Podcast appearances and mentions of carl guardino

Carl Guardino, VP at Tarana, joins the podcast to discuss where Tarana's G1 platform is helping close the digital divide, where the BEAD program still leaves room for fixed wireless over fiber and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, editor Nick Preciado chats with San José Spotlight co-founder and CEO Ramona Giwargis about the organization's joint lawsuit against San Jose and Mayor Sam Liccardo for skirting public transparency laws. Then reporter Tran Nguyen explains how newly-released emails show Liccardo's friend, Carl Guardino, helped craft an exemption to the city's natural gas ban that his company -- Bloom Energy -- benefitted from.

In this edition of The Podlight, host Bob Staedler delves into an exclusive San José Spotlight investigative report about how a San Jose energy company skirted a natural gas ban after Mayor Sam Liccardo's close friend, Carl Guardino, led a robust lobbying campaign. Staedler also discusses water rake hikes coming this summer.

Listen in on the riveting talk between Gary Scott Thomas and his long-time friend Carl Guardino, EVP of Government Affairs and Policy at Bloom Energy.This episode's topics:Why Carl's Pastor Helped Carl Decide To Not Be a MinisterThe 95:5 PrincipleAdoption and Opening New DoorsWhen Children Are Like Honey BadgersThe 5 Questions Carl Asked Himself Before Deciding To Leave His JobCOVID 19 and George Floyd ResponseBloom EnergyA Ten Mile Mountain Trail Appetizer, A Turkey Trot, and Santa Suits

Start of interview [1:11]Ahmad's "origin story" [1:52]His experience as senior aide to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein in Washington, D.C. (2005-2010) [4:29]TARP ProgramsDodd Frank ActHis experience with Barclays Investment Bank covering public sector infrastructure (2010-2020) [7:41]Led Barclays’ California and Silicon Valley regional municipal banking team.Led Barclays' public sector coverage of social impact engagements in the 13 western U.S. states.Served as a lead banker on several innovative transactions, most notably executing the first ever Social Bonds issue for a non-profit in the U.S. municipal bond market.Introduction of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, founded in 1977 by David Packard of HP [11:19]Membership of the SVLG: about 360 companies. [13:39] "That's where the juice comes from. When we speak on behalf of these Silicon Valley companies, there is a real opportunity to impact positive change not only in Silicon Valley but also in corporate America."Board of SVLG "represents some of the best and brightest of Silicon Valley" [15:15]The new AB-979 California Board Diversity Legislation [16:27]Introduced by CA AssemblyMember Chris Holden.On September 30, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 979, which requires publicly held corporations headquartered in CA to diversify their boards of directors with directors from “underrepresented communities” by December 31, 2021.AB 979 defines “director from an underrepresented community” as “an individual who self-identifies as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native, or who self-identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.”"What's so significant [for SVLG] is that we made a decision to stand on the side of progress" [18:35]The precedent of SB-826 [19:13]"I'm just so proud to stand with our executives and member companies to drive some serious change in a smart and responsible manner." [20:26]What piqued his interest in corporate board diversity: "some of this is very personal" [21:29]"The statement being made [with AB-979] was one that we [SVLG] wanted to stand in line with" [24:20]"The shareholder oversight questions are extremely serious and significant for public companies, especially for tech companies" [27:30]SVLG is developing tools to help on diversity initiatives (such as a database/repository of resumes) [29:09]Impact of Black Lives Matter movement in corporate America and SVLG [30:26]"There is overwhelming research that demonstrates a clear tie between increased profitability, increased market leadership, and more innovation with diverse executive leadership teams" "There is a business imperative to act, and also a moral imperative." [32:30]SVLG Is working on a pledge to improve diversity numbers in both public and private companies [35:56]Shareholder primacy vs stakeholder capitalism [43:44]: "What I would hope is that a business association like ours might be a proponent of tying social responsibility in every way, shape and form, and very strategically, to the business and to the bottom line."What's next for SVLG [46:40]: In terms of racial justice and equity: "It is about hiring, it's about funding, and it's about measuring results."His favorite books: [49:27]Endurance, by Alfred Lansing.To Sell is Human, by Daniel Pink.Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou.Total Leadership, by Stewart Friedman.His professional mentor: [51:23]Dianne FeinsteinHis favorite quotes: [52:27]"Luck is where preparation meets opportunity" (attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca)"You've got to get comfortable being uncomfortable in roles like this""There is nothing more uncommon than common sense" (attributed to Frank Lloyd Wright)What is an unusual habit or an absurd thing that you love?Two Beyond Burgers a day!Which living person do you most admire? His Dad, who grew up in the segregated south.Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Carl is the outgoing CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and one of the most put together people I know. We talk about how he got that way, how he stays focused, how we can do better, and even how he stays so damn fit.

After more than two decades heading the Silicon Valley Leadership Group -- a tenure in which he helped oversee 15 ballot initiative campaigns, raising billions of dollars for housing, transportation, homeless services and more -- Carl Guardino is hanging up his spurs. On this edition of KCBS In Depth, we invite Guardino on to discuss his storied time as president and CEO of this influential South Bay advocacy group as well as his perspective on what it’s going to take to get the region's economy back on track as the pandemic risks continue.  Host:Keith Menconi 

Carl Guardino, president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, talks about how America's tech capital will transform now that many companies have told their workers they can work from home in the coronavirus crisis. | Full Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's podcast guest is Carl Guardino, head of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and a member of the California Transportation Commission. Carl Sat down with Capitol Weekly's John Howard and Tim Foster at K Street's bustling Ambrosia Cafe (trust us, it gets quieter after a minute or two) to offer insight into the battles over new housing in the Bay Area (including SB50) and the fierce fights over improving California's rail system, from High Speed Rail, electric trains and San Jose's future subway.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi becomes a meme again, and California's delegation tries to flex its muscle as the majority on House committees. Scott and Marisa also look ahead to Gavin Newsom's first State of the State and new legislation on policing and deadly force (0:46). Then, Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Carl Guardino joins to discuss his organization's corporate philosophy, why he's stayed away from running for office, letting go of Olympic dreams in martial arts, meeting his wife at a city council meeting, and the tech industry's responsibility in addressing the region's housing crisis (7:30).

Podcast By The Bay circles back and revisits the June 5th Primary Election and some of the coverage for the races and candidates that were showcased on our program.  Patrick and Andre present commentary and discuss the various races and candidates that Podcast By The Bay covered including Residents of Foster City discussing Measure P, Richard Wilson for Judge of the Superior Court of San Mateo, Michele Dauber of the Recall Judge Persky Campaign, Carl Guardino for Regional Measure 3, Angela Alioto for San Francisco Mayor, Eleni Kounalakis and Jeff Bleich for Lt. Governor of CA, Dave Jones for Attorney General of CA, Gavin Newsom for Governor of CA, and Pat Harris for US Senator of CA.  Stay Tuned! Website-  www.podcastbythebay.comTwitter-  https://twitter.com/@PodcastbythebayFacebook-  www.facebook.com/podcastbythebay

Podcast By The Bay circles back and revisits the June 5th Primary Election and some of the coverage for the races and candidates that were showcased on our program.  Patrick and Andre present commentary and discuss the various races and candidates that Podcast By The Bay covered including Residents of Foster City discussing Measure P, Richard Wilson for Judge of the Superior Court of San Mateo, Michele Dauber of the Recall Judge Persky Campaign, Carl Guardino for Regional Measure 3, Angela Alioto for San Francisco Mayor, Eleni Kounalakis and Jeff Bleich for Lt. Governor of CA, Dave Jones for Attorney General of CA, Gavin Newsom for Governor of CA, and Pat Harris for US Senator of CA.  Stay Tuned! Website-  www.podcastbythebay.comTwitter-  https://twitter.com/@PodcastbythebayFacebook-  www.facebook.com/podcastbythebay

Podcast By The Bay sits down with President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Commissioner of the California Transportation Commision, Carl Guardino.   Carl discusses Regional Measure 3 with the updates, projects, and components for the upcoming June 5th election ballot measure. Carl also brings a wealth of knowledge on our current transit and traffic conditions as his finger is on the pulse of transportation here in the Bay Area.   This episode features music by Leo DeVito. Stay Tuned! Website-  www.podcastbythebay.comTwitter-  https://twitter.com/@PodcastbythebayFacebook-  www.facebook.com/podcastbythebay

Podcast By The Bay sits down with President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Commissioner of the California Transportation Commision, Carl Guardino.   Carl discusses Regional Measure 3 with the updates, projects, and components for the upcoming June 5th election ballot measure. Carl also brings a wealth of knowledge on our current transit and traffic conditions as his finger is on the pulse of transportation here in the Bay Area.   This episode features music by Leo DeVito. Stay Tuned! Website-  www.podcastbythebay.comTwitter-  https://twitter.com/@PodcastbythebayFacebook-  www.facebook.com/podcastbythebay

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A&G are on vacation this week, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sebastian Kunz fill in; Jobs and the economy; Interview with Carl Guardino, President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues You’ve no doubt heard about the November ballot measure (Proposition 23) which aims to to scupper California’s landmark climate change legislation, AB 32. In this Fresh Dialogues interview, Carl Guardino, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, didn’t pull any punches in his response to those behind the plan. “We’re […]

"Leading the Way to Smart Growth: Lessons from Silicon Valley" Speaker: Carl Guardino, President and CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is a public policy organization that represents over 285 of Silicon Valley’s most respected companies. The Leadership Group is devoted to bringing together business executives and government officials to address major public policy issues affecting the economic health and quality of life in the Santa Clara Valley Region. Come learn how this collaborative high tech business group shapes regional planning policies and delivers results in innovative solutions to the toughest challenges facing Silicon Valley.

CEOs interested in preserving their workforce are motivated to impact public policy in the area of affordable housing. Carl Guardino, President of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, believes that business leaders can play a pivotal role both at the grass roots level and as well at raising funds that can support development. In this episode of the "Affordable Housing" podcast, Guardino talks about how important an available housing pool is to the business community and how various strategies are developed to help projects receive approval. He speaks, about the Housing Leadership Council and the first ever volunteer funded Housing Trust Fund, which has amassed $30 million of funds for home ownership, affordable rentals, and housing for the homeless.

CEOs interested in preserving their workforce are motivated to impact public policy in the area of affordable housing. Carl Guardino, President of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, believes that business leaders can play a pivotal role both at the grass roots level and as well at raising funds that can support development. In this episode of the "Affordable Housing" podcast, Guardino talks about how important an available housing pool is to the business community and how various strategies are developed to help projects receive approval. He speaks, about the Housing Leadership Council and the first ever volunteer funded Housing Trust Fund, which has amassed $30 million of funds for home ownership, affordable rentals, and housing for the homeless.