Podcasts about Chief executive officer

In this episode, David W. Zaas, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Duke University Health System, joins the podcast to discuss expanding access to care and bringing high-quality healthcare closer to home for patients and communities. He shares his vision for shaping the future of Duke Health, highlighting strategic growth initiatives, innovation, and the organization's commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the populations it serves.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Tesa Anewishki, President and Chief Executive Officer, Loretto Hospital. She discusses leading a safety net hospital through an electronic health record transformation, expanding access to care amid community hospital closures, and leveraging workforce development, communication, and resourcefulness to meet growing healthcare challenges.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode of the Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji speaks with Chris Sherwood, Chief Executive Officer of the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children), one of the United Kingdom's most respected and influential child protection charities. As technology continues to reshape childhood, Chris explores the urgent challenges facing children and young people online, from social media and algorithmic design to artificial intelligence, sextortion, online exploitation, and emerging digital risks. Drawing on insights from Childline, which receives a contact from a child or young person every 45 seconds, he shares what children are experiencing firsthand and why stronger protections are needed. The conversation examines the UK's Online Safety Act, the responsibilities of technology companies, and the growing debate over age restrictions, platform accountability, and digital regulation. Chris argues that while important progress has been made, legislation and enforcement must evolve at the pace of technological change, particularly as AI becomes increasingly embedded in young people's lives. At the same time, he highlights the enormous potential of AI to support education, learning, healthcare, and personal development. The challenge, he explains, is ensuring that innovation is accompanied by meaningful safeguards that make technology worthy of children's trust. The discussion also explores the NSPCC's commitment to listening directly to young people, ensuring that their voices shape public policy and the decisions that will affect their futures. Chris reflects on the differing perspectives of parents and children, the role of schools, and the practical steps adults can take to support safer online experiences. Finally, Chris shares his own leadership journey, from a childhood shaped by adversity to leading some of the UK's most prominent social purpose organisations, including the RSPCA, Relate, and now the NSPCC. Throughout, he returns to a guiding belief that meaningful change is possible when society is willing to act. Topics covered include: • The mission and work of the NSPCC and Childline • Online safety and child protection in the digital age • The strengths and limitations of the Online Safety Act • Social media, algorithms, and platform accountability • Sextortion, AI-generated abuse, and emerging online harms • Artificial intelligence and its implications for children and young people • Why young people's voices must be central to policymaking • The role of parents, schools, governments, and technology companies • Leadership, and optimism as a force for change Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 350+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

Episode 229 with Esther Tumbare, Chief Executive Officer of Friendship Bench, a pioneering Zimbabwean organisation transforming access to mental healthcare through community based solutions that have reached hundreds of thousands of people and expanded across multiple countries.Esther leads Friendship Bench's efforts to scale one of Africa's most recognised healthcare innovations while working closely with governments, public health systems, and community health workers to make mental healthcare more accessible, affordable, and sustainable. In this episode, she shares how Friendship Bench is helping address Africa's mental health crisis by reimagining the delivery of mental healthcare in underserved communities.Drawing on Friendship Bench's experience integrating evidence based mental health services into primary healthcare systems, Esther explains how the organisation has built a scalable model that combines local trust, rigorous research, and community led support to bridge the mental health treatment gap. She discusses the economic impact of depression and anxiety, the relationship between mental health and productivity, and why investing in mental healthcare should be viewed as both a public health priority and an economic development opportunity.What We Discuss With EstherWhy Africa cannot unlock its economic potential without addressing mental health.How a grandmother on a wooden bench is helping solve one of healthcare's biggest workforce challenges.The hidden cost of untreated mental health on productivity, employment, and economic growth.Why government adoption, not donor funding, is the key to scaling social impact.What African innovators can learn from Friendship Bench's journey from local solution to global model.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Can Financing Unlock Africa's EV Revolution Faster Than Technology? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with EstherLinkedIn - Esther Tumbare and Friendship Bench ZimbabweMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group:www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk

WebsiteCo-Executive Director emilyjaneofalltrades@gmail.comBioShaundraey E Carmichael is a distinguished professional in the film industry, currently holding the position of Executive Producer for the Bloody Peach Film Festival and serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Horror House Films, LLC. Her significant contributions have established her as a leader and innovator within the filmmaking community. Ms. Carmichael commenced her career in the filmmaking sector many years ago, interning at the APEX Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. It was during this tenure that Dan Moore Sr., the director of the APEX Museum, provided her with the encouragement needed to pursue her first feature film, propelling her into a successful career. Among the notable highlights of Ms. Carmichael's career are several film projects, including "Johnny, I Want My Liver Back" (2021), which is presently gaining recognition in the film festival circuit and has won two awards. Additional projects include "Clairvoyance: The Ellis Files" (2016) and "The Games That Children Play" (2015). Furthermore, she contributed to the web series "Southern Hospitality," created by Ronesha Strickland, where she held the role of Director and Writer for Episode 2, entitled "Sweet Love" (2017). ​ ​Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Carmichael is an alumna of North Atlanta High School and Atlanta Metropolitan State College. In her personal time, she actively engages in listening to Broadway musicals and pursues self-development through activities such as viewing classic films from the golden age of cinema, which she finds particularly fulfilling.BioEmily Jane was born in a small town outside of Atlanta as the fifth of six childrenin an artistic, musically inclined, and extremely supportive family. She beganperforming in numerous churches plays at a very young age and was eager to jointhe school drama club in high school, where she participated in every productionthroughout her high school career.As an adult, she started doing voiceovers, landing roles in several radiocommercials and providing character voices for the 1950s radio drama "HarryStrange" (www.harrystrange.com). At the age of 30, she secured the lead role in ahorror film titled "The Games That Children Play: Clairvoyance - The Ellis Files,"as well as a supporting role in the film "Kinship." This experience deepened herlove for movies and allowed her resume to grow.Emily enjoys the arts immensely, specially making people laugh. She feelshonored to continue creating positive entertainment for the world to enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

06/15/26: Kris Poulson is the Chief Executive Officer for Farm QA. Learn more at FarmQA.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Moore is the Chief Executive Officer, AgeSmart Community Resources, she joins Megan Lynch in-studio. She says that 75% of abuse of the elderly is from a trusted loved one or caregiver. She says staying connected with elderly loved ones is the best way to make sure they're staying away from potential abuse.

This week Nicola and Di chat with the fabulous Diane Gilman. Diane is known as the ‘Jean Queen’ and has spent decades proving that age is just a number. From building a fashion empire and revolutionising denim for women, surviving breast cancer and becoming one of the leading voices in the pro-aging movement, Diane keeps reinventing herself at every chapter. Now in her 80s, Diane is showing us how to stay vibrant, visible and unapologetically ourselves. In this episode we hear about Diane’s early life, the way she visualised the life she wanted at the age of 8, dreaming of being a fashion designer in New York, and then how she made it happen! Diane tells us the incredible story of how she found herself designing jeans for some of the most legendary musicians including Janice Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Cher and Rod Stewart, to name a few. We also hear how she got her start on the Home Shopping Network and the way that skyrocketed her career. Always one to believe in herself and back herself, Diane’s story really shows the power of having a positive attitude and putting yourself forward for opportunities. Diane opens up about her cancer diagnosis and the way her treatment transformed her life. You’ll want to hear the amazing story of Sheila and how she changed Diane’s outlook on life forever! We also talk to Diane about her thoughts on aging, why she’s loving it, and how she’s living her best life in her 80s and has no plans of slowing down or going out quietly. Diane is full of so much wisdom and great tips for getting the most out of life. Her energy and enthusiasm is infectious and we were so inspired speaking with her. We hope you have as much fun listening to this as we did! This episode is proudly supported by Montgomery Investment Management, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com We’ve created a special offer for our Back Fence listeners to use at Positive Energy. Listeners can get a 10 class pack for $150 (save $90) or 25% off an unlimited membership for 3 months. Use code: BACKFENCEPE to activate your special offer. Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/ Follow Diane on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/thedianegilman/ Listen to Diane’s podcast Too Young To Be Old here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/too-young-to-be-old-with-diane-gilman-the-queen-of-jeans/id1691401600 Watch Diane’s YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@thedianegilman Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts Follow Positive Energy on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/positiveenergy_health_fitness/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Royce Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, AdventHealth Lake Wales. He discusses creating a unified organizational culture, investing in leadership development and executive coaching, and why curiosity, observation, and strong people connections are essential to making better decisions in a data-rich healthcare environment.In collaboration with Insight Global.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features James Hereford, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fairview Health Services, Fairview Health Services. He discusses navigating complex leadership challenges, the need for healthcare organizations to help shape the future of care delivery, and how leaders can create clarity, accountability, and purpose while embracing transformative technologies like AI and precision medicine.In collaboration with Insight Global.

At Infosecurity Europe 2026, Jeanclaude Toma, Chief Executive Officer of Apricorn, joins Sean Martin to reframe where secure storage fits in the security conversation. After roughly four decades building hardware-encrypted drives, Apricorn wants the market to treat storage as a security decision rather than a hardware afterthought. How does a storage device become a security control? Toma points to the device itself: no one reaches the data without the code. Access requires a PIN entered on the drive, and the encrypted vault stays closed to everyone else. The protection travels with the drive and does not depend on the host system. Apricorn builds to FIPS certification requirements, hardens against environmental stress down to the connector, and tests repeatedly so compliance arrives built in. Why does this matter at the macro scale? Toma joined Apricorn three months ago to expand the portfolio and connect storage to the broader security marketplace, from military, government, and aerospace settings to the enterprise. He also hints at new form factors still under wraps. Listen in to hear why Apricorn treats the business and operations behind the product as seriously as the product itself. This is a Brand Highlight. A Brand Highlight is a ~5 minute introductory conversation designed to put a spotlight on the guest and their company. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#highlight GUEST Jeanclaude Toma, Chief Executive Officer, Apricorn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanclaude-toma/ RESOURCES Learn more about Apricorn: https://apricorn.com Infosecurity Europe 2026 coverage from ITSPmagazine: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosecurity-europe-2026-infosec-london-cybersecurity-event-coverage Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight ▶︎ Get your own Brand Briefing at an upcoming event: https://www.studioc60.com/buy-brand-briefings KEYWORDS Jeanclaude Toma, Apricorn, Sean Martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand highlight, hardware-encrypted storage, FIPS certified storage, secure data storage, encrypted USB drives, data protection, Infosecurity Europe 2026, secure peripherals, PIN authenticated storage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, panelists discuss what American democracy has and hasn't delivered on equality, access, and opportunity, and whether that internal reckoning is now inseparable from the country's standing and credibility as a world leader.   Host: Meena Bose, Executive Dean, Public Policy and Public Service Programs and Director, Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, Hofstra University; CFR Member    Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Opinion Columnist, New York Times    Jane Kamensky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello; Jonathan Trumbull Professor of American History Emerita, Harvard University    Elizabeth Rule, Assistant Professor of Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies, American University; Author, Indigenous DC: Native Peoples and the Nation's Capital   Introductory Remarks: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations; CFR Member    Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit it on our YouTube channel: America at 250: Democracy, Belonging, and Power

When a loved one is hospitalized, family caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed, worried, and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Bibhusan Basnet, MD, MS, FACP, Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Hospitalist; Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, eHealthyInfo talk with an internal medicine physician about the critical role of caregivers during a hospital stay. Learn how to communicate effectively with the healthcare team, understand medications, prepare for discharge, recognize potential problems, and take care of yourself while caring for someone else.  For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.      

Amelia Canto is the Chief Executive Officer of the Niagara SPCA & Humane Society. A seasoned nonprofit leader, she brings extensive experience in philanthropy, community engagement, partnership development, and fundraising, having held senior leadership roles in healthcare, post-secondary education, and independent education.Throughout her career, Amelia has led major fundraising and capital campaigns, including leadership positions with The Scarborough Hospital Foundation, MacEwan University, and the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine. She is passionate about building collaborative relationships, engaging communities around a shared purpose, and creating meaningful impact through strategic partnerships.An animal lover at heart, Amelia is committed to advancing the Niagara SPCA & Humane Society's mission of protecting and caring for animals while strengthening connections with the communities it serves. She is currently leading the organization through an exciting period of growth, including plans for a new shelter to better serve animals and pet owners across Niagara.#amandacanto #niagaraspca #humanesociety #chrispomay #livewithcdptalkshow #barrycullenchevrolet https://linktr.ee/niagaraspca  / niagara_spca    / niagaraspca  https://niagaraspca.com/https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomay book a personalized video message from yours truly CDP! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chris... if you wish to support my media content on my You Tube Channel. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...https://www.barrycullen.com/

Instead of siloed perspectives, this session pairs buyside and sellside leaders to tackle pressing industry questions collaboratively: •    Which trends will shape the next 12–24 months? •    How are vendors and exchanges prioritizing innovation? •    What role can buyside firms play in shaping product development and liquidity frameworks? Moderator: Ivan Brown, Head of Options, IEX Panelists: John Ruby, Trader, Jane Street Andy Hicks, Option Strategist, BlackRock Tommy Martin, Chief Strategy Officer, DASH Financial Technologies Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. Chief Executive Officer, Webull This panel is proudly sponsored by BofA Securities.  

The period from birth to age six is very crucial for a child's growth. What happens in these years at home, at the creche, in the community, determines the trajectory of a child's entire life. This is when early childhood development takes center stage.The Indian Express in association with Mobile Creches brings to you a five part series, where we are going to have insightful conversations with experts of the field and discuss what it actually takes to accelerate early childhood development.Today, 11th of June is celebrated as the International Day of Play, so on this occasion, we discuss how through play, children learn problem-solving, creativity, communication, and teamwork skills in a natural and enjoyable way.In this episode, we will be joined by Rani Rampal, former captain of the Indian Women's Hockey Team and recipient of India's three highest sporting honours — the Khel Ratna Award, the Padma Shri, and the Arjuna Award and Sumitra Mishra, Chief Executive Officer at Mobile Creches.Hosted and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Recorded on the LHV Bank booth at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, this second episode in our LHV‑partnered series, and our third episode from the event brings together six leaders shaping the future of global payments, embedded finance, and AI‑driven commerce. Russell Goldsmith was joined by: 1/ Daniel Kornitzer, Head of Global Partnerships, Ebanx 2/ Kunal Galav, VP of Pleo Embedded, Pleo 3/ Sophie Condie, Chief Executive Officer, Shieldpay 4/ John O'Beirne, CEO & Executive Director, Square International, Block 5/ James Neville, CEO, Yaspa 6/ Anthony Peculic, Interim CPO, Marqeta A fast‑paced, insight‑rich episode capturing the themes dominating Money20/20 Europe: emerging‑market innovation, embedded finance, agentic AI, and the new trust layers required to power the next generation of global commerce.

Marco Damiani, Chief Executive Officer of AHRC New York City (AHRC NYC), joins the DEP RRTC's Let's Get to Work podcast hosted by Dr. Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University and Principal Investigator of the DEP RRTC. Drawing on decades of experience supporting people with disabilities, Marco discusses his journey from working as a direct support professional to leading one of the largest organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the U.S. He highlights the movement from institutionalization to community-based supports and services and the importance of self-advocacy, self-determination, and Supported Decision-Making. Marco and Peter also emphasize employment as a way to advance independence and community participation. Using AHRC NYC's nationally recognized initiatives as examples, they show how meaningful, competitive work benefits people with disabilities, employers, communities, and the broader economy.

This week on The Business of Watches, a brand we don't talk about a lot on this channel - Jacob & Co. Complicated, audacious, and expensive, Jacob & Co. watches hold a unique position in the industry. The brand enjoyed a strong 2025, growing sales and volumes, according to estimates by Morgan Stanley and LuxeConsult, bucking the industry trend.  And the brand recently got some high-profile exposure on the wrist of the Roland Garros winner with French Open champion Alexander Zverev wearing Jacob & Co. during his matches and on the podium. We sat down in Geneva with Benjamin Arabov, the Chief Executive Officer of Jacob & Co., to talk about the brand's operations and strategy. You might be surprised at how Jacob & Co. watches are produced, the size of its production, and how the brand is being impacted by the war in the Middle East. Finally, looking ahead to next week's episode, number 30 in the history of The Business of Watches, we're planning a special Q&A episode and will gather some of the Hodinkee team, including Editor-In-Chief James Stacey and Editors Mark Kauzlarich and TanTan Wang, to answer your business-related questions. Want to offer up a question? Please drop it in the comments on this episode's page on Hodinkee.com. We're looking forward to hearing from you and answering your questions on all things watches and business!  Show Notes  0:40 Rolex And Cartier Are In Another League – A Deep Dive On The Pains And Gains In Morgan Stanley's "Swiss Watcher" Report (Hodinkee) 1:13 Chopard plans to cut jobs in Val-de-Travers (Le Temps) (French, paywall) 2:59 Chopard plans to cut around 30 jobs (RTS Info) 3:20 Swiss Watch Export Data for April (FHS) 4:35 Jacob & Co. 5:45 CEO Benjamin Arabov Triples Sales In Five Years (Bilan French)) 10:20 Jacob & Co. Collaborates On Exclusive Watch With Salman Khan (Watch Pro) 13:46 Concepto Watch Factory (company website) 14:35 Jacob Arabo / Arabov (Wikipedia) 15:17 Astronomia Regulator 18:50 Our Favorite Guilty Pleasure Watches Of 2018 (Hodinkee) 21:15 Godfather II Watch (Jacob & Co.) 25:01 In-Depth: How The Five Time Zone Shaped Modern Watch Culture (Malaika Crawford Hodinkee)   

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!In this episode of the Square Pizza Pod, Greg welcomes Dan Porterfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aspen Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, educational opportunity, and how ideas can scale far beyond a single institution. Drawing from his upbringing in Baltimore, his years leading Georgetown and Franklin & Marshall, and now his work at Aspen, Dan reflects on the experiences that shaped his belief in talent, public service, and the power of institutions to expand opportunity for more people.Dan also shares why “scaling an idea” can sometimes matter more than scaling an operation, how the Aspen Institute grew from a postwar humanist gathering into a global platform for dialogue and leadership, and why he still believes deeply in the talent that exists in every zip code. Along the way, he offers thoughtful insight on philanthropy, higher education, nonprofit leadership, succession planning, and what it looks like to bend systems toward the public good without losing sight of the people they are meant to serve.In this episode, you'll learn more about:Why Dan believes scaling ideas can sometimes create more impact than simply scaling operationsHow his work at Franklin & Marshall helped spark the American Talent Initiative and expand opportunity for low-income students across top collegesWhat leaders can learn from the founding story and evolution of the Aspen InstituteWhy partnerships with aligned donors and institutions can be transformative when building enduring changeHow Aspen's new Center for Rising Generations is rethinking civic dialogue, leadership, and opportunity for young peopleWhat Dan has learned about board leadership, succession planning, and building strong people-serving institutionsSupport the show

Join us for a timely webinar examining the latest updates to the United States Patent and Trademark Office's examination policy under Director John Squires, with a focused look at how these changes are reshaping patent prosecution. Our panel will break down key shifts in examination practice—including updates to patent eligibility—and applicant strategies emerging in response, offering practical insights for navigating this evolving landscape. Designed for practitioners, in-house counsel, and policy observers alike, this discussion will highlight what matters most for day-to-day prosecution.Featuring:Dr. Julie Burke, Founder, IP Quality Pro, LLCNoel Egnatios, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer, DivXEli Mazour, Of Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLPClint Mehall, Partner, Davidson Kappel LLC(Moderator) John M. Rogitz, Managing Attorney, Rogitz & Associates

Synopsis: While biotech is increasingly measured by clinical milestones and financial outcomes, Rahul Chaturvedi welcomes two leaders who argue that true success begins and ends with patients. In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Mike Raab, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ardelyx, and Laura Williams, Chief Patient Officer, share how empathy, resilience, and patient advocacy have shaped both their careers and the culture of the company they've built. Mike reflects on an unconventional journey that spans pharmaceutical sales, rare disease leadership at Genzyme, venture capital at NEA, and ultimately leading Ardelyx through some of biotech's most difficult challenges—including a Complete Response Letter, massive layoffs, and a historic FDA reversal that resulted in approval without additional clinical trials. Laura shares her path from rural Mississippi to becoming a physician, recounting the transformative patient experience during the HIV epidemic that inspired her move from academia into industry and ultimately into a pioneering Chief Patient Officer role. Together, they explore what patient-centricity truly means beyond corporate slogans, how Ardelyx embedded patient advocacy into the C-suite, and why empathy must be a core competency for biotech leadership. The discussion also dives into clinical trial diversity, commercializing therapies for underserved populations, navigating regulatory adversity, responsible capital allocation, and the future of building enduring biotech companies. It is a powerful reminder that when patients become the North Star, resilience, innovation, and impact naturally follow. Biography: Mike Raab Mike has served as Ardelyx's President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2009. Before Ardelyx, Mike was a partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), one of the world's largest and most successful venture capital firms, where he specialized in healthcare investments focusing on the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Prior to joining NEA in 2002, Mike spent 15 years in commercial and operating leadership roles in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. He was senior vice president, therapeutics and general manager of the renal division at Genzyme Corporation, a Sanofi company. In this position, Mike launched and oversaw the sales growth of sevelamer, the leading phosphate binder for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia, with over $1.0 billion in worldwide sales in 2013. Mike was also instrumental in the worldwide launch of Genzyme's therapies for Gaucher disease, Ceredase and Cerezyme. Laura Williams, MD, MPH Laura has served as Ardelyx's Chief Patient Officer since 2025, having joined the company in November 2020 as Senior Vice President, Global Therapeutic Strategies and Patient Advocacy. Laura was later promoted to Chief Medical Officer in 2021. Laura is a life science enterprise leader with extensive experience as a pharmaceutical drug developer, healthcare policy advisor, patient advocate, and portfolio strategist. She is an accomplished, results-oriented, physician scientist and board member who is committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative therapies that address unmet medical need. With nearly 30 years of pharmaceutical experience, across all clinical development phases and multiple therapeutic areas, in both large pharma and smaller biotech, Laura has a proven track-record in drug development, as indicated by her leadership and major contributions toward eight drug approvals.

Send us Fan MailThe liver is the only organ in the body that can release stored glucose to prevent low blood sugar. So why has injected insulin never been able to reach it?In this clip from our episode “Finding a Solution for GLP-1 Side Effects”, host David E. Williams and Bob Geho, Founder and CEO of Diasome, break down the biological gap at the heart of diabetes treatment and how a father's decades of research into liver-targeted insulin delivery became the founding idea behind Diasome.

In 2011, Stéphane Bancel walked away from the security of leading a 6,000-person diagnostics company to join a startup of about 50 people, built on an idea most scientists had dismissed: that messenger RNA could become medicine. Almost everyone told him not to do it. He gave the bet roughly a five percent chance. Nine years later, that same bet helped the world face a pandemic in 63 days.Stéphane Bancel is the Chief Executive Officer of Moderna. Under his leadership the company designed a COVID-19 vaccine on a computer within days of the genetic sequence being posted, delivered the first dose to a human just 63 days later, and scaled from zero manufacturing to a billion doses in twelve months. Today Moderna is building personalized cancer vaccines and using AI to reinvent how medicines are discovered and made.This conversation sits right at the heart of what I believe about leadership. That the chief executive is really the chief energy officer. That the boldest decisions are rarely about appetite for risk, they are about the asymmetry between what you could give the world and what you could actually lose. Stéphane lives both, and he is refreshingly honest about the storms, the doubts and the mistakes along the way.In our conversation, we explore: → The five percent bet: how he weighed an enormous upside against a manageable downside, and why his wife was the only one who said yes → What sailing without GPS taught him about staying calm when the storm hits, and why a storm always passes → The 63-day sprint, and the Sunday phone call that saved the manufacturing of a billion doses → Why he slowed a trial down so it would be a vaccine for the world, not a vaccine for white people → The future he sees: personalized cancer vaccines, the human body mapped in silico, and why he calls chemotherapy tomorrow's barbaric history“I still believe that we have not invented yet our best drug.” Stéphane Bancel, CEO of ModernaIf you have ever faced a decision that everyone around you called too risky, this one is about how to think, and how to stay calm, when you choose to leap anyway.

Former Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has welcomed the extradition of former Chief Executive Officer of the now-defunct Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu, describing it as a significant milestone in Ghana's pursuit of justice

This episode recorded live at the Becker's 16th Annual Meeting features Kent Riddle, Chief Executive Officer, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. He shares his unique journey from patient family member to healthcare leader, discusses the importance of culture and leadership development in addressing workforce challenges, and explains how a mission-driven, "yes we can" mindset has fueled growth, innovation, and expanded access to rehabilitation care.In collaboration with Insight Global.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Brian Hersh, CEO of the Arts and Culture Alliance of Sarasota County, for a conversation about nonprofit leadership, board engagement, and the role arts and culture play in building a stronger community. Brian shares how his background as a drummer shapes the way he leads, listens, and helps others succeed. He also discusses the Alliance's work as a connector and advocate for Sarasota's arts ecosystem, the evolution of its board, the importance of building trust through consistency, and why arts issues are deeply connected to community issues like affordable housing, economic impact, tourism, and quality of life.   Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Brian Hersh, Chief Executive Officer, Arts & Culture Alliance of Sarasota County (04:30) What does the job entail? (06:50) Interacting with the board in a member driven organization (08:45) Helping the board keep the interest of the Arts Alliance first (11:15) How did the board evolve? (14:00) Bell work for the board (15:20) Lead, follow, or get out of the way (16:00) Building trust with the board and members (21:30) How often do you meet with the board, board chair, and committees? (28:10) What is coming up next for the Arts & Culture Alliance of Sarasota County? (31:15) Recapping with Read Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

Jamie Ostroff, Chief Legal Officer, California Medical Association, speaks with Kinda Serafi, Partner, Manatt Health, and Jarrod McNaughton, Chief Executive Officer, Inland Empire Health Plan, about the role Medicaid managed care plans are playing in supporting new Medicaid program requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. They focus on work reporting requirements; renewals and redeterminations; tracking cost-sharing; and provider oversight of fraud, waste, and abuse. Kinda co-wrote an article for Health Law Weekly about this topic. From AHLA's Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=habDieBPK9ERead Kinda's Health Law Weekly article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/health-law-weekly/article/fdc58e80-1f6e-4b0b-9321-22fc6fca8764/Managed-Care-Plans-as-Critical-Partners-in-Impleme Learn more about AHLA's Payers, Plans, and Managed Care Practice Group: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/practice-groups/practice-groups/payers-plans-and-managed-care Essential Legal Updates, Now in AudioAHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal EducationLearn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/. 

Established in 1852, The Granite YMCA is part of the worldwide non-profit Y organization. They focus on youth development, healthy living, family strengthening, and social responsibility. The Granite YMCA is part of the state's safety net in support of those less fortunate. This past year, they provided financial aid and/or free services valued at over $1.6 million dollars to 12,937 individuals across NH. The Granite YMCA does so much more than you may realize. In this episode, I speak to the Chief Executive Officer, Michele Sheppard, to learn more. I hope this episode educates and inspires you.For more information, please visit https://www.graniteymca.org/You can also find them on https://www.facebook.com/TheGraniteYMCAhttps://www.instagram.com/graniteymca/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-granite-ymca/For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

June 9, 2026 ~ Jim Fitterling, Current Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Dow joins Paul W. Smith live from the Dow Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 9, 2026 ~ Matt Felan, Chief Executive Officer, Migizi joins Paul W. Smith live from the Dow Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 9, 2026 ~ Karen Carter, incoming Chief Executive Officer at Dow joins Paul W. Smith live from the Dow Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recorded in partnership with LHV Bank on their booth at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, this episode explores the technologies, regulatory shifts and business models reshaping financial services across the continent. Russell Goldsmith is joined by six industry leaders: 1/ Macs Dickinson, Director of Engineering, LHV Bank 2/ Paul Scholten, Chief Executive Officer, Buckaroo 3/ Eline Blomme, Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Acquired 4/ Scott Dawson, Director & CEO, DECTA UK 5/ Chris Corbett, Product Lead, Plaid 6/ Alexander de Ràfols, Head of Europe Product, Affirm Together, they share practical, real‑world insights from the rise of stablecoins and instant cross‑border payments to the impact of agentic AI, rebundling, and the next wave of open finance innovation. A fast‑moving, insight‑packed episode capturing the themes dominating Money20/20 Europe, from rewired infrastructure to the new competitive dynamics between banks, fintechs and platforms.

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16816&preview=true)More than 120 job seekers, students, and community members gathered at the Ecotrust Building's Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center in Portland on Thursday, May 7, for a conversation about one of the most important aspects of the job search: mentorship.Hosted by Mac's List and presenting sponsor Portland State University, You're Not Alone: Using Mentorship to Pivot, Progress, and Land Your Next Job featured a panel of career coaches, HR leaders, and executives. Here is a recording of that event.About Our Guests:​Gina Riley, Executive Career Coach, Gina Riley Consulting​Ed Johnson, Chief Executive Officer – Community Health Centers at OHSU and Board Member of PSU Foundation​Tia B. Coachman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Affirma ConsultancySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired US Air Force Brigadier General Damon Feltman served as the Deputy Chief Strategy and Resources Officer for the United States Space Force. **Feltman holds multiple advanced degrees in space leadership, strategic studies, and business management, serves as Board Chair for the **Association of Commercial Space Professionals, and is a mentor to Vanderbilt University's Space Edge Accelerator program. Today, he is the Chief Executive Officer of the Space Force Association, a 501c3 nonprofit and recognized national military association supporting the U.S. Space Force.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Musawakhe Makhunga, the Chief Executive Officer at the Johannesburg Property Company, one of the largest property managers in the country, about the work they do managing a portfolio of approximately 29 000 properties across the city of Johannesburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode, we’re joined by two commissioners from the new community-led, independent inquiry into the AUKUS security deal. This episode was recorded live on Thursday 4 June. Support the research powerful interests fear. Make a tax-deductible donation to the Australia Institute's End of Financial Year Appeal before 30 June. Guest: Karina Lester, Yankunytjatjara Anangu woman and International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Australia Ambassador Guest: Leanne Minshull, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @leanneminshull Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis Host: Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, the Australia Institute // @angusrb Show notes: An independent public inquiry into the AUKUS security partnership ICAN Australia Polling – Australia, the US and Iran War, the Australia Institute (May 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to After America on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.Support the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/3Q70UxNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Ask Cuyahoga, members of the Cuyahoga County Women's Health Commission discuss how grief affects women, families, and communities.The conversation explores the many forms grief can take, from the loss of a loved one to life changes, trauma, and loss of community and the importance of reducing stigma around seeking support. Guests also discuss healing, community resilience, and resources available to help residents navigate difficult experiences. Additional resources discussed during the episode are available at CuyahogaCounty.gov/podcast.Guests:Heather Brissett, Vice President of Community Wellness and Chief Programming Officer, Murtis Taylor Human Services System; Member, Cuyahoga County Women's Health CommissionJasmine Long, Chief Executive Officer, Birthing Beautiful Communities; Member, Cuyahoga County Women's Health CommissionWatch here: https://youtu.be/ZaZ5z51Pbc8

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Ellenhorn and Chief Executive Officer of Accord. A highly respected clinical psychiatrist and leading voice in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, Dr. Bernstein draws on more than 25 years of experience helping individuals achieve meaningful mental health improvement and long-term functional recovery. Throughout his career, Dr. Bernstein has explored the connection between metabolism and mental health, first through private practice and later through his work at Ellenhorn. More recently, he developed Accord's comprehensive treatment model and has become a prominent advocate for metabolic psychiatry through podcasts, national conferences, and briefings for members of Congress.   This conversation dives into: What metabolic psychiatry is and how it differs from traditional psychiatric care. The relationship between brain metabolism and mental health disorders. How ketogenic therapies are being explored as potential tools for psychiatric recovery. The role of metabolic health in conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis. Dr. Bernstein graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University with a degree in English Literature and earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his psychiatric training at MGH/McLean, where he served as Chief Resident and later held leadership positions, including Psychiatrist-in-Charge and Assistant Medical Director of the Schizophrenia and Bipolar Inpatient Program. He also serves on several advisory and nonprofit boards, including Metabolic Mind, Meru Health, The Metabolic Revolution, and the Coalition for Metabolic Health. Connect with Dr. Bernstein: LinkedIn Accord's Website Ellenhorn's Website

Send us Fan MailEvery year, one in five adults with Type 1 diabetes experiences a dangerous drop in blood sugar that renders them unable to treat themselves. These severe hypoglycemic events are still happening, even though many patients now use continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin pumps.Why has this trade-off between long-term A1C control and dangerous sugar crashes persisted for over 30 years?Bob Geho, Founder and CEO of Diasome, joins host David E. Williams to unpack the results of the company's 200+ patient Phase 2B OPTI-2 trial of HDV™ insulin. The study was presented recently at the American Diabetes Association meeting in New Orleans.In the trial, five patients using standard insulin experienced severe hypoglycemic events. This compares with zero such events among patients receiving HDV™ insulin. Meanwhile, HDV™ insulin matched standard-of-care A1C control.Bob also shares how the HDV platform is being studied for its potential to reduce side effects in GLP-1 therapy and to address insulin resistance, considered the root cause of Type 2 Diabetes.

In this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis, Jeffrey N. Hausfeld, M.D., Chairman of the Board and Chief Medical Officer of BioFactura Inc., and Darryl Sampey, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Biologics, join the conversation to discuss the launch of Capitol Biologics as BioFactura's CDMO division. Jeff and Darryl explain how BioFactura's experience building biologics development and clinical manufacturing capabilities created the foundation for a more personalized CDMO model. The discussion explores the gap Capitol Biologics is designed to fill for emerging biotech companies that need integrated development support, scientific depth, analytical expertise, phase-appropriate quality, and early GMP manufacturing without being pushed into a large commercial-scale CDMO model too soon. The conversation also highlights what biotech CEOs and CMC leaders should consider before choosing a CDMO partner, including developability assessment, cell line and process development, analytical characterization, quality systems, cost of goods, regulatory readiness, and timing. Jeff and Darryl also discuss the growing importance of U.S.-based biologics development and manufacturing capacity, especially for emerging biotech and government-aligned programs. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant. Jeffrey N. Hausfeld, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S., is a physician entrepreneur, biotechnology executive, investor, and healthcare innovator whose career spans clinical medicine, life sciences, healthcare real estate development, and entrepreneurial leadership. A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine and recipient of an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Hausfeld is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at George Washington University and has been actively involved in national medical societies and healthcare leadership organizations for more than four decades. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Medical Officer of BioFactura Inc., Chairman of Capitol Biologics, and Chairman and Co-Founder of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs. His work focuses on advancing healthcare innovation, biotechnology commercialization, physician entrepreneurship, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies that improve patient care. Darryl Sampey, Ph.D., is a biopharmaceutical executive and company builder with more than 30 years of experience advancing biologics from discovery through clinical development and commercial manufacturing. He co-founded BioFactura in 2004 and has guided the company from start-up through incubator stages into a fully integrated biopharmaceutical product development and clinical manufacturing company. At BioFactura, he has raised more than $90 million in non-dilutive and strategic funding, built cGMP manufacturing capabilities, and led development of novel therapeutics, biodefense medical countermeasures, biosimilars, and cell therapies. Dr. Sampey is an inventor of the VeriCyte™ Discovery and StableFast™ Biomanufacturing Platforms and previously held process development and manufacturing leadership roles at Human Genome Sciences and North American Vaccine.

This week Nicola and Di chat with the legendary Steven Bradbury. All of our Australian listeners, and many of our international listeners as well, will remember the epic moment in 2002 when Steven became the first Australian ever to win a Gold medal at the Winter Olympics. It was such a memorable race as Steven came from behind to win the final, and in doing so, created the term ‘Doing a Bradbury’, which was added to the Macquarie Dictionary in 2014. However, there’s so much more to Steven’s story than that one moment, and we were so grateful to be able to hear more about his journey of strength, passion and resilience. In this episode, we chat to Steven about his speed skating career and some of the most heart-stopping moments, including 2 specific crashes where he almost lost his life. It’s incredible to hear Steven talk about the incident in Montreal where he lost ¾ of his blood in 1 minute, and his next significant injury, 18 months out from his final Olympics, when he broke his neck in training. The sheer determination and resilience that Steven showed to keep going and pursue Gold is incredibly inspiring. We also walk through that famous final and unbelievable moment with Steven. What was happening in the lead-up to the race, the strategy that he and his coach decided on, and what it felt like to watch everyone fall over in front of him, win Gold, but have the entire crowd booing because the local favourite had gone down in the fall. We chat about Steven’s new career as a motivational speaker and entrepreneur, the incredible work ethic he has, the way he’s fuelled by adrenaline and the brewery he started, with the best name ever, Last Man Standing. Steven has some great tips on finding your passion, working really hard at it, and not giving up too early. We really loved having Steven in the studio with us, hearing his story and sharing some laughs. We’re not the only ones who think his story is incredible, it turns out a film is going to be made about his life, which we also chat about in this episode. We hope you love it as much as we did. This episode is proudly supported by Montgomery Investment Management, trusted experts helping you build and protect your financial future. For further information, please contact David Buckland, Chief Executive Officer or Rhodri Taylor, Account Manager on (02) 8046 5000 or investor@montinvest.com We’ve created a special offer for our Back Fence listeners to use at Positive Energy. Listeners can get a 10 class pack for $150 (save $90) or 25% off an unlimited membership for 3 months. Use code: BACKFENCEPE to activate your special offer. Follow Nicola and Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/ Follow Steven on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/stevenbradburyofficial/ Find out more about Steven’s work and buy his book here - https://stevenbradbury.com.au/ Find out more about Steven’s brewery Last Man Standing here - https://lmsbrewing.com.au/ Watch Over The Back Fence on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@Overthebackfencepodcast/podcasts Follow Positive Energy on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/positiveenergy_health_fitness/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Christopher D. Maher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, OceanFirst Bank, about community-focused leadership, empowering teams, lifelong learning, work-life integration, and the opportunities and challenges of technology and artificial intelligence. Then, for a special “Leaders in Healthcare” edition, Steve is joined by … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Chris Maher and Saad Ehtisham, FACHE

Today, on Karl and Crew, we wrapped up our weekly theme, “Discipleship.” Stefano Fehr joined us to share how Call of Hope is ministering in Muslim countries through practical care, discipleship, and gospel outreach among refugees and Muslim-background believers. Stefano is president of Call of Hope, a ministry among Muslims for over 120 years, and Chief Operating Officer of Evangelical Karmel Mission. Lana Silk also joined us to give an update on Iran, explaining the oppression facing women, children, and believers while sharing how Christians continue to minister with courage and hope in Christ. Lana is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transform Iran. We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, “You thought you had a relationship with Jesus, but you did not. How did God convict and reach you?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Stefano Fehr [ 36:02 ]Lana Silk [ 11:34 ]Call Segment [ 51:03 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Klasko, Chief Executive Officer, Health Assurance Foundation, discusses his vision for transforming healthcare through health assurance, AI, and human-centered innovation. He shares how the new foundation aims to improve health equity, support caregivers, rethink medical education, and create practical proof points for a future where technology and people work together to deliver better outcomes.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Discipleship.” Jim Daly joined us to talk about the spiritual landscape facing families today and how parents can live an authentic faith that draws their children toward Christ rather than pushing them away. Jim is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Focus on the Family and the host of the podcast. We then had Dr. Ronald Sauer join us to explain why the Holy Spirit is essential to the Christian life, guiding believers into truth, empowering daily obedience, and giving parents hope as they pray for their children. Dr. Sauer is the host of the podcast “Quiet Time” and has served as a Professor of Bible and Greek at Moody Bible Institute for 35 years. We also had Dr. Crawford Loritts join us to explain why discipleship cannot happen apart from the Holy Spirit, who glorifies Christ, illuminates God’s Word, and transforms believers from the inside out. Dr. Loritts is the President and Founder of Beyond Our Generation, which is committed to helping the next generation of Christian leaders. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dr. Crawford Loritts [ 10:18 ]Make it a Metaphor [ 23:34 ]Jim Daly [ 28:41 ]Dr. Ronald Sauer [ 48:57 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more thoughts, clips, and updates, follow Avetis Antaplyan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/avetisantaplyan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Bruce Cleveland, a venture capitalist, former CMO, Chief Executive Officer, engineering executive, author, and creator of the Market Engineering framework. Bruce has helped build and scale major technology companies including Oracle, Apple, Siebel, and C3 AI, and has invested early in companies such as Marketo, Workday, and Doximity before they became category-defining successes.The conversation explores what separates legendary technology leaders from average executives, why most startups misunderstand traction, and how market engineering can become the difference between burning capital and building enduring demand. Bruce shares behind-the-scenes lessons from working with leaders like Tom Siebel, why category creation requires naming and framing a problem, and how founders can create market appetite before pouring money into demand generation.Avetis and Bruce also discuss the future of AI, why expertise may become the ultimate moat, the rising importance of forward deployed engineers, and why product engineering alone is no longer enough. Bruce closes with insights from his books, including Traversing the Traction Gap and Market Engineering, offering founders and executives a practical roadmap for building markets that do not yet exist.TakeawaysLegendary companies rarely feel obvious while they are being built. Even inside Oracle's early days, the path forward was filled with uncertainty.Great leaders attract great talent by building a mission, culture, and problem worth committing to.Bruce's framework starts with naming and framing the problem so the market can understand, remember, and adopt the category.The best executives build deep networks that act like external sensors, helping them “see around corners.”Bruce invested early in companies like Marketo by focusing on business problems he understood before obvious market traction existed.Startups should not confuse product-market fit with market-product fit. The market must want what the product provides.In the AI era, expertise becomes more valuable because humans still provide judgment, context, accountability, and nuanced decision-making.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bruce Cleveland01:02 Lessons from Oracle's Early Days03:50 What Great Founders and Leaders Still Get Right05:13 The Power and Difficulty of Category Creation10:22 Building a Category Without an Existing Brand13:33 Bruce's Three-Step Category Creation Framework18:30 Leadership Lessons from Tom Siebel24:13 What Separates Great Executives from Average Ones28:47 What Bruce Looks for as an Early-Stage Investor36:19 Market Engineering vs. Demand Engineering44:22 Testing Demand Before Overbuilding Product53:11 Why Expertise Is the Real Moat in the AI EraBruce Cleveland's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucecleveland/Bruce Cleveland's Website Link:https://www.tractiongappartners.com/Resources and Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcast.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright⁠

Dr. Alicia Zhou is the Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Research Institute—the oldest nonprofit in the world devoted exclusively to cancer immunology and immunotherapy. She joins Shoshana to discuss the innovations happening in cancer research, how immunotherapy is different from chemotherapy and radiation, what doctors can do to make clinical trials less intimidating, and why the conversation around cancer will change in the next 10 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter sit down with Bob Liodice, Chief Executive Officer, Association of National Advertisers (ANA), to discuss the forces reshaping modern marketing. From media transparency and measurement to AI adoption and talent development, Bob shares his perspective on the challenges marketers must navigate today and the opportunities that will define the industry's future.Bob reflects on the industry's progress toward greater transparency, the role collaboration plays in solving complex challenges, and why he believes AI can help marketers make smarter, more informed decisions. He also shares his thoughts on navigating uncertainty, developing future talent, and what marketing leaders should prioritize as the industry continues to evolve.Key takeaways:Media transparency and measurement remain critical challenges for marketers seeking greater accountability.AI can help uncover inefficiencies and improve decision-making, but organizations must be prepared to adapt.Solving the industry's biggest challenges will require collaboration across brands, agencies, platforms, and partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is your process for onboarding franchisees? Do you have thoughts or ideas on how to improve? Our guest today is Ryan Parsons, who shares with us how onboarding is critical to franchise success sharing insights with roughly 1,000 franchises. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: No unloving pass offs.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit our guest's website: https://evivebrands.com/Attend our Franchise Sales Training Workshop:  https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/franchisesalestraining/Connect with our guests on social: rparsions@evivebrands.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Ryan Parsons is the Chief Executive Officer of Evive Brands, a Scottsdale-based franchise platform uniting Executive Home Care, Assisted Living Locators, Grasons, The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, and Maid Brigade. He leads a nationwide network of approximately 1,000 franchise locations, steering growth with disciplined execution and an unwavering focus on brand stewardship and community impact. Parsons champions a world-class onboarding experience, hands-on training, and continuous follow-up so owners can master systems and deliver consistent, high-quality service. He partners closely with brand presidents and franchisees, fostering cross-brand collaboration, operational rigor, and measurable results. A believer that “nothing in franchising is automatic,” he sets clear standards, invests in enablement, and holds teams accountable to data-driven goals. Under his leadership, Evive is expanding its footprint, elevating service quality, and amplifying each brand's purpose in local communities across the country. Parsons shares insights on leadership, execution, and franchise performance with industry media and conferences.This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the world, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.