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Business Pants
War on women, war on Iran, war on investors, but Jack Dorsey has a “Love” hat at least

Business Pants

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 59:13


Story of the Week (DR):WarSaudi Aramco CEO issues stark warning: Iran war could bring ‘catastrophic' shock to global oilPrediction markets face questions on Iran war bets, from regime change to nuclear detonationThe Maduro Capture (Jan 2026): Just hours before the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a new Polymarket account wagered $30,000 on his removalIsraeli Military Indictments (Feb 2026): At least two individuals in the Israeli defense forces were reportedly indicted for using classified intelligence to place winning bets on the specific dates of military strikes in IranNational Security Risk: A recent report by Responsible Statecraft warns that officials with the power to influence military timing could alter operations to maximize their payout The Atlantic Council recently warned that foreign adversaries can "weaponize the odds" by dumping money into a thinly traded market to create a false narrative that a country is about to collapse, potentially triggering a real-world panic or bank run.Kalshi (private)1/13/25: Kalshi names Donald Trump Jr. as strategic advisorPolymarket (college dropout Shayne Coplan)8/26/25: Kalshi Advisor Donald Trump Jr. Joins Rival Polymarket BoardTrump Jr.'s 1789 Capital is making an eight-figure investment in the controversial prediction-market company.AI JobsAnthropic just mapped out which jobs AI could potentially replace. A ‘Great Recession for white-collar workers' is absolutely possibleThe most AI-exposed group is 16 percentage points more likely to be female, earns 47% more on average, and is nearly four times as likely to hold a graduate degree compared to the least exposed group.Sam Altman admits AI is killing the labor-capital balance—and says nobody knows what to do about itOracle expected to slash thousands of jobs as massive AI spending creates financial cash crisisLayoffs are feeling awfully tempting for a lot of companies right nowCEOs are using one number in the AI age to decide how many people they still needRevenue per employeePatreon's CEO says AI will be a 'bloodbath for the world's creative people' unless tech companies pay upAtlassian slashes 10% of workforce to 'self-fund' investments in AI and enterprise salesThe unexpected 92,000 drop in payrolls is a clue we might be reading the AI jobs narrative all wrongWorker painAI Is Forcing Employees to Work Harder Than EverAI Job Loss Is Breaking the Psyche of Workers, Psychiatrist Warns‘AI brain fry' is real — and it's making workers more exhausted, not more productive, new study findsEconomist Dambisa Moyo says CEOs must play a role in sustaining the consumer class as AI eliminates jobsThis could only happen if we weren't controlled by the TechBro Dropout GangCII‘Not a goodbye…': What Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen told employees after announcing decision to step downShantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe for 18 years, will step down once a successor is appointed, while continuing as board chairman.Google Hands Sundar Pichai $692M Package Tied to AI BetsPackage uniquely ties executive pay to Waymo autonomous vehicle and Wing drone delivery venture performanceCompensation structure sets precedent for linking CEO pay to specific AI business unit success rather than overall company metricsSo now CEOs can either game their bonus by obsessively focusing on one thing or doom the rest of the company by obsessively focusing on one thing or bothAs You Sow Files Lawsuit Challenging Chubb's Refusal to Put Shareholder Proposal Addressing Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis on Company ProxyThe proposal asks shareholders to vote on whether Chubb should commission a report assessing whether pursuing subrogation claims against parties responsible for climate change could reduce losses, benefit shareholders, and help preserve affordable homeowners insurance.This lawsuit follows the SEC's decision to abandon its longstanding role as a neutral arbiter in the shareholder proposal process. In November 2025, the SEC announced that it would no longer review corporate no-action requests under Rule 14a-8, effectively forcing these matters into court—an expensive and lengthy process.Sen. Elizabeth Warren Slams SEC As 'Lap Dog For Trump's Billionaire Buddies' After It Dismisses Another Crypto Case"The SEC should not be a lap dog for Trump's billionaire buddies"Live Nation, Ticketmaster's Owner, Settles Antitrust Case With Justice DeptThat was fastLive Nation Entertainment board includes Trump administration bro Richard Grenell 2 of 12 are womenGrenell is somehow the president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts despite no background in anything resembling “the Arts.”He replaced a woman, Deborah Rutter. The chair is President Trump. Of course. And the board now is down to only one woman: 2 years ago it was 60% female.Glass Lewis recommends voting against Starbucks director over ‘board-level E&S oversight'New York State Comptroller, New York City Comptroller, SOC Investment Group, Canadian responsible investment association SHARE, Merseyside Pension Fund, and Trillium oppose the re-election of lead independent director Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, as well as Beth Ford, chair of Starbucks' Nominating and Corporate Governance (NCG) committee.Ford was chair of the EPCI committee and now leads the NCG committee, which assumed some of the responsibilities of the EPCI when it was disbanded.In its benchmark policy proxy paper, Glass Lewis has recommended investors vote against Ford.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR:Uber rolls out women-only option in the USDR: CEOs of failed banks would have to surrender pay under bipartisan planSenate legislation would mandate “clawbacks” of executive pay, three years after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.MM: 24 states, Nintendo sue Trump over tariffs as refund fight growsCostco CEO Ron Vachris Pledges to Return Tariff Refunds to ShoppersMM: Andrew Yang says we should stop taxing workers — and start taxing AIAssholiest of the Week (MM):War on Women: part 1Alex KarpPalantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic PowerPalantir CEO Alex Karp thinks his AI technology will lessen the power of “highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat” while increasing the power of working-class men.“This technology disrupts humanities-trained—largely Democratic—voters, and makes their economic power less. And increases the economic power of vocationally trained, working-class, often male, working-class voters,” Karp said in a CNBC interview Thursday. “And so these disruptions are gonna disrupt every aspect of our society. And to make this work, we have to come to an agreement of what it is we're going to do with the technology; how are we gonna explain to people who are likely gonna have less good, and less interesting jobs.”To Alexandra Schiff, ex WSJ reporter and daughter of Tom Wolfe, who wrote a semi adoring Silicon Valley book in 2017 holding Peter Thiel as a god (and now sits on this board with Thiel), and to Lauren Friedman Stat, who only seems to post Palantir sizzle reels and as best I can tell is married to a “David Stat” who is the name of a “Director” (not on the board?) of Palantir who is in a Form 4 for selling stock:What the fuck are you doing. Do you read what this dude says? Are you that cucked to the tech bro elite you can't stop and say, “Hey, Alex, maybe tone down the suggestion you're trying to stop female Democrats from voting?”War on Women: part 2Glass Lewis recommends voting against Starbucks director over ‘board-level E&S oversight'Because Starbucks disbanded the Environmental, Partner and Community Impact committee of the board - launched in 2023, dissolved in November 2025Committee launched after majority supported SHP to focus on labor issuesJorgen Knudstorp and Daniel Servitje, the OTHER committee members, somehow escape entirelyKnudstorp is the Lead independent director, Niccol is the CEO and chair of the board (yes, chair)But instead of targeting Niccol or even Knudstorp, Glass Lewis targeted the female chair of the committee… ONLYIf the CEO gets to be chair - doesn't the CEO have to take responsibility for board overall? If you have an LID, are they accountable?? Why would the chair of a committee be target without the chair of the board or LID? Can a committee chair dissolve their own committee??Cracker Barrel - the scapegoat was the person of color who had “diversity” in their job description, not the longest tenured director who was also chair of the board but was a white guy - and Glass Lewis suggested voting out the brown dudeWar on Women: part 3 speed roundDOGE, DEI, and climate changeBlack women were disproportionately impacted by DOGE cuts. A year later, they're rebuilding careers for themselves and each otherI Watched 6 Hours of DOGE Bro Testimony. Here's What They Had to Say For ThemselvesOver the course of a six hour long or so deposition, Justin Fox, a former investment banker turned DOGE bro, refused to define what he believes counts as DEI; admitted he used ChatGPT to scan government contracts for terms such as “Black” and “homosexual” but not “white” or “caucasian;” and said that one of the grants he helped slash was “not for the benefit of humankind” before walking that claim back.Why ‘bringing your whole self to work' is a trap, especially for womenFormer Goldman Sachs CEO says DEI programs are ‘counterproductive,' arguing ‘you're branding the people in that program'Climate change: Women face worst impacts as funding support falls shortIn 2025, a UN women report warned that under a worst-case climate scenario, up to 158.3 million more women and girls may live in extreme poverty globally as a result of climate change by 2050Headliniest of the WeekDR: Shell CEO's Pay Jumps 60% Despite Profit Drop and Fatal AccidentsDR: Jack Dorsey Defends Wearing “Love” Hat While Firing 4,000 Employees in Pivot to AI: "I wanted to approach the whole situation with love."MM: Ozempic mania has even Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory cutting back on portion sizesMM: Cracker Barrel sales, traffic continue to slump months after failed rebrandWho Won the Week?DR: National Museum of the American Indian and the coffee at CII, was actually pretty not grossMM: The Council for Institutional Investors Spring Conference, who got to witness Proxy Countdown livePredictionsDR: CII loses our phone numberMM: The women start the uprising now:

Lloyd's List: The Shipping Podcast
Emissions compliance data can deliver efficiency and a competitive advantage

Lloyd's List: The Shipping Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 16:01


COLLECTING data to meet emissions regulations is good for business, two guests from 90POE tell listeners to this latest Lloyd's List Intelligence podcast. Dhara Patel, Head of Product Performance at the maritime technology provider, 90POE — a name that reflects shipping's role in transporting 90% of everything — and its Senior Advisor for Performance, Dimitris Argyros, argue that the data that must be collected and reported to meet IMO and regional regulators can also give shipowners and operators significant commercial advantages. Mr Argyros refers to a number of regulations that rely on fuel consumption — and thus emissions — data, in particular for IMO's Data Collection System (DCS) and the EU's Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Regulation. Complying with the latter effectively provides a licence to operate, he says. Ms Patel also acknowledges the operational significance of these regulatory requirements, saying that when talking to fleet managers, it is “really striking... how quickly the conversation is shifting from a compliance conversation to a... financial budgeting conversation.” Those discussions find a particular focus around the need for a “clear strategy around emissions” to avoid the penalties for non-compliance with, in particular, the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). For a large fleet, these could amount to millions of euros per year, she says. At least with the EU ETS and its FuelEU Maritime regulation, their application is clear, Mr Argyros says. Based on factors including a carbon price coupled with compliance penalties or surpluses, “it's quite easy to quantify [their] impact,” he says. But when it comes to the IMO's annual Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), “it gets a bit more interesting”, because vessels with lower ratings are less attractive in the market, he says, with charter parties often requiring a ship to be returned with the same CII rating as when it was delivered. Ms Patel offers some comments in the podcast based on feedback from compliance managers who are “having to deal with multiple reporting frameworks simultaneously” while managing emissions, planning voyages and optimising their commercial planning, which “leads to an increased demand in having the right data near real time”. She believes that this is where platforms such as 90 POE's OpenOcean STUDIO can simplify management of multiple systems, each generating their own data that might be stored in separate siloes. By making all this accessible, she says that the data that has been collected for compliance can be used to discern “real time actionable insights.” This approach will be especially significant in the future, Mr Argyros suggests, as new fuels come into use and if IMO tightens its CII thresholds. Looking ahead, he is not hopeful of IMO and EU emissions requirements becoming aligned, “and that's the real challenge,” he concludes.

CII Radio
Episode 213 - CPD: Why regulatory minima are not enough

CII Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 35:25


In this episode, Rebecca Aston, Head of Professional Standards, and Adam Harper, Executive Director, Strategy, Advocacy and Professional Standards at the CII Group are discussing Continuing Professional Development, or CPD. They will be talking about the FCA's withdrawal of 15 hours under the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), the requirement for CII and PFS Members, and the process of CPD audits.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
Winning in the Face of Change with Pat Niemann

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 19:55


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Pat Niemann, Leader of EY Americas Center for Board Matters, on the results of a 2025 survey of corporate board members: What drives board effectiveness amid uncertainty.Pat also leads the EY Audit Committee Forum and previously managed Ernst & Young LLP's Los Angeles office and audit practice.

Software Lifecycle Stories
Building Global Tech Solutions with VR Govindarajan

Software Lifecycle Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 51:07


In this episode of Software People Stories, VR Govindarajan, aka Govi, the co-founder and executive chairman of Perfios Software, shares his comprehensive journey from the early days of his career to building successful startups. Govi dives deep into his academic background, industry experience, and the various startups he co-founded, including Aztec Soft and Perfios. He emphasizes the importance of technology-focused innovation, building a product company out of India, and navigating the challenges of operating in a regulated industry. Govi also shares his insights on the value of teamwork, culture, and maintaining a larger purpose beyond just making money. Throughout the conversation, he provides valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs on raising funds, managing teams, and scaling businesses globally. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:35 Govi's Background and Career Journey01:43 Early Startups and Challenges02:48 Building Aztec Soft and Going Public03:10 Transition to Perfios and Product Focus06:18 Navigating the Dot-Com Bust08:18 Acquisitions and Selling to MindTree13:41 Importance of Team Effort17:34 Choosing the BFSI Sector20:39 Challenges in a Regulated Industry22:29 Managing B2B Sales and Integration24:26 Focusing on Product Development24:46 Creating a New Market Category25:06 Challenges of Evangelizing a New Product26:21 Leveraging Global Trends28:07 Expanding to International Markets34:25 Managing Code and Customizations36:54 Importance of Local Customer Support38:11 Leveraging AI and Data41:22 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs44:51 The Importance of Culture and Values48:53 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe timestamps are approximate and do not include the time for the intro. Add about 90 seconds to locate the sectionAs the Co-founder & Executive Chairman, Govi has been the driving force behind building Perfios into the Operating system for the BFSI in India and across the globe. Perfios is an acknowledged technology driven SaaS Pioneer that works across almost all financial institutions (Banking and Insurance Sector) both in India and across 18 countries in South East Asia, Middle East and North Africa. Perfios is a Unicorn and is backed by some of the best Global Investors. As a fintech Pioneer, Govi has been part of many committees in industry forums such as FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM. He has been an active speaker at many BFSI related conferences and public institutions.He brings over 35 years of rich experience in the IT industry across the US and India. Before co-founding Perfios, Govi was the Co-founder, CTO, and Board Member at Aztecsoft, a pioneering force in the offshore product development space. From being a startup, Aztecsoft got listed in the Indian markets and was run as a public company before being sold to another Public company. Prior to starting Aztecsoft, he played a key role in advancing database technologies at global technology leaders such as Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and IBM.Govi holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts and a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He may be reached at: govi@perfios.com

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (Jan. 6 - Feb. 3)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 28:54


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from January 6 through February 3, 2026. Some of the topics addressed in this episode include: The SEC's announcement objecting to the use of exempt solicitations by smaller shareholders; Proposed revisions to Regulation S-K; Developments in Delaware corporation law; and CII's letter to the SEC supporting Nasdaq's proposal on new listing standards for Chinese companies.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (Dec. 2, 2025 - Jan. 6, 2026)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 33:09


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from December 2, 2025 – January 6, 2026. Some of the topics addressed in this episode include: President Donald Trump's executive order relating to proxy advisors; provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that were approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump; and CII's letter to SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins regarding the Rule 14a-8 process.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (October 28 - December 2)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 26:13


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from October 28 through December 2, 2025.

CII Radio
Episode 205 - Vulnerability in the Claims Process

CII Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 32:05


In this episode, we explore what “vulnerability” really means in the claims journey and why it matters more than ever.   Our guests' share their insights on identifying vulnerable customers, designing inclusive claims processes, and embedding vulnerability management into firm culture. Drawing on the Chartered Insurance Institute's latest report on Managing Vulnerability in the Insurance and Personal Finance profession, we discuss practical steps for insurers to go beyond the comfortable minimum and deliver genuine, lasting change for customer outcomes. Joining the podcast this week is Claire Lashbrook, Director of Supply Chain at Claims Consortium Group, and Sarah Durkin, Head of Counter Fraud at Woodgate and Clark. You can find a link to the CII's vulnerability report here: https://media.umbraco.io/ciigroup-dxp/eaedofqi/managing-customer-vulnerability-in-insurance-and-personal-finance-a-practical-implementation-guide.pdf

The Voice of Corporate Governance
The Shadow SEC and Quarterly Reports with Professor James Cox

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 25:56


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews James D. Cox, a member of the Shadow SEC and the Brainerd Currie Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. Their discussion covers the Shadow SEC's view of SEC Chair Paul Atkin's plans to scrap quarterly reporting.

CII Radio
Episode 202 - Engaging on an International level

CII Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 39:16


In this episode of the podcast we will be discussing the CII's international work, looking back at some of this year's achievements and ahead to 2026 with CII Group colleagues Holly Porter, Executive Director Market and Opportunities, Gaenor Jones, Regional Director for Middle East, and Central & South Asia, Kenny Sui, Regional Director Asia Pacific, and Isaac Olubitan, Regional Director - International, Americas, Africa, Caribbean and Europe.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (October 1-28)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 30:55


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from October 1-28, 2025.

CII Radio
Episode 201 - Demystifying Crypto with London Market New Gens

CII Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 13:30


In this episode of the podcast we speak with Daniella Peers and Fintan O'Connor, members of the CII's New Generation Programme London Market Group for 2024-25, after their successful 'Crypto Confidence: How can the London Market demystify digital asset insurance?' event held at the Old Library in Lloyds. We discuss their project and time on the programme. Find out more here: https://www.cii.co.uk/learning/insurance-institute-of-london/articles/crypto-confidence-how-can-the-london-market-demystify-digital-asset-insurance/6dcf2487-9516-4312-8757-f75aefe6bbeb

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein
Joele Frank and Anne Chapman: Strategic Communications, Activism, and Governance

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 54:32


(0:00) Intro to this episode(1:34) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:21) Start of interview(3:19) Joele Frank's origin story(5:02) Anne Chapman's origin story(8:41) The history and focus of the firm Joelle Frank (now has ~250 people, with offices in NYC and SF).(12:46) Shareholder activism in today's market(15:52) The Exxon Mobil activism case [see E28 with Aiesha Mastagni from CalSTRS, starting at 23:27](18:17) Say-on-Pay and Executive Compensation Dynamics "compensation is a real emotional topic"(21:27) On mega grants.(23:17) The evolution of M&A in shareholder activism(25:44) Geopolitical Tensions in the Boardroom. Examples: US Steel (Golden share by US), MP Materials (10% equity stake).(28:38) Evolution of ESG/DEI, including boardroom diversity.(33:00) AI, PBCs, and Governance Challenges. Is it a bubble? Concern about ethical AI.(38:35) Case Study: Norfolk's Proxy Fight. Digital component to increase retail component of the vote.(44:14) How activists are proposing more qualified directors to boards (focus on individual directors post universal proxy rules).(48:50) The Changing Landscape of Board Composition(49:55) The Importance of Board Evaluations(51:45) On the "stay private or go public" debateJoele Frank is the founder and Managing Partner of Joele Frank. Anne Chapman is a Managing Director at Joele Frank. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

The Voice of Corporate Governance
Courts, Legislation and Delaware Corporate Law with Professor Kobi Kastiel

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 18:50


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Kobi Kastiel of Tel Aviv University, Harvard Law School and the European Corporate Governance Institute. Professor Kastiel is a co-author of a recently issued research paper entitled the "Courts, Legislation, and Delaware Corporate Law."

Founders Unfiltered
Ep 140: Powering India's eSports Revolution ft JetSynthesys

Founders Unfiltered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 37:57


Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin.Join us as we talk to Rajan Navani, the Founder of JetSynthesys about their story.Rajan Navani is the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the JetLine Group of Companies and the Founder & CEO of JetSynthesys. A visionary entrepreneur, he has transformed a 90-year-old family business into a digital powerhouse spanning gaming, esports, music, wellness, and Web3. Rajan is also the founder of the India@75 movement and has served as National Chairman of CII's Young Indians, shaping conversations around India's digital and demographic future.

CII Radio
Episode 198 - Rest, Recovery and Recharge

CII Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 34:18


Your rest is your superpower. But do you constantly feel like you're running on empty? In this episode of the Journal Podcast, we speak to Anna Reddy, Workplace Health, Wellbeing & Leadership Coach, and founder of Leap Health, about the power of sleep, top tips on how to get a good night's sleep and ideas that you can easily put in place to recharge your batteries and optimise your rest and recovery. This podcast comes off of a recent webinar, as part of the CII's Mental Health and Wellbeing Month. For more webinars and information around Mental Health and Wellbeing month, please click here: https://www.cii.co.uk/about-us/initiatives/social-impact/wellbeing-hub/wellbeing-podcasts-and-webinars/?srsltid=AfmBOorh5kv21y6ukANh_OD9NJS-iqm7rYI-w6EZz2XGDhbDF_GK_z97

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (September 2 - October 1)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 32:30


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from September 2 to October 1, 2025.

Software Lifecycle Stories
Building Bridges Between Startups and Enterprises with Sunil David

Software Lifecycle Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 54:54


Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Sunil David, Digital Technology Consultant |Ex-Regional Director(IOT)- AT&T  we discuss What does it take to evolve from installing multiplexers in the 90s to becoming one of India's most respected IoT evangelists and startup mentors? In this episode, Sunil David shares his three-decade journey across telecom, IoT, and digital transformation. Early Career FoundationsSunil began his professional journey in 1994, right after completing his Electronics and Communication Engineering. Unlike many peers who shifted to unrelated fields, he was one of the “lucky few,” as he puts it, to continue working in his chosen discipline for decades.First role – Multiplexers & Railway Networks His very first assignment was with a small company where he installed multiplexers across India's railway network. These devices connected mainframe computers to remote terminals, ensuring reliable communication across long distances. This hands-on experience with infrastructure and connectivity became the bedrock for his later work in telecom.CMS Computers – Networking Era He then moved to CMS Computers, focusing on LAN and WAN networking solutions. This gave him exposure to enterprise IT and network integration, skills that were highly relevant when India's telecom sector was on the cusp of privatization.Telstra Wecom (1996) – Entering Telecom's Liberalization Phase A pivotal career move came in 1996 when Sunil joined Telstra Wecom, a joint venture between Telstra Australia and VSNL (later Tata Communications). This was just two years after India opened its telecom sector to private players—a historic shift.AT&T and Passion for IoTAfter short but formative experiences in networking, VSAT installations, and enterprise software, 2000 marked a turning point when Sunil joined AT&T. What began as a role in sales grew into a 14-year career where he rose to become Regional Head for South India, handling enterprise connectivity services.Focused on telecom and enterprise connectivity, including mobile, landline, and data services for large enterprises.Built strong CXO-level relationships, gaining insight into how enterprises viewed technology not just as infrastructure, but as enablers of business growth.Developed a strategic mindset: learning how to sell not just technology, but business outcomes—a skill that would become vital in his IoT work. After a short return to Telstra, Sunil came back to AT&T in 2017—this time with a completely different mandate: to lead AT&T's IoT business in India and ASEAN.This was when IoT adoption globally was still nascent, and in India it was just taking shape. Sunil recalls that he had been personally fascinated by IoT since 2011–2012, when the idea of “things being connected to the internet”—from cars to machines—caught his imagination.Technology Evangelism & MentorshipSpeaking engagements became not just a platform to promote AT&T's services, but also a way to educate enterprises and build credibility in the ecosystem.At AT&T, Sunil saw how business and technology intersect—sparking his next chapter as a technology evangelist with a focus on strategy, startups, and purpose-driven innovation.His first keynote was on 9th August 2017.From there, he went on to speak at 400+ industry forums, covering IoT, AI, metaverse, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He transitioned from corporate leader to solopreneur and mentor, working with startups in AI, IoT, sustainability, and climate change.His contributions to CII, NASSCOM, and initiatives like Women Wizards Rule Tech, where he has mentored thousands of women in digital skills.How he manages his time, creates content for 32,000+ LinkedIn followers, and leverages tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to boost productivity.Practical advice for professionals: continuous learning, attending industry forums, building a legacy, and balancing financial, physical, and spiritual well-being.At this time Sunil David, works on immersing himself in a specific set of fields to be a thought leader, and fully dedicate himself to mentorship, sustainability, and giving back. Quotable Moments from Sunil David“Imagine the value you can unlock when billions of assets—from machines in a factory to vehicles on the road—start generating data. The opportunities to monetize and transform industries are humongous.”“We are clearly seeing the move from being reactive to predictive. Thanks to AI and IoT, enterprises can act proactively before something causes damage—whether it's a machine on a shop floor or even human health.”“Optimizing energy usage is not just good for the environment—it makes business sense. Lower energy bills mean direct savings, while reducing carbon emissions benefits the planet.”“Learning never stops. We are in a lifelong journey of learning and unlearning. The day you stop learning is the day you stop growing.”“It's not just about financial success. You have to ask yourself—what legacy am I leaving behind? Will people remember the impact I created?”“My forte is B2B, especially AI and IoT for manufacturing and sustainability. Staying focused allows me to truly add value to startups, rather than spreading myself thin.”About Sunil DavidSunil David is an Independent Digital Technology Consultant with over 30 years of experience in the IT and Telecom Industry . He's spent almost 20 years with AT&T India. In his last stint with AT&T held from March 2017 until April 2022 , he was the Regional Director – IOT( India and ASEAN ). He's had extensive experience in Business Strategy , Sales , Business Development and Alliance & Partnership building during my AT&T stints .Sunil is associated as a Gold Mentor with T-Hub ( Telangana Hub) based in Hyderabad one of India's largest startup incubators supporting some of India's most innovative technology startups specifically focused on areas around Smart Manufacturing and ESG.Sunil is a much sought after speaker in several industry forum on topics related to IOT, AI, 5G, Digital Transformation , Industry 4.0 and 5.0 , Gen AI, Metaverse, Future of Technology , Future of Work , Digital Marketing , Cyber security , Quantum Computing, ESG etc. He has also authored a number of articles for various technology websites, B2B Tech and telecom related publications and a few prominent media houses like Fortune India, Indian Express, Moneycontrol, ET Edge , Communications Today, Voice and Data, etc.Sunil is actively engaged with Industry bodies like CII, NASSCOM , IET, IACC etc working on a number of National initiatives around Digital Transformation advocacy and awareness for Enterprises especially SMEs, Digital Skilling for Women, Startup-Corporate connect , ESG awareness etc.Sunil is an alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune ( Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing )Sunil can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-david-8165971/

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
New 24 metre suction sail to power tankers using LPG

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 6:19


BW Epic Kosan (BWEK), a world leader in LPG, petrochemicals and speciality gas transportation, has signed an agreement with bound4blue for the installation of a 24 metre tall eSAIL suction sail on the 2007-buit Helena Kosan. The autonomous wind propulsion system, to be installed in 2026, will allow BWEK to save fuel, cut emissions, reduce costs and simplify regulatory compliance, as the Singapore-based company invests to support industry decarbonisation goals. Suction sail uses LPG to power tankers Safe, simple sailing "The tanker and LPG market is a key growth area for bound4blue, so it's fantastic to agree a contract with the world leader in last-mile delivery of LPG, petrochemicals and other specialty gases," comments José Miguel Bermúdez, CEO & Co-founder, bound4blue. "Our mechanically simple solution delivers unique benefits for the segment, with the ability to position the sail's maintenance door far above the deck and thus entirely remove the system from hazardous areas. This means non-explosion proof units can be installed easily on a vessel such as an LPG carrier, or any other tanker, negating the need for more costly, complex ATEX-proof solutions." "When this simplicity is added to the proven performance and benefits of the system, which is also compact in size due to its exceptional propulsive efficiency, you have a technology perfectly suited to help owners such as BWEK meet ambitious commercial and environmental goals. We're thrilled to partner with the team for this exciting project." Market benefits The DNV Type Approved eSAIL works by dragging air across an aerodynamic surface to generate lift up to seven times greater than rigid sails of the same size, delivering greater power through smaller vessel footprints. In doing so, fuel use and emissions are reduced, easing compliance with regulations such as EU ETS, CII, FuelEU Maritime (with additional benefits through the wind reward factor) and the newly proposed IMO GFI framework. Recent orders for eSAILs have been placed by companies such as Maersk Tankers, Marflet Marine and Klaveness Combination Carriers, with new installations completed for Odfjell, Eastern Pacific Shipping and Louis Dreyfus Company. Investing in the future "We are committed to investing in proven technology that supports and enables our drive to reduce operational environmental footprints," explains Jakob Bode, CEO, BWEK. "We have so far introduced a range of innovations including ultrasonic transducers, graphene-based propeller coatings and advanced weather routing to cut emissions and empower efficiencies, in addition to actively participating in projects to advance the adoption of green fuels such as ammonia." "Wind power was identified as having potential and, after careful studies, bound4blue's eSAIL was selected as the system of choice. We look forward to benefitting from its simplicity and efficacy in action on the Helena Kosan from 2026 onwards." Plug and play The installation will be carried out in a simple two-step process, with preparatory work conducted at a scheduled dry docking in 2025 and a 'plug and play' fitting of the unit the following year. bound4blue's eSAILs are suitable for both newbuilds and retrofitting across the vast majority of vessel segments, including, but not limited to, Tankers, Bulkers, Ro-Ros, Cruise ships, Ferries, Gas Carriers, and General Cargo vessels. The technology offers a typical payback period of less than five years. bound4blue About bound4blue bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and polluting emissions. bound4blue's eSAIL system is a validated solution for saving fuel and emissions, completely autonomous, with low maintenance and easy installation onboard, being the most cost-efficient wind propulsion technology today. It is suitable for Tankers, Bulkers, Ro-Ros, Cruise Ships, Ferries, Gas Carriers, and General Cargo vessels,...

The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast
Listener Questions - Episode 24

The Meaningful Money Personal Finance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 42:55


This week, Pete is rested after his holiday and may even be more tanned than Roger, for once! We answer a mixed bag of questions ranging from financial planning if you're on benefits to tax-free cash recycling and lots besides! Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA24  01:38  Question 1 Hi there! I'm one of the very many people who look set to lose disability benefits (PIP and ESA) at the end of next year. I was disabled following an industrial injury 15 years ago and have a lifetime award of Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit assessed as 70% disabled which currently brings £155/week. It's definitely not enough to live on let alone pay the additional costs of being disabled. (there's no chance of recovery enough to work as I can't access healthcare but that's a long story) I am 50 and conventional life plans involve maintaining saving/investing  through midlife on the expectation of reduced income on retirement. But I'm now facing acute poverty for 15 years until I hit the relative luxury of state pension. (Assuming I can find the cash to buy the missing NI years!) I have some assets that are pretty badly managed on account of my being unwell, and in particular a second flat which has £7000pa post-grenfell service charges and so can neither be mortgaged, sold nor rented out until those repairs finally complete-if they ever do! I think I can afford to cover costs from cash savings/investments for maybe 5 years. But after that... Can you speak to the general point of financial planning for people with unconventional life trajectories, particularly disability, and especially what sort of financial information/support resources are available? I'm unsure if you've any specific suggestions for my situation to get me through a decade of sub-living income/cashable assets against potentially sustained high costs? Obvs I love what I can manage to get from the pod and was particularly interested when you've spoken of financial coaching. Cheers! Sam 10:06  Question 2 Hi Pete & Roger Loving the Q&A sessions. Even when topics aren't relevant to me it's still insightful to hear from other people and always educational to listen to your response. I suspect the answer to my question is simple but have yet to see an answer to it anywhere online! I have a cash ISA with T212 from 24/25 tax year and will have a new £20,000 to invest come April (cash ISA's are my preferred vehicle - long story!). Can I just add the new 20 to the existing ISA or do I need to take out a new one? And also, do I benefit from compound interest if I leave it all alone? Regards Maxi 13:06  Question 3 Hello I am loving the podcast and finding out about situations I would not have considered before listening. I don't know if you can help on this one, it's a bit of a tax question on CGT. We are a couple both with dual citizenship (Aus/British) and are planning a sabbatical break from working in 2026 for a minimum of 3 months, but this may turn into years. We have a house purchased in 2003 with no mortgage and want to know our CGT obligations if we were to be non residents when we sell our house? Also is this CGT obligation a tapering obligation like IHT when moving abroad? Kind regards, Sam 19:42  Question 4 Hello gents, Enjoying the podcast as always. Especially the Q&E episodes as I like to test myself to see if I would answer the questions the same as yourselves! My question, I am 20 years old and have recently got my Level 4 diploma with the CISI, and now looking to take the next steps in becoming a planner myself. The obvious route is to stick with the CISI, competing their Level 6 Advanced Financial Planning then the Level 7 Case Study to become CFP. However, just because it's obvious doesn't mean it's right! I seen that the CII's set up is completely different, lots a smaller exams, with the outcome being Chartered (not CFP). Am I overthinking this or are there pros and cons for each exam board. Also what is the different between CFP and Chartered? Many thanks, Lewis   27:28  Question 5 Hi Pete and Roger, Firstly, thanks for a great podcast - I've been listening for many years and often catch up with the latest episode whilst on the rowing machine at my local gym! I have a question regarding the pension recycling rules. In Feb 2024, I initiated a DB pension, taking £108,000 lump sum and a yearly amount of £15800. This was to pay off my partners property that we are both about to move into mortgage free. My total contribution was £200k and the remainder of the balance was from my savings. I currently earn £80k salary and have additional rental income from two properties I own of approx 10k net per annum. I am in the process of selling one of my properties and want to use the proceeds (after CG) to maximise my pension contributions  in tax year 25/26. So in total it would be about  £66K contributions (as I have carry over allowance from the past three years). Over the past 3 years my pension contributions on average have been approx. 35k per year.   I'm likely to retire within the next 18 months hence wanting to maximise my contributions during this time. However, my question is, would this higher pension contribution likely trigger the pension recycling rules because of the pension lump sum I took in 2024, even though that amount was used solely to pay off a property at the time? Many thanks and keep up the great work. Phil 37:05  Question 6 Hi Pete and Roger Thank you both for all you do. What do you think about keeping an emergency fund in a money market fund, rather than cash? Many thanks, Rob  

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (August 4 - September 2)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 27:34


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from August 4 to September 2, 2025.

The Financial Planner Life Podcast
How to pass the CII R01-RO6 exams (DipPFS) in 6 months. 2025 update!

The Financial Planner Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 29:57 Transcription Available


How do you pass the CII RO exams and achieve the DipPFS? In this episode of Financial Planner Life, host Sam Oakes speaks with Gary Paul (Academy Relationship Manager, St. James's Place Academy), John Smith (Qualifications/Technical Trainer, Redmill Advance) and Rebecca Bidwell, who passed the DipPFS in just 5 months.We answer the top questions aspiring advisers ask:What are the RO exams? → Six modules (RO1–RO6) that make up the CII DipPFS qualification.Which RO exam is hardest? → Most students struggle with RO3 (Personal Taxation).How long does DipPFS take? → Many take 12–18 months, but Rebecca did it in 5 with the right support.Do I need experience? → No. With the Academy and Redmill Advance, even career changers can pass.As a Back to School Special, the St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy have 100 discount codes to get 50% OFF RO1 learning materials with Redmill Advance. Financial Planner Life listeners can access the codes on a first come first served basis:

The Voice of Corporate Governance
The Price of Delaware Corporate Law Reform with Roberto Tallarita

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 21:28


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Roberto Tallarita, Assistant Professor of Law, Harvard Law School. Professor Tallarita is the co-author of a recent research paper entitled "The Price of Delaware Corporate Law Reform."

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (June 30 - August 4)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 26:15


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from June 30 to August 4, 2025.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
Texas, Delaware, and the New Controller Primacy with Christine Hurt

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 17:42


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Christine Hurt, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Alan R. Bromberg Centennial Chair in Corporate, Partnership, Business and Securities Law, and Professor of Law at the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Professor Hurt is the author of a new research paper titled "Texas, Delaware, and the New Controller Primacy."

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (June 3-30)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 31:49


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from June 3-30, 2025.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
Havens for Corporate Lawbreaking with William Moon

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 17:06


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Professor William J. Moon, the J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & Edward M. Robertson Professor of Law, University of Maryland Carey School of Law. Professor Moon is the author of a recent essay “Havens for Corporate Lawbreaking” that discusses the trend of jurisdictions undercutting the legal compliance obligations of directors and officers.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (May 6 to June 3)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 22:10


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from May 6 to June 3, 2025.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
An Examination of Critical Audit Matter Disclosure Quality with Keith Czerney

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 20:29


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Keith Czerney, Associate Professor and PricewaterhouseCoopers Faculty Scholar at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Professor Czerney is a co-author of a recent research paper entitled An Examination of Critical Audit Matter Disclosure Quality.In related news - In its continuing efforts to improve the quality of information communicated to investors in the audit opinions of public companies, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Investor Advisory Group (IAG) is seeking nominations from the general public, including public companies (management and boards), auditors, financial analysts and investors, for the most decision-useful critical audit matter (CAM) or key audit matter (KAM) disclosures in public companies' audit reports included in the 2024 Form 10-Ks and Form 20-Fs.Nominations received will be reviewed and evaluated by the IAG. The IAG will select what it believes to be the top three decision-useful CAMs or KAMs for 2024 among those nominated. CAMs or KAMs selected will be identified and discussed in an IAG report expected to be issued publicly later this year. For more information, or to submit a nomination, click here.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (April 1 to May 6)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 29:11


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from April 1 to May 6, 2025.

Into A Larger World
Episode 048 - Scott Chernoff

Into A Larger World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 112:40


Today, Kara is so excited to be joined by Scott Chernoff! During his time with Star Wars Insider, Scott interviewed countless Star Wars personalities and experienced the late 90s fandom madness firsthand, from the special editions premiere to the set of Attack of the Clones. Scott was the host of Stage B at Celebration I in Denver, also hosting panels at CII and CIV. With all of these amazing experiences plus his own Star Wars story, this is an interview that will definitely have a part two in the future. In the meantime, listen in and hear all about Scott's life and career with Star Wars!See some pictures and other things referenced in the episode on The Celebration Database and follow Scott on BlueSky.Follow along with Kara and the IALW Podcast on Instagram!Support the project and Kara's zine on Patreon and check out her Celebration Database Blog!If you want to tell YOUR fandom story, send an e-mail to intoalargerworldproject@gmail.com "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Voice of Corporate Governance
The Shadow SEC with James Cox

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 25:01


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews James D. Cox, the Brainerd Currie Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. Cox is a member of The Shadow SEC, a recently formed independent organization of six current academics that, like the earlier established Federal Reserve Shadow Open Market Committee, is intended to provide, encourage, facilitate and distribute policy discussions and debates relating to the federal securities laws and the SEC. 

InvestOrama - Separate Investment Facts from Financial Fiction
Rethinking Pension Outcomes (For Retirees - not the Industry) | Doug Brodie - Chancery Lane

InvestOrama - Separate Investment Facts from Financial Fiction

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 45:06


Redefining Retirement Income: Insights from Chancery Lane's CEODoug Brodie, CEO of Chancery Lane, a firm specializing in retirement income planning, discusses the evolving landscape of pension schemes. Brody critiques the industry's focus on pension pots rather than sustainable income and offers an outcome-driven approach. We also explore the mechanics of investment trusts, a lesser-known instrument that could bypass complex asset allocation challenges for retirees.LINKSDoug Brodie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-brodie-income-investment-plannersChancery Lane: https://www.chancerylane.net/Related episodes on Pensions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbJ1012cgPCAy2NXMIob3W30DXM3rF3OM

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (March 4 to April 1)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 21:46


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from March 4 to April 1, 2025. This includes two updates to CII's Policies on Corporate Governance (on reincorporation and stealth dual-class stock) and CII's recent advocacy efforts in the Delaware legislature opposing Senate Bill 21.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
The Corporation of the 21st Century with Sir John Kay

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 19:05


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews renowned British Economist Sir John Kay. Sir John Kay is the author of a new book entitled The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told About Business Is Wrong.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (Feb. 5 to March 4)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 29:57


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from February 5 to March 4, 2025, including an in-depth Q&A covering the SEC's new guidance on submitting 13D and 13G filings as it applies to institutional investors.

The KTS Success Factor™ (a Podcast for Women)
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Due Diligence, Even When Hiring a Nanny with Cynthia Hetherington

The KTS Success Factor™ (a Podcast for Women)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 24:33


When hiring new employees, particularly in today's digital age, executives face the daunting challenge of ensuring they bring trustworthy and competent individuals into their organizations. The risk of hiring someone with a questionable background or misrepresented qualifications can lead to significant organizational damage, from financial loss to reputational harm. This is especially critical for female executives who may be more empathetic in their decision-making process, potentially leading them to overlook red flags. One can overcome these challenges by leveraging thorough background checks, trusting one's instincts while staying objective, and utilizing professional resources to ensure safe and effective hiring practices.  Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE, CII, OSC is the Founder and CEO of Hetherington Group, a consulting, publishing, managed services, and training firm that leads in due diligence, corporate intelligence, and cyber investigations. Throughout her career, she has assisted clients on thousands of cases using online open sources and databases as well as executing boots-on-the-ground operations. She provides specialized training for investigative professionals through the OSINT Academy, and has authored many industry-leading books on conducting cyber investigations, including her latest, OSINT: The Authoritative Guide to Due Diligence: Essential Resources for Critical Business Intelligence, 3rdEdition. In this episode, Cynthia discusses the importance of conducting thorough background checks when hiring, emphasizing the need to use licensed professionals for accurate and comprehensive information. She highlights the role of intuition in the hiring process, advising executives to trust their gut feelings while also considering candidates' qualifications and histories.   What you will learn from this episode: Learn valuable advice on hiring practices, background checks, and how to protect your business and personal interests. Find out practical and actionable tips for navigating the complexities of hiring both in a corporate setting and for household help and understanding state laws. Discover specific strategies and support to help businesswomen succeed and make informed decisions in their professional and personal lives.   “You can trust your gut, but don't follow your heart.” - Cynthia Hetherington   Valuable Free Resources: Have questions? Chat with Cynthia here: The Hetherington Group   Topics Covered: 02:04 - What does this acronym OSINT stand for 02:28 - Her journey from a librarian into the intelligence space 03:02 - Importance of finding individuals who can match the pace and demands of the role rather than just being empathetic to personal circumstances 04:09 - Why choosing a candidate based on likability rather than skills led to a poor hiring decision 05:35 - The need to prioritize your instincts and thorough background checks over empathetic feelings 07:31 - What you need to know about the hiring process and valuable resources to help you find licensed firms doing background checks 11:20 - How to deal with a candidate's past questionable behavior found on social media 13:54 - Opt for practical considerations and intelligence in hiring decisions versus strictly adhering to legal requirements not aligning with real-world risks faced by businesswomen 16:05 - Advice on using professional help for accurate information and reputation management 18:41 - Navigating interstate laws when hiring 20:26 - How the laws of the company's home state are primarily operative when conducting background screenings and hiring 21:34 - Q: What's for free out there and how could we do this ourselves? A: I like to go through and review their LinkedIn profile; it's a social media profile that's open and accessible to everyone.   Key Takeaways: “If you have a sense that the individual you're talking to might present really well, but there's just something that just doesn't feel right, go with that.” - Cynthia Hetherington “At the core of what I do is, we're here to make the world a safer place. We're not going to compromise that because of whatever the statements of legislators who are not having the same issues or concerns that these business women are having.” - Cynthia Hetherington “Let's try to help each other out and empower each other to be the best executives we can by using intelligence. And not straight up jurisprudence to guide us at every turn.” - Cynthia Hetherington   Ways to Connect with Cynthia Hetherington: Website: https://hetheringtongroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiahetherington/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
New eSails provide wind-assisted propulsion for sea tankers

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 8:38


bound4blue has completed the installation of its breakthrough eSAIL suction sails on tanker vessel Pacific Sentinel with a streamlined single-stop process for Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) at Besiktas Shipyard in Turkey during a planned drydocking. Three 22-metre, DNV Type Approved eSAILs were installed on the 50,000dwt Pacific Sentinel in under a day per unit, as planned. The installation took place during a scheduled vessel drydock, with preparatory work completed in advance. The fully autonomous wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) will help the vessel reduce overall energy consumption with forecasted energy consumption savings of around 10% depending on vessel routing, slashing OPEX and emissions to air, while also enhancing regulatory compliance. eSails wind-assisted propulsion for sea tankers Fast-track, single-stop benefits The installation heralds a landmark in numerous regards, signifying EPS' first step into wind-assisted propulsion - as a continuation of its ambitious decarbonisation programme - while also marking bound4blue's first tanker installation. The Spanish-based wind pioneer has undertaken a fast-track "single-stop" process, ensuring minimal vessel downtime with all work undertaken during planned vessel maintenance at the shipyard. The fast-track, single-stop installation combined vessel groundwork, such as fitting pedestals for the eSAILs and welding, with the simultaneous preparation and programming of the sails. This efficient approach helped minimize installation time. David Ferrer, Co-founder and CTO, bound4blue explains: "We're committed to helping shipping companies, such as EPS, embrace clean, proven, wind power in the simplest, most cost efficient and effective manner. Thanks to our collaboration with shipowners, operators, shipyards, and other key partners in all installations carried out by bound4blue, we have achieved a quick, robust, and high-quality deployment procedure. In this case the vessel and sails were fully prepared in advance, ensuring they could be lifted and bolted into place without extending the planned time at the yard." Easy advantages Ferrer adds that the nature of the eSAIL unlocks further advantages for cost, weight savings and efficiency on what could otherwise have been a demanding task: "The fact that this is an MR Tanker creates unique challenges in terms of ATEX zones and air draft limitations, but the eSAILs simplicity is the ideal solution. "It allows for non-EX-proof units, which streamlines the process, and reduces CAPEX, while their high performance achieves substantial savings without requiring excessively large sails, eliminating the need for tilting mechanisms and allowing for compatibility with the vessel's existing air draft. It is, we believe, an 'easy' way for such vessels, and many other demanding shipping segments, to access the compelling commercial, regulatory and environmental advantages of wind power." Ensuring regulatory compliance The installation was also completed in collaboration with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ensuring compliance with the highest classification and safety standards. Achieving a 'wind-assisted' notation played a key role in verifying the structural integration of the eSAILs with the vessel while aligning with regulatory frameworks such as the EU ETS, CII, and FuelEU Maritime. Sustainable partnerships bound4blue has installed its solution on five vessels, with many more in its growing order book. EPS, which signed the agreement for the Pacific Sentinel in February 2024 and has now successfully completed this installation, further extended its collaboration with bound4blue in December 2024 through a new agreement for the installation of three eSAILs on an MR tanker under construction at New Times Shipbuilding in Jiangsu Province, China. This installation is scheduled for late 2025. Speaking of the collaboration with bound4blue, Mirtcho Spassov, Decarbonisation Manager at?EPS, comments: "We are committed to reducing ...

The Voice of Corporate Governance
Shareholder Voice and Executive Compensation with John Barry

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 10:49


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews John W. Barry, Assistant Professor of Finance at Rice University. Professor Barry is the co-author of a recent research paper entitled "Shareholder Voice and Executive Compensation."

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (Jan. 7 to Feb. 5)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 21:01


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from January 7 to February 5, 2025.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
Judge Shopping and Investors with Stephen Vladeck

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 13:40


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Stephen I. Vladeck, the Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Federal Courts at Georgetown University Law Center. Professor Vladeck is a leading researcher and expert on "judge shopping," a hotly-debated topic in the federal court system.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (Dec. 3 to Jan. 7)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 21:43


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from December 3, 2024, to January 7, 2025.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
A Tale of Three Perspectives: How GNFs, Annual NAFs, and Triennial NAFs Experience the PCAOB Inspection Deficiency Remediation Process with Ally Zimmerman

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 28:06


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Ally Zimmerman, the Madeline Duncan Rolland Associate Professor of Business Administration at Florida State University. Professor Zimmerman is the co-author of a recent paper entitled "A Tale of Three Perspectives: How GNFs, Annual NAFs, and Triennial NAFs Experience the PCAOB Inspection Deficiency Remediation Process."

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (Nov. 5 to Dec. 3)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 18:57


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from November 5 to December 3, 2024.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
Insider Trading by Other Means with Cindy Schipani

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 13:23


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Cindy Schipani, the Merwin H. Waterman Collegiate Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Business Law at the University of Michigan.Professor Schipani is the co-author of a recent article in the Harvard Business Law Review entitled “Insider Trading by Other Means.”

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (Oct. 1 - Nov. 5)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 26:28


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from October 1 to November 5, 2024.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (Aug. 27 - Oct. 1)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 28:13


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from August 27 to October 1, 2024.

The Voice of Corporate Governance
Insights from Auditors' Disclosures of How They Addressed Critical Audit Matters With Brandon Szerwo

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 17:34


In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Brandon Szerwo, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Law at the School of Management of the University at Buffalo. Professor Szerwo is the co-author of a recent research paper entitled "Insights from Auditors' Disclosures of How They Addressed Critical Auditor Matters."

The Voice of Corporate Governance
CII's Monthly Governance and Capital Market Regulation Update (July 29 - August 27)

The Voice of Corporate Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 23:17


This episode features CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney covering the top 10 important events affecting institutional investors from July 29 through August 27, 2024.