Podcasts about Chief operating officer

How should businesses rethink infrastructure when applications, data, and users are increasingly spread across thousands of locations? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Mark Cree, President and Chief Operating Officer at Scale Computing, to talk about why the future of enterprise infrastructure is moving closer to where data is actually created. This conversation was recorded following the 66th edition of The IT Press Tour, where some of the most interesting conversations in enterprise infrastructure centered on what happens when businesses move away from oversized, monolithic stacks and start focusing on practical, distributed solutions. From retail stores and airports to remote industrial sites, the edge is becoming a critical part of modern IT strategy. Mark shares how Scale Computing has spent years building an edge-first platform designed to run critical workloads reliably across everything from a single location to tens of thousands of distributed sites. Mark also reflects on his own journey through the technology industry, which includes founding companies acquired by Cisco and NetApp, working as a venture capitalist, and leading major storage initiatives at AWS. That experience gives him a unique perspective on how enterprise infrastructure has evolved, particularly as organizations reconsider the balance between centralized cloud environments and local processing closer to users and devices. During our conversation, we explore why edge computing is becoming increasingly important for AI workloads, especially when large volumes of data are generated outside traditional data centers. Mark explains how processing information locally can reduce costs, improve performance, and enable entirely new use cases, from monitoring customer behavior in retail environments to running intelligent systems in remote locations. We also talk about the ongoing reassessment happening across enterprise IT teams following major industry shifts, including changes in the virtualization market and growing concerns around vendor lock-in. Mark explains how Scale Computing is positioning itself as a flexible alternative by combining virtualization, containerization, networking, and security into a platform designed specifically for distributed environments. Looking ahead, Mark shares his perspective on where enterprise infrastructure is heading over the next five years. As smaller AI models become more capable and organizations seek greater control over their data and systems, the role of edge platforms may become even more important.  Instead of relying solely on massive centralized environments, companies may find new value in distributing intelligence closer to the places where real-world activity happens. So as organizations rethink how they deploy applications, manage data, and control infrastructure, is the next big shift in enterprise IT happening right at the edge? And how prepared is your organization for that change?

In this episode, Deirdre Salanger, Chief Operating Officer of Strong Memorial Hospital at University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses returning from maternity leave into a new leadership role, strengthening workforce engagement, and balancing access and capacity amid financial pressures. She shares how digital tools, disciplined investment, and academic partnership are positioning the organization for long term growth and innovation.

It's time for our weekly Roundabout where our panel with an assortment of viewpoints take on the headlines of the week. If you're wondering why there's so much talk about property taxes in Nashville, it's partly because 2025 taxes were due last week and a lot of homeowners and businesses simply can't afford it. It's hard to complain about the value of your property doubling or tripling in the last decade — but selling isn't a simple solution. There's new movement from local businesses pushing back, and the state legislature is advancing a cap on future increases. Today we dive deep into local issues including this considerable increase in property taxes, the risk of sinkholes from the tunnel construction and the proposed six-lane boulevard that's part of the East Bank development project.And we hear from you! Call 615-760-2000 with your question or comment during the show. Or, you can chime in on our live YouTube stream.Guests Cynthia Abrams, Metro Reporter, Nashville Public Radio Lauren Morales, Chief Operating Officer, TomKats Hospitality Tom Wills, Community Volunteer

In this episode of  TOKI Talk, Meredith Blair, Communications and Public Affairs Director for the Town of Kiawah Island, sits down with Rick Hundorfean, Chief Operating Officer of MUSC Health Charleston Division, to discuss the grand opening of the new MUSC Health Pavilion on Kiawah Island.Opened on December 18, 2025, this long-anticipated facility brings expanded healthcare services closer to residents of Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island. Rick shares insights into the 10-year journey to completion, the community's response, and what makes this location unique.The pavilion features:• Primary Care• Cardiology• Neurology & Neurosurgery• Endocrinology• Physical Therapy & Rehab Services• A 24/7 Hybrid Emergency & Urgent Care Department• On-site Helipad for critical patient transportLearn how the innovative hybrid emergency model works, what patients can expect during visits, and how MUSC partners closely with local EMS teams to ensure rapid, coordinated care. The conversation also highlights the pavilion's thoughtful design, local artwork, staffing success, and its convenient central location near Kiawah's town center.Whether you're a full-time resident or seasonal visitor, this episode provides everything you need to know about accessing care at the new MUSC Medical Pavilion.

In this episode, join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Tracey Lewis Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at El Camino Health. Tracy shares her remarkable experiences in health care, the importance of mentorship, and how learning from every step along the way shaped her leadership qualities. Discover how you can apply these insights to your professional path in healthcare.

Send a textWhen someone experiences a traumatic accident, the damage doesn't always stop at the physical injury.In this episode of Let's Talk Paralegal, host Eda Rosa welcomes Mindi Rogers, Chief Operating Officer of Virtually CALM, to discuss the critical role mental health plays in personal injury cases.Mindi shares how psychological trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and emotional distress can significantly impact a client's recovery—and ultimately the outcome of their legal case. Yet many legal professionals still overlook or underestimate these invisible injuries.Together, Eda and Mindi dive into:Why mental health injuries deserve the same attention as physical injuries in personal injury casesHow trauma can affect a client's ability to heal and participate in their caseThe role legal teams play in identifying when clients need mental health supportHow integrated mental health services can improve both client outcomes and case strategyAt Virtually CALM, the mission is clear: provide best-in-class mental health services that support the whole patient, not just the physical injury.This conversation is an important reminder that behind every case file is a human being navigating trauma—and supporting that journey can change everything.Learn more about Virtually CALM: 

In this episode, Stephen Merz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Sheppard Pratt Solutions, shares how partnering with health systems to integrate behavioral and physical care, improve access, and strengthen financial sustainability can help communities expand much needed mental health services nationwide.

Kurt Oleson is the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Custom Channels, a Denver-based company delivering fully licensed, human-curated music solutions for hotels and restaurants. A classically trained pianist turned music technologist, he helped build early music-recommendation algorithms before joining his company. Susan and Kurt talk about licensing landmines and algorithmic ethics. What You'll Learn: • Why playing Spotify in your restaurant could cost you $10,000 per song  • How performance and composition licenses protect artists • How following "passion-adjacent opportunities" can shape an unexpected career  • The upside and ethical gray areas of algorithm-driven music discovery  • Why human-curated playlists still outperform AI in hospitality settings  • How tempo, energy, and traffic patterns should shape your daily music flow  • How many songs you actually need to avoid repetition  • Why commoditizing music undermines its impact on your brand  *** Our Top Three Takeaways Music isn't background noise—it's a business tool. When aligned with traffic patterns, brand identity, and desired guest behavior, audio can increase dwell time, improve turnover, and even become a profit center. Playing unlicensed music is a massive legal and financial risk. One audit could mean fines of up to $10,000 per song, making proper licensing non-negotiable for hospitality operators. Human-curated music is still a competitive advantage. AI can assist with scheduling and context triggers, but brand-aligned, emotionally intelligent curation drives better guest experiences. Kurt Oleson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtoleson1/ Custom Channels https://www.custom-channels.com/ Cayuga Hospitality Consultants https://cayugahospitality.com/ Hive Marketing https://www.hive-marketing.com/ ***Ad Giveaway*** Enter here! https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/win

What does it truly mean for a woman to choose herself — after decades of devotion, visibility, and living at the center of global fame?As we enter Women's History Month, on this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro welcome Deborah Santana — author, activist, philanthropist, and former wife of legendary musician Carlos Santana. For 34 years, Deborah served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Santana Management, helping steward an international music empire while raising three children in the spotlight of worldwide acclaim.But her story is far deeper than celebrity.Born into a lineage of Pentecostal preachers and acclaimed blues musicians, and raised in an interracial family during the Civil Rights era, Deborah carries generations of resilience, faith, and spiritual conviction. She is a visionary leader, lifelong spiritual seeker, and passionate advocate for women's education in Africa through her foundation supporting women and girls in health, education, and happiness.In her powerful memoir, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, Deborah shares the deeply personal journey of reclaiming her voice after decades devoted to marriage, spiritual teachers, and roles that defined her identity.This conversation explores:Identity beyond fameAncestry and generational strengthSpiritual awakening and self-discoveryLeadership behind the scenes of a global brandThe courage it takes for women to step out of the shadows and into sovereigntyAt its heart, this episode asks a profound question:What does freedom look like when a woman chooses herself?If you are navigating reinvention, healing, spiritual growth, or redefining your own power — this conversation will resonate deeply.https://deborahsantana.com/loving-the-firehttps://deborahsantana.com/do-a-littlewww.womenroadwarriors.comwww.womenspowernetwork.net#DeborahSantana #CarlosSantana #WomenRoadWarriors #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenEmpowerment #ShelleyJohnson #KathyTuccaro #SpiritualAwakening #LovingTheFires

The following is an English translation of board game designer Peer Sylvester's German article "Chat GPT als Brettspielautor?", which was originally published 22 February 2026 on the Spielbar website, here: https://www.spielbar.com/wordpress/2026/02/22/26916/Ryan Dancey was, until last Wednesday, the Chief Operating Officer at Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG). On LinkedIn, the self-help site for managers who want to tell each other how great they are and how little their subordinates/customers appreciate them, Dancey published a post (link to a photo of the post, because I do not link to LinkedIn) in which he explained that he is firmly convinced that AI (or rather the LLMs that are usually labelled as AIs) will, in just a few years, be as useful as any employee.Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/03/03/chatgpt-as-a-board-game-designer-topic-discussion/Useful LinksPeer Sylvester's German article "Chat GPT als Brettspielautor?" on the Spielbar website: https://www.spielbar.com/wordpress/2026/02/22/26916/Ryan Dancey's post: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.social/post/3mf3p2kv4a22lMake My Game Travel: https://makemygametravel.com/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Music: bensound.comLicense code: SABGE2PPI2ABAS06Artist: : Nick PetrovSupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Promising signs when it comes to consumer arrears. The latest Centrix data shows the number of people behind on their payments in January was 491 thousand. That was up 20 thousand from December, largely expected due to seasonal trends. But Chief Operating Officer Monika Lacey told Mike Hosking that despite the seasonal increase, arrears are still down on last year by almost 1%. She says overall, Kiwis are managing their money quite well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I sat down with Emma Cariaga, Chief Operating Officer at British Land, to unpack what it really takes to run one of the UK's largest listed real estate businesses during a period of structural change, capital market pressure, and sector consolidation. Emma is COO of British Land, a FTSE 100 property company with over 170 years of history and a portfolio concentrated in retail parks and London campuses. Having built her career from trainee land buyer to development director at Landsec before joining British Land, Emma brings deep operational and development experience across residential, mixed use, large scale regeneration and campus strategy, including the transformation of Canada Water into a major London campus. In this conversation, Emma explains how real estate has fundamentally shifted from a passive, rent collecting asset class into an operational business requiring agility, data, customer centricity and active asset management. We explore why British Land continued developing while others paused, how limited supply of prime London office space is driving rental growth, and why retail parks have repositioned themselves into a 99% occupied format built around affordability, flexibility and convenience. We also discuss the increasing importance of scale in listed real estate, the wave of M&A activity across the REIT sector, and whether smaller platforms can realistically survive in today's capital constrained environment. Emma shares insights on leadership, transitioning from being "on the tools" to operating at executive level, and why building non executive experience alongside an executive career can sharpen judgement. Finally, we look at British Land's strategic positioning, its new headquarters move onto one of its own campuses, and what the next chapter may look like for the listed real estate sector.   Key Topics Covered in This Episode ✅ From Land Buyer to FTSE 100 Leadership Emma's route into real estate and the lessons learned along the way. ✅ The Return of Prime London Offices Why top quality space near transport nodes is in limited supply and delivering rental growth. ✅ Retail Parks Repositioned How omni retailing and cost efficiency have driven 99% occupancy. ✅ Real Estate Has Become Operational Flex products, shorter leases and a more customer focused asset model. ✅ Scale, M&A and The Future of Listed Real Estate Why scale may now be essential in public markets. And of course, I asked Emma the big question: Who are the People, what Property, and which Place would you invest in if you had £500 million to deploy? If you have thoughts or questions about this episode, drop them in the comments. I'd love to hear your take. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne, recruiting leadership talent for real estate funds, owners, investors, and developers.

In this episode, Stephen Merz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Sheppard Pratt Solutions, shares how partnering with health systems to integrate behavioral and physical care, improve access, and strengthen financial sustainability can help communities expand much needed mental health services nationwide.

In this episode, Carl Hoopes, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of GRAND Mental Health, discusses expanding access to care for 18,000 Oklahomans through telepsychiatry, crisis services, and community partnerships. He shares how lean operations, AI tools, and EHR modernization are helping standardize the client experience and support sustainable growth across new regions and care settings.

In this episode, Jamie Wiggins, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Arkansas Children's, discusses record patient growth driven by streamlined access, a multi year expansion including the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness, and a five year strategy to strengthen rural pediatric care and chronic disease management across the state.

Today, we've got Joe Ohr and Marli Hall from NMFTA to discuss the launch of SCAC Verified and why identity verification is quickly becoming a non-negotiable standard in freight brokerage, trucking, and supply chain operations! As verification requirements tighten across the industry, this NMFTA-led initiative strengthens carrier legitimacy through biometric verification, helping brokers, shippers, and carriers combat rising cargo theft, chameleon carriers, and digital fraud risks. We also cover the upcoming Freight Fraud Prevention Hub launching on March 3rd, a collaborative resource packed with best practices, fraud trends, and actionable strategies designed to protect logistics providers across the transportation industry.  As regulatory pressure increases from the FMCSA and fraud continues to escalate, maintaining an active SCAC code and adopting verification tools early will separate legitimate carriers from bad actors, build trust faster during onboarding, and create a real competitive advantage in today's freight market, because moving freight safely now starts with proving who you are! Visit this link to learn more: https://freightfraudhub.com/   About Joe Ohr Joe Ohr has more than two decades of experience in technical operations, customer success management, customer support, and product support. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™, he plays a pivotal role in helping to advance the industry through digitization, classification, and cybersecurity. Prior to Ohr's role at NMFTA, he served as in numerous engineering and operations positions at Qualcomm and Eaton, and most recently held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations/Customer Experience at Omnitracs. Throughout his career, Ohr has provided strategic guidance, vision, and a roadmap for addressing long-term customer challenges. He has played a key role in accelerating revenue growth and has collaborated closely with IT, product, and engineering teams to foster stronger partnerships with strategic customers and peers. Additionally, Ohr has overseen post sales customer support and service teams, as well as operations, managing a workforce of over 400 individuals. He holds multiple certifications such as CCNA from Cisco and MCSE from Microsoft and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the Ohio State University. Due to his contributions to the industry, he earned a spot in the Inner Circle in 2015 and 2018 from Qualcomm and Omnitracs.   About Marli Hall Marli Hall is the Director of Communications and Marketing at the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), where she leads strategic communication efforts to enhance the organization's visibility and reputation within the freight transportation industry. In this role, Marli oversees media relations, manages key messaging, and develops public relations campaigns that promote NMFTA's initiatives, partnerships, and contributions to the sector. She started with NMFTA in August 2022, previously serving as the director of communications and member services, and earlier as a communications specialist. Prior to NMFTA, Marli was the senior director of outreach & engagement at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for nearly a decade. She directed marketing and communications strategies to promote TCA's educational programs, image initiatives, and outreach efforts. She holds a bachelor's degree in news editorial from West Virginia University and graduated from the Public Affairs & Advocacy Institute at American University. Marli has served as an FMCSA Our Roads Our Safety Program Partner and was nominated to the Women of Trucking Advisory Board. Marli resides in Alexandria, VA, with her husband, Chris, and enjoys visiting her family's 300-acre cattle farm and attending concerts.  

What if you could transform a team of rookies into high-performing, loyal leaders and stay sane in the process?This episode delivers an unfiltered look inside the mind of Richard Comitz, Chief Operating Officer of American Corporate Partners, a West Point PhD and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel now leading one of America's most mission-driven nonprofits. He sits down with Narrator to unpack the proven discipline, radical transparency, and mentorship strategies he honed in combat and now deploys to scale an 80-person organization serving over 5,000 mentorships nationwide.Want to dodge burnout, ignite next-gen talent, and finally get your CEO partnerships working for—not against—you? Listen now. Skip it, and you risk getting buried by the next Ops crisis. This is an urgent, inside-access episode you won't find anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The leadership power move that made junior staff instantly trust Richard Comitz[00:04:12] – Why a PhD, combat zones, and organic chemistry are COO superpowers (and how higher ed nearly cost him)[00:08:48] – How to “inherit” a role from a founder without clashing or caving[00:13:05] – The secret architecture behind training 60+ brand-new hires (and spotting future all-stars fast)[00:15:53] – Shocking truths of what actually works to fight young-employee burnout and what never does[00:19:30] – Hidden mentorship hacks that win powerful partners in Fortune 500s[00:23:16] – Does military “figure it out” energy work with Gen Z? The raw reality from the field[00:37:26] – Navigating founder-CEO rigidity and pitching bold new ideas (without ending up fired)About the GuestRichard Comitz is the Chief Operating Officer of American Corporate Partners (ACP), a powerhouse nonprofit connecting U.S. veterans and military spouses with Fortune 500 mentors for next-level careers. A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, West Point organic chemistry instructor, and experienced higher education COO, Comitz is celebrated for turning disciplined military leadership into explosive organizational growth in both the public and nonprofit sectors.

In this episode, Jamie Wiggins, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Arkansas Children's, discusses record patient growth driven by streamlined access, a multi year expansion including the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness, and a five year strategy to strengthen rural pediatric care and chronic disease management across the state.

Part of being a great leader is being self-aware and understanding the blind spots in your leadership approach. In this episode of Leadership Blueprints, we sit down with Jill Macauley to unpack the concept of blind spots through the lens of Martin Dubin's book Blindspotting. Jill is the Chief Operating Officer at Behavioral Essentials and brings over 15 years of experience in business and non-profit consulting. Her work centers around helping leaders grow, plan strategically, and communicate well with their teams. She supports leaders in analyzing behavioral patterns, navigating role transitions, and fostering healthier and more effective workplace cultures. They discuss what a blind spot is, the misconceptions around the concept, and why being self-aware as a leader is vital. Learn how not recognizing your blind spots impacts your team, the hidden costs of blind spots for an organization, how leaders can balance empathy with accountability, and how to get the most out of your employees while keeping them happy. They also talk about why sustainable performance requires cycles of intensity and recovery, what the Blindspotting model and assessment focus on, and more. Tune in to learn how spotting your blind spots, building awareness, and leading with agency and dignity can help you show up stronger for your team, your organization, and yourself.Key Points From This Episode:How blindspots and being self-aware act as the foundation for better leadership.Explore the concept of a blind spot in leadership and why it is hard to identify.Discover what turning self-awareness into self-reflection looks like in practice.Learn how fostering dignity and agency in the workplace drives performance.What dignity means in the workplace and how fear-based leadership impacts results.Quotes:“We're not factory workers, we're thinkers. Thinking work is the dominant work in the workplace now.” — Jill Macauley “The definition of business success, quarter to quarter and shareholder output, is not wholesome, it is not sustainable, and it is not how businesses actually have compounding success.” — Jill Macauley “I think a lot of people forget about awareness of the organization and they forget the organization is bigger than any one of us.” — Jill Macauley“You can't have a greater understanding unless you understand yourself first.” — Jill Macauley Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Jill Macauley on LinkedInBehavioral EssentialsBlindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a LeaderThe Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and WinPoor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. MungerBlindspottingLeadership Blueprints PodcastLeadership Blueprints Podcast on YouTubeMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

Former Kansas City Chiefs lineman Joe Valerio is the Chief Operating Officer for The Baldwin Group's Insurance Advisory Solutions (IAS) segment. Most recently, Mr. Valerio served as Division Leader, Western Division, for World Insurance Associates, LLC, where he drove revenue growth and margin expansion through disciplined sales execution and operational excellence across 27 offices across 13 states. Before World Insurance, he served as Chief Operating Officer for the CRB North America Industry Verticals Division at Willis Towers Watson, where he guided a team of nearly 3,000 colleagues across diverse functions, generating annual revenue of more than $1.2 billion. In this episode of In the Know, Chris Hampshire and Joe explore lessons learned from the football field, the excitement and challenges of the recent merger, and Joe's optimistic perspective on the future of the insurance industry.   Key Takeaways ● Joe's journey from the NFL to broadcasting to the insurance industry. ● Lessons learned from the football field. ● Questions to ask yourself when weighing career opportunities. ● The importance of a standard operating playbook. ● Retaining talent while also developing skills. ● Merger management in Joe's latest venture at The Baldwin Group. ● A five-year look at the future of the insurance industry. ● Joe's advice to his early insurance career self.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society   Quotes ● "The biggest asset of the insurance industry is what goes up and down the elevators every day." ● "Insurance is the ultimate team sport." ● "Everything that we do is focused on bringing the best to the client." ● "Day-by-day, we want to figure out how we can work best together."  

“We know that trust is non-negotiable.” - Vinay BhaskarThank you for tuning in to The CUInsight Network, with your host, Robbie Young, Vice President of Strategic Growth at CUInsight. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together.My guests on today's show are Patrick McElhenie, Chief Growth Officer and Vinay Bhaskar, Chief Operating Officer of Scienaptic AI. We discuss where lending is headed and why the next leap in AI could fundamentally change how credit unions operate.In our conversation, Patrick and Vinay explain how Scienaptic helps credit unions approve more loans while reducing risk and improving members' experiences. We learn how Scienaptic's platform considers the full life cycle of the member so that decisions are not isolated. We then dig into the main topic of the episode: agentic AI, with Patrick breaking it down into simple terms for us. While traditional AI helps answer “Should we approve this loan?” agentic AI asks, “What should we do next?” Agentic AI can coordinate workflows across systems while keeping humans firmly in control.As we wrap up the episode, Vinay also shares where credit unions will first feel the impact, especially within the first 60-90 days. He projects fewer false declines, more targeted engagement, and teams spending less time chasing data and more time working directly with members. We talk about explainability, audit trails, compliance guardrails, and what “governed autonomy” really looks like in practice. Finally, in closing, Patrick shares what he sees for Scienaptic's future on the road ahead. Enjoy my conversation with Patrick McElhenie and Vinay Bhaskar!Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Connect with Patrick:Patrick McElhenie, Chief Growth Officer at Scienaptic AIscienaptic.aiPatrick: LinkedInScienaptic AI: LinkedIn | YouTubeConnect with Vinay:Vinay Bhaskar, Chief Operating Officer at Scienaptic AIscienaptic.aiVinay: LinkedInScienaptic AI: LinkedIn | YouTubeIn this episode:[1:11] - Patrick explains how Scienaptic enables fair, inclusive lending that boosts growth without increasing operational burden.[4:14] - Vinay reveals that their platform delivers consistent, context-driven decisions across the entire member journey.[6:52] - Hear how agentic AI moves lending from recommendation to coordinated, human-guided action.[10:08] - Early gains include faster approvals, fewer false declines, and real-time portfolio action.[13:17] - Vinay adds that built-in governance ensures explainability, auditability, and human oversight in every AI decision.[15:56] - With governed autonomy, credit unions control automation while strengthening member relationships[17:02] - Patrick discusses some of Scienaptic's plans for the future.

Send a textJust when I thought credit card rewards initiatives were on the chopping block, here comes David Metz and Priizeout with an innovative twist on credit card rewards and it's one that already is winning credit union applause.  Proof is that also on the show is Sarah Vasey, Chief Operating Officer at Michigan-based United Financial Credit Union, an institution with around $350 million in assets.Sarah herself is a credit card rewards  beneficiary and she tells what she really likes about the Prizeout program.  Think shoe money.Prizeout has been on the show multiple times but that's because it keeps innovating new offerings that credit unions adopt.Here's a great episode that also features Darlene Johnson of Suncoast. Link in the show notes,Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Mark Bertagnolli, Chief Operating Officer at ViroMissile, has developed a modified vaccinia virus that can be delivered intravenously to seek out and destroy solid tumors throughout the body and is not dependent on a specific genetic driver of a cancer. The virus has been engineered to be resistant to the body's complement system, allowing it to survive in the bloodstream longer to infect the tumor. This action also turns the tumor microenvironment from cold to hot, signaling the immune system to attack the tumor and potentially working in combination with other treatments like PD-1 inhibitors to make them more effective. Mark explains, "ViroMissile has a modified vaccinia virus, and viruses tend to like to infect tumor cells. So the trick has been how to harness this. And we're on our third generation of virus, and we have a virus that you can inject intravenously that searches for tumors throughout the body, infects them, the body clears the rest of the virus, and the virus embeds itself in the tumors, replicates, spreads, activates the immune system, and destroys the tumors."   "So, the vaccinia virus itself, nobody knows really where it came from, but it ended up being the foundation of the smallpox vaccine, and we get the word vaccine from the vaccinia virus. Our founder was the first to sequence the genome of the vaccinia virus over 30 years ago. For the last 20 years, he's been working on it as an oncolytic agent. And in this particular case, within vaccinia, there are different strains. And he was able to isolate a very specific, never before isolated strain of virus that is resistant to complement attack, and also replicates very quickly in infected cells. So it has two embedded features within it, naturally, that we're able to capitalize on."   #ViroMissile #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #OncolyticVirus #Biotechnology #MedicalInnovation #CancerTreatment #PrecisionMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #CancerCare #VacciniaVirus viromissile.com Listen to the podcast here  

Mark Bertagnolli, Chief Operating Officer at ViroMissile, has developed a modified vaccinia virus that can be delivered intravenously to seek out and destroy solid tumors throughout the body and is not dependent on a specific genetic driver of a cancer. The virus has been engineered to be resistant to the body's complement system, allowing it to survive in the bloodstream longer to infect the tumor. This action also turns the tumor microenvironment from cold to hot, signaling the immune system to attack the tumor and potentially working in combination with other treatments like PD-1 inhibitors to make them more effective. Mark explains, "ViroMissile has a modified vaccinia virus, and viruses tend to like to infect tumor cells. So the trick has been how to harness this. And we're on our third generation of virus, and we have a virus that you can inject intravenously that searches for tumors throughout the body, infects them, the body clears the rest of the virus, and the virus embeds itself in the tumors, replicates, spreads, activates the immune system, and destroys the tumors."   "So, the vaccinia virus itself, nobody knows really where it came from, but it ended up being the foundation of the smallpox vaccine, and we get the word vaccine from the vaccinia virus. Our founder was the first to sequence the genome of the vaccinia virus over 30 years ago. For the last 20 years, he's been working on it as an oncolytic agent. And in this particular case, within vaccinia, there are different strains. And he was able to isolate a very specific, never before isolated strain of virus that is resistant to complement attack, and also replicates very quickly in infected cells. So it has two embedded features within it, naturally, that we're able to capitalize on."   #ViroMissile #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #OncolyticVirus #Biotechnology #MedicalInnovation #CancerTreatment #PrecisionMedicine #HealthcareInnovation #CancerCare #VacciniaVirus viromissile.com Download the transcript here

A monster Nor’easter hit New England dumping snow with blizzard like conditions down the Northeast coast from Maine down to Connecticut and beyond. The storm, with at times whiteout conditions, made for dangerous travel conditions with authorities advising residents to stay off the roads. Widespread power outages impacted residents throughout parts of Massachusetts. Here on NightSide, we were joined by a variety of guests from various sectors who will keep you informed about roadway conditions, power restoration, MBTA ridership, travel, weather conditions, and more: 8:05 - Doug Foley, President of Eversource’s MA Electric Operations commented on the outages and where we were at with power restoration for areas of MA. 8:15 - MassDOT Undersecretary of Transportation and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver discussed the road conditions across the state and gave us an advisory for travelers looking to get back out on the road. 8:30 - Major Ed Blackwell of the Massachusetts State Police joined us to discuss public safety during this massive Nor’easter. 8:45 - Christopher Laird, Chief Operating Officer for National Grid New England Electric spoke with us about power restoration across Massachusetts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Pete Pizzutillo talks with Johnny Hill, Chief Operating Officer at Clearfield, about his career from entry-level customer service to the C-suite and how that experience shaped Clearfield's customer-driven approach to fiber connectivity. Johnny talks about the changes and growth of the industry, the fundamentals of fiber management, and the importance of listening to customers when designing solutions that work in the real world. Johnny also discusses the shortage of skilled fiber labor and how initiatives like FOA certifications, Clearfield College, digital training tools, and new programs supporting tribal communities are helping build the next generation workforce.

Your numbers might look healthy.Revenue's up. Projects are flowing. The pipeline feels… fine.But underneath? Margins are eroding. Cash is tighter than you'd like. And no one's totally confident in the data they're using to make decisions.In this episode of The Handbook, Harv Nagra sat down with finance and business ops advisor Robert Patin to unpack what's really going on beneath the surface of many professional service businesses right now – and why operational maturity is the difference between surviving and thriving.Here's what we dive into:

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, and ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, have signed a multi-year partnership to help enterprises speed up AI adoption across their businesses and functions. Enterprises are increasingly looking for experts who can reimagine how work is transformed with AI, especially in back-office functions like human resources, finance, supply chain, procurement, and employee services. As part of this partnership, TCS, who operate a global service delivery centre in Ireland, will develop solutions on the ServiceNow platform that will use trusted AI and a unified governance model to make enterprise workflows more efficient, proactive, and insight-driven. These solutions will be offered through TCS's AI-led, autonomous global business solutions portfolio. Amit Zavery, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer, ServiceNow, said, "As global enterprises rethink operating models for growth and efficiency, they are looking for partners that can deliver innovation, execution, and governance at scale. Together with TCS, we are helping enterprises move beyond isolated AI experiments by building agentic AI natively into workflows, modernising legacy environments, and driving measurable business outcomes." Aarthi Subramanian, Executive Director – President and Chief Operating Officer, TCS, said, "Today, enterprises are ready to move beyond AI pilots to scaled, business-wide transformation. Our partnership with ServiceNow brings together trusted AI, modern workflows, and deep industry knowledge that will help customers reimagine workflows for the AI era using TCS's five-stage AI Autonomy Framework. This collaboration will help clients embed intelligence across their IT, business operations, and customer functions, driving speed, efficiency, and sustained competitive advantage." The new offerings will break down silos between corporate functions and business units, transform the flow of work using agentic AI, and enable clients to get a holistic, insights-driven view of their organisations. For example, HR operations could shift from fragmented services to a unified, experience-led hire-to-retire lifecycle that increases employee productivity, engagement, and retention. In addition, customer order processing could change from a slow, multi-step order cycle to a high-velocity revenue engine that improves cash flow and revenue predictability, unlocking capital for growth. Currently, TCS is the largest user of ServiceNow's IT Asset Management, deploying the offering across thousands of devices used by TCS's workforce over a period of three months. This highlights a strong foundation that not only validates the partnership but also affirms the credibility of the solutions that both organisations aim to deliver for their clients. The two companies will also invest in co-innovation labs, solution showcases, and integrated go-to-market programs for clients. The TCS partnership with ServiceNow will play a central role in supporting TCS's aspiration to become the world's largest AI-led technology services company.

Dublin Tech Summit has revealed the first of its confirmed keynote speakers for Ireland's flagship tech event taking place this May. Returning for its tenth edition, Dublin Tech Summit 2026 will feature some of the world's biggest tech companies spanning sectors including AI and cybersecurity, fintech, new media, and more. The conference will serve as the marquee event during the second annual Dublin Tech Week, a week-long celebration of innovation, community, and collaboration running from 22 – 29 May. John Willett, co-founder and COO of Rogo, and one of fintech's emerging leaders, will be joining the conference this year. This January, Rogo raised $75 million from Sequoia Capital, a significant milestone. As the company opens its first international office in London to accelerate expansion across Europe, John is leading the charge on the ground, building strategic partnerships with European financial institutions and driving successful implementation and adoption. Recognised on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, John represents a new generation of operators scaling high-growth technology companies onto the global stage. Dublin Tech Summit will also host Paul Hourican, Head of Creative Industries at Napier Capital Partners. Paul has extensive experience in the music industry, having acted as Global Head of Music at TikTok, Head of Talent and Music at MTV, and senior leadership roles at YouTube. His deep understanding of creative industries, digital transformation, and audience engagement positions him as a leading voice on the evolving relationship between music, media, and technology. Ken Moore, Chief Innovation Officer of Mastercard will also be joining Dublin Tech Summit as a keynote speaker. A veteran of the tech industry, Ken brings decades of experience leading large-scale digital transformation across global organisations. He is widely recognised for his expertise in driving innovation within complex ecosystems, advancing secure digital payments infrastructure, and embedding emerging technologies into enterprise strategy to deliver long-term growth and resilience. Other Dublin Tech Summit speakers will include Bianca Zwart, Chief Strategy Officer at Bunq, Thomas Zimmermann, CEO of FreeNow, Sigurdur Arnason, co-founder and CEO of Overtune, and Eric Mosley, founder and CEO of Workhuman, with more to be announced soon. With a lineup of top-tier speakers, the conference will feature impactful platforms that bring together high-growth startups, disruptive scaleups, and forward-thinking industry leaders to explore the forces shaping the tech world-and beyond. This will include the Tech Hive stage which, through a unique silent-disco format, will showcase deep technical content from areas of quantum computing, cybersecurity, and blockchain. The Tech Hive stage represents the cutting edge of deep tech exploration, where developers, engineers, and technical innovators come together to tackle complex challenges in AI, software development, and emerging technologies. Clare Kilmartin, Chief Operating Officer, Dublin Tech Summit, said: "Since the first Dublin Tech Summit ten years ago, we've grown into one of the impactful tech events in Europe, uniting thought leaders from across the globe to foster conversation, innovation, and collaboration. This year's line-up of speakers represents the forefront of technological innovation, and highlights the calibre of our event." Dublin Tech Week, 22 – 29 May 2026: A Collaborative Celebration Of Innovation In Dublin brings together the city's tech leaders, educators, creatives and public through a vibrant series of events, showcasing Dublin as a dynamic global tech hub. As the flagship event of the week-long celebration of all things tech, Dublin Tech Summit highlights STEM engagement, fosters connections and the intersection of tech, culture, work and everyday life. See more stories here.

Corsera Health's Chief Operating Officer Rena Denoncourt and CFO Meredith Kaya speak with BioSpace about the biotech's mission and vision for the next generation of cardiovascular care in this special bonus episode. Corsera Health is featured in BioSpace's NextGen: Class of 2026 list, the top startups to watch in the U.S.HostAnnalee Armstrong, Senior Editor, BioSpaceGuestsRena Denoncourt, Chief Operating Officer, Corsera HealthMeredith Kaya, Chief Financial Officer, Corsera HealthDisclaimer: The views expressed in this discussion by guests are their own and do not represent those of their organizations.

Before you conclude that circumstances prevent you from success, you might want to listen to what Everette Taylor has to say. Here is a man who was homeless, who first learned business from drug dealers, and who then started multiple multi-million dollar companies. He is now one of the most successful and recognized entrepreneurs under 30. How did he get there? On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Everette Taylor shows how you can learn anything you want to learn if you are willing to truly listen to people and then put in the work. SHOW NOTES: Relentless is Everette's favorite word [3:05] Everette tells the story of being homeless and losing everything [4:39] Embracing reality means actually finding a solution [6:51] Everette and Tom discuss learning entrepreneurship from hustlers and drug dealers [8:04] Tom asks Everette why the same poverty that breaks other people propelled him [14:11] Everette explains why he needed to see entrepreneurs who looked like him [17:11] Everette talks about the importance of emotional intelligence [19:00] Everette advocates that you can learn anything you want to learn [20:59] Everette says helping people is his deepest motivation [22:30] Everette and Tom discuss what to say to someone who hasn't found their passion [25:08] Everette advocates really understanding your target audience [26:53] Everette and Tom discuss the love of learning [30:00] Everette describes one change people could make that would have the most impact [35:30] QUOTES: “It's one thing being homeless. It's another thing having everything taken away from you.” [5:10] “My supplier, that was the first COO that I ever met. Being a drug dealer is like being a Chief Operating Officer.” [11:45] “There's a lot of drug dealers. There's not a lot of drug dealers who are making real money. It takes a certain je ne sais quoi to get to a point where you're the boss.” [13:47] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plans have been put in to add another shop to the retail park in Sittingbourne. The owners want to convert an area of land that's currently used for parking between Carpet Right and Dunelm at the site in Mill Way. Hear from reporter Alex Langridge who has been covering the story. Also on today's episode, a Sheppey woman who lost her dad to cancer is calling on peers not to stand in the way of the assisted dying bill. MPs voted it through last June with a narrow majority. It's now being debated in the House of Lords, but faces more than 1,000 amendments. Claire Blythe's dad Thomas passed away in December after being diagnosed with lung cancer, she's been speaking to reporter Joe Crossley. Nurseries in Kent are taking on a challenge to read at least four books a day, as data show children's reading has hit a 20-year low. Figures from the National Literacy Trust show one in ten children don't own a book and only half of parents read with their child daily.   Busy Bees Nurseries across the county are taking part in a nation wide initiative to help promote reading at home. A former arcade on Sheppey is set to reopen as a sports lounge. The site in Beachfields in Sheerness has been empty for several years after closing during Covid. Neptune Sports Lounge is moving from its current location in Neptune Terrace and we've been speaking to owner Charlie Minta. Bosses at Rochester Cathedral are hoping to install solar panels on the roof of the historic building. The Church of England has set targets for all of its sites to be carbon neutral by 2030, and we've been speaking to Simon Lace who's Chief Operating Officer at the Cathedral. And in sport,  it was a very disappointing weekend Gillingham. They were beaten by 3-0 by Oldham at Priestfield on Saturday, leaving them 16th in League Two. We've got reaction from manager Gareth Ainsworth and midfielder Bradley Dack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode we return to the New Hospital Programme - still one of the most ambitious public infrastructure programmes the UK has seen in decades. The last time I was in NHP's Waterloo office in London was for episode 143 just before Christmas. Then I spoke to Emily King and Doug Baldock about the scale and urgency of the challenge to replace ageing and unsafe hospital infrastructure, and the shift towards industrialised construction through the £37bn Hospital 2.0 programme.Today, we're going deeper into the “how”. Because £37 billion of ambition only becomes reality if the market can actually deliver it.To do that I am joined by Emma Whigham, Alliance Director for the NHP Alliance, and Rick Lennard, Chief Operating Officer for the New Hospital Programme. Together, they're at the sharp end of designing and procuring the Hospital 2.0 Alliance - the new commercial and delivery model intended to underpin the programme for the next 12 years.This is about more than building hospitals. It's about reshaping how the NHS works with industry, creating a stable pipeline that gives suppliers the confidence to invest in skills, manufacturing capacity and modern methods of construction. It's about standardisation without stifling innovation. And it's about learning from decades of fragmented delivery to create something more programmatic, predictable and collaborative.So let's crack on and explore how the Alliance is structured, what early market engagement has changed, where the market pushback really is - or is likely to be. ResourcesNew Hospital Programme: Plan for ImplementationGovernment hospital investment press release Hospital 2.0 AllianceSupplier Guide.Egan review 1998Latham review 1994

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Dwayne Powell Jr., Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of Kalamazoo Forward Ventures & Marcel Fable Price, Director of Platform and Programming at Kalamazoo Forward Ventures Questions covered: ● Can you tell us what inspired Kalamazoo Forward Ventures to launch Cultivate 269 for WMU students? ● At $100,000, this is Michigan's largest student pitch competition where participants keep 100% ownership. What does that mean for student entrepreneurs? ● The competition includes both expert judges and a public vote. Can you explain how that works and why community involvement matters? ● What does it mean to change the story of who gets to be a founder and where they get to build? ● How does Cultivate 269 help build world-class entrepreneurial talent right here in Michigan? ● The deadline is February 27. What would you say to a WMU student who has an idea but isn't sure if they should apply? ● Looking ahead, what does success look like for Cultivate 269? Talking Points ● The Capital Gap Reality: Early-stage capital is the primary barrier for underrepresented founders. Cultivate 269 addresses this by providing non-dilutive funding that allows students to maintain full ownership while getting the resources they need to launch. ● Local Talent, Local Impact: The entrepreneurial talent to transform Southwest Michigan's economy already exists within WMU. This competition ensures students don't have to leave the region to access the funding and support they need. ● Scale and Ownership Model: At $100,000, this is Michigan's largest student pitch competition where participants retain 100% ownership—a critical differentiator that shows our commitment to founder equity. ● Regional Economic Development: This isn't just about individual businesses; it's about creating a sustainable pipeline of entrepreneurs who will build wealth and create jobs in Southwest Michigan for decades to come. ● Proven KzFV Model: As one of the Midwest's largest Black-founded investment funds, Kalamazoo Forward Ventures has a track record of deploying capital strategically into underinvested communities. Cultivate 269 extends this mission to the next generation. About Kalamazoo Forward Ventures Kalamazoo Forward Ventures (KzFV) is one of the largest Black-founded investment funds in the Midwest, dedicated to deploying capital into underinvested communities across Michigan. Through venture capital, Main Street business acquisitions, and strategic real estate investments, KzFV is building an inclusive economic ecosystem that creates generational wealth and stabilizes the regional economy.

In this episode, Gina R. Hawley, DrPH, MHA, System Associate Chief Operating Officer at U Health and Chief Operating Officer of University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, shares how her team is managing capacity, shifting patient populations, and prioritizing high-impact initiatives amid growing headwinds.

Advances in data interoperability, democratized cloud access, and responsible AI governance are reshaping what is possible in healthcare innovation. In this episode, host Sandy Vance welcomes Jim Ducharme, Chief Technology Officer of ClearDATA, to discuss each of these forces impacting healthcare, from improving care through connected data, to empowering teams with greater cloud access, to building the policies and controls required to govern AI responsibly.  Their conversation highlights the importance of secure, scalable infrastructure as healthcare organizations adopt AI and expand data sharing. Jim shares practical insights on balancing innovation with risk management, building trust in cloud environments, and establishing governance frameworks that support compliance. In this episode, they talk about: ClearDATA's vision and the organizations they serve Technologies and solutions designed to protect sensitive patient data Understanding the financial and operational risks of cloud security failures How cloud democratization is making advanced technology more accessible The role of a secure cloud baseline in healthcare innovation Best practices for governance in data sharing and interoperability The relationship between AI and data trustworthiness How organizations can safely adopt and scale emerging AI capabilities A Little About Jim: Jim leads ClearDATA's Engineering, Product Management, and IT teams. He has more than 25 years of experience leading product organizations in the identity, integrated risk, and fraud management markets. Prior to joining ClearDATA, Jim served as Chief Operating Officer of Outseer, an RSA Company, where he served over 10 years in executive leadership roles. Prior to RSA in 2012, he served in executive leadership roles for Aveksa, CA, and Netegrity. Ducharme frequently speaks at industry events and regularly contributes articles to trade publications. Jim also holds several patents and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree from the University of New Hampshire. He and his wife live in Maine in their dream log home, which was featured in Log and Timber Home Living magazine.

This week on Recovery On-Air, we sit down with Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker, whose life story is a powerful testament to resilience and forward momentum. Raised in a home impacted by addiction and hardship, Carrie faced overwhelming challenges early in life including being left to care for herself and her siblings as a teenager and becoming a single mother at 20. Rather than becoming another statistic, Carrie built an extraordinary career, rising from receptionist to Chief Operating Officer at LGE Design Build before stepping into nonprofit leadership. Today, she leads St. Joseph the Worker in empowering unhoused and low-income individuals to find stability through employment. Carrie shares how perseverance, service, and purpose shaped her journey and why simply “keeping moving forward” can change everything.

Ever wonder why some COOs scale businesses to legendary heights while others get swallowed by chaos and politics? If you're craving clarity, confidence, and uncommon edge in your second-in-command role, this Fan Favorite episode is your wake-up call. Cameron Herold sits down with Matt MacInnis, COO of Rippling and co-founder of Inkling, for a raw, actionable conversation about the real challenges behind hyper-growth, hiring, trust, and culture. They dig into what makes the COO role so “special,” how to build a game-changing flywheel, and why patience, precision, and authenticity are the ultimate power moves.The pain of “going it alone” is real. Tune in to learn how to avoid disaster, dodge politics, and harness proven tactics you won't find in any business book. Don't wait until burnout bites. Listen now for fiercely exclusive COO insights, bold truths, and systems that will let you scale smarter, not harder.Timestamped Highlights[00:02:22] – The hidden pain in HR, IT, and how Rippling breaks the “original sin” of bad data[00:05:55] – Why Matt almost walked away—then got schooled by Parker's contrarian “rocket ship” logic[00:08:30] – The untold power of preexisting trust between CEO and COO—and what happens if you hire without it[00:12:49] – Topgrading secrets: Why most executive hiring fails and how to get it right (even when everyone says they're an “A player”)[00:15:44] – Copilot dynamics: How Matt and Parker run the company with surprisingly little contact (and why it works)[00:19:18] – Should you debate the CEO in front of the team? The cathartic, risky art of public disagreement[00:23:13] – Inside Rippling's flywheel advantage—what Salesforce, Facebook, and Brex did differently and why you can too[00:31:04] – Killing bureaucracy and politics: The simple rule for hiring and process that most leaders ignore[00:39:29] – The brutal, proven formula for layoffs: What Sequoia teaches (and how to survive the “survivor's guilt”)About the GuestMatt MacInnis is the Chief Operating Officer of Rippling, a revolutionary all-in-one HR and IT platform transforming how businesses scale and manage people. Matt was also the co-founder and CEO of Inkling, a mobile learning platform that raised over $100M before its acquisition. With deep roots at Apple and a Harvard engineering degree, Matt blends big-company brilliance with entrepreneurial firepower. He's known for breaking boring business norms and igniting hyper-growth, all while refusing to tolerate politics, inefficiency, or shallow executive hiring.

In this episode, Matt Timmons, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Manning Family Children's, shares how the organization rebuilt its pediatric heart center through focused leadership, culture change, and physician recruitment. He also discusses 2026 priorities including campus expansion, a new NICU, growth in pediatric cancer and sickle cell care, and scaling school based health programs amid Medicaid funding uncertainty.

In this episode, Crystal V. Brown, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, discusses launching the first whole blood transfusion program in Ellis County, developing a level two trauma center, and how collaborative initiatives and process improvements are helping the hospital meet the needs of a rapidly growing North Texas community.

Andy Unanue is the founder and Managing Partner of AUA Private Equity Partners, an operationally-focused, lower middle market investment firm with expertise in supporting and growing family-owned and demographic-driven businesses. Andy is a member of AUA Private Equity's Investment Committee, and under his leadership, AUA has deployed over $800 million of capital to date.   AUA's business model is driven by Andy's own family background – he is a member of the Unanue family, which owns and runs Goya Foods, the largest producer of Spanish- and Latin-American foods in the United States. Andy's grandfather, Prudencio, founded the company in 1936, and Andy's father, Joe, was a legendary CEO of the company himself. Andy was a leader of Goya for many years, ultimately serving as its Chief Operating Officer before founding AUA.   Andy currently serves on the boards of Tropical Cheese Industries and Westminster Pet Products, and previously served on the board of Goya Foods. Additionally, he serves on several not-for-profit boards including his family's charitable foundation, The C&J Unanue Foundation. Andy is a member of the University of Miami's Dean's Advisory Committee, the New America Alliance and is on the Columbia University Medical Center's Board of Advisors.   Andy received his M.B.A from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and his B.B.A. from the University of Miami.

In this episode, Matt Timmons, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Manning Family Children's, shares how the organization rebuilt its pediatric heart center through focused leadership, culture change, and physician recruitment. He also discusses 2026 priorities including campus expansion, a new NICU, growth in pediatric cancer and sickle cell care, and scaling school based health programs amid Medicaid funding uncertainty.

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Ashley Keith, Chief Operating Officer of Keith and Associates Dentistry in Mission, Kansas. With a powerhouse practice of over 50 team members and 23 operatories, Ashley shares her journey from healthcare tech and HR at Cerner to leading operations, marketing, and training at one of the most systemized, patient-centric dental offices in the country.  The conversation dives into how she and her husband, Dr. Bill Keith, scaled rapidly while maintaining culture, consistency, and care quality. Ashley breaks down her approach to hiring for personality over resume, creating digital training resources, and holding weekly calibration meetings to align clinical and operational teams. She also talks about her new role as a DSI Black Belt coach, what she's seeing in coaching calls, and why delegation without leadership is a recipe for disaster. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, Dr. Hemma R. Lomax speaks with Sam Flynn, co-founder of Josef, about the transformation of legal and compliance functions through technology. They discuss the importance of human-centered design, the role of AI in legal architecture, and the need for trust in AI tools. Sam shares his journey from creating Myki Fines to building self-service legal solutions that bridge the access-to-justice gap. The conversation emphasizes the importance of user experience, governance practices, and the need to rethink traditional professional roles in the legal field. Takeaways: Legal and compliance functions must evolve to be more human-centered. AI can significantly enhance legal decision-making processes. Trust in technology is crucial for successful implementation. User experience should be prioritized in legal tech solutions. Automation can free up valuable time for legal professionals. Access to justice is a critical issue that can be addressed with technology. Rethinking traditional roles in law can lead to better outcomes. Data-driven insights can improve compliance practices. Collaboration between experts and end-users is essential for success. Legal technology should focus on delivering real value to users. Sound Bites: "AI should unleash human potential." "Trust is the key to unlocking value." "We need to build trust in our technology." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Legal Transformation 02:32 The Journey of Sam Flynn and Mickey Finds 05:30 Rethinking Legal Systems and Design 08:10 Substance Over Form in Legal Processes 10:56 The Role of AI in Legal Architecture 13:39 Building a Legal Front Door 16:24 User Experience in Compliance 18:54 Engagement and Data Utilization 21:56 The Future of Legal Workflows 24:29 Deciding Between Automation and Human Input 26:56 Navigating High-Risk Inquiries 27:50 Strategic Automation for Stakeholder Engagement 28:58 The Importance of Human Expertise in AI 30:57 Transforming Fear into Opportunity with AI 32:59 Building Trustworthy AI in Legal Settings 36:56 Governance Practices for AI Deployment 43:51 Access to Justice: Bridging Gaps with Technology Guest Biography: Sam Flynn is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Josef, a legal automation platform that empowers legal and compliance teams to create reliable, self-serve tools — no coding required. In his role, Sam leads Josef's business operations, governance, marketing, and customer success functions, scaling both product impact and organizational trust. An ex-BigLaw litigator and experienced legal technologist, Sam has long been passionate about using technology to bridge the access-to-justice gap and elevate the delivery of legal services. In 2016, he built Myki Fines, a public-facing legal tech solution that attracted more than 60,000 users in its first month and helped catalyze reforms to unfair laws. At Josef, Sam combines legal expertise with product and operational leadership to help teams rethink how legal and compliance work gets done — shifting from inbox-driven bottlenecks to strategic architectures that deliver decision-useful guidance at scale. He is a frequent speaker on generative AI in legal, a board member of the Center for Legal Innovation, and an advocate for human-centered legal design.

Send a textWhat if the words “life is long” meant something deeper?In this powerful and important episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, Jodi Hope Grinwald sits down with:• Tom Peregrin, Founder of Life Is Long • Liz Menges, Chief Operating Officer, Ocean Partnership for Children • Jess Pepe, Development Coordinator, Ocean Partnership for ChildrenTogether, they have an honest, courageous conversation about suicide prevention, mental health, warning signs, stigma, and why connection is one of the strongest protective factors we have.Tom shares the heartbreaking story of losing his best friend to suicide and how that loss inspired him to create Life Is Long — a mission-driven apparel brand raising awareness and donating 17% of proceeds to youth mental health services in his friend's honor.Liz and Jess provide clinical insight into: • Warning signs of suicide • The danger of dismissing comments as “just for attention” • Anxiety and depression as major risk factors • The importance of monitoring social media • Why talking about suicide does not cause suicide • What actually happens when someone seeks helpOne powerful statistic shared in this episode: Over 49,000 people in the U.S. died  by suicide in 2023.In Ocean County alone, over 350 youth currently being served have experienced suicidal ideation or risk.This conversation is not meant to create fear. It is meant to create awareness.And most importantly — connection.If you are a parent, friend, teacher, coach, mentor, or someone quietly struggling — this episode is for you.

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather speaks with Amanda Aguillard about her path from discovering accounting at 16 to building a cloud-based firm, launching the peer-driven Accounting Salon community, and becoming COO at Padgett. They discuss how Padgett helps firms implement standardized systems to reduce decision paralysis and build a business that isn't dependent on the owner.  About Amanda Aguillard, CPA Amanda Aguillard was only 16 years old when she realized she wanted to become a CPA, and she's used that passion to encourage innovation in the industry she loves. That commitment lives on through her work as the Chief Operating Officer of Padgett, one of North America's largest accounting service and business consulting providers. Amanda oversees operational and logistical guidance for the company's network of firms. This includes identifying and incorporating the latest cloud technologies into the Padgett operating model. She also is focused on developing and facilitating the necessary trainings to ensure these platforms and tools are successfully implemented by Padgett firms. Amanda, who is a past Top 50 Women in Accounting, is the author of Xero: A Comprehensive Guide for Accountants and Bookkeepers. She was the Xero Evangelist of the Year in 2016, and used her experience as a Xero Certification instructor to co-found Elefant, a continuing education company for accountants and bookkeepers. She has written numerous articles for industry publications, including the Journal of Accountancy. Prior to joining the executive team at Padgett, she ran Aguillard Accounting LLC, focusing her efforts on providing unparalleled client support service through a cloud-based practice that could be done anywhere in the world. Amanda also is the founder of Accounting Salon, a thinktank of cloud accounting experts, and its virtual offshoot, SALONv. Amanda, who holds a Master's Degree in Taxation from the University of Denver, regularly speaks at state CPA societies and industry technology conferences, including Accountex, AICPA Engage, Scaling New Heights, Clio Cloud Conference and Xerocon. When she's not advocating for her industry, she spends her time cooking for her two children, reading historical fiction and backcountry hiking. Learn more about Amanda Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn Learn more about Padgett Thank you to our show sponsor, Puzzle! Puzzle is the next generation firm: AI-powered, human-led. Puzzle replaces manual QuickBooks workflows with AI-driven books built for review, approval, and audit-ready accountability. Learn more at Puzzle.io. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

In this live episode of Skip the Queue, recorded at the Association of Cultural Enterprises Conference, Andy Povey is joined by Richard Paterson, Chief Operating Officer at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, to explore the delicate balance between commercial performance and heritage protection.Richard shares practical, real-world strategies for running sustainable cultural attractions in a challenging post-Covid landscape from improving ticket yield to rethinking discount strategies.Key Topics Discussed:Post-Covid financial pressures on cultural attractions Increasing income yield without increasing footfallSimplifying ticket structures at the Shakespeare Birthplace TrustReducing and rationalising discountsEncouraging online booking vs on-the-door salesUsing ticketing data to test and track performanceRe-engaging local audiences within drive-time marketsGrowing repeat visitationCommunicating conservation impact to visitorsTurning restoration work into part of the experienceLeveraging cultural moments like Hamnet to refresh storytellingShow References: Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey Richard Paterson, Chief Operating Officer at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trusthttps://www.shakespeare.org.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardpaterson1/ Cultural Enterprises ConferenceBirmingham on 9-11 February 2026https://culturalenterprises.org.uk/conference/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. Credits:Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster)Edited by Steve FollandProduced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

In this episode, Anna Tempesta Noonan, BSN, MS, RN, President and Chief Operating Officer of Central Vermont Medical Center at the University of Vermont Health Network, shares insights on the realities of rural healthcare delivery, workforce pipelines, and hospital sustainability. She discusses caring for an aging population, regionalizing services, and how new federal investment and collaboration can help transform rural health for the future.

On this episode of Live From The Compound, Downtown Josh Brown is joined by Andrew Macdonald, President and Chief Operating Officer at Uber, after one of the strongest quarters in the company's history as a public stock. They break down Uber's standout earnings, rapid user and trip growth, and what the numbers say about the business today, before diving into the biggest question facing the space: how autonomous vehicles will shape Uber's future. This episode is sponsored by Teucrium. Find out more at https://teucrium.com/agricultural-commodity-etfs Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Compound Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ritholtz Wealth Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices