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This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Dr. Nikhil Shetty, Chief Operating Officer, Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists. Dr. Shetty shares how independent ASCs are leveraging technology, lean operations, and price transparency to deliver faster, safer, and more patient-centered care while maintaining flexibility and efficiency in a growing outpatient surgery market.

This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Dr. Nikhil Shetty, Chief Operating Officer, Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists. Dr. Shetty shares how independent ASCs are leveraging technology, lean operations, and price transparency to deliver faster, safer, and more patient-centered care while maintaining flexibility and efficiency in a growing outpatient surgery market.

This episode recorded live at Becker's 31st Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs features Dr. Nikhil Shetty, Chief Operating Officer, Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists. Dr. Shetty shares how independent ASCs are leveraging technology, lean operations, and price transparency to deliver faster, safer, and more patient-centered care while maintaining flexibility and efficiency in a growing outpatient surgery market.

Amadeus Fire AG Deep Dive: Q&ABuilding AI-Literate Organisations: A Strategic FrameworkIn this deep dive, Amadeus Fire Group's Chief Operating Officer, Monika Wiederhold, outlines a comprehensive framework for building AI-literate organisations, addressing one of the most pressing structural challenges in today's corporate landscape. However, organizations may face barriers such as resource constraints, resistance to change, or skill gaps that could hinder implementation. Recognizing these challenges upfront enables leaders to develop targeted strategies for overcoming them.Wiederhold emphasizes that AI is no longer a specialised skill for data scientists but a shared responsibility across all levels, from supervisory boards to trainees. Recognizing this can foster a sense of collective purpose and motivate every employee to engage in AI learning quickly and continuously.The Three-Layer Learning ModelWiederhold introduces a structured, three-layer learning model that companies must adopt to remain competitive:1. Horizontal Learning (AI fundamentals for everyone)The foundational layer focuses on universal AI knowledge, including responsible AI use, prompting, AI basics, legal obligations, and workplace tools such as Microsoft Copilot. These skills must be mandatory and company-wide to create a shared understanding of AI's applications and risks. Horizontal learning provides the organisational baseline that enables fast adoption and prevents knowledge silos.2. Vertical Learning (AI skills tailored to each function)Different functions require specialised AI training to enhance productivity and decision-making in their respective domains.Examples include:– Accounting: AI-supported financial workflows, automated reconciliation, and specialised certifications created within the Amadeus Fire Group.– Marketing: Creative AI tools, generative content systems, text-to-image/video technologies, and performance optimisation.– HR: Recruiting agents, interview support tools, talent analytics, and skills-matching agents.This vertical layer ensures that AI is embedded in day-to-day business processes.3. Continuous Micro-Learning (staying up-to-date with rapid AI evolution)Given the pace of AI innovation, traditional annual or quarterly learning formats are insufficient. Wiederhold emphasises the need for high-frequency learning routines—daily or weekly micro-learning modules that update employees on new tools, techniques, regulations, and best practices. Monthly learning cycles are already too slow for AI's development curve.Operationalising the AI Learning ArchitectureOnce these three content layers are defined, organisations must address the critical question of how to operationalise them. Wiederhold highlights several structural enablers that determine whether AI learning can scale:A Dedicated Digital Learning PlatformCompanies need an integrated platform capable of:– distributing learning content at scale,– personalising training paths,– adapting to different skill levels,– surfacing relevant micro-learning content,– enabling horizontal, vertical, and continuous learning simultaneously.This platform becomes the organisational backbone for developing AI capabilities.▶️ Other videos: Elevator Pitch: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-elevator-pitch/ Company Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-company-presentation/ Deep Dive Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-deep-dive/ Financial Results Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-financial-results/ ESG Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-esg/ T&C This publication is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. By using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions as outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.

As skincare shifts toward products that are not just effective but expressive, Dodo Ventures has tapped into a growing demand for solutions with personality. Their coloured, FDA-approved Dododots pimple patches have turned a once-mundane step in acne care into something fun, confident and collectible — backed by rapid product drops, bold designs and exclusive retail collaborations across Asia-Pacific, the Gulf, North America and Latin America. On this episode of the 2025 OCBC Emerging Enterprise series, we speak with the co-founders of Dodo Ventures — Ethan Wong, Chief Operating Officer, and Esther Erin, Chief Marketing Officer — whose company is among this year’s Emerging Enterprise Award winners, share how the brand is rewriting the rules of acne care, the challenges of scaling a design-driven skincare company, and where they’re aiming their next big leap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another lawsuit against generative AI company Perplexity for copyright infringement The New York Times has had enough, and they have filed a lawsuit in a New York Federal court. In October 2024, the Times sent a notice to stop accessing and using their content and then followed up with another notice this past July. Perplexity continues to ignore the warnings and a spokesperson for the company, Jesse Dwyer, said publishers have been suing new tech companies for a hundred years starting with radio, TV, the Internet and social media, but that has never worked out for them. I think this is a little bit different since AI pretty much takes the content directly from the publisher and publishes it for people to read. The Times is also including infringements for use of its videos, podcasts and images. The Times said in the lawsuit they are seeking damages, which at this point is unknown and injunctive relief which includes removing all of the Times content from Perplexity's products. This would be a major problem for Perplexity if they were to lose this case because the whole AI system pulls information from all across the web, and this would leave a big hole in the end result of Perplexity's information. The Times is not the only publisher suing Perplexity, other lawsuits have been filed by Dow Jones and the New York Post. If one company were to win in court that would be a major problem for AI companies like Perplexity. First it would set a precedent and other publishers would likely sue, it could also lead to less accurate information as there would be less sources to pull data from.    Just when Apple corrected their major problems, it looks like there's a management drain Apple did a great job handling the proposed tariffs on its products, which would have devastated the company. Also, in court they managed to keep the $20 billion a year they receive from Google. But now, they seem to be fighting a management exit by some of their top executives. Over the last couple of weeks, it was announced that both their General Council and Head of Policy will be retiring next year. Another major concern was also announced in that timeframe that their Head of Artificial Intelligence and Strategy is also going to retire. Making matters worse, their Chief Operating Officer said he'll be retiring in July of next year. Don't worry about CEO Tim Cook being age 65, he said he is not considering retirement, and people at the company said he is not slowing down at all. It was also recently announced that Meta has taken from Apple a top designer named Alan Dye. Also Jony Ive, who is a Steve Jobs protégé and helped build the iPhone along with the Apple Watch, is heading over to OpenAI to help Sam Altman. It's not just the top people leaving though as apparently dozens of Apple engineers along with designers who are knowledgeable in audio, watch design, robotics, and much more are also finding a new home at OpenAI. Running a major technology company like Apple and striving for new innovation makes it difficult when a company is losing top management and star engineers and designers. I don't think this will cause a major drop in the stock short term, but it could be difficult longer term for the company when it comes to innovation and new products, which could concern investors in the years to come!   It's time to put some commercial property into your portfolio You may be questioning why would I put real estate like commercial property in my portfolio that over the last five years or so has had a return of maybe 7% versus stocks that have done much better? The simple answer is the basic investing principle of buying low and selling high. Looking forward, I believe commercial real estate over the next five years should get better returns than artificial intelligence considering the fact that it is very pricey. Data from MSCI revealed that year to date large investors have purchased $4.6 billion more US commercial property than they sold. That is the first time that has happened in three years, and deal activity is still low compared to history. US commercial real estate values are off from the peak in 2022 and are now down on average around 17%. Looking just at commercial offices, there is a better discount considering there are down around 36% from their peak. History shows this could be a very good opportunity. There's only been two times over the last roughly 50 years or so when commercial property prices were down more than 10%. You have to go back to the early 1990s, which was about 35 years ago, and who could forget the 2008 great recession. How should you invest in office buildings and commercial property? The best and the easiest way is to use public real estate investment trusts, which are known as REITs. Please do not let your broker sell you private real estate of any sort so they can get paid a big commission. REITs that trade on the market are commission free and completely liquid unlike private real estate deals. With public REITs you can many times receive good investment yields between 4% and 6%. However, make sure to understand the fundamentals to insurethat dividend yield is safe. A history lesson shows that commercial property under performed from 1997 to 2000 when the tech boom was happening, but when the tech boom ended and went bust, commercial real estate did very well. Could the same thing happen now as there are signs that the AI rally could end? If you do invest in a good quality public real estate investment trust, you should have at least a 4 to 5 year time horizon to hold that investment.   Financial Planning: The Benefits of Capital Gain Harvesting While many investors focus on tax-loss harvesting, harvesting capital gains can be just as valuable especially when you fall into the 0% long-term capital gains bracket. For example, in 2025 a married couple filing jointly can have taxable income up to $96,700 and still pay 0% on long-term gains. Because the standard deduction ranges from $31,500 to $46,700, and itemized deductions can be even larger, a household's total gross income can potentially exceed $150,000 while still remaining in the 0% capital gains bracket. If an investor wants to keep the same investment, they can immediately repurchase it, since wash-sale rules do not apply to gains. However, even though the gain itself is taxed at 0%, the added income may increase the taxation of Social Security benefits, pulling more of those benefits into taxable income. For those who don't face that issue, gain harvesting resets their cost basis and reduces the taxes they will owe later if they sell in a higher-income year when their capital gains rate jumps to 15% or even 20%. This strategy can also make sense for those currently in the 15% capital gains bracket who expect to be pushed into the 20% bracket later. Overall, capital-gain harvesting can be a powerful tool in years of temporarily low income.   Companies Discussed: The Brink's Company (BCO), PVH Corp. (PVH), Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG) & The Kroger Co. (KR)  

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is currently working to "streamline" the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). Not surprisingly, Gov. Hochul's idea of streamlining the program involves unionizing the entire program and attempting to consolidate the current number of service providers from just over 600 companies, who are caring for 280,000 patients across New York, into a single company. How is New York supposed to move from 600 service providers down to just one? Well, only four bids were considered, and it was widely expected in Albany that the winning company would be the one whose CEO donated the most to Democratic campaigns. Why does this matter? Beyond what appears to be government corruption and opening the door to fraud, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program is New York's Medicaid program that allows individuals with disabilities to hire their own caregivers. Only one person truly knows what the best home care for you should look like — you. But these new changes would take most of those choices away from the individuals and most likely put about 600 companies out of business, not for failing to provide quality home care, but for not being adequately connected to the movers and shakers in Albany. Julian Hagmann, the Chief Operating Officer of Caring Professionals, Inc., joins me to discuss Donald Trump went off on a rant during a recent cabinet meeting, calling Somali immigrants "garbage" and stating that they should be sent back home as the administration was preparing to increase immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Trump went off on Somalis and Ilhan Omar inparticular in response to questions regarding the recent New York Times reporting of at least eight billion dollars in fraud committed against the Minnesota taxpayers, mainly perpetrated by Somalis in Minnesota, where, according to reports, a considerable amount of the stolen money was directed to the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab. Chris Salcedo, a veteran television and radio broadcaster, political analyst, podcaster, Executive Director of the Conservative Hispanic Society, and the author of the new book The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino: A New American Revolution, joins me to discuss the issue of the fraud and what the reactions should be. Following heightened attention on the recent U.S. naval strikes against Venezuelan vessels and an oil tanker, speculation and accusations have abounded. However, very little has focused on the issue from an experienced, command-level military viewpoint. Retired Marine Corps combat veteran, attack helicopter pilot,  President of Strategic Resilience Group, LLC., and author of Gunfighters Rule!, Col. William "Burner" Dunn joins me to discuss the evolving security challenges in maritime zones where trafficking networks and unstable state actors converge.Caring Professionals, Inc.Chris SalcedoThe Rise of the Liberty-Loving LatinoCol. 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CHIPS, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act, is another. It spurred a massive investment boom in semiconductors on American soil, led by the CHIPS Program Office (CPO) at the Department of Commerce. The CPO had to decide how to allocate $39 billion in manufacturing incentives—and then negotiate the details with some of the world's biggest companies.Today, I'm lucky to have on three of the founding members of the CHIPS Program Office team:* Mike Schmidt, the inaugural Director,* Todd Fisher, the Chief Investment Officer, and* Sara Meyers, Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer.Mike, Todd, and Sara have a clear sense of what went right for them, what went wrong, and what they'd do differently the next time. In a new project for IFP called Factory Settings, they describe what they learned.The full transcript for this conversation is at www.statecraft.pub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

Meet Kara James, MS, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor who cracked the code on scaling clinical excellence. Starting with 15 years on the front lines of mental health—from juvenile justice to in-home family therapy—Kara realized her clinical passion had an unexpected twin: the business of wellness. In this episode, Bob and Dave talk with Kara—now the Chief Operating Officer of Wellness Counseling, overseeing three thriving locations and 29 staff members—sits down to discuss her core belief: "good enough isn't good enough." The Dual Brain: How her clinical background in modalities like CBT and Relational Life Therapy provides unique, "fiercely compassionate" insight into creating operational systems where therapists truly thrive. Rewiring the Business: Kara shares her visionary, outside-the-box approach to running a group practice, and how stepping outside of defined roles allowed her to transition from full caseload to executive leadership. The Path of Discomfort: Learn about her direct-yet-loving approach to therapy (and business), encouraging both clients and staff to work through discomfort, identify persistent patterns, and reshape limiting beliefs to achieve exceptional results. If you've ever wondered how to bring creative, systems-level thinking to a field rooted in human connection, this episode is a masterclass in operational excellence driven by clinical compassion. With your Hosts Robert Bianchi, ESQ., NREMT and David Bruno, Esq.!!!

Today we're broadcasting from the Crystal Moutain Resort in Thompsonville, as it's officially ski season. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great folks from Crystal Mountain so we could hear about all of the fun and exciting things they have to offer. We also kept everyone up to speed on the Sherrone Moore situation as we were joined by our great Michigan insiders. We kicked off the show talking with David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. He and Huge talked about Sherrone Moore's arraignment earlier today, talked about what will happen to him legally, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us to give his thought's on what's happened in the last 24 hours, talked about Warde Manuel, gave his opinion on things needing to get cleaned up, and more. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com then joined us. He gave his thought's on Moore's earlier arraignment, talked about the future of Warde Manuel, talked about what Michigan does next, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with John Melcher who is the CEO at Crystal Mountain and Brittany Primeu who is their Director of Marketing. They talked about Wintertime at Crystal, filled us in on some of their upcoming events, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com joined us in our second hour to talk more about Sherrone Moore. He gave us his thought's on the arraignment earlier today, talked about names that have come up to be the next Head Coach, and more. We were then joined by Jake Butt from the Big Ten Network. He gave us his thought's on everything that's happened with Sherrone Moore in the last 48 hours, talked about where Michigan goes from here, and much more. We were then joined by Brittany Primeau again so she could tell us about more of what's happening up at Crystal Mountain during the Holiday season. Mark Fenech, who is the Director of Golf also joined us to tell us about Crystal Mountain's new Golf simulators, told us how you can get lessons, and much more. Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us in our final hour so we could talk more about Sherrone Moore. He told us what he's been thinking about the situation that's happened over the past 24 hours, talked about Michigan needing to get back to a place of integrity, and much more. We were then joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit. He and Huge previewed Sunday's Lions/Rams match-up, gave their thought's on what the Lions need to do to get a win, and much more. We were then joined by Greg Heeres so we could get his thought's and prediction on Sunday's Lions/Rams game. We wrapped up the broadcast talking with Karyn Thorr, who is the Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Mountain as well as Brittany Primeau again. She told us what goes into getting the slopes up and running, talked about the great staff behind everything, talked about the Holiday season, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Karyn Thorr, who is the Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Mountain as well as Brittany Primeau again. She told us what goes into getting the slopes up and running, talked about the great staff behind everything, talked about the Holiday season, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us in our final hour so we could talk more about Sherrone Moore. He told us what he's been thinking about the situation that's happened over the past 24 hours, talked about Michigan needing to get back to a place of integrity, and much more. We were then joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit. He and Huge previewed Sunday's Lions/Rams match-up, gave their thought's on what the Lions need to do to get a win, and much more. We were then joined by Greg Heeres so we could get his thought's and prediction on Sunday's Lions/Rams game. We wrapped up the broadcast talking with Karyn Thorr, who is the Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Mountain as well as Brittany Primeau again. She told us what goes into getting the slopes up and running, talked about the great staff behind everything, talked about the Holiday season, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robin and Patrick discuss care costs and revenues, accessibility, preventative care, the workforce, insurance premiums, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Are you buried in the daily grind, afraid that missing one detail could wreck your team or business? Wondering how the best COOs stay energized, innovate, and avoid burnout while leading in a world that never slows down?This episode, guest host Sivana Brewer dives deep with Nick Dinsmoor, COO of Reel Axis, a fast-growing B2B marketing powerhouse. They unravel the secrets of self-awareness, delegation, and what happens when leaders brutally prioritize. You'll hear why letting your employees run side hustles sharpens your edge, how to ride the AI tsunami without drowning, and why radical candor—without the edge—still gets results.If you want to stop reacting and start driving bold operational change, this conversation drops the truth you need. Listen now to discover how top COOs avoid chaos and push their teams further, faster. Tune in or risk missing out on the real breakthroughs shaping the new COO elite.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The critical habit COOs need to ignore “the noise”—and why it's a superpower[02:16] – Why giving back is central to culture, and how it wins business in surprising ways[04:37] – How AI completely upended content marketing (and what agencies do differently now)[06:15] – When radical transparency turns toxic, and the pivot that saved a team[08:29] – Newsletters: The “outdated” tactic that's suddenly driving explosive growth[10:29] – The 95/5 rule: A marketer's secret to outlasting competitors in any vertical[21:29] – The surprising upside of having employees with side hustles[27:07] – What ruthless prioritization actually looks like for high-performing COOsAbout the GuestNick Dinsmoor is the Chief Operating Officer at Reel Axis, a leading B2B marketing agency specializing in buyer intent data and anonymous visitor identification. Known for his blend of financial discipline and creative strategy, Nick has helped scale Reel Axis through radical transparency, empowering culture, and a relentless focus on operational evolution.

Jim Burns is a dynamic leader and community builder based in the Upstate of South Carolina. With roots just outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jim has become synonymous with development, community outreach, and economic growth in his adopted hometown. As the Chief Operating Officer for Hartness Development and founder of C LLC, specializing in strategy and execution excellence, Jim combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a deep commitment to purposeful leadership. He is known for championing personal growth, emotional intelligence, and the power of building strong, resilient teams—values that he credits to his “three Fs”: family, friends, and faith. Jim is also a former Greenville County Council member and an active participant in a wide range of local initiatives, leaving a lasting positive impact on his community. Takeaways Growth is Essential: Both personally and professionally, continual growth is key. Jim emphasizes that in business and life, “if you're not growing, you're dying”—intentional, measurable growth should be every leader's focus. Self-Awareness Drives Leadership: Knowing your strengths and weaknesses enables you to build teams that complement your skill set, rather than trying to be everything to everyone. Surrounding yourself with strong, capable people is critical for organizational success. Emotional Intelligence in Action: Leading with emotional intelligence—especially self-regulation and empathy—allows leaders to handle challenges with composure and make better decisions, setting an example for their teams. Sound Bytes “You want your companies to grow, you want personal growth, you want the organizations that you're a part of to grow—whether philanthropic or community or whatever.” “If you're not growing, you're dying... Plan for it. Be intentional about your growth.” “As a leader, what can I control? I can control what I think, what I say, and what I do. I can't control anybody else.” Connect & Discover Jim: LinkedIn: @jim-burns Instagram: @hartnessliving

#EP323 Building clean energy projects faster starts with better tools. Maryssa Barron, Founder and CEO of BuildQ, joins Tim Montague to discuss how AI transforms energy project development. Maryssa Barron is the founder and CEO of BuildQ, the enterprise AI platform purpose-built for clean energy project teams to accelerate development, financing, and asset management. She brings cross-disciplinary expertise in renewable energy, project finance, and law, with experience spanning the full project lifecycle. Before founding BuildQ, Maryssa advised Fortune 50 companies and leading developers on renewable energy procurement at Edison Energy and LevelTen Energy. She also served as Chief Operating Officer of a global solar company, where she oversaw project development, financing, and operations across international markets. Key Highlights:How BuildQ reduces project analysis time from 3 weeks to 3 daysWhy one developer uses BuildQ instead of hiring 15 new employeesAI frameworks that analyze interconnection queues and permitting dataThe role of human expertise in AI-assisted energy developmentHow law firms and conservative industries are adopting AI toolsChina's 10X infrastructure buildout advantage and U.S. national security implicationsBehind-the-meter solutions and data center co-location trendsEarly adoption benefits in the energy sectorThe energy sector needs speed and scale. AI tools like BuildQ make both possible.Connect with Maryssa Barron, BuildQ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maryssa-barron/Website: buildq.ai Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode dives into the nuances of enterprise software and how to build a scaled specialist alternative asset manager.We sat down in Vista's NYC office with David Breach, Vista's President and Chief Operating Officer.David sits on Vista's Executive Committee, the firm's governing and decision-making body for matters affecting its overall management and strategic direction as well as the firm's Private Equity Management and Vista's Private Equity Funds' Investment Committees. David is also the Co-CEO of VistaOne, Vista's evergreen private equity vehicle, and serves on the Investment Committee and Board of Directors. He also sits on the boards of Vista portfolio companies Jamf, Solera, and Stats Perform.David, who has been instrumental in helping the firm chart its growth path to over $100B in AUM, joined Vista in 2014 after as a career as a Partner at law firm Kirkland & Ellis, where his practice focused on the representation of private equity funds in all aspects of their business. David was a member of K&E's 15-person global executive management committee and a founding partner of its San Francisco office.David and I had a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about private markets and Vista's evolution as a firm: How and why Vista has become a “scaled specialist.”The journey from $13B in AUM to $100B.The opportunity in enterprise software investing and how enterprise software is an expanding market opportunity.The reason why Vista decided to build out a dedicated wealth solutions business.How firms can differentiate in the wealth channel.How firms can be measured and thoughtful with how they build evergreen solutions.The opportunity for large companies to adopt GenAI for cost-savings and revenue generation.The skills that might be valuable in the age of AI.Thanks David for coming on the show to share your wisdom and expertise in private markets.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus01:59 Welcome to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast02:07 Introducing David Breach03:30 David Breach's Career Journey05:22 Transition to Vista Equity Partners06:03 Joining Vista and Initial Impressions06:30 Vista's Vision and Growth09:03 Operational Excellence at Vista10:35 Investment Strategy and Alignment13:27 Scaling Vista's Operations16:44 Building Vista's Wealth Business17:04 Vista's Core Values and DNA19:29 Strategic Decisions in Wealth Management20:19 Educating on the Wealth Space20:46 Modeling and Investment Decisions21:42 Hiring and Team Building22:07 Balancing Opportunity and Capacity22:29 Evaluating Firm's Commitment23:47 Institutional Investors' Concerns24:48 Addressing Investor Concerns25:22 Industry Trends in Private Markets26:16 The Growth of Private Software Companies28:46 The Resilience of Software Businesses29:36 Diversification in Software Investments30:33 The Role of Generative AI in Software32:54 Operational Improvements with GenAI33:32 Product Enhancements with GenAI33:49 Agentification of Software34:51 Financial Impact of AI on Software Companies36:41 GenAI in Middle Market Companies37:25 Vista's Edge in GenAI38:27 CEO Perspectives on GenAI39:04 Encouraging AI Adoption in Companies42:37 The Human Element in the Age of AI43:26 Preparing Teams for AI Integration45:37 Advising Wealth Managers on GenAI48:26 Vista's Vision for the Future49:49 Building a Software Investing Factory50:42 Excitement for the FutureEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.

Suicide affects every part of society, with around 6,000 deaths in the UK each year and one in four adults having contemplated it, leaving hundreds impacted by each loss. BS 30480 addresses this by providing the UK's first workplace standard on suicide prevention, offering practical guidance to help organizations recognize risk, respond safely, and create supportive, stigma-free environments.In this episode, Matthew speaks to Jamie Compton Rae, Chief Operating Officer at the National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training (NCSPET) and standards-maker involved in the development of BS 30480. They discuss why BS 30480 is a landmark standard, Jamie's role in its development, and the steps organizations should take in their first 100 days of putting the standard into practice.Since it's The Standards Show, Jamie also reflects on his own standards journey – what motivated him to get involved, and what continues to inspire his involvement today.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeBS 30480 | Suicide and the workplaceGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Check the episode transcript hereABOUT BEN SALZBERG Ben is a real estate developer, operational strategist, and business leader with over 25 years of experience building and optimizing high-performing real estate platforms. As Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Self Storage Developers, Ben leads strategy, operations, and market expansion across Class “A” Self Storage, RV & Boat Storage, and Multi-Family developments nationwide. With a background in mechanical engineering, an MBA in quality management, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Ben brings a rare blend of technical precision, process optimization, and leadership development to real estate. His engineering expertise drives smart, efficient design.   ABOUT BILL KANATAS Bill is a visionary entrepreneur and real estate developer with a strong track record in self-storage, multi-family, and mixed-use developments. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Self Storage Developers, he leads the company's strategic growth, site acquisition, and investment initiatives, focusing on developing Class “A” self-storage facilities across the United States. With a deep understanding of market trends and a commitment to quality, Bill has played a key role in forging partnerships with top national operators such as Public Storage, Extra Space Storage, and Life Storage.   THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: ·         Guest Introduction – background and journey in real estate·         How they transitioned into self-storage from corporate and construction careers·         Why self-storage is a recession-resistant, tax-advantaged investment·         The "4 D's" driving demand·         National growth strategy using data, demographics & local relationships·         Navigating zoning, development costs, and municipal red tape·         Leveraging REIT-level management and exploring solar-powered RV storage·         Finding off-market land deals and building for future market demand    KEY QUOTE:  “Self-storage is a product that everyone needs at some point in their life.” – Bill Kanatas “You can build wealth and help people at the same time. That's what this business is all about.” – Ben Salzberg     ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.    #SelfStorageInvesting #RealEstateDevelopers #StorageUnits #AlternativeInvestments #CREDevelopment #RealEstateDeals #BuildToRent #LandAcquisition #PassiveInvesting #CommercialDevelopment #InvestInStorage #REITStrategy #PropertyDevelopment #StorageDevelopment #InvestSmarter #PrivateEquityRealEstate #OffMarketDeals #InvestorMindset #CREOpportunities #RealEstateReturns #IncomeProducingAssets #ScalableInvesting #LongTermInvesting #StorageFacilities #DataDrivenInvesting #NationalRealEstate #RealEstateStrategy #TaxAdvantagedInvesting #StorageSyndication #WealthThroughRealEstate  CONNECT WITH BILL & BEN:Website:          https://self-storagedevelopers.comBill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-kanatas-micp-999255141/ Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensalzberg/     CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/   For information on Portland Property Management:  ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties     Westside Investors Network  ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  

Synopsis: This episode is proudly sponsored by Quartzy. What happens when engineering discipline, business pragmatism, and breakthrough immunology collide? In this episode of Biotech 2050, host Alok Tayi sits down with Jay Hartenbach, President & COO of Diakonos Oncology, to unpack one of the most unconventional—and promising—approaches in cancer immunotherapy today. Jay traces his journey from biomedical engineering into biotech operations, sharing how Diakonos was built outside the traditional venture playbook and why the company chose to tackle two of the most punishing cancers first: glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer. He reveals how Diakonos' dual-loading dendritic cell platform creates an exponentially stronger immune response—essentially tricking the body into launching a viral-level attack against cancer. From capital-efficient clinical execution to nontraditional fundraising and early signs of durable patient responses, this conversation offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how bold science, disciplined operations, and relentless persistence can reshape what's possible in oncology. Biography: Jay Hartenbach is a distinguished leader in the biotechnology and wellness sectors, known for his passionate commitment to advancing innovative healthcare solutions and transforming patient outcomes. He currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer at Diakonos Oncology, where he is leading the team through the development and clinical advancement of pioneering immunotherapies targeting some of the most difficult-to-treat cancers, including glioblastoma and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.​ Since joining Diakonos Oncology, Jay has been instrumental in achieving significant milestones such as attaining FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designation for the company's lead candidate, DOC1021, securing greater than $30 million in financing, and establishing research collaborations with leading cancer centers to advance the clinical trials of the company's novel dendritic cell vaccine platform. Before his role at Diakonos, Jay co-founded Medterra, a globally recognized wellness company that set industry standards for quality and innovation, and where he continues to serve as Chairman of the Board, shaping high-level strategic direction. He also co-founded Perland Pharmaceuticals, an early-stage biotech firm focused on developing therapies for arthritis conditions, and has held leadership and board advisory roles across several life sciences ventures.​ Jay holds a degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Miami and a Master of Engineering Management from Duke University, grounding his entrepreneurial leadership with scientific expertise.

Warren Askew serves as the Vice President, Airport at PortsToronto. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the transportation and infrastructure sectors, Mr. Askew is a highly accomplished executive in the aviation industry. He is renowned for his ability to drive change, foster collaboration, and lead with a visionary approach to operational excellence and growth. Throughout his career, Mr. Askew has held a variety of strategic and leadership roles that have shaped his deep expertise in airport operations and management. Prior to joining PortsToronto, he contributed to the growth and success of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and most recently, as Chief Operating Officer at The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited. In each of these roles, Mr. Askew was instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experience, and leading major infrastructure projects. As Vice President, Airport at PortsToronto, Mr. Askew is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Toronto's waterfront airport, including enhancing operational safety, managing strategic initiatives and business performance, and contributing to the long-term growth of the organization. His leadership focuses on optimizing airport services, building strong partnerships with stakeholders, and driving sustainability initiatives that align with global aviation trends. Mr. Askew is in the process of completing his MBA from the University of Fredericton and holds an Honours Aviation Management diploma from Georgian College. He also possesses specialized certifications in strategic leadership, innovation, and climate governance, which complement his extensive practical experience. A dedicated professional, Mr. Askew is an active member of the International Association of Airport Executives (IAEE) Canada, where he contributes to advancing industry standards and best practices. Lovefly Courses  FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King   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 of The Association Insights Podcast—and the next installment in our Big Ideas & Trends Series—host Meghan Henning sits down with Stephanie Simpson and Derek Neal, CAE to talk about what a real association turnaround looks like behind the scenes.Stephanie Simpson will conclude her tenure as CEO of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) this month to step into her new role as CEO of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Derek Neal serves as AMLE's Chief Operating Officer. Together, they share how a legacy organization serving 10–15-year-olds and the educators who love them moved from years of financial losses and stagnation to renewed clarity, growth, and relevance.Key Highlights

Zehn Episoden zu Innovationen, Trends und Entwicklungen, die das Banking der Zukunft bestimmen könnten – das war unser Jahr 2025 bei „Next Level Banking“. Wieder haben uns illustre Gäste begleitet, wie Hessens Digitalministerin Kristina Sinemus und Raisin-Gründer Tamaz Georgadze, wie Technologie-Vordenker Laurent Bourdin und Startup-Ikone Verena Pausder. Weit war auch das Feld der Themen: von Cloud Computing über Plattformökonomie bis hin zur Revolution der Schnittstellen oder auch Cybercrime. Aber was davon war nur schillernder Hype, und was hat das Banking wirklich auf Next Level gehoben? Was wird dies vielleicht in naher Zukunft tun? Das wollen wir zum Jahreswechsel mit unserem Gastgeber besprechen: mit Daniel Kapffer, dem Finanzvorstand der DekaBank und zugleich Chief Operating Officer.

Esta semana, Blanca Juana platica con Myriam: Su mamá era maestra de primaria, tenía una tiendita de pueblo, vendía libros, miel, inmuebles… ¿Cómo no iba a salir ella trabajadora y diligente? Desde chica era responsable, pues tenía que conservar la beca que la tenía en escuela privada. Cuando pudo elegir carrera, optó por una que le diera análisis, estructura y orden, y luego decidió hacer dos maestrías, una para hacerse técnica y otra para hacerse líder. Quien decreta con fuerza de adolescente, autodirige con foco sus decisiones de adulta y logra cumplir sus tres deseos.Un día se animó a apostar distinto: dejó un paraíso corporativo para irse a seguir el sueño de un visionario. Tuvo pavor, pero confió; y terminó convirtiéndose en pilar fundamental de una empresa emblema del ecosistema emprendedor mexicano. Hoy, que administra la gloria, su reto es gestionar relaciones en favor del crecimiento de su amada fintech. Oigan, pero cuando digo relaciones, escuchen RELACIONES, y cuando digo fintech escuchen UNICORNIO. Hay niveles. ACERCA DE MYRIAM: Es Chief External Affairs Officer en Clip; antes, fue Chief Operating Officer y eso llevó al cielo a la compañía.   También pasó por American Express y GasoPlus. Es ingeniera electrónica de formación, tiene una maestría en Tecnología e Innovación por la Technische Hochschule de Brandenburgo y un MBA por el ITAM. Es mentora Endeavor y miembro del consejo de FinTech México. Además, es Presidenta de la Asociación de Agregadores de Medios de Pago.Acá su LinkedIn.

Hoge energiekosten – veel hoger dan in de VS en China – zorgen er mede voor dat de Europese industrie internationaal bijna niet meer kan concurreren. Om het tij te keren lanceerde de Europese Commissie in februari 2025 het Actieplan voor Betaalbare Energie. Hoe staat het met de uitvoering van dat plan? Werken de aangekondigde maatregelen? En zo niet, wat moeten we dán doen? Dat en meer vraag ik Marinus Tabak, Chief Operating Officer van RWE Generation.

Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC Join the Waste No Day! Facebook group: https://wastenoday.pro/FBgroup   Luke Martin is a garage door professional who built his business from scratch - starting with a truck loan, a credit card for inventory, and zero mechanical background. Known for being an “eternal learner,” he taught himself websites, marketing, accounting, hiring, and operations as he grew the business, eventually selling it and joining A1. Today, as the Chief Operating Officer of A1 Garage Doors, he focuses on technician success, leadership, and building a culture of growth and continuous improvement. In this episode, we talked about growth mindset, sales training, technician culture, scaling, AI innovation...

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dan Sered, Chief Operating Officer of Jews for Jesus and Lausanne Catalyst for Jewish Evangelism, shares his remarkable journey from a secular Jewish home in Israel to discovering Jesus as Messiah while studying in New York City. Jason and Dan explore the meaning of Messianic Jewish identity, how the gospel can be shared in culturally meaningful ways with Jewish people, and why peacemaking—not political partisanship—is the calling of every follower of Jesus. Dan also offers profound reflections on the Israel–Palestine conflict, the Church's responsibility during times of polarization, and how Jewish and Gentile believers can together bear witness to the hope of the gospel.

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Frank Palermo, Chief Operating Officer of New Rocket, to discuss how AI, digital workflows, and enterprise transformation are converging to reshape business operations. With a career rooted in software engineering, enterprise platforms, cloud, and data, Frank shares how his bilingual fluency in technology and business helps organizations ground emerging tech in real business value.Frank explains why executives don't buy AI—they buy outcomes—and how reframing tech initiatives around measurable results like faster revenue, lower cost, and better customer experience is critical. He highlights the common gaps enterprises face, including fragmented processes and poor data foundations, and emphasizes that modernization starts with workflow understanding, not platforms.Looking ahead, Frank describes a future where AI becomes “invisible,” seamlessly orchestrating workflows, enhancing employee productivity, and enabling human–AI co-creation. High-performing enterprises, he argues, will be those that move quickly but responsibly—governing data, investing in skills, and treating AI transformation as an ongoing operational mindset.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Group Captain Ajay Kumar Ahlawat (Retd.) is a distinguished former fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF), with a service career spanning over two decades.During his tenure, Group Captain Ahlawat held several key positions, including serving as the Commanding Officer of the Operational Conversion Unit at Air Force Station Kalaikunda from July 2014 to March 2016. He also completed a staff course at the Air Command and Staff College in Montgomery, Alabama, in December 2011.Following his retirement, he transitioned into the technology sector and is currently the Chief Operating Officer at NuChain, a blockchain infrastructure company. In this role, he focuses on integrating Web3 technologies into enterprise and government applications.

Today, I'm excited to speak with Justin Papadakis, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Real Estate Officer at the United Soccer League (USL). Justin joined the USL in 2014 and has held various roles including President of Commercial Ventures and Chief Operating Officer and has led its expansion efforts across the USL Championship, League One, and Super League, and most recently, the announcement of USL's plans to launch a Division One men's professional league in 2027-2028. Prior to the USL, Justin served as leasing director, and later business development director, at DDR Corp, now called SITE Centers. While earning his dual degree in Public Policy and Economics at Duke University, Justin also played four seasons for the Blue Devils' Men's Soccer program. He has been recognized on America's Power List and Florida Trend's Florida 500, a list of 500 most influential business leaders in Florida. With Justin's help we delve into the world of soccer. He describes how the sport – and the business of soccer – has evolved in recent years and points out what sets soccer apart from other major sports. He also paints a picture for our audience of the soccer landscape today and how the USL fits in that landscape. We then take a look at soccer as an asset class in the broader category of sports and entertainment investment properties. Justin provides an educational overview of the unique investment attributes of soccer and soccer teams, highlighting how they are distinct from other major-league sports and what makes soccer franchises particularly attractive right now. Justin talks about the purpose and the mission of the United Soccer League (or USL) and explains how his organization helps UHNW clients and their family offices invest in and operate soccer franchises. Finally, he shares some practical considerations and risks family offices need to consider when they contemplate investing in sports in general and in soccer in particular. He offers valuable tips on how families and family offices should educate themselves and what resources exist for them to lean on in this growing and specialized segment of sports investing. Don't miss this educational conversation with a leading expert and experienced practitioner in sports franchise investing and operations.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe energy transition faces significant hurdles across Europe - especially in the Netherlands. Grid congestion, high grid fees, and investment uncertainty are creating a logjam that halts crucial infrastructure deployment like offshore wind and utility-scale batteries. This episode explores how leading integrated energy companies are strategically evolving to overcome these barriers. Learn how balancing assets like flexibility, energy storage, and electron sinks are essential for building resilient portfolios and unlocking positive business cases. In this episode, we look at how leading integrated energy companies such as Eneco are adapting to move past these challenges. We explore why flexible assets including energy storage, demand-side flexibility, and technologies that can absorb excess electricity - are becoming critical for building resilient energy systems and supporting viable business models.Ed speaks with Karen de Lathouder, Eneco's Chief Operating Officer, to dive into the biggest issues facing integrated energy companies as they navigate the next stage of the transition. Their conversation touches on market design, grid constraints, and how flexibility technologies are evolving across Europe.Key topics include:• How high grid fees and overloaded networks in the Netherlands are slowing demand growth and delaying major investments.• How the Netherlands is approaching this balanced system by combining renewables with storage, hydrogen, and VPP-based flexibility tools.• Why new large renewable projects need long-term power contracts (PPAs), and how colocation is helping developers secure reliable offtakers.• How flexible grid access contracts are paving the way for the next wave of battery storage projects.• The growing role of dynamic pricing and how it is changing customer behaviour.About our guestKaren is Chief Operating Officer at Eneco where she oversees asset-based value chains, covering everything from heat and renewable power to flexibility assets like batteries, hydrogen, and electric heating systems (e-boilers). She provides an expert view on what it takes to manage capital risk and activate crucial power demand in the North-West European energy sector. For more information on what Eneco do - head to their website. https://www.eneco.nl/en/about-us/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe energy transition faces significant hurdles across Europe - especially in the Netherlands. Grid congestion, high grid fees, and investment uncertainty are creating a logjam that halts crucial infrastructure deployment like offshore wind and utility-scale batteries. This episode explores how leading integrated energy companies are strategically evolving to overcome these barriers. Learn how balancing assets like flexibility, energy storage, and electron sinks are essential for building resilient portfolios and unlocking positive business cases. In this episode, we look at how leading integrated energy companies such as Eneco are adapting to move past these challenges. We explore why flexible assets including energy storage, demand-side flexibility, and technologies that can absorb excess electricity - are becoming critical for building resilient energy systems and supporting viable business models.Ed speaks with Karen de Lathouder, Eneco's Chief Operating Officer, to dive into the biggest issues facing integrated energy companies as they navigate the next stage of the transition. Their conversation touches on market design, grid constraints, and how flexibility technologies are evolving across Europe.Key topics include:• How high grid fees and overloaded networks in the Netherlands are slowing demand growth and delaying major investments.• How the Netherlands is approaching this balanced system by combining renewables with storage, hydrogen, and VPP-based flexibility tools.• Why new large renewable projects need long-term power contracts (PPAs), and how colocation is helping developers secure reliable offtakers.• How flexible grid access contracts are paving the way for the next wave of battery storage projects.• The growing role of dynamic pricing and how it is changing customer behaviour.About our guestKaren is Chief Operating Officer at Eneco where she oversees asset-based value chains, covering everything from heat and renewable power to flexibility assets like batteries, hydrogen, and electric heating systems (e-boilers). She provides an expert view on what it takes to manage capital risk and activate crucial power demand in the North-West European energy sector. For more information on what Eneco do - head to their website. https://www.eneco.nl/en/about-us/About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

In this episode of She Reaches, host Tanveer Pujara speaks with Lee Steinke, Chief Operating Officer at CisLunar Industries, Partner at Elara Nova Space Consultancy, and former Interim COO at Orbit Fab. With experience spanning NASA, DARPA, Space Force, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Lee brings a unique perspective on how government, industry, and innovation intersect to define the next era of space operations. She led the Space Futures Workshop to explore the commercial implications of space for U.S. national security and continues to influence policy and strategy through her work with Space Force and NewSpace Nexus. Before entering the aerospace sector, Lee built her career in the energy industry as an executive and licensed professional scientist — and today she is a published author, TEDx speaker, and advocate for advancing U.S. leadership in space. Tune in to hear how Lee's journey from energy to aerospace reflects the power of curiosity, courage, and strategic leadership in shaping humanity's future beyond Earth.

What It Feels Like to Lead the World's Most Successful Musical with Maggie Brohn ---------------------------- She started answering phones. Now she runs Broadway's biggest global hit. Meet Maggie Brohn, the powerhouse behind Hamilton. In this episode of Heartbeat for Hire, host Lyndsay Dowd sits down with Maggie Brohn, Chief Operating Officer of Adventureland and the powerhouse Executive Producer of Hamilton across Broadway, the West End, Disney+, multiple global tours, and international productions. Maggie shares the remarkable story of how she went from answering phones in a theatrical office to becoming an owner, producer, and one of the most influential leaders in modern theater. She breaks down how Hamilton transitioned from a groundbreaking production into a global business — operating more like a major corporation than a traditional Broadway show. We explore the art of leading creatives, building trust, setting authority, navigating strong emotions, and making mission-critical decisions. Maggie reveals what it takes to guide artists while staying grounded in business realities and cultivating a team capable of worldwide excellence. She also opens up about listening, cultural sensitivity, DEI conversations, building long-term contracts, and why the industry needs a full reset. Plus, Maggie shares what Broadway needs most right now — and how audiences can help.
   
 Timestamps
 00:00:00 Intro: The Audience's Desire for Delight in Theater
 00:01:00 Introducing Maggie Brohn: Broadway's Executive Producer and COO
00:01:58 Maggie's Journey: From Answering Phones to Producing Hamilton
00:03:23 Leading Creatives: Setting Authority and Navigating Feelings
 00:04:30 The Power of Trust and Delegating to Expertise
 00:06:00 The Biggest Lesson: Moving Theater from "Show" to Global Business
00:08:15 Adapting Hamilton for International Audiences
 00:11:59 The Current State of the Broadway Business
 00:18:24 Setting Boundaries as a Manager
 00:20:32 An Early Leadership Test: The Jack Daniels & Massage Request
00:23:46 Leading as an Outsider and a Woman in a Male-Dominated Group
00:24:49 Listening & Hard DEI Conversations
 00:26:50 Maggie's Legacy: Leading an Industry "Reset"
 00:30:22 Union Negotiations & Long-Term Contracts
 00:33:26 How to Support Theater & Broadway Today
 00:34:18 Conclusion & Final Thoughts
   
 About the Guest
 Maggie Brohn is the Chief Operating Officer of Adventureland and the Executive Producer of Hamilton on Broadway, the West End, the international tour, UK/Ireland Tour, and Disney+. Her recent credits include The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at New York Botanical Garden, the 2023 Sweeney Todd Broadway revival, Hamilton in Hamburg and Australia, Derren Brown: Secret, and The Cher Show. Previously a partner at Bespoke Theatricals, Maggie general-managed major plays and musicals for over a decade. She serves on the Board of Governors and Executive Committee for The Broadway League and is a former Co-Chair of the Labor Committee. She resides in New York City with her husband and two children. 
 About the Host – Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host—and unapologetic Disruptor. With 30 years of leadership experience, including 23 at IBM, she's built and led high-performing teams that consistently delivered results. She also served as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, sharing her insights on modern leadership and culture transformation. 

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Kurt Lunkwitz, Chief Operating Officer at ProRx Pharma which is the leading health and wellness 503B outsourcing facility joins Enterprise Fit Radio. Listen to … Read more The post How 503B Compounders Power Personalized Wellness appeared first on Top Entrepreneurs Podcast | Enterprise Podcast Network.

Esi Eggleston Bracey is the Chief Marketing and Growth Officer of Unilever. Esi joined the company in 2018 and has served as President of Unilever USA and CEO of Personal Care in North America. Prior to this, she led their $5 billion Beauty & Personal Care portfolio for North America as EVP and Chief Operating Officer which included responsibility for brands such as Dove, TRESemmé, Suave, Vaseline, Degree, Axe and more. There's a reason why this is a brand building masterclassEsi has been recognised with many industry awards including being named as one of Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs, a Forbes Entrepreneurial CMO 50, Women's Wear Daily Marketer of the Year, ADCOLOR Legend, Ad Age Vanguard Award and more.Timestamps00:00 - Intro00:54 - From P&G to Unilever, Esi's career journey03:09 - How important is breadth of experience as a marketer04:54 - How to increase your marketing budget07:45 - Why Esi has growth in her title and not just Chief Marketing Officer08:36 - The most surprising thing about running 400 brands10:37 - What skills do marketers need to be successful today?12:08 - Esi's thoughts of AI in marketing17:14 - How to win the hearts of your consumer19:48 - Unilever's SASSY framework for winning hearts and minds21:45 - Why we buy more when we feel more23:27 - The secret behind the groundbreaking Dove marketing26:45 - Why Uniliver are spending 50% of media on social and 20x spend on creators29:18 - How the Vaseline Verified campaign took off30:37 - Unilever's framework for successful social media campaigns32:29 - Applying the SASSY Framework to innovation35:19 - Unilever's collaboration with Crumbl Cookies37:42 - How Unilever uses AI39:45 - Which Unilever brand would Esi buy?41:46 - The power of consistency42:43 - How do you nurture the next $1b portfolio brand

Many high-achieving people look successful on the outside while part of them remains frozen in childhood survival patterns. Through the Biology of Trauma® lens, I share how trauma disrupts the natural flow and movement of life—and the healing roadmap that takes us from stuck to truly alive. If we've ever wondered why we can reach every external goal and still feel disconnected from our own life, this episode explains why. I share Elena's story, a 45-year-old Chief Operating Officer whose autoimmune diagnosis revealed what her body had been holding for decades. When her thirteen-year-old daughter had thoughts of suicide—and felt she couldn't talk to her mom—Elena finally understood: a part of her had been frozen since before she could walk. We'll explore how nervous system dysregulation shows up as professional success masking emotional unavailability. We'll see how trauma stops our natural movement through life—and discover the six-step roadmap from survival to authenticity, belonging, and flow. In this episode you'll learn: [00:00] Why successful people can still be frozen in survival patterns from childhood [02:15] How Elena's birth trauma created a freeze response before she could walk [06:40] The moment her daughter's crisis revealed decades of emotional unavailability [09:10] Trauma defined: the biggest disruptor of movement in our life [12:45] Why everything inside us is movement—and what happens when trauma stops it [16:05] The healing destination: authenticity, belonging, and flow as what it means to be alive [19:50] Why state shifts matter more than neuroplasticity on your healing journey [24:05] How neuroplasticity wires in whatever state you're in—including overwhelm [26:30] The six-step roadmap: from "I am alive" to connection with others [28:15] How Elena broke the generational cycle with her daughters Main Takeaways: Trauma Is the Biggest Disruptor of Movement: Trauma isn't just an event—it's the shock that stops us. It disrupts movement at every level: physical, emotional, relational, and through our life stages. Successful and Frozen Can Coexist: High achievement doesn't mean our nervous system is regulated. Elena built an impressive career while part of her remained that terrified little girl, hiding and staying still to survive. State Shifts Come Before Neuroplasticity: Whatever state we're in is what neuroplasticity wires in. If we're frequently in stress and overwhelm, our brain builds pathways that make that pattern automatic. We must shift our state first. The Destination Is Authenticity, Belonging, and Flow: These three elements define what it means to be truly alive—free to be ourselves, grounded in connection, and moving with ease through life. You Can't Skip the Sequence: The roadmap follows a specific order: recognizing we're alive, choosing to live, shifting our state, being here, wanting to be here, deserving to be here, and finally connecting with others. Each step prepares us for the next. Healing Breaks Generational Patterns: When Elena addressed her frozen patterns, her daughters noticed changes they never expected. The "resting bitch face" disappeared. Presence replaced absence. Notable Quotes: "Trauma becomes the biggest disruptor of movement in our life." "I can still see myself as a little girl, hiding with my dolls, quiet, still and absolutely terrified." "Whatever state we are in is what neuroplasticity wires in." "Being in calm alive can actually become a habit. Imagine that." "Your body's decision to freeze wasn't a failure—it was survival. But you don't have to stay frozen." "My 12-year-old girl didn't realize that I had grown up and that I am alive—which means that she did it. She made it. We're alive." Episode Takeaway: Frozen doesn't mean broken. Elena's story reveals what happens when trauma stops our natural movement through life—not just physical movement, but emotional presence, relational connection, and our ability to truly arrive in the life we've built. Her freeze response began at birth, reinforced through childhood, and showed up decades later as professional success masking emotional unavailability. Her daughters felt it. Her body felt it. Her autoimmune diagnosis confirmed it. The healing roadmap offers a way forward. First, we help that frozen part recognize we're alive—that survival happened. Then we consciously choose to live, rather than simply existing because we had no choice. We learn to shift our state into calm and aliveness, practicing until it becomes our new default. And finally, we move through the deeper work: being here, wanting to be here, deserving to be here, and opening to genuine connection with others. Neuroplasticity works for or against us depending on our state. If overwhelm has become our habit, our brain has built pathways that take us there automatically. But when we build the habit of calm aliveness first, neuroplasticity starts working in our favor. The destination isn't perfection—it's authenticity, belonging, and flow. Movement is possible. Coming home to ourselves is possible. Resources/Guides: The Biology of Trauma book - Available now everywhere books are sold. Get your copy Foundational Journey - If you are ready to create your inner safety and shift your nervous system, join me and my team for this 6 week journey of practical somatic and mind-body inner child practices. Lay your foundation to do the deeper work safely and is the pre-requisite for becoming a Biology of Trauma® professional. Related Episodes: Episode 9: What is One Thing the Freeze Response Needs for Healing? (Part 2) with Dr. Arielle Schwartz Episode 87: Stress & Freeze Response: How to Achieve & Sustain High Performance with Olympian Louise Tjernqvist Episode 142: Why Stress Isn't Trauma: How to Spot Overwhelm and Start Healing Your Nervous System with Dr. Aimie Apigian   Your host: Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician (Preventive/Addiction Medicine) with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health, and author of the national bestselling book "The Biology of Trauma" (foreword by Gabor Maté) that transforms our understanding of how the body experiences and holds trauma. After foster-adopting a child during medical school sparked her journey, she desperately sought for answers that would only continue as she developed chronic health issues. Through her practitioner training, podcast, YouTube channel, and international speaking, she bridges functional medicine, attachment and trauma therapy, facilitating accelerated repair of trauma's impact on the mind, body and biology. Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical, psychological, or mental health advice to treat any medical or psychological condition in yourself or others. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own physician, therapist, psychiatrist, or other qualified health provider regarding any physical or mental health issues you may be experiencing.

In this episode, Beth Steele, Chief Operating Officer at Owensboro Health, talks about two pressures shaping surgical services today: rising supply costs and recruiting and keeping the best talent. She shares how an AI partnership with AssistIQ helped by capturing supplies with 99 percent accuracy, cutting nearly half of monthly product waste and removing manual documentation for nurses. Beth also outlines the practices that made the rollout successful, including early staff involvement, clear workflows and close coordination with the vendor and internal teams.This episode is sponsored by AssistIQ.

Michael Broadhurst is the Chief Operating Officer at StepStone Hospitality, a lifelong hotelier who sprinted from dish pit to nightclub manager to senior posts with Marriott, Starwood, Crestline, and Crescent. He opened the Westin Reston, later led the Westin Arlington Gateway, and built a reputation for turnarounds driven by culture, coaching, and cross-discipline training. Susan and Michael talk about teams, transitions, and top-line revenue. What You'll Learn About: • Why quick, personal, and approachable service beats fancy food every time • How learning Rooms turbocharges a hotel career  • The Westin Arlington Gateway story—and how to revive a once-beloved flagship • Culture first: rebuilding teams before chasing scores and stars • When to walk away from an owner deal and the integrity lines you don't cross • Why management-company churn is rising, and how to avoid becoming a commodity • A step-by-step takeover playbook that calms nerves and kills rumors • Sales x Ops, not Sales vs Ops • The full-service future: experiential stays, destination F&B, and activated spaces • Solving owner–brand–operator misalignment *** Our Top Three Takeaways 1. Culture Comes First in Turnarounds When taking over a newly transitioned or underperforming hotel, Michael's first priority is always stabilizing the team and rebuilding culture. He emphasizes transparency, reassurance, and respect, meeting with associates early to address fears about job security, benefits, and pay. His philosophy mirrors the Marriott fundamental: take care of your associates, and they'll take care of your guests.  2. Integrity and Fit Matter More Than Growth Michael insists that StepStone walks away from deals that don't align with their values. He's clear that integrity and impact outweigh expansion, rejecting "numbers on paper" deals or partnerships without shared ethics. His approach to ownership relationships is built on honesty, ROI clarity, and long-term collaboration. He'd rather under-promise and over-deliver than chase short-term wins.  3. The Future of Full-Service Hotels Is Experiential Looking ahead, Michael predicts that full-service hotels will survive by becoming destinations, not just places to stay. Success will depend on differentiated experiences like vibrant F&B concepts, live entertainment, wellness and fitness activation, and localized service that connects emotionally with guests. He believes traditional "three-meal" models are obsolete; the new era of full service is about lifestyle, energy, and creating a sense of place that guests (and locals) seek out. Michael Broadhurst on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-broadhurst-13626b5/ StepStone Hospitality https://www.stepstonehospitality.com/ Other Episodes You May Like:  202: Casino Money Bag with Liz Dahlager https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/202 193: Room for Trouble with Scott Roby https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/193 112: No 7 AM Breakfasts with Leticia Proctor https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/episode/112

Read the shownotes and full transcript on our site: growyourcreditunion.com Credit unions face steep member acquisition costs while losing 15% of their membership annually. But the institutions treating acquisition costs as the primary metric are missing what actually drives member loyalty, referable experiences, and long-term value that can't be calculated on spreadsheets. In this episode of Grow Your Credit Union, host Joshua Barclay welcomes Ray Ragan, CIO at Securityplus Federal Credit Union, as guest co-host, along with Kathy Day Shelton, SVP and Chief Operating Officer at MECU Credit Union, to explore: Why measuring members by dollars misses the point How referable experiences create compounding growth Finding strategic thinking time in an age of constant distraction The one pain point every credit union executive wants to eliminate Why core system limitations constrain innovation more than anything else A huge thanks to our sponsor, PFP Services. If you want to learn more about PFP Services, watch this video or visit their site.  

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Interim leadership is no longer just a stopgap in the executive director's seat—it's becoming a strategic engine for sustainable fundraising.  Joan Brown, Chief Operating Officer at Interim Executives Academy, and David M. Nicole, CFRE, founder of Headwinds Consulting, share why interim development leadership may be one of the most underused tools in the nonprofit sector.Together, Joan and David contrast short-term revenue fantasies with the realistic, process-based nature of fundraising. They call out unrealistic expectations—boards and CEOs who imagine the interim will arrive with a magic button and instant major gifts—and instead emphasize assessments, strategy teams, and shared ownership across staff, board, and executive leadership.Joan opens by reframing the “interim world” as an intentional, structured response to leadership transitions, not just a temporary patch. Interims, she explains, aren't there to keep a chair warm; they're there to guide organizations through CEO, COO, and chief development officer transitions with clarity, planning, and structure. With turnover rising and leadership expectations evolving, the data point is clear: every leader leaves, so organizations need a plan that goes beyond wishful thinking.David brings numbers and nuance from his six interim roles—split between CEO/executive director and development director positions. He describes a model where interim development directors are explicitly hired with clear objectives, defined timelines (often 12–18 months), and a mandate to build systems, not personal empires. His philosophy is summed up in a powerful line:“My success is not necessarily what I accomplish while I'm there. My success is measured by what the organization accomplishes after I leave.”The conversation also explores how donors and funders respond when organizations are transparent about using interim leaders. Surprisingly, many donors appreciate the foresight, especially when the message shifts from “we're in crisis” to “we're investing in long-term stability.” Community funders are beginning to require succession plans and even encourage interim solutions as a sign of sound governance.You'll agree, interim development leadership looks less like a temporary fix and more like a strategic on-ramp to sustainable fundraising, stronger boards, and healthier organizations!! #TheNonprofitShow #InterimLeadership #NonprofitFundraisingFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Send us a textThe Battle of Franklin & Spring Hill. Saving The Battlefield With ( Eric Jacobson )In this episode of American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz was joined by historian Author and Chief Operating Officer for the Battle of Franklin Trust to discuss the story behind saving the Franklin and Spring Hill BattlefieldsEric A. Jacobson is one of the leading historians of the American Civil War and a driving force behind the successful reclamation of the Franklin battlefield. As Chief Operating Officer and Historian for the Battle of Franklin Trust, he oversees Carter House, Carnton, and Rippa Villa, helping bring the story of the 1864 Tennessee Campaign to hundreds of thousands of visitors.Eric is the author of For Cause & For Country, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery, and Baptism of Fire, and is currently working on his fourth book so watch this space.The Battle of Franklin Trust's Websitehttps://boft.org/ACW & UK History's Website.https://www.acwandukhistory.com/ACW & UK History's Pages.https://linktr.ee/ACWandUKHISTORYSupport the show

This is a Vintage Selection from 2005The BanterThe Guys give you the behind the scenes of the first few days of the opening of their second restaurant Catherine Lombardi and why they have to keep a fork handy.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys speak with Heritage Foods founder Todd Wickstrom about his company's mission to support family farms by providing high quality products to consumers. He values genetic diversity, transparency and traceability in the food supply. The Guys declare that formula delicious!The Inside TrackThe Guys use Heritage products both personally and in the restaurant. As Todd explains, the way to save some endangered breeds of livestock is to raise them for food.  “What we're trying to really promote, what we are in the end is we are really a conservation movement. We call it conservation by consumption.,” Todd Wickstrom on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2005BioTodd Wickstrom is the co-founder of Heritage Foods USA, a pioneering force in reviving rare, pasture-raised livestock breeds and championing small family farms. A longtime advocate for sustainable agriculture, Todd helped build a national distribution network that connects chefs, home cooks, and producers dedicated to responsible, nose-to-tail eating. His leadership has shaped the modern heritage meat movement, bringing transparency, biodiversity, and farm-to-table ethics to the forefront of American food culture.He has worked for several of the most respected Specialty Food companies in America, including his role as the Managing Partner of Zingerman's Deli, and as the Chief Operating Officer of Rishi Tea.InfoHeritage Foodshttps://heritagefoods.com/The Meatrixhttps://www.themeatrix.com/Enjoy over-decorated restaurants with Christmas cocktails through January 6, 2026https://www.catherinelombardi.com/Check out New Year's Eve in New Brunswick, NJhttps://www.newbrunswicknewyearseve.com/ Become a Restaurant Guys' Regular!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeMagyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/restaurantOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

AI, Enigmatic Technologies, and Remote Viewing with Cindy Miller Dr. Cindy Miller, PhD, interests include the broader topic of anomalous and non-local phenomena, of which RV may be a modality, and how AI can assist practitioners and users of RV. She is the founder and owner of Enigmatic Technologies, LLC, a scientific and management consulting firm that combines non-local modalities with traditional business approaches. She holds advanced degrees in mathematics, engineering management, and systems engineering, and many hours of graduate work in international relations. Cindy is currently the Treasurer the International IRVA, she was previously President and Chief Operating Officer of an internationally focused non-profit organization. Miller’s scientific and analytical experience includes contributing to projects and research in sensor systems, high-energy physics, dynamical systems, modeling and simulation, quantum theory, and artificial intelligence. Cindy speaks about the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), remote viewing, and parapsychology. She explores the implications of AI in enhancing human perception, the nature of intuition, and the potential for AI to assist in research and creativity. Miller also touches on the spiritual aspects of shamanism, the significance of synchronicity, and the evolving landscape of UAP research. She emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness and exploration in understanding these complex topics. 00:00:01 Introduction 00:02:05 Defining enigmatic technologies 00:06:00 AI, intuition, and remote viewing 00:10:21 Training AI and human interaction 00:13:03 Scoring and research in non-local data 00:26:19 Creativity and empowerment through AI 00:37:39 AI's impact on thought and consciousness 00:50:42 Shamanism and energetic mapping 00:57:16 UAP studies and scientific collaboration 01:10:43 Conclusion NTA Guest Host Debra Lynne Katz, PhD, is founder of the International School of Clairvoyance. She currently serves as President of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA) and is an adjunct professor at the California Institute for Human Science. Her books include You Are Psychic, Extraordinary Psychic, and Associative Remote Viewing Her website is debrakatz.com (Recorded on **** 00, 20**) For a short video on How to Get the Most From New Thinking Allowed, go to https://youtu.be/aVbfPFGxv9o For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com Check out New Thinking Allowed’s AI chatbot. You can create a free account at awakin.ai/open/jeffreymishlove. When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It’s almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To join the NTA Psi Experience Community on Facebook, see https://www.facebook.com/groups/1953031791426543/ To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove’s Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh

What happens when experience, resilience, and strategic discipline converge inside a rapidly evolving insurance ecosystem? Jason Cass sits down with Ashim Khurana, COO of Cogneesol, for an Executive Sessions conversation that explores how a 25-year industry leader balances instinct, data, technology, and people. Drawing from work across global operations, insurance services, and Cogneesol's transition into IT-enabled solutions, Ashim breaks down the mindset required to lead teams, solve problems, and build systems that stand up to change. Key Topics: Early influences and lessons from past mentors Transition from instinct-driven work to data-informed decision-making Evolution from BPM services into technology-led solutions Strategic thinking versus operational execution AI use cases and why processes must be fixed first Supporting agents, carriers, MGAs, and legal service clients Leadership strengths, weaknesses, and personal growth The role of global operations and continuous adaptation Travel, culture, and perspective gained across markets Reach out to: Ashim Khurana Jason Cass Visit Website: Cogneesol Agency Intelligence Produced by PodSquad.fm

The great Derrick Brooks is back on The Rock Stops Here Podcast. The Pro Football and College Football Hall of Famer tells Rock about his new job Chief Operating Officer of the USF Bulls Athletics. How he and Rob Higgins will do everything in their power to bring USF to new heights. Why now? What […] The post Pro Football & College Football Hall of Famer New COO USF Athletics Derrick Brooks and Rock’s stories appeared first on Radio Influence.

On this episode, Kyle Benoit, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Bayhealth joins the podcast to discuss challenges around access and cost of care, strategies for optimizing the organization's technology footprint, and navigating Medicaid cuts. He also shares insights on expanding and improving the ambulatory care footprint while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.

On this episode, Matthew Cantonis, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of USF Tampa General Physicians joins the podcast to discuss how leadership culture drives improvements in patient access. He highlights the role of agentic communication in reducing manual touchpoints, the importance of data transparency in decision-making, and how academic expansion will shape the future of access across the system.

We're bringing this episode back because listeners couldn't get enough the first time around. Cameron sits down with Tom Keiser, COO of Zendesk, to unpack how he helped scale the SaaS powerhouse to a billion-dollar trajectory. Tom shares how he bridged the gap between IT and operations, built cadence-driven execution rhythms, and created visibility across the business while keeping the culture humble, fast, and customer-obsessed.If you're leading a growing company and need a blueprint for scaling without suffocating the entrepreneurial edge… this one hits hard.Timestamped Highlights01:11 Meet Tom Keiser and his path from CIO to COO02:00 Early days: Capgemini, E&Y, and stepping into tech leadership05:27 What Zendesk actually does (and how it scaled globally)07:33 How SaaS changed the business–IT power dynamic08:55 Why CIOs must become business partners, not tech overseers10:54 The PMO strategy that keeps Zendesk aligned as it scales12:04 Tom's weekly operational cadence pulled from retail13:50 Turning insights into action: Sales, pipeline, and global adjustments15:37 How Zendesk avoids bureaucracy while growing fast17:39 Culture: The Danish “Humbled It” mindset19:36 Saying no without killing momentum20:57 Managing customer support when your whole business is CX23:38 Omnichannel done right: Continuous conversations, not disconnected pings26:14 Machine learning inside Zendesk Guide29:18 How Tom balances immediate execution with long-term scaling32:55 What smaller companies can learn from Zendesk's growth34:34 Vulnerability and learning to step into discomfort as a leader36:25 When to trust your team and when to drop into details37:51 How Zendesk's founder transitioned out of day-to-day execution39:18 Market risks, public cloud, open-source, and economic uncertainty39:46 What 5G will unleash for future customer experiences43:12 Building whole leaders, not siloed operators44:13 Tom's advice to his 21-year-old selfAbout the GuestTom Keiser is the Chief Operating Officer of Zendesk, where he oversees global operations, IT, enterprise analytics, security, and go-to-market execution for one of the world's leading customer experience platforms. With 25+ years of experience across retail, technology, and SaaS, Tom blends deep technical expertise with business-led operational leadership. Before Zendesk, he served as CIO at L Brands and spent years in management consulting at Capgemini and Ernst & Young.