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Some leaders talk about the power of creativity, and a select few leaders build a career proving it. Jim's guest this week is one of those. Andrew Robertson is the long-time leader of BBDO Worldwide, one of the most awarded and effective creative advertising networks in the world. He served as President and CEO from 2004 to 2024 before stepping into his current role as Chairman. During his tenure, BBDO was named Network of the Year at Cannes Lions a record seven times and was crowned Network of the Decade in 2020.Today, as Chairman of BBDO Worldwide and Chairman Emeritus of the Ad Council, Andrew is focused on mentoring the next generation of creative leaders and helping brands harness creativity for real business growth. In 2022, Andrew was inducted into the American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame. In 2025, he added a new chapter to his legacy as a bestselling author with his book “The Creative Shift: How to Power Up Your Organization by Making Space for New Ideas.”So tune in for a conversation with a leader who believes that creativity is not an occasional flash of inspiration but a way of operating inside any organization. And from the entire team at the show, we wish you all a very Happy New Year!---Learn more, request a free pass, and register at iab.com/almPromo Code for $500 of ticket prices: ALMCMOPOD26---This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte, TransUnion and the IAB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Η Αυστραλία πρέπει να αναθεωρήσει το φορολογικό της σύστημα, με την εισαγωγή του αμφιλεγόμενου φόρου κληρονομιάς, να αποτελεί βασικό μέρος της εν λόγω μεταρρύθμισης. Αυτό τουλάχιστον επισημαίνεται στην τελευταία έκθεση της εταιρίας οικονομικών μελετών, και επιχειρηματικής συμβουλευτικής Deloitte, η οποία καλεί την κυβέρνηση να διορθώσει, επειγόντως, το φορολογικό σύστημα της Αυστραλίας, στο πλαίσιο ενός πενταετούς σχεδίου, σύμφωνα με δημοσίευμα της εφημερίδας ‘Herald Sun'.

Episode Notes On this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Jing Tian, Chief Growth & Revenue Officer at Tigo Energy, to explore how smarter electronics, AI, and energy intelligence are reshaping the solar industry. Jing shares her journey from a PhD in chemistry to becoming a global solar executive, including leadership roles across Asia and the U.S. She breaks down how module-level power electronics (MLPE) improve safety, flexibility, and performance in residential, C&I, and utility-scale solar and why MLPE is becoming foundational as solar converges with storage, software, and grid services. The conversation also dives into rapid shutdown requirements, AI-powered monitoring, and how predictive analytics can reduce O&M costs while improving system reliability. Jing closes with thoughtful advice for emerging leaders, women in clean energy, and anyone navigating the “solar coaster.” Notable Takeaways * MLPE enables safer, smarter, and more flexible solar system design * Small performance gains at the module level can create massive impact at scale * AI-driven monitoring turns raw data into actionable insights * Innovation must solve real customer pain points, not just advance technology * Strong leadership requires adaptability, clear communication, and cultural awareness   Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Jing Tian CHIEF GROWTH AND REVENUE OFFICER Jing is responsible for leading Tigo's strategic growth initiatives, driving revenue generation, and scaling the business worldwide. Jing has a 25+ years of proven track record of technical and business success at companies like Credence, Solfocus, Shift Energy, and Trina Solar. For the past decades, she has focused on the profitable growth of equipment manufacturers across the solar ecosystem as well as solar project financing and development. While serving as Head of Global Marketing and President of Trina Solar USA, she launched the TrinaSmart Module in collaboration with Tigo. Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/       Jing Tian      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jing-tian/     Tigo Energy:  https://www.tigoenergy.com/        Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we explore what it takes to create teams that are not only high-performing but also deeply connected and resilient, especially in today's fast-changing workplace. My guest this week is Daria Rudnik, a former Chief People Officer turned leadership consultant, who draws on her experience leading tech and telecom companies to help organizations transform how they lead and collaborate.Daria shares her personal journey from being the only woman in the C-suite to becoming a champion for better workplaces. Together, we dive into why most teams today aren't true teams at all and how that's costing us in engagement, performance and well-being. She shares practical strategies to reduce leader overload, strengthen peer-to-peer connections and build teams that can thrive even amid uncertainty, remote work and AI integration.About My GuestDaria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, author of CLICKING: A Team Building Strategy for Overloaded Leaders Who Want Stronger Team Trust, Better Results, and More Time, and co-author of The AI Revolution: Thriving Within Civilization's Next Big Disruption. A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional, she brings over 15 years of international executive experience in tech and telecom.Having lived in three countries and worked with clients across six continents, Daria has helped leaders and organizations navigate global financial crises, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past five years, she has focused on helping busy leaders escape work overload by building self-sufficient, high-trust teams. She does this through a mix of team and leadership coaching, organizational consulting, assessments, and an AI-powered coach she developed.~Connect with Daria:Website: https://dariarudnik.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariarudnik/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN4S6P37~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

NYC dynamic children's author Steph Katzovi talks about latestrelease “Miscommunicamp!” along with her first “Hurricamp!” as part of the CampHillside Series focused on sharing the humor found uniquely tumultuous world oftweens! Steph began her career announcing she was going to be an author in the3rd grade, graduated from Law School and serving as strategic communicationsconsultant at Deloitte, her first book is about Noodle Newman going to camp forthe first time and becomes a disaster while the second is about Noodle at 11 ¾ oldwith friends at Camp Hills and her radio show dreaming to be a sensation!  Check out the amazing Steph Katzovi and herlatest release on all major platforms and www.stephkatzovi.comtoday! #podmatch #stephkatzovi #nycauthor #noodlenewman #miscommunicamp#hurricamp #camphillsideseries #camphillside #deloitte #strategicconsultant#camp #radioshow #tweens #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #applemusic#bitchute #rumble #youtube #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerstephkatzovi#themikewagnershowstephkatzovi 

NYC dynamic children's author Steph Katzovi talks about latestrelease “Miscommunicamp!” along with her first “Hurricamp!” as part of the CampHillside Series focused on sharing the humor found uniquely tumultuous world oftweens! Steph began her career announcing she was going to be an author in the3rd grade, graduated from Law School and serving as strategic communicationsconsultant at Deloitte, her first book is about Noodle Newman going to camp forthe first time and becomes a disaster while the second is about Noodle at 11 ¾ oldwith friends at Camp Hills and her radio show dreaming to be a sensation!  Check out the amazing Steph Katzovi and herlatest release on all major platforms and www.stephkatzovi.comtoday! #podmatch #stephkatzovi #nycauthor #noodlenewman #miscommunicamp#hurricamp #camphillsideseries #camphillside #deloitte #strategicconsultant#camp #radioshow #tweens #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #applemusic#bitchute #rumble #youtube #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerstephkatzovi#themikewagnershowstephkatzovi 

NYC dynamic children's author Steph Katzovi talks about latest release “Miscommunicamp!” along with her first “Hurricamp!” as part of the Camp Hillside Series focused on sharing the humor found uniquely tumultuous world of tweens! Steph began her career announcing she was going to be an author in the 3rd grade, graduated from Law School and serving as strategic communications consultant at Deloitte, her first book is about Noodle Newman going to camp for the first time and becomes a disaster while the second is about Noodle at 11 ¾ old with friends at Camp Hills and her radio show dreaming to be a sensation!  Check out the amazing Steph Katzovi and her latest release on all major platforms and www.stephkatzovi.com today! #podmatch #stephkatzovi #nycauthor #noodlenewman #miscommunicamp #hurricamp #camphillsideseries #camphillside #deloitte #strategicconsultant #camp #radioshow #tweens #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #applemusic #bitchute #rumble #youtube #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerstephkatzovi #themikewagnershowstephkatzovi  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Steve Goldbach, Geoff Tuff, and Kulleni Gebreyes of Deloitte join Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove of Thinkers50 to reflect on their highlights and insights from the 2025 Provocateurs series.Featuring in-depth conversations with leaders and innovators, the 2025 Provocateurs explored pressing topics from sustainability and space exploration to digital health, public policy, and food systems innovation. Throughout the series, compelling stories emerged that illustrate the power of systems thinking, reframing narratives, and leadership under pressure.We heard about seaweed and rum in Barbados: a circular economy success story combining waste products to create fuel. We learned how modulating electrical motors reframes sustainability as efficiency, delivering rapid returns on investment. And we listened as astronaut Eileen Collins described the extreme pressure of an aborted rocket launch, exemplifying agility and preparation as the essence of leadership.The 2025 Provocateurs guests included:Weslynne Ashton, sustainable systems scientist at the Illinois Institute of TechnologyKatie McGinty, VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson ControlsRajendra Pratap Gupta, founder of the Global Digital Health SummitKarthik Ramanna, from Oxford University's Blavatnik School of GovernmentEileen Collins, the first female space shuttle commanderSelassie Atadika, award-winning chef, chocolatier, and innovatorAnke Hampel, Chief Sustainability Officer at ABB * recorded live at Climate Week New York *Natalie Nixon, author of The Creativity Leap and Move. Think. Rest.What were your key take-aways from our 2025 Provocateurs?This podcast is part of an ongoing series of interviews with executives. The executives' participation in this podcast are solely for educational purposes based on their knowledge of the subject and the views expressed by them are solely their own. This podcast should not be deemed or construed to be for the purpose of soliciting business for any of the companies mentioned, nor does Deloitte advocate or endorse the services or products provided by these companies.

Lokaþáttur ársins og þáttur númer 550 af Gullkastinu, geri aðrir betur. Hlóðum í uppgjör á afar sveiflukenndu og áhugaverðu ári og spáðum aðeins í spilin fyrir nýtt ár. Þrjú stig á Anfield gegn botnliði Wolves og tveir deildarleikir framundan í þessari viku, Leeds á nýársdag og Fulham úti á sunnudaginn. Ögurverks liðið var klárað og Fagmaðurinn í boði Deloitte að sjálfsögðu á sínum stað. Stjórnandi: Einar Matthías Viðmælendur: SSteinn og Maggi Þökkum að vanda samstarfsaðilum þáttarins fyrir að hjálpa okkur að halda síðunni úti: Gull Áfengislaus / Verdi Travel / Delottie / Ögurverk ehf / Happatreyjur.is

In episode #340 of SaaS Metrics School, Ben breaks down what rising CFO confidence—now at a four-year high—means for SaaS and AI operators planning for the year ahead. Using insights from Deloitte's latest CFO survey, Ben explains why optimism alone isn't enough and why companies must pair confidence with strong financial systems, accurate forecasting, and reliable metrics. The conversation centers on how leaders should prepare for potential market upturns while still balancing growth, efficiency, and risk, especially in a fast-moving AI-driven environment. What You'll Learn Key takeaways from Deloitte's CFO confidence survey How CFO sentiment impacts budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy Why cost management and productivity remain top priorities despite rising confidence The four critical SaaS finance data sources needed for reliable forecasting Why weak financial foundations limit decision-making and execution speed How proper revenue, bookings, and MRR data support long-term planning Why It Matters Higher confidence increases pressure to make faster, higher-stakes decisions Accurate financial modeling depends on clean accounting and revenue data Reliable MRR and bookings data enable realistic growth and ARR forecasts Strong financial systems help leaders respond quickly to market shifts Investors and boards expect disciplined planning, not optimism-driven projections SaaS and AI companies without solid data foundations struggle to scale efficiently Resources Mentioned Deloitte CFO Confidence Survey (via Ben's newsletter): https://mailchi.mp/cd86087f90ac/cfo-confidence-at-highest-level-in-4-years SaaS Metrics Course at The SaaS Academy: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/the-saas-metrics-foundation

Neste último episódio de 2025 do Agro Resenha Podcast, trouxemos a retrospectiva 2025 mais honesta e completa do que aconteceu com o podcast este ano. Analisamos um ano de transformações, explorando o crescimento em vídeos no YouTube, com mais de 115 mil visualizações, e a expansão estratégica da marca. Aprofunde-se nos temas mais ouvidos, como transformação digital, inteligência artificial, biológicos e gestão rural, que moldaram o setor. Conheça os bastidores de projetos de sucesso com empresas que acreditam no nosso trabalho, além da inovadora fusão que deu origem à Rural Mídia. Este episódio é um mergulho nos desafios, aprendizados e conquistas que fortalecem nossa comunidade do agronegócio, preparando o terreno para 2026. PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pelo Pecege! O Pecege é um ecossistema educacional com mais de 20 anos de história, focado em inovação e desenvolvimento. Do renomado MBA ESALQ/USP a projetos in company sob medida, graduação e cursos executivos, o Pecege transforma carreiras e negócios, impulsionando o conhecimento. Pecege: Educação para desenvolver pessoas e realizar projetos Site: https://pecege.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pecegeoficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pecege/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PecegeOficial Este episódio foi trazido até você pela SCADIAgro! A SCADIAgro trabalha diariamente com o compromisso de garantir aos produtores rurais as informações que tornem a gestão econômica e fiscal de suas propriedades mais sustentável e eficiente. Com mais de 30 anos no mercado, a empresa desenvolve soluções de gestão para produtores rurais espalhados pelo Brasil através de seu software. SCADIAgro: Simplificando a Gestão para o Produtor Rural Site: https://scadiagro.com.br/Podcast Gestão Rural: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cSnKbi7Ad3bcZV9nExfMi?si=766354cb313f4785Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scadiagro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scadiagroYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxErIaU0zBkCAmFqkMohcQ Este episódio também foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br QUERO PATROCINARSe você deseja posicionar sua marca junto ao Agro Resenha Podcast, envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neste último episódio de 2025 do Agro Resenha Podcast, trouxemos a retrospectiva 2025 mais honesta e completa do que aconteceu com o podcast este ano. Analisamos um ano de transformações, explorando o crescimento em vídeos no YouTube, com mais de 115 mil visualizações, e a expansão estratégica da marca. Aprofunde-se nos temas mais ouvidos, como transformação digital, inteligência artificial, biológicos e gestão rural, que moldaram o setor. Conheça os bastidores de projetos de sucesso com empresas que acreditam no nosso trabalho, além da inovadora fusão que deu origem à Rural Mídia. Este episódio é um mergulho nos desafios, aprendizados e conquistas que fortalecem nossa comunidade do agronegócio, preparando o terreno para 2026. PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pelo Pecege! O Pecege é um ecossistema educacional com mais de 20 anos de história, focado em inovação e desenvolvimento. Do renomado MBA ESALQ/USP a projetos in company sob medida, graduação e cursos executivos, o Pecege transforma carreiras e negócios, impulsionando o conhecimento. Pecege: Educação para desenvolver pessoas e realizar projetos Site: https://pecege.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pecegeoficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pecege/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PecegeOficial Este episódio foi trazido até você pela SCADIAgro! A SCADIAgro trabalha diariamente com o compromisso de garantir aos produtores rurais as informações que tornem a gestão econômica e fiscal de suas propriedades mais sustentável e eficiente. Com mais de 30 anos no mercado, a empresa desenvolve soluções de gestão para produtores rurais espalhados pelo Brasil através de seu software. SCADIAgro: Simplificando a Gestão para o Produtor Rural Site: https://scadiagro.com.br/Podcast Gestão Rural: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cSnKbi7Ad3bcZV9nExfMi?si=766354cb313f4785Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scadiagro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scadiagroYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxErIaU0zBkCAmFqkMohcQ Este episódio também foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br QUERO PATROCINARSe você deseja posicionar sua marca junto ao Agro Resenha Podcast, envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faye Sahai is the Managing Director at Vinaj Ventures - advisor and investor  to companies and startups. Previously, she was a 3x startup founder and held leadership positions in healthcare, financial, and technology innovation at AIG, Blue Shield, Deloitte, Kaiser Permanente, and Schwab.

In episode 40 of The League, Benoy Thanjan (The Solar Maverick) and David Magid break down why the solar market is undergoing a fundamental repricing of risk. Distributed generation platforms are coming to market as large players recycle capital and reset return expectations. At the same time, land is emerging as a major bottleneck.  Costs are rising, competition is intensifying, and traditional land-option strategies no longer work. Layer in permitting delays and growing uncertainty, and risk is now being priced earlier and more aggressively across solar development. The takeaway: solar fundamentals remain strong, but success in the next phase will depend on securing land early, managing permitting risk, and adapting capital strategies to a changing market. Host Bio: Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market.  As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio.  Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Connect with Benoy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benoythanjan/ Learn more: https://reneuenergy.com https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com   Host Bio: David Magid David Magid is a seasoned renewable energy executive with deep expertise in solar development, financing, and operations. He has worked across the clean energy value chain, leading teams that deliver distributed generation and community solar projects. David is widely recognized for his strategic insights on interconnection, market economics, and policy trends shaping the U.S. solar industry. Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmagid/  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at info@reneuenergy.com.  

April co-founder and CEO Ben Borodach joins Fund/Build/Scale to break down how he built a compound startup in one of the hardest markets in fintech: U.S. taxes. We talk about why some problems can't be solved with a simple wedge product, how to sequence engineering, compliance, and distribution, and what it takes to operate inside complexity for years before the market catches up. Ben shares the early customer discovery work, the “science experiments” that shaped April's product, and the cultural frameworks he and his co-founder developed before they wrote any code. If you're an early-stage founder deciding what to build — or how to build it — this episode offers a clear playbook for choosing hard problems and de-risking them the right way. RUNTIME 48:00   EPISODE BREAKDOWN 01:08  How Ben and Daniel met + connecting over complex data problems 01:47  Ben's background: Deloitte, crypto infra, cyber, fintech 02:51  Why pick tax? Choosing a hard, high-impact market 03:44  Outdated incumbents + the opportunity hidden in “don't touch that” markets 04:57  Why tax innovation is so rare: regulatory hurdles and decades-old engines 05:29  Founder-market fit: complementary backgrounds + AI expertise 06:38  Translating congressional law into code + achieving 20× engineering leverage 07:25  The pseudo-manifesto: conflict resolution, culture, and founder alignment 08:40  What “compound startup” means and why narrow wedges don't work in B2B 09:57  Stitching data, workflows, and software into a flexible platform 10:39  Building for multiple configurations across financial institutions 11:26  How complexity becomes a moat 13:01  Why compound startups require longer gestation and patience 14:46  Sequencing layers: engine → coverage → interfaces → embedded infra 15:50  The rigid annual regulatory calendar and “Manhattan-style” planning 17:13  Serving customers early: friction with the market by design 18:46  Manual work vs. automation: the constant balancing act 19:27  The early KPI wasn't revenue  it was proving technical and trust viability 20:46  Running “science experiments” to de-risk assumptions 21:16  Investor expectations vs. seasonal learning cycles 22:47  Surviving four years of annual gauntlets before scale 23:02  Inside the regulatory maze: IRS approval, state forms, arbitrary specs 24:04  Data governance challenges: CCPA, IRS 7216, portability 25:20  Why April participates in the industry's private governance body 26:18  Why April chose embedded distribution over a consumer app 27:32  The crumbling moats of financial institutions 29:08  Tax as the missing data layer enabling personalization 30:47  How customer discovery differed across banking, wealth, and SMB 31:07  Thousands of conversations across dozens of institutions 32:51  What April had to prove at Seed, Series A, Series B 33:49  Why rigid VC benchmarks can be unhelpful for complex companies 37:02  Headcount growth: seed → A → B 38:20  Why Ben doesn't interview every employee anymore 39:48  Founder evolution: doing → delegating → maintaining quality 40:55  Resilience, wellbeing, and founder longevity 41:39  The mythology of 996 and why it's unsustainable 44:07  The most common mistakes first-time fintech founders make 46:14  The one question Ben would ask if he were interviewing a founder LINKS Ben Borodach April Daniel Marcous april Raises $38M Series B to Embed Tax into Every Financial Decision April Careers   SUBSCRIBE

In today's episode, Carly sits down with Scarlett Leung, Chief Brand Officer and Co-founder of Pretty Tasty, a collagen tea company. Scarlett shares her unconventional path from accountant, to turnaround CEO, to CPG founder, and how growing up around intense family entrepreneurship shaped her views on work. This conversation covers Scarlett's experiences navigating parental expectations, making big career pivots without a rigid 5-year plan, and the stripped-back, unglamorous reality that is founding a consumer brand.References:AllSaints: https://www.allsaints.com/Carolina Herrera: https://www.carolinaherrera.com/Deepak Chopra: https://www.deepakchopra.com/Deloitte: https://www.deloitte.com/global/en.htmlEstée Lauder: https://www.esteelauder.com/FreshDirect: https://www.freshdirect.com/Gucci Group / Kering: https://www.kering.com/Honest Tea: https://www.honesttea.com/L'Oréal: https://www.loreal.com/en/Lancôme: https://www.lancome-usa.com/LVMH: https://www.lvmh.com/MIT: https://www.mit.edu/Philip Morris International: https://www.pmi.com/Pretty Tasty: https://www.prettytasty.com/PwC: https://www.pwc.com/Sugarbreak: https://www.sugarbreak.com/Target: https://www.target.com/Uniqlo: https://www.uniqlo.com/University of Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/Virgin Group: https://www.virgin.com/Waterloo Sparkling Water: https://www.drinkwaterloo.com/Timestamps:(01:17) Growing up with an entrepreneurial family(06:59) The decision to study accounting(09:47) Should you choose a risky career path?(13:39) Unpacking Scarlett's unique career journey(18:12) Lessons learned from a travel-heavy role(22:51) Why you need to advocate for yourself(23:39) Why Scarlett went to MIT business school(26:11) Scarlett's superpower in business(31:10) Pretty Tasty's culture manifesto(32:55) The journey to founding Pretty Tasty(36:16) Developing the collagen product(38:44) The one thing most CPG founders miss(40:05) Advice for someone starting a company(42:15) Scarlett's scariest founder moment(44:41) How to navigate a quarter-life crisis

Very few brands have reinvented themselves as successfully, or as culturally, as Coach. On this week's episode, Jim sits down with Joon Silverstein, Chief Marketing Officer of Coach, to unpack the bold transformation behind one of fashion's most compelling modern growth stories. Coach is part of Tapestry, Inc., the New York–based global house of iconic accessory and lifestyle brands that also includes Kate Spade. This past fiscal year, Tapestry achieved a record $7 billion in revenue, driven largely by double-digit growth at Coach — a powerful signal of the brand's renewed momentum and relevance.Joon's impact at Coach spans more than a decade. She joined the brand in 2014 as SVP of Global Customer Experience, went on to lead digital, creative, sustainability, and North America marketing, and ultimately founded Coachtopia: Coach's groundbreaking circular sub-brand built with and for Gen Z. As we close out the year and head into the holiday season, this conversation feels especially timely. It's about courage, confidence, creativity, and what it really means to build brands — and careers — that stand for something meaningful.---Learn more, request a free pass, and register at https://www.iab.com/Promo Code for $500 off ticket prices: ALMCMOPOD26---This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte, TransUnion and the IAB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the new year dawns, the U.S. energy industry is facing a complex future, filled with opportunities for extending LNG exports, advancing power solutions and building infrastructure. Deloitte's Kate Hardin joined NGI's Carolyn Davis, managing editor-news, to offer insight about the firm's 2026 oil and gas forecast.  It's innovation that will guide the future, Hardin said. This is the beginning of an exciting year for the oil and gas industry, as it continues expanding efficiencies and improving technologies.  Could natural gas prices strengthen? Will utilities advance more natural gas-fired capacity? What about regulations and government policies? Could they stymie investments?  Hardin discusses that and more in an insightful discussion.

Having previously served as chief futurist at Deloitte, global innovation director at Accenture, a venture capital co-founder, and an inventor, Mike Bechtel has more than 25 years of experience with technology and innovation. Starting with the basic tools developed by ancient ancestors, Mike explains how to view today's advanced technology with the right perspective. Data centers, AI, and quantum computing are all on the agenda.

Join me and my guest Merry Carole Powers, founder of Unicorn Kreative (unicornkreative.com), and author of The Great Human Rebrand: How to Step Out of the Labels That Divide Us and Into the Humanity That Unites Us. Merry Carole is a recognized expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as a creative leader with over two decades of experience shaping global brands and corporate cultures. As Creative Director for Sustainability, Purpose, and DEI at Deloitte, she led initiatives that embed human-centered values and inclusive practices into the core of business strategy. Her professional journey includes senior creative and content strategy roles at leading organizations such as Deloitte, Vanguard, and Leo / Publicis Worldwide, where she has driven brand awareness and innovative campaigns while championing individuality and purposeful impact. Powers is deeply passionate about empowering people to transcend societal labels and embrace their unique strengths. Her book challenges conventional thinking about identity and advocates for a more authentic, inclusive approach to personal and professional development. The book challenges our traditional approach to careers and life and offers a fresh perspective on how to navigate the complex landscape of modern business while maintaining a focus on humanity and unity. SHOW NOTES  SPONSORED BY: Power of You! Find out more at https://leader.blainebartlett.com/power-of-you Summary In this engaging conversation, Blaine and Merry Carole Powers explore the profound themes of individuality, connection, and the essence of business. They discuss the importance of ideas, the impact of labels, and the necessity of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Merry Carole shares insights from her book, The Great Human Rebrand, emphasizing the need for leaders to recognize and nurture the unique potential of individuals within organizations. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of navigating change, the role of self-expression, and the future of business in an AI-driven world.  Takeaways Everything begins as an idea before it takes physical form. Labels can be useful but also problematic in human connection. Diversity and inclusion are essential for a thriving workplace. Leadership should focus on individuality and personal growth. Self-expression is crucial for fulfillment in work and life. Understanding one's value is key to success in business. Empathy and compassion are vital in connecting with customers. A unified culture enhances collaboration and growth. Scaling a business requires developing its people, not just increasing demands. Labels can help identify roles but should not limit individual potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Between Product and Partnerships, Cristina Flaschen speaks with Mike Gelber, Chief Product Officer at Impiricus, about his career path and the experiences that shaped his approach to product leadership in healthcare. Mike's background spans finance, ad tech, and healthcare, and his move into product reflects a steady pull toward roles that combine technical depth with proximity to real users. Throughout the conversation, he shares how those experiences influenced the way he approaches product decisions, partnerships, and growth in a regulated environment.From Finance to Product ThinkingMike began his career at JP Morgan, where he quickly gravitated toward building tools that made work more efficient. Teaching himself to automate tasks introduced him to software development and revealed the leverage technology could provide. That curiosity led him into ad tech, where working closely with customers helped him connect system design with real usage. Over time, product became the natural intersection between building technology and understanding how people actually work.Why Founding a Company Accelerated His GrowthStarting a company brought Mike closer to customers and everyday decision-making. Choices carried immediate consequences, which sharpened his sense of focus and sequencing. The experience also exposed him to areas of the business that are often distant from product roles, shaping a broader understanding of how products are built, sold, and sustained over time.Lessons from Building and Exiting LassoMike reflects on building Lasso and guiding it through growth before its acquisition by IQVIA. A defining lesson from that journey was the importance of validating demand early. Proving value through direct execution helped guide product direction and informed how he now thinks about product-market fit. That experience reinforced the importance of grounding decisions in real usage rather than assumptions.Joining ImpiricusAfter the acquisition, Mike joined Impiricus as Chief Product Officer. He initially questioned whether SMS could be an effective channel in healthcare. Spending time with the product in real-world settings changed that perspective, particularly as he observed how clinicians interacted with it during day-to-day work. Those experiences helped clarify the product's role in supporting healthcare providers.Defining Success in Healthcare ProductMike describes success at Impiricus through outcomes and experience. Pharmaceutical partners measure impact through prescribing behavior, while healthcare providers encounter fewer barriers when supporting patients. The most meaningful signals come from moments where the product quietly fits into existing workflows and reduces friction without drawing attention to itself.Timing, Integration, and RelevanceThe conversation returns often to timing. Mike explains how Impiricus uses data and integrations to engage healthcare providers when support is most relevant. This approach allows the product to fit naturally into clinical workflows, which is critical in environments where attention is limited.Looking AheadMike shares what's next for Impiricus, including the launch of a new product called Ascend and continued momentum following recognition on Deloitte's Fast 500 list. As the company grows, the focus remains on staying close to healthcare providers and maintaining the product principles that shaped its early success. Cristina closes the episode by reflecting on how Mike's journey illustrates how product leadership evolves inside regulated industries.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, hosts Robin and Al are joined by Naomi Titleman, Co-Founder of future foHRward and former CHRO of American Express Canada, for a deeply thoughtful conversation about leadership, HR, and what it truly means to make work better in today's complex world. Naomi shares her journey from consulting at Deloitte to senior HR leadership at American Express, and eventually to building future foHRward, a consultancy and community dedicated to empowering HR leaders to lead with empathy, curiosity, and courage. She offers a refreshingly human perspective on HR's evolving role, explaining why the function is no longer about policy and gatekeeping, but about supercharging human performance. Together, they explore the realities of modern leadership, including the loneliness of senior HR roles, the tension between flexibility and productivity, and why culture lives or dies through day-to-day leadership behavior. Naomi also dives into how AI can free HR leaders from administrative overload, allowing them to focus more deeply on people, relationships, and critical thinking. The conversation wraps with a powerful reflection on legacy, mentorship, and the responsibility today's leaders have to plant trees for future generations, even when they may never sit in the shade themselves. This episode is an insightful, grounded exploration of leadership, culture, and the future of work through a human-centered lens. You'll hear about: Naomi's journey from consulting to CHRO to co-founding future foHRward Why HR leadership can be deeply lonely at the senior level What it truly means to “make work better” The shift from efficiency to effectiveness in leadership Why culture is shaped by everyday leadership behavior, not slogans The real meaning of flexibility and hybrid work How asking and listening builds trust inside organizations Why leaders must own people outcomes, not outsource them to HR How AI can enhance, not replace, the human side of HR Planting long-term impact through mentorship and leadership We talk about: 00:00 Introduction 03:30 From consulting to American Express Canada 05:30 Founding future foHRward and building an HR community 08:00 Why HR leadership can feel isolating 10:00 Supercharging human performance 12:30 Flexibility, hybrid work, and the power of “and” 15:00 Leadership effectiveness versus efficiency 17:30 Culture, wellbeing, and day-to-day employee experience 19:30 Asking employees for feedback and actually listening 22:00 Handling feedback you cannot act on immediately 24:30 Common blind spots organizations still face 26:30 AI, automation, and the future of HR 29:00 Preserving the human in human resources 31:00 Planting trees through mentorship and legacy leadership 33:00 Final reflections on purpose and making work better Connect with Naomi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomititlemancolla/ Website: https://www.futurefohrward.com/ Connect with Us LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

Few brands define connection quite like AT&T—not just through technology, but through trust. And trust is not a word historically associated with telecom companies.Jim's guest this week is at the center of AT&T's transformation: Kellyn Smith Kenny, the company's first-ever Chief Marketing & Growth Officer. Since 2020, Kellyn has helped usher in what she calls the “Accountability Era,” part of an ambitious, multi-year reinvention backed by more than $145 billion invested in reliability, transparency, and customer trust.With revenues topping $120 billion and a customer base of more than 100 million consumers, AT&T is a brand that touches nearly every American life. Under Kellyn's leadership, the company has become known for both its marketing excellence and its humanity—from launching the AT&T Guarantee, to pioneering a pragmatic approach to AI, to building meaningful partnerships with the likes of Formula 1 and Hello Sunshine.Tune in as Jim explores Kellyn's unique leadership journey—from Division I athlete to C-suite change agent—and how she's redefining what it means to lead a modern brand.---Learn more, request a free pass, and register at https://www.iab.com/events/annual-leadership-meeting-2026/?utm_source=ad&utm_medium=The+CMO+Podcast) Promo Code for $500 off ticket prices: ALMCMOPOD26---This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte, TransUnion and the IAB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deloitte's latest Tech Trends report makes one thing clear: real AI value doesn't come from dropping chatbots or agents onto old workflows, but from redesigning how organizations actually work. This episode breaks down why agentic AI forces process redesign, infrastructure modernization, and new management models, why legacy systems, data readiness, and governance remain the biggest blockers, and what separates companies getting real value from those stuck in pilots. The core lesson from 2025 is simple but hard: AI advantage comes from rebuilding operations for an AI-native world, not layering tools on top of the past. Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into the new KPMG 'You Can with AI' podcast and unlock insights that will inform smarter decisions inside your enterprise. Listen now and start shaping your future with every episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kpmg.us/AIpodcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rovo - Unleash the potential of your team with AI-powered Search, Chat and Agents - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rovo.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zenflow by Zencoder - Turn raw speed into reliable, production-grade output at https://zenflow.free/LandfallIP - AI to Navigate the Patent Process - https://landfallip.com/Blitzy.com - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blitzy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to build enterprise software in days, not months Robots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://robotsandpencils.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://besuper.ai/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Interested in sponsoring the show? sponsors@aidailybrief.ai

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with Dr. Hunter McDaniel, CEO of UbiQD, a quantum materials company redefining how light interacts with solar technology. Hunter breaks down quantum dots and explains how this nanotechnology can dramatically improve solar performance by optimizing the light spectrum. The conversation dives deep into UbiQD's landmark supply agreement with First Solar, including how quantum dots can significantly boost bifacial solar efficiency, especially for thin-film modules. The episode also explores broader applications of quantum dots from building-integrated photovoltaics, solar windows, to agriculture and offers hard earned advice for clean-tech and deep-tech entrepreneurs navigating long commercialization cycles. Key Topics Covered What quantum dots are and why they matter for solar How nanotechnology enables light optimization and higher PV efficiency Inside UbiQD's strategic partnership with First Solar Improving bifacial performance in thin-film solar modules Why materials innovation gives U.S. solar a competitive edge Solar windows, BIPV, and the future of net-zero buildings Lessons from building a deep-tech energy startup over 10+ years Why entrepreneurs should focus on solving pain points, not just technology Notable Takeaways Quantum dots allow precise tuning of light to match a solar cell's most efficient spectrum Small efficiency gains in solar can translate into massive real-world impact at scale Bifacial solar performance represents one of the biggest remaining efficiency frontiers Building-integrated solar may be essential for dense, urban, high-rise environments Deep-tech founders must stay customer-focused and resilient through long timelines Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Dr. Hunter McDaniel  Dr. Hunter McDaniel is the CEO and Co-Founder of UbiQD, a quantum dot materials company focused on transforming energy, agriculture, and advanced materials through nanotechnology. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and previously conducted research at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Under his leadership, UbiQD has partnered with industry leaders like First Solar and continues to scale next-generation quantum dot manufacturing.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/       Dr. Hunter McDaniel       Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-mcdaniel-4563a735/      UbiQD: https://www.ubiqd.com       UbiGro (Agriculture): https://www.ubigro.com       https://wendow.us/       TED Talk       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ4whsRZoN4   Press Release  UbiQD and First Solar Establish Long-Term Quantum Dot Supply Agreement https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ubiqd-and-first-solar-establish-long-term-quantum-dot-supply-agreement-302500720.html   Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.

Brett Turner has raised nearly $200M and generated over $700M in shareholder value across 4 tech companies. But his journey from Big 4 CPA to serial fintech founder wasn't smooth—and every failure taught him something critical.FloQast CEO and Host Mike Whitmire sat down to discuss his journey to Trovata, and everything he's learned along the way. IN THIS EPISODE:- Why his first board meetings as CFO were brutal (and the all-nighter solution that saved him)- The real story behind 3 major startup exits- Why he left Deloitte after 2 years — and why it was the right call- The $12 trillion in corporate deposits earning zero interest (and why that's about to change)- How stablecoins are "coming like a freight train" to disrupt traditional banking- Why managing Amazon's SEC reporting prepared him for fintech- Career advice: How to turn accounting expertise into executive-level impactABOUT BRETT TURNER:Brett Turner is CEO and founder of Trovata, a next-gen cash management platform that has raised $85M (Series B). Since leaving Amazon in 2005, he's built 4 successful tech companies with 3 major exits totaling over $700M in shareholder value. He started his career at Deloitte as a CPA and spent 8 years in Controller roles before joining Amazon to manage SEC reporting. Trovata's investors include JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and other major financial institutions.ABOUT BLOOD, SWEAT & BALANCE SHEETS:Hosted by Mike Whitmire (CEO, FloQast), this podcast features former accountants who've had extraordinary career journeys—proving that accounting skills can take you anywhere.---LEARN MORE ABOUT TROVATA: https://trovata.ioFLOQAST ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS: https://floqast.com#accounting #fintech #stablecoins #career #cfo #treasury #startup #floqast 

In this episode of Supply Chain Connections, Greg Slawson joins Brian Glick to share insights from a career spanning automotive manufacturing, global consulting, logistics tech startups, and leading freight forwarders. The conversation dives deep into how large organizations approach decision-making, how to handle cultural differences in global logistics, and what the future holds for technology in the industry.Topics covered include: The evolution of Greg's supply chain journey from Ford to Deloitte to DSV Lessons on navigating bureaucracy, change management, and cross-cultural communication The challenge of balancing customer needs with asset utilization in large carriers The emerging role of agentic AI and orchestration in reducing manual, low-value tasks Practical AI applications for 3PLs to boost efficiency and profitability Why real partnerships between shippers and service providers are rare—but powerful when they happen The ongoing shift toward more volatile, opportunity-rich global supply chainsAbout the Guest: Greg Slawson brings over 35 years of supply chain and logistics leadership spanning automotive, technology, and consulting sectors. His career includes senior roles at Ford Motor Company in supply chain and logistics operations, followed by executive positions as VP at G-Log/Oracle, CEO at OPS, and EVP Vertical Lead at DSV, one of the world's largest logistics providers. Throughout his career, Greg has driven operational excellence and strategic transformation across complex global supply chains.Connect with GregConnect with BrianFollow Chain.io on LinkedIn

Amina Altai is an acclaimed coach, healer, best-selling author, and purpose whisperer who has transformed burnout into brilliance and career chaos into conscious clarity. With clients ranging from executives at Google and Deloitte to leaders across industries, she's redefining what success looks like for mission-driven individuals. Amina's work centers on the intersection of body, mind, and career, and her latest book, The Ambition Trap, dives deep into healing our relationship with ambition and fostering purposeful success. Passionate about justice, equity, and helping others live into the fullness of their experience, she's a powerful advocate for breaking systemic barriers and nurturing authentic careers. Takeaways: Purposeful vs. Painful Ambition: Ambition isn't inherently bad—Amina distinguishes between painful ambition, driven by our core wounds, and purposeful ambition, which is rooted in our truth and wholeness. Interconnection of Body, Mind, and Career: True success isn't just career achievements—it's about aligning your work, values, and well-being, allowing space for cycles of growth and restoration. Zone of Genius is for Everyone: Every person has a zone of genius. When organizations and individuals tap into these innate strengths rather than focusing on relentless urgency, both burnout decreases and performance soars. Sound Bites: "Ambition is just a desire for growth or a wish for more life—and that's inherent in every living thing on the planet, from our human babies to our plant babies." “There are times in our lives where we need new roots. So it feels like a burning down, but it's actually a rebuilding.” “Success should include your body being well…that should be each of our birthrights.” Connect & Discover Amina: Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai LinkedIn: @aminaaltai Podcast: Amina Change Your Life TikTok: @theaminaaltai Book: The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living

In unserer aktuellen 3x3=10-Folge sprechen wir mit Andreas Reuß und Daniel Streit von Deloitte darüber, was sich rund um FIDA und Open Finance getan hat und warum FIDA am Ende „nur“ ein Baustein in einer viel größeren Daten- und Transformationsstory ist. Statt Paragrafenreiterei geht es darum, wie Institute die nächste Zeit nutzen können, um sich strategisch gut zu positionieren.

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Can Faith impact our buying decisions, behavior at work,and cause us to take an inclusive approach to living life?   I'llreturn to this question in just a moment, but first.   I wantedto provide some statistical data to support our conversation. 74% of Leaders: Surveyed leaders state that anincreasing focus on trust and transparency—core components of organizationalclarity—is very or critically important for success. 92% of CEOs agreethey must cultivate unprecedented levels of personal and organizationaladaptability, often citing clarity as the foundation for navigating currentmarket chaos, according to Deloitte.  Mike Harts, the founder and CEO of Harts Centered Coaching& Speaking, is a Speaker, Success Coach, and Saint Ambrose University(Davenport, IA) graduate with a degree in Communication and Theology. He bringsa practical approach to helping people achieve their highest calling anddestiny in life, based on over 15 years of experience in speaking and coaching.Mike believes it is our God-given obligation to live each day as if it were ourlast and to make the most of the time we have on this planet! Mike talks andcoaches at organizations, schools, and churches all around the world, both inperson and virtually, to help people achieve their life goals and objectives.His dynamic personal coaching style suits the needs of any individual seekingto turn their ambitions into reality. He joined me this week to tell me more.  YouTube: @HartsCenteredCoaching&Speaking Follow: @mikehartsnow 

Today on the High Performance Mindset, I'm talking with someone who is truly changing the way we think about work and wellbeing. Jen Fisher is a global leader in this space — and honestly, she's just one of those people who makes you feel seen and grounded the moment she starts talking. Jen was Deloitte's first-ever Chief Well-Being Officer, which basically means she helped a massive organization rethink what it really means to support people. Her passion comes from her own journey through burnout and cancer, and she's used those experiences to build a career focused on helping leaders create work cultures where people can actually flourish, not just survive. She's the bestselling author of Work Better Together, the host of The WorkWell Podcast, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of The Wellbeing Team. But what I love most is her belief that hope isn't just a feeling… it's a strategy. And she helps leaders put that strategy into action. In this conversation, Jen and I dive into burnout, the future of work, wellbeing intelligence, and what it really takes to create organizations where people feel energized and valued. You're going to walk away feeling inspired — and maybe rethinking a thing or two about how you work and lead. HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE

Today we're breaking down the biggest forces reshaping global supply chains and the future of manufacturing, and exploring why companies are shifting from global collaboration to regional, domestic-first strategies—especially across the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem. Welcome to The Buzz!In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Richard Donaldson welcome special guest Gary Bennett, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer at Array Technologies. Together they discuss:The technologies transforming operations today, including AI, automation, and digital tools redefining logistics and demand planningHow the solar energy sector is rapidly scaling to meet skyrocketing demandThe rising importance of utility-grade solar solutions as electricity demand surges from AI and data centersAmerica's manufacturing resurgence—powered by reshoring, new incentives for domestic content, and breakthrough energy technologiesThe potential future of space-based data centers and continual innovation in solar energyIf you're tracking the future of energy, manufacturing, and supply chain innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.Additional Links & Resources:Pegasus Logistics Group: https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/ With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-7Dec25 Join SCN at Manifest: https://partner.manife.st/partner/supplychainnow Unboxing Logistics Podcast: https://www.easypost.com/podcast/ Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI: https://bit.ly/PMI-Nov20255 Trends to Reshape Manufacturing Industry in 2026: Deloitte: https://bit.ly/6-Mfg-Trends Regional cooperation in better state than global cooperation, experts say: https://bit.ly/WEF-cooperationConnect with Pegasus Logistics Group: https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/contract-logistics/ARRAY Technologies: https://arraytechinc.com/Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bennett-38426abConnect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddonaldson/Follow Scott on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us!...

Jodi Daniels is the Founder and CEO of Red Clover Advisors, a boutique data privacy consultancy and one of the few certified Women's Business Enterprises focused solely on privacy. She is a Certified Informational Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) with over 20 years of experience helping a range of businesses — from solopreneurs to multinational companies — in privacy, marketing, strategy, and finance roles. She has worked with numerous companies throughout her corporate career, including Deloitte, The Home Depot, Cox Enterprises, Bank of America, and many more. Jodi is also a national keynote speaker, a member of the Forbes Business Council, and co-host of the She Said Privacy/He Said Security podcast. In this episode… AI is moving faster than most businesses can keep up, and the rush to adopt new tools often hides the very real risks lurking underneath. Companies are plugging sensitive data into platforms they barely understand, assuming privacy will simply take care of itself. But what happens when the tools meant to make our lives easier open the door to entirely new vulnerabilities? According to Jodi Daniels, a longtime authority on digital privacy, the risks aren't theoretical — they're already happening. She explains that privacy challenges usually emerge when companies collect or use data in ways people never expected. Jodi emphasizes that the real issue isn't just technology; it's whether companies are thoughtful about how data is collected, shared, and protected. Her core message is clear: in an AI-driven world, responsible data practices aren't optional — they're a competitive and ethical necessity. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, as John Corcoran interviews Jodi Daniels, Founder and CEO of Red Clover Advisors, to discuss managing privacy risks in the age of AI. They talk about the evolution of data regulation, how businesses can avoid common privacy missteps, and what companies should know before using AI tools. Jodi also provides insights on evaluating software vendors and protecting sensitive information.

Microsoft's analysis of 37.5 million de-identified conversations from its CoPilot feature indicates that AI assistants are becoming increasingly integrated into daily life, with users frequently seeking health-related advice and engaging in programming discussions during weekdays. However, despite this growing reliance on AI, CoPilot only commands about 3% of the AI chatbot market, significantly overshadowed by ChatGPT's 80% share. Deloitte's recent report highlights persistent barriers to AI adoption, including data privacy concerns and regulatory challenges, revealing that only 25% of organizations have fully integrated AI into their operations as of late 2025.The U.S. Navy's investment of $448 million in an AI system designed to streamline submarine shipbuilding processes exemplifies successful AI implementation. This initiative, which reduces planning times from 160 hours to just 10 minutes, underscores the importance of having the right infrastructure and oversight in place for AI to thrive. The Navy's approach contrasts sharply with the broader industry, where many organizations struggle to align AI technologies with existing systems and compliance requirements.In addition to these developments, Anthropic's donation of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) to the Linux Foundation signals a shift towards standardization in AI interactions. This protocol aims to facilitate communication between AI systems and applications, potentially transforming user experiences. However, the move raises concerns about the concentration of risk associated with shared protocols, as any flaws could impact all users. Furthermore, CISA's launch of a new industry engagement platform aims to enhance collaboration with tech innovators, particularly in light of increasing mandatory cyber incident reporting.For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT service leaders, these developments highlight the critical need for robust governance and infrastructure to support AI technologies. As organizations increasingly turn to AI for operational efficiency, MSPs must focus on establishing the necessary frameworks for data management, compliance, and security. The evolving landscape emphasizes the importance of being proactive in developing policies and workflows that address the complexities of AI integration, ensuring that clients can navigate the challenges and leverage AI effectively.Four things to know today00:00 AI Use Soars but Readiness Lags: Microsoft's Copilot Data, Deloitte's Enterprise Findings, and the Navy's Structured Deployment Show the Gap05:41 Anthropic's MCP Move Signals Shift Toward Unified AI Agent Infrastructure Under Linux Foundation08:01 CISA Expands Industry Engagement as Microsoft Broadens Bug Bounties — Raising the Bar for Security GovernanceAND10:48 Accenture Taps Anthropic as Enterprise AI Partner While Pax8 Adds Google Cloud for ANZ MSPsThis is the Business of Tech.   Supported by:  https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorshiphttps://timezest.com/mspradio/

Looking to boost your organization's profitability with smarter cost analysis? In this engaging episode of Count Me In, host Adam Larson sits down with Colleen Whitmore, Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and co-author of the Deloitte and IMA article "Unlocking Profitability Insights." Colleen breaks down the ins and outs of cost to serve analysis, sharing why it's a game changer for companies seeking hidden profit opportunities and better decision-making. Hear Colleen's take on why most organizations still aren't using these powerful tools, what holds them back, and how advances in technology are making detailed cost analysis more accessible than ever. She shares practical advice on preparing your finance teams for innovation, overcoming common data challenges, and the first steps leaders should take to get started. Whether you're a finance professional, business leader, or just curious about the latest trends in cost management, this episode will deliver real-world insights and actionable tips straight from an industry thought leader. Don't miss Colleen's fresh perspective on how to transform your organization's approach to profitability!

Audio has a magic all its own. The power to connect deeply, inspire emotion, and build lasting trust. In this week's episode, Jim Stengel sits down with Jenny Nelson, Chief Marketing Officer of Audacy, one of the nation's leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment companies. Founded in 1968 (then known as Entercom Communications Corporation) and rebranded as Audacy, Inc. in 2021, the company grew from a traditional radio broadcaster into one of the U.S.'s leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment companies.With over two decades in the industry, Jenny has become an authority on how sound drives emotion, performance, and brand growth. From her early days at BBDO to her pivotal role guiding Audacy's transformation from a traditional broadcaster to a digital-first audio powerhouse, Jenny shares invaluable lessons on brand storytelling, creativity, and the future of audio marketing.Recorded live at the ANA Masters of Marketing in Orlando and powered by TransUnion, this conversation explores what it truly means to create, and harness, the magic of sound.---Learn more, request a free pass, and register at iab.com/alm (utm: https://www.iab.com/events/annual-leadership-meeting-2026/?utm_source=ad&utm_medium=The+CMO+Podcast) Promo Code for $500 of ticket prices: ALMCMOPOD26---This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte, TransUnion and the IAB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary: Benoy sits down with MyWorkerAI founder William Szamosszegi to talk about how an “AI sales team as a service” can automate research, outreach, and lead generation for founders and renewable energy companies. They also dive into AI's impact on the solar industry, personal branding, and the mindset tools entrepreneurs need to win in an AI-driven world.   Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. William Szamosszegi William Szamosszegi is the Founder and CEO of MyWorkerAI, an AI-driven platform that functions as an “AI sales team as a service,” helping founders and businesses automate research, personalization, and outreach to scale relationships and accelerate growth. Before launching MyWorkerAI, William founded Sazmining, a renewable-energy-powered bitcoin mining company where he helped pioneer sustainable mining operations and later brought in a new CEO, thanks to a connection from the Solar Maverick Podcast. With nearly a decade of experience building technology startups, William is deeply focused on leveraging AI to eliminate manual bottlenecks and empower high-agency teams.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com   William Szamosszegi  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamszamosszegi/ Website:  ​​https://myworker.ai/ Email:  will@myworker.ai    Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more. Link to book from Dr. Joe Dispenza   https://www.amazon.com/Joe-Dispenza-Collection-Books-Set/dp/B0BZTBGZGZ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=381VQVYGMSGNM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.80KhnQTqcogPSBZQxQ50E7n7V08syIl7xsO8wDofmvU_4CfXWxuwGPSuv4QPoHTYbFvvOokYGp6n7z63utavOn_oKZFfsayDIpPA_yyKBczVoTylNVyiyt8P90gbF_Yra5p9Pqs2T2XJC4Ck6QWO3DurLIIMOHy_Jj-lMgoIVeL9mHT-7mnqGq7RW74zk0RQt5n8xfxyEQ_lvICW0DWL8ud3zBSx0GvOOtDPbulg5Vc.hcbm7lA3_Um0xBY3onTsonVAK-ETARAcDXswMEMldjc&dib_tag=se&keywords=joe+dispenza+becoming+supernatural&qid=1765359099&sprefix=joe+dis%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-3 Mark Divine Unbeatable Seal Fit https://www.amazon.com/Unbeatable-Mind-Resiliency-Toughness-Succeed/dp/B00UNYMSR6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CJLCBYQWYCHI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ETNhTJRtuMlld8iBTJwAN0ZlIMuBKRgAtqak76FBkGw_GwtvHft-qw9BTJ2rjvFWjeW8xUGlhM3mt1O47ZO3VGtSaYVqLpzWoP37tGowniYq9OvxlcIrsfb0xgOkxl0WWlOupQFcpLUpLU4tz1Gr8q_wLdZWROWNbXWCq70LLGb_uaAJIwg-_sVYHtTRYmCeWHLXnXxHm52uP4RKJ24u2ra2_ZEd2E-267D1vj107TI.FkExeF1IGhEnjb7LUnj8AQzX58HSZuosvN9kuiH-NFg&dib_tag=se&keywords=mark+divine&qid=1765359204&sprefix=mark+divine%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1            

Conversamos con el experto en robótica y tecnologías interactivas de la UNSW, Dr. Eduardo Sandoval, para explorar el estado actual de la inteligencia artificial tras el controvertido caso Deloitte en Australia. Sandoval explica cómo la confianza excesiva en sistemas automatizados puede llevar a errores graves, analiza el fenómeno del “AI Slop” y cuestiona varias promesas del revuelo tecnológico.

In this episode of Building the Billion Dollar Business, Ray Sclafani dives into the strategies that top advisory firms use to level up their teams. Discover how feedback, self-reflection, and merit-based career paths drive engagement, performance, and growth. Ray shares actionable ideas for both leaders and team members to create a culture where ambition, curiosity, and development are rewarded.Learn why high-performing advisory teams invest in clear career paths, regular feedback, and stretch opportunities, and how these practices can accelerate talent development and firm growth. Whether you're a firm leader or an advisor aiming to maximize your impact, this episode is packed with insights backed by research from Gallup, Harvard, Deloitte, McKinsey, and more.Key Takeaways:Career paths and performance expectations fuel engagement and development. Employees receiving meaningful feedback develop 3–4x faster.Challenging assignments cultivate skills that formal training alone cannot.Open communication about goals, learning needs, and strengths creates high-performing teams.Employees who actively manage their own development are more likely to become leaders.Questions Financial Advisors Often AskQ: How can financial advisors level up their team? A: Advisors can level up their team by providing regular feedback, creating clear career paths, promoting merit-based performance, and offering stretch opportunities for skill growth.Q: Why is feedback important for team development? A: Meaningful feedback accelerates employee growth, improves performance, and increases engagement, helping advisors develop high-performing teams.Q: How can team members take ownership of their growth? A: Team members can take ownership by reflecting on their performance, asking for feedback, volunteering for stretch responsibilities, and actively pursuing development opportunities.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeTo join one of the largest digital communities of financial advisors, visit exchange.clientwise.com.

Dominic Piscopo didn't set out to disrupt the accounting world, he just wanted to know if he was being paid fairly. That simple question led him from pen-and-paper salary surveys at Deloitte to building Big 4 Transparency, a crowdsourced database now relied on by countless people in accounting. On Episode 241 of The Unique CPA, Dominic talks to Randy about how a weekend project snowballed into a vital resource for accountants, empowering individuals to advocate for themselves and helping firms confront the "loyalty tax" that drives talent away. He outlines the surprising power of open data, with openness a key to why he refuses to put a paywall between accountants and the information they need. Dominic has pushed through the challenges he's faced in the project with trust and accuracy in the data and has ultimately forged a truly useful tool for the profession. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

Eric is the Chief Technology Officer at GCM Grosvenor, a global leader in alternative investments. Eric's career path has taken him from starting as an ethical hacker at Deloitte, to leading technology and product innovation in fintech before playing a transformative role at GCM Grosvenor.I spent time with Eric unpacking how product management and automation are redefining technology's impact on private markets. We discuss his CTO role, the shift to a product-driven strategy at Grosvenor, and how generative AI and data platforms are reshaping everything from client reporting to investment operations. Eric shares practical lessons on business alignment, trust building, and accelerating change in our industry.We also talk about Grosvenor's approach to team enablement, talent development, and creating an innovative culture, including their firm-wide hackathon. For emerging managers and seasoned professionals alike, Eric offers actionable advice on technical strategy, partner selection, and what it takes to deliver differentiated technology today.Learn MoreFollow Capital Allocators at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tseides⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access transcript with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)

Are accountants no longer “professionals”? We unpack the DOE proposal that could slash grad loan limits—and what AICPA/NASBA plans to do about it. Plus: Deloitte's AI-made citations, EY's audit turnaround, PwC's end‑to‑end AI audit ambitions, and OpenAI's circular investment into accounting rollups. We also cover Xero's new auto‑reconcile, Intuit's small‑biz data ad play, and two practical wins: Google's shared inboxes and unexpected networking tactics for landing that first job.SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casACFE - http://accountingpodcast.promo/acfeOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayChapters(00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Overview (00:44) - Headline: Accountants No Longer Professionals? (02:18) - Department of Education's Proposal and Reactions (03:50) - Implications for Accounting Students and Professionals (09:28) - Deloitte's AI Work Swap Controversy (12:46) - EY's Audit Quality Improvements (20:56) - Economic Update: Tariffs and Job Market (34:02) - Circular AI Investments: A Closer Look (36:31) - AI Tools for Accountants: New Features (39:32) - Xero's New Pricing and AI Policies (49:13) - PWC's AI-Driven Audit Automation (52:39) - Google Workspace Shared Inboxes (55:49) - Dissolution of the Department of Government Efficiency (56:47) - Career Networking Tips for Accountants (01:01:16) - Outsourcing Talent: A Global Perspective  Show NotesDepartment of Education Accounting Professional Degree Classificationhttps://www.newsweek.com/full-list-degrees-professional-trump-administration-11085695 Accountants Inexplicably Deemed "Not Professional" Under OBBBA Student Loan Rules https://www.goingconcern.com/accountants-inexplicably-deemed-not-professional-under-obba-student-loan-rules/ Department of Education Unclassifies Accounting as a Professional Degree https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/24/department-of-education-unclassifies-accounting-as-a-professional-degree/173875/ Deloitte allegedly cited AI-generated research in a million-dollar report for a Canadian provincial government https://fortune.com/2025/11/25/deloitte-caught-fabricated-ai-generated-research-million-dollar-report-canada-government/ Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. https://theindependent.ca/news/lji/major-n-l-healthcare-report-contains-errors-likely-generated-by-a-i/ N.L. asks Deloitte to carry out review after 'incorrect' citations found in $1.6M provincial health planhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-deloitte-citations-9.6990216 OpenAI's investment into Thrive Holdings is its latest circular deal https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/01/openais-investment-into-thrive-holdings-is-its-latest-circular-deal/ Thrive-backed accounting firm Crete to spend $500 million in AI roll-up https://finance.yahoo.com/news/thrive-backed-accounting-firm-crete-130200467.html Crete PA plans $500 million spend to buy and upgrade accounting firms with AI https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/crete-pa-plans-500-million-spend-to-buy-and-upgrade-firms-with-ai OpenAI takes an ownership stake in Thrive Holdings to accelerate enterprise AI adoption https://openai.com/index/thrive-holdings/ Trump Tariffs: The Economic Impact of the Trump Trade War https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-trade-war/ IEEPA Tariffs Are Down from April Threatshttps://taxfoundation.org/blog/ieepa-tariffs-rates-down-april-threats/Intuit SMB MediaLabs Audiences Now Available on The Trade Desk Platform https://investors.intuit.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1288/intuit-smb-medialabs-audiences-now-available-on-the-trade-desk-platform-connecting-advertisers-with-small-and-mid-market-businesses Intuit SMB MediaLabs | Advertising Networkhttps://medialabs.intuit.com/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/AppleP...

Ian Leaman, Summit OS® Guide, former investment banker, senior finance executive, and investor, is driven by a mission to help entrepreneurs build, scale, and successfully exit their businesses by applying the hard-won lessons he's learned from more than 100 exit journeys. We learn about Ian's path from growing up around small family businesses in the UK, to training with Deloitte, advising entrepreneurs through hundreds of M&A processes, co-founding a SPAC, and ultimately relocating to the United States to embrace a more optimistic and opportunity-driven business culture. Ian explains his Can-Do Framework, a mindset blueprint inspired by the contrast between European “can't-do” thinking and America's bold, frontier-style optimism. He also breaks down how Summit OS® empowers owners to achieve “private equity–level growth without giving up private equity,” and why the 45-Day Execution Momentum plan creates faster change than a typical 100-day private equity program. Ian closes with a gripping case study illustrating how leadership blind spots and misaligned incentives can devastate exit outcomes. — Important Links: Ian's LinkedIn Ian's website

In episode 39 of The League, David Magid and Benoy Thanjan break down the latest developments reshaping the clean-energy market. They cover the Pine Gate Renewables bankruptcy, the push for new U.S. restrictions on Chinese solar and grid equipment, and the detention of Qcells shipments under UFLPA. David also highlights Section 232 tariff impacts and Google DeepMind's new GenCast AI weather-forecasting model.  Host Bio: Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market.  As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio.  Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Connect with Benoy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benoythanjan/ Learn more: https://reneuenergy.com https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com   Host Bio: David Magid David Magid is a seasoned renewable energy executive with deep expertise in solar development, financing, and operations. He has worked across the clean energy value chain, leading teams that deliver distributed generation and community solar projects. David is widely recognized for his strategic insights on interconnection, market economics, and policy trends shaping the U.S. solar industry. Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmagid/  If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at info@reneuenergy.com.  

Send us a textUnlock the skills that set candidates apart in tech, strategy, and consulting. In this live conversation, Namaan talks with Adobe leaders Shawn Loutensock and Nick Hilton about how Adobe DX (Digital Experience) certifications help career seekers build practical, job-ready skills.If you're exploring tech, strategy, consulting, or a mid-career pivot, this episode breaks down why digital experience skills matter — and how certification can give you a real edge.You'll learn:Why top firms (Accenture, Deloitte, IBM) hire Adobe-certified talentThe job-ready skills certification actually buildsHow to choose the right Adobe certification for your career goalsWhat hiring and salary data show about specialized digital skillsReady to stand out in a competitive market? Start here.Additional Resources:Learn more about Adobe's DX certification programsStudents: Get 50% off with code A4AX9WJAE4 (use your university email)University admins: Click here to explore partnership and learning opportunities with AdobeQuestions? Email askdxcert@adobe.comPartner Links:Learn more about NordStellar's Threat Exposure Management Program; unlock 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY20 until Dec. 10, 2025Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

When you think about brands that have truly reshaped an entire category, few have done it as quickly or as effectively as Chipotle Mexican Grill, a brand that turned fast food into fast casual, and purpose into a powerful growth engine.Jim's guest this week is Chris Brandt, the President and Chief Brand Officer of Chipotle and one of the most respected marketers in the industry. Since joining the company in 2018, Chris has helped transform Chipotle into a purpose-driven lifestyle brand; making it more visible, relevant, and culturally resonant than ever before. Under his leadership, Chipotle has doubled in size, launched some of the industry's most creative campaigns, and become one of the most admired brands in the world.Before joining Chipotle, Chris built his marketing foundation at three of the great brand academies--General Mills, Coca-Cola, and Yum! Brands--where he helped launch legendary platforms like Taco Bell's “Live Más” and Doritos Locos Tacos. Today, he brings that same mix of creative courage, data-driven insight, and cultural intuition to Chipotle, where purpose and performance go hand in hand.Tune in for a conversation with a Chief Brand Officer who truly loves his job!---Recorded live at the ANA Masters of Marketing in Orlando, powered by TransUnion. Here we go.---Learn more, request a free pass, and register at iab.com/alm (utm: https://www.iab.com/events/annual-leadership-meeting-2026/?utm_source=ad&utm_medium=The+CMO+Podcast) Promo Code for $500 of ticket prices: ALMCMOPOD26---This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte, TransUnion and the IAB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.