as a leadership signal can shape competitive edge.________This story represents the results of an interactive collaboration between Human Cognition and Artificial Intelligence.Enjoy, think, share with others, and subscribe to "The Future of Cybersecurity" newsletter on LinkedIn.Sincerely, Sean Martin and TAPE3________Sean Martin is a life-long musician and the host of the Music Evolves Podcast; a career technologist, cybersecurity professional, and host of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast; and is also the co-host of both the Random and Unscripted Podcast and On Location Event Coverage Podcast. These shows are all part of ITSPmagazine—which he co-founded with his good friend Marco Ciappelli, to explore and discuss topics at The Intersection of Technology, Cybersecurity, and Society.™️Want to connect with Sean and Marco On Location at an event or conference near you? See where they will be next: https://www.itspmagazine.com/on-locationTo learn more about Sean, visit his personal website.

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