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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Sophie Bertin. You know that feeling when everything looks good on paper, a great job, supportive colleagues, a solid paycheck, but something inside keeps whispering, this isn't it! That was Sophie. She had a comfortable life, but comfort wasn't enough. It took a spark - an unexpected stat about entrepreneurs from a business school dean when Sophie was at a less-than-satisfying moment in her career - for her to realize: “Why am I in the 50% who haven't taken the leap?” That catalyzed her turning point. Sophie Bertin has a varied career path, from strategic consultancy, to banking operations, to the European Commission and now turned entrepreneur. She recently founded Serapy with the aim of improving corporate compliance training through the combination of simulations, gamification, role play and online tools. Serapy uses the latest educational theories to provide trainings with increased retention rate, and combines that with AI tools to enhance the learning process. Serapy is currently present in Switzerland, Bulgaria, Portugal, France and the UAE. Serapy has been accepted in the incubation program of the Unicorn Factory Lisbon and of Station F in Paris. In addition to Serapy, Sophie has her own consultancy (Parnima Consulting) since 2016, where she works with top legal and regulatory firms, consultancy firms and financial clients on EU Regulations in the area of Financial Services, Foreign Subsidies and State Aid. She also serves as independent board member of Eastnets, a leading provider of AML, SWIFT and payments solutions. She sits on the Remuneration, Nomination and Governance Committee. Before becoming entrepreneur, Sophie was Group Head of Corporate Development and Managing Director of SIX Group (in Switzerland), in charge of strategy development, innovation and regulatory affairs. During the Financial Crisis, she served as Head of Unit at the Directorate General for Competition within the European Commission. There, she was responsible for the review and approval of the State aid provided by Member States to the financial services (mostly banks) during the financial crisis of 2008-2014. Prior to her role with the European Commission, Sophie held senior positions within SWIFT, where she was globally in charge of Asset Servicing; with The Bank of New York Mellon; and worked with the top consultancies McKinsey and later Bain &Co. She started her career path as IT and database programmer, which is very helpful now with the latest AI tools she uses in her start-up. She started her studies in Vienna, graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris, holds an MBA from INSEAD and a post-graduate diploma in EU Competition Law from King's College. She holds also a diploma from the Swiss Board Institute. She is member of the Executive Committee of the INSEAD Alumni organization, and she is also the founder and president of the global INSEAD Women in Business Club. Recently, she finished an advanced AI Mastery class and won the award for the best AI Application Builder. She is promoting and advocating for AI literacy among women and through the INSEAD Women in Business Club organizes events for Women in AI.
In this unforgettable episode of The Legacy Series, we are deeply honoured to host Justice Mukul Mudgal, one of India's most influential legal minds and reformers. A former Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and retired judge of the Delhi High Court, Justice Mudgal's contribution to Indian law spans far beyond the courtroom. From shaping India's prison reform jurisprudence to redefining sports law and governance globally, Justice Mudgal's career is a remarkable testament to courage, conscience, and the quiet conviction to do what's right. In this wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation, he reflects on: His landmark role in cases like Sunil Batra and Prem Shankar Shukla that changed how India treats its undertrials and convicts The creation of the "rarest of the rare" doctrine in death penalty law through Bachan Singh His fierce commitment to legal aid, pro bono work, and access to justice for the poorest Declaring BCCI a public body, and his investigation of the 2013 IPL scandal Chairing FIFA's Governance Committee, and lessons from global sports administration His bold take on arbitration reform, junior lawyers' rights, and why judges must be humane The role of fine arts in shaping empathy and judicial sensibility His honest views on the life of a judge beyond the gavel: isolation, discipline, and public service Justice Mudgal doesn't just talk about the law - he embodies its purpose: to protect the vulnerable and uphold dignity. This episode is a masterclass in public service, legal ethics, and moral clarity, offering an extraordinary lens into Indian legal history. Watch till the end for his life lessons, favourite books, productivity habits, and what he believes should be every lawyer's true legacy. Did you know? Justice Mudgal also brings his unique sense of empathy and social responsibility beyond the courtroom. He supported the Texas Hold 'Em Online Championship on 15th September 2019, with all profits donated to Romil Seva Sanstha, a charitable organisation he personally selected. It's one more example of how his commitment to justice extends well beyond the legal system and into everyday acts of giving. Presented in collaboration with Solomon & Co., one of India's oldest law firms with over 115 years of legacy. We are proud to partner with a firm that shares our vision for preserving the wisdom of India's legal giants. Exciting Trailer by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100494 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ #JusticeMukulMudgal #IndianJudiciary #PrisonReform #SportsLaw #IPL2013 #FIFA #LegalLegacy #TheDailyLawyer #BCCIJudgment #LegalAid #ArbitrationIndia #IndianLaw #HumaneJudging #LegalMentorship #LegacySeries #JennaKrishnan #JusticeKrishnaIyer #LawPodcastIndia
On 12 February, 2025, the USA Team Handball Board of Directors held their monthly meeting and I recorded the open public portion of the meeting. The meeting started out with a seemingly mundane discussion regarding a proposed new member, Margaret Rubin for the Nominating and Governance Committee. However, I was agape to find out that […]
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Key Takeaways:Engaging with Stakeholders: Consider the importance of addressing every inbound inquiry, whether from activists, institutional investors, or shareholders. This involves methodical rigor and balanced engagement to understand and address the underlying concerns.Evaluating Board Performance: Allows for continuous evaluation of board performance, effectiveness, and skills. This includes assessing vulnerabilities and ensuring that the board is equipped to address current trends and macro-environmental impacts.Succession Planning: Nom/Gov committee plays a critical role in defining long-term succession objectives and plans and considering the viability of leadership in multiple levels of the organization for selection, retention, and refreshment/removal of the CEO, C-suite along with the “plus 1's and 2's (next level management) as well the board itself. This involves evaluating the needs of the organization and ensuring there are no critical skills gaps.Committee Structure and Allocation: Be accountable for reviewing and optimizing the allocation of responsibilities among all standing and potential other committees of the board. This includes considering rotations and refreshes based on a rationale thought process.5. Corporate Resilience, Culture, and Talent Management: Stress the importance of focusing on the futureproofing of the company by ensuring good due diligence, strong corporate culture, and effective talent management across the organization. This includes considering evolving and shifting regulatory, competitor, and M&A landscapes while integrating new technologies and understanding their impact on people and culture.
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In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Peter Stevenson, Independent Director and Pharma industry veteran. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Peter, covering: Bringing an outsourcing model from UpjohnPharmacia into Pfizer and then driving manufacturing out of Pfizer into CDMOs without compromising on quality or IP Behind the scenes of Pfizer's mammoth acquisitions of Wyeth and Hospira The failure to spend too much time setting up a reliable, high-quality outsourcing network in China The different perspectives of being 'the mayor of one huge site' to having a diversified, helicopter view across several Switching from buy-side external outsourcing to running Pfizer's CDMO division Pfizer CentreOne Don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish when balancing the onshoring manufacturing conundrum and how price controls in the US will impact all aspects of the industry Peter Stevenson is a leader in the pharmaceutical industry with extensive manufacturing and commercial experience. He was a Pfizer's Global Manufacturing Leadership Team member, responsible for global procurement, global external supply, and a portfolio of Pfizer's internal manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia. Today, he is a Non-Executive Independent Board Member at Piramal Pharma. Later, Mr. Stevenson served as General Manager of Pfizer's contract manufacturing business and Value Stream Leader for the Injectables and Hospital Products Value Stream. Mr. Stevenson recently retired from Pfizer and serves as the Board Vice-Chair for Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases and Chair of the Governance Committee. Earlier in his career, Mr. Stevenson held positions at Rhone Poulenc and Celanese, including a 3-year expatriate assignment in France. He has a Bachelor's degree in Arts from Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania. This episode of Molecule to Market is sponsored by Vetter, a global leader in aseptic filling solutions for injectable products in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Discover more about Vetter's comprehensive services, from early-stage development to commercial production, and how they support clients in delivering high-quality therapies to the market. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.
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"We propose reviewing asset declarations every two years to ensure transparency and accountability among public officials." - Maxwell Opoku Agyemang, ESQ, Chairman, Legal and Governance Committee, NPP Manifesto.
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In this episode, we welcome HPNA and HPNF board members Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA and Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL. Moderated by Board President Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN, ATSF, the group discusses their respective roles within health care, highlighting their commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative practices and leadership in their respective professions. Featuring: Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA Craig is a palliative care nurse practitioner working in an multi hospital inpatient consult-based practice in Eastern Pennsylvania. He is passionate about education and creating access through program development. He is a book author, educator, and TEDx speaker. During his 28 years of practice, he has worked in critical care, emergency medicine research, as an organ transplant coordinator, adjunct faculty, and colorectal surgical NP before finding his calling in palliative care. During his 13 years of palliative practice, he worked to develop the region's first palliative telemedicine consult service to reach underserved rural patients. Outside of the hospital he has engaged in state and national lobbying relating to diabetes care and full practice authority for nurse practitioners. Craig balances his professional activities with family, a love of gardening, biking, and the outdoors. Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL Blake Tobias, Jr., MHCI, MS HA-ODL, a first-generation college graduate, is a biologist turned administrator and educator with a proven record of pivotal and innovative leadership. Blake has been a member of the board since 2019 and currently is the Secretary/Treasurer for the HPNA and HPNF boards. He has previously held the positions of HPNF Board Treasurer, HPNF Board President, and HPNA/HPNF Co-Chair of Governance Committee. Blake is Senior Regional Practice Manager for the Penn Medicine Transplant Institute, overseeing a dozen satellite clinics for Kidney, Liver, and Pancreas transplant across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Blake is also an Adjunct Professor of Professional Practice at the Albright College School of Business and Professional Studies, a doctoral student at Saint Joseph's University, and spends his time volunteering for numerous local and national board of directors. His professional experience focuses on health operations and disruptive innovation, with extensive experience managing process improvement, accreditation adherence and regulatory compliance, leading complex projects, budgets, and service integration, as well as managing stakeholder relations in various service lines, including General Hospital Operations, Oncology, and Solid Organ Transplantation. A member of the Saint Joseph's University 30under30 inaugural class, Blake was also one of six students awarded the President and Provost's Honor for Developing New Initiatives in Graduate and Professional Student Life in 2023 as a graduation honor from the University of Pennsylvania.
Mike Deeks CSC, Group Managing Director, Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems Pty Ltd Mike assumed the role of Group MD of Blue Ocean Marine Tech Systems (BO-MTS) in September 2021. BO-MTS is a proudly Western Australian company servicing the offshore energy and defence sectors in Australia and the UK, utilising disruptive persistent uncrewed autonomous underwater vehicles fitted with an array of mission specific sensors. Prior to joining BO-MTS, Mike was based in London as the Western Australian Agent General. Mike's role was to represent Western Australian interests and promote Western Australia, throughout the UK, Europe and Israel, as a great place for investment, trade, research and development, education, training, and tourism. Mike had a 32-year naval career including command of three Oberon class submarines and the Fleet Replenishment ship, HMAS Success. His last role in the Royal Australian Navy was as the Commander of the Australian Submarine Group and the Senior Defence Officer in WA. He retired in the rank of Commodore in 2005. Awards include the Conspicuous Service Cross, the Australian Service Medal (Special Operations clasp), the Defence Force Service Medal (three bars) and the Australian Defence Medal. He is a Freeman of the City of London. Mike has a wealth of experience in Marine and Defence Industries, previously holding senior executive roles with L3 Nautronix, Raytheon and Civmec.Mike is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Governance Committee for Parkerville Children and Youth Centre, a NFP organisation.Past Board roles include Non-Executive Directorships with the Pilbara Ports Authority and Dampier Port Authority, Deputy Chair of the Governing Council of Challenger Institute, member of the WA State Training Board, Chair of Stepping Stones Child Development Centre, member of the Menzies Australia Institute Advisory Board, Kings College, London, and member of the Britain Australia Society Advisory Board. Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Management from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (NSW). He is a Graduate (with Distinction) from the US Naval War College (Newport, RI) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.Mike is very happily married to Jenny and they have three wonderful children and six delightful grandchildren. Mike's pastimes and other interests include sailing (having completed four Sydney to Hobart yacht races), walking, bike riding, family times, attempting to play the bagpipes (it only has nine notes – how hard can it be!!), reading and practicing his Christian faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we conclude Monelle Sturko's panel discussion that examines the vital role of women in leadership within the non-profit sector. Join Monelle, Michele Okere and Yasmin Jivraj as they delve into effective strategies for making positive change, communicating effectively with Boards and what enables women to bring unique leadership styles to the table. About the Panelists: Monelle Sturko is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Community Foundation. As well as the Chair of the Governance Committee and a board member of the Social Enterprise Fund. Monelle is also a litigator at the law firm […]
Episode 44 opens with listener comments about our tribute to Brian Smiley; an update on the Dan Rentz 911 suicide call from Episode 42; then lots more updates in the city hall and provincial round-ups! 8:00 Part 2- Using the bully pulpit of the Free Press, Brent Bellamy is the mouthpiece of the elitist 'urban visionary' crowd in Winnipeg, aligned with the radical bike lobby. When Coun. Ross Eadie wrote to the newspaper disputing Bellamy's proposals that would make River and Osborne a nightmare for disabled and blind pedestrians, Bellamy mocked the concerns. You'll hear Eadie's detailed explanation and the crass, no class response from Bellamy, distorting the issues and dismissing the objections of the councilor who is himself blind. It's indicative of how actual public safety is an afterthought to the anti-car, anti-capitalist mob Bellamy fronts for. As Eadie put it: "This guy has an architecture stamp – wow... maybe architects should be penalized under the Accessibility For Manitobans Act." Comments, news tips, Interac donations- martygoldlive@gmail.com 19.40- That attitude against protecting genuine public safety is on display with the debate about closing Assiniboine Avenue at Main Street. Marty Gold provides the history of the idea, which was a favorite of the Manitoba Club front group, "Friends of Upper Fort Garry" in 2010. The flaws of the idea were put on the record by Kelly Ryback at the Public Works meeting - starting with a naval base down the block and the use of the road to get to St. Boniface Hospital. You'll hear audio clips from the subsequent discussion by councilors and the stunning deceptions that the bureaucrats were pulling to conceal their plans, dissuade public input, and cater to their allies in the bike lobby. 26.45 - Janice Lukes and Russ Wyatt question the department heads. You'll hear how emergency services were not actually asked about ambulances getting delayed going to the hospital, the dirty trick of labeling the report as 'information' when they intended to "roll this out" anyways, and Wyatt challenging this "dangerous" idea. Lukes called it "a tricky recommendation" and "confusing." Another trick was revealed- summer repairs on Assiniboine will block eastbound lanes, which will lower the numbers of vehicles diverted northbound down Fort Street and make it seem less obstructive of traffic than it really is. 34. 14- While the administration called it a "pilot", Wyatt rightly said, "It's a trojan horse, not a pilot". You'll hear the bureaucrats admit they didn't mention the word 'pilot' anywhere in the report or that the proposal to forbid right hand turns onto Main St. is for a YEAR. This is an example of the public service deliberately deceiving the public to tamp down their input. Not coincidentally- immediately after Wyatt identified the bike lobby as manipulating this initiative, the YouTube feed of the meeting was mysteriously cut off. He's taking his complaint about being censored to the Governance Committee. Marty recaps how stakeholders like small businesses and residents downtown are being shunted aside by high-paid liars on the public payroll who favor the bike lobby elitists. Lastly in the City Hall round-up, a Matt Allard sighting. Hear the questions he's going to be asked as we continue to seek an interview with him. It's not only about the Goulet bike lane, but that's a start. There's a Happyland Pool fundraising update to end the segment. 48:47 - Part 3 - Provincial round-up Update on the Bell MTS layoffs in Brandon, as we again scoop MSM; More reasons why Wab Kinew's NDP shouldn't follow the BC model of hard drug decriminalization and 'safe supply'; Four hopefuls- at least- are lining up to contest the PC nomination in Tuxedo to replace Heather Stefanson, one of whom is a strong voice for the Jewish community, Larry Pinsky. ******* To support the Truth for Lily, Justice For Dan $25/ticket fundraiser raffle: sheenapaterson.massagetherapy@gmail.com
In this episode, join us for part one of a dynamic panel discussion that delves deep into the vital role of women in leadership within the non-profit sector. Featuring a round table discussion lead by Monelle Sturko (ECF's Board Chair), Michele Okere and Yasmin Jivraj bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, offering insights into the challenges, triumphs, and strategies for success in navigating the non-profit landscape. About the Panelists: Monelle Sturko is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Community Foundation. As well as the Chair of the Governance Committee and a board member of […]
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Christian Madsbjerg about perception in the world. They discuss why perception and observation are important, the work of Merleau-Ponty, perception being reality, and intersubjectivity. They discuss the role of the body in phenomenology, phenomenology of space, the “other,” practical ways of paying attention in the world, and many more topics. Christian Madsbjerg is an author, entrepreneur, and academic who focuses on the practical and commercial application of the Human Sciences. He is the co-founder of the global consulting firm Red Associates which addressing strategy questions through empirical, organized observations of the human world. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board at the world-class architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group, holds a non-executive director position at Fritz Hansen A/S, is an independent Director and Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee at The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC), and is a member of the US board of Kvadrat A/S. He also serves as a director of the Revs Institute, a design museum and research institute. He has held the Professor of Applied Humanities position at The New School in New York City. He is the author of several books, including the most recent book, Look: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World. Website: https://madsbjerg.com/ Get full access to Converging Dialogues at convergingdialogues.substack.com/subscribe
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Editor of The Stranger and noted poet, Rich Smith! Crystal and Rich discuss the significance of the Stranger endorsing “Uncommitted Delegates” in the March 12th Presidential Primary. They then celebrate the legislature's passage of the Strippers' Bill of Rights and mourn the deaths of rent stabilization and even-year elections at the hands of the Senate Ways & Means Committee. Finally, they cover Seattle City Council's inexcusable silencing of protesters with arrest. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Rich Smith at @richsssmith. Resources Check out our audiograms about proposed Seattle surveillance technologies and get your public comments in by the NEW deadline, March 22nd! Vote Uncommitted WA “The Stranger Endorses Uncommitted Delegates for the March 12, 2024 Presidential Primary Election” from The Stranger Election Control Board “Donald Trump has a massive lead over Nikki Haley in Washington's 2024 Republican presidential primary, NPI poll finds” by Andrew Villeneuve from The Cascadia Advocate “Washington Passes Strippers' Bill of Rights” by Rich Smith from The Stranger “Senate Democrats Stiff Renters for the Third or Fourth Time, It's Honestly Difficult to Keep Track” by Rich Smith from The Stranger “Conservative Senate Democrats Stiff Renters Yet Again” by Rich Smith from The Stranger “Ways & Means declines to take up NPI's even year elections bill, ending its 2024 run” by Andrew Villeneuve from The Cascadia Advocate “Police Arrest Six of Sara Nelson's Political Enemies After She Refuses to Hear Concerns of Asylum-Seekers” by Hannah Krieg from The Stranger “6 protesters arrested during council meeting at Seattle City Hall” by David Kroman from The Seattle Times “King County, Tukwila announce new investments to help asylum-seekers” by Anna Patrick from The Seattle Times Find stories that Crystal is reading here Listen on your favorite podcast app to all our episodes here Transcript [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Tuesday topical show and Friday week-in-review delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. An update from last week's Tuesday topical show - public comment on bringing three surveillance technologies to Seattle has been extended from the original February 29th deadline to March 22nd. Check out our audiograms from this week and get your comment in now. Today we are continuing our Friday week-in-review shows, where we review the news of the week with a co-host. Welcome back to the program, friend of the show and today's co-host: Editor of The Stranger and noted poet, Rich Smith. [00:01:20] Rich Smith: Hey, Crystal - how you doing? [00:01:22] Crystal Fincher: Doing? I mean - I'm doing. All things considered, I'm all right. All things considered is doing heavy lifting in that statement, but here we are. But hey, we have a presidential primary going on. We have ballots now, and there is a movement that The Stranger has endorsed for Uncommitted Delegates - for those who identify as Democrats - in the March 12th presidential primary. What is that? And why has The Stranger decided to endorse that? [00:01:55] Rich Smith: Great questions. Yeah - well, you've got your primary ballot. You've got some options there. They include Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., Dean Phillips, Marianne Williamson - who dropped out, and Uncommitted Delegates. Uncommitted Delegates is just a delegate that will, if that bubble gets more than 15% of the vote share after the primary, go to the national convention - which is scheduled for August of this year in Chicago. And in the first round of balloting, when voting on the nominee, they just aren't pledged to vote for any particular candidate unlike the pledge delegates, which Joe Biden will almost certainly win the vast majority of at the conclusion of the primary. So functionally, that's what it means - uncommitted delegate is someone who can decide who they want to vote for at the convention rather than just doing it ahead of time. And The Stranger endorsed it for a number of reasons. Chiefly, we do not like Joe Biden's response to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. We do not like his hard right turn to the right. We do not like a number of other things that he did or did not do during the course of his four years in office. And this is the only time - the Democratic primary - where we get to raise an objection, make our voices heard in a language that he can hear, which is the language of delegates at the convention. The thinking is - if we send some uncommitted delegates, if the movement gets big enough, then during that first round of voting, the delegates can make a little noise if the war crimes are still going on. [00:03:39] Crystal Fincher: Now, one important note in this effort, because a lot of people were saying - We're going to write-in "Ceasefire," we're going to write-in a different candidate. That is, in Washington state - because of state law - a suboptimal option because officials only tally write-in votes from candidates who file "timely declarations" of a write-in candidacy and who also exceed the number of votes earned by the second place candidate. So that "Ceasefire" vote, that write-in is not going to be tallied or reported. It'll get lumped in with people who write-in some random name of a friend or someone who they wish would be president there. So the actual most organized and impactful way to register that vote is Uncommitted Delegates. There also have - heard some people who typically vote for Democrats say - Well, I want to cross over and vote for Nikki Haley instead of Donald Trump because I find Donald Trump offensive and don't want that. I don't know how much of an impact that is going to have here in Washington state. One, ultimately, most of the votes will wind up going to a Democrat - we're a blue state, that's not controversial. But two, even on the Republican side, NPI just came out with a poll this week showing Donald Trump holds a commanding lead in the Republican primary among Republicans - about 75% of Republicans saying that they planned to vote for Donald Trump in that poll. So what's the hope - to get Nikki Haley from 20% to 25%, 25% to 30%? I don't know how much of an impact that is. Obviously, people are free to choose however they do want to vote, but very important that you do make your voice heard, that you are aware of what the options are, what the ballot looks like. And again, for the Uncommitted Delegates option, that's actually a bubble that you can fill in - you don't have to write-in anything, and that's how that would be registered. Also, a reminder that the presidential election ballots are due by March 12th, 2024. Don't forget to sign the outside of your ballot. In presidential primaries, we have to declare the party on the outside of the ballot - without those things happening, your ballot can't be counted. So make sure that you - one, participate and vote your conscience. There is a very effective way to do that right now. [00:06:10] Rich Smith: Yeah, we need as many people to do it as possible so we can send as many delegates as possible and show Biden that his behavior on foreign policy matters and on immigration - two domains over which the executive branch has almost exclusive control. I know that Congress has the purse or whatever, but as we've seen with the sending of weapons to Israel in December - Joe Biden, if there is an emergency, the executive branch can skirt Congress and send the money anyway. And the way that the national security apparatus is set up, especially with the continued authorization of use of military force, Biden can bomb the Houthis without talking to Congress much. He's got a lot of power and it's just so rare to get the opportunity to speak directly to a president about foreign policy. We don't have a draft, people aren't really talking about foreign policy when they vote - foreign policy isn't at the top of their list of things that they vote on. And so, presidents don't feel like they have to respond to Democratic pressure because there's not a lot of Democratic pulleys that give us power over him, basically, on those policies - on immigration and on foreign policy. So we rarely, rarely get this opportunity - it's certainly worth doing for that reason. [00:07:28] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, absolutely. And I've talked about this a lot of times before, but primaries are your opportunity to truly vote your conscience. There's a lot of pressure in a lot of different directions in general elections. And it's not just a referendum on one person - sometimes we are in the position of picking the lesser of the two evils. But when that is ultimately the choice, it is on us to do all we can - in the meantime and around that - to lessen the evil overall. And so it is the time to be able to vote your conscience. There are lots of people who are having lots of discussions about voting in November, about Biden versus Trump. But this isn't that time. This is a Democratic primary where you can vote your conscience and you can send a message in a way that is stronger than just about anything we can do, especially as Washington state residents. So I certainly will be taking advantage of this option and want to make sure that lots of other people know that this is an option for them too. [00:08:35] Rich Smith: Hear, hear. [00:08:37] Crystal Fincher: Also want to talk about the legislature this week. There was a positive thing - a positive, I mean, maybe there are more positive things - but there was a positive thing that happened that's worth talking about. A Strippers' Bill of Rights passed. What did this bill do and why is it important? [00:08:55] Rich Smith: The bill did a lot. The bill established and added a bunch of labor protections for strippers in Washington state who have been needing them for far too long. It repealed the lewd conduct codes - the WAC, as they call them, Washington Administrative Codes - which were used and cited to raid gay bars in Seattle in January. And in doing so, it creates a pathway for strip clubs to apply for liquor licenses, so they can help offset the cost of some of the labor protections the state will now force them to implement - having panic buttons in certain areas, more safety training, lowering the house fees or the rental fees that strippers have to pay to clubs before they go on stage for the night so that they start the night indebted. And if the fees are too high - sometimes they're as high as $150, $200 a night - they will work a whole shift and just give all that money to the club owner and go home empty-handed. So this bill capped those fees to help strippers make money and express themselves sexually without the burdensome fees. What does it do? It frees the nipple and the jockstrap in queer bars so that the police don't have a reason to barge in as they did in January with their flashlights and their photographs - taking pictures of people in jockstrap in the clubs. It will more or less revolutionize the strip club industry in Seattle and give the workers the protections that they've long needed. I don't know if you've been to a strip club recently in Seattle, but it's kind of sad in there. It's not really a social atmosphere. People are there to sort of drink Dr. Pepper, and watch people dance, and then go get loaded in the parking lot, and then come back in. And that creates a kind of menacing atmosphere. And so the hope is - and that's supported by a state report released in 2020 - that having a more social atmosphere, having stuff to do there that's not just watch dancers and mull a lap dance will create a safer and funner environment for everybody and liberate sexual expression. But before this, with the lewd conduct laws - everything that a stripper did on stage was criminalized. They technically couldn't walk off stage with too sheer a bra or they would be having a threat of arrest. They couldn't take tips while they were dancing on stage without actual threat of arrest. There was a bunch of proximity rules in the codes that would have made lap dances illegal, basically. And so it decriminalizes stripping, essentially, in Washington and makes us the last state in the union to allow alcohol sales - in a kind of roundabout way. Basically, the repeal of the code means there's no enforcement of alcohol sales in clubs and it allows them to apply for the state's other liquor licenses - so that's the kind of roundabout way they're doing it. But it's incredible. It takes the boot of the state off the neck of marginalized communities and is a real win. [00:11:58] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, this is a marginalized community of workers. Workers that have been denied rights, been at risk of criminalization and penalties and everything that comes with that. Workers deserve protection - starts just as fundamentally and as simply as that. And every employer owes safety and fair compensation to their employees or to contractors working on their behalf. And so, this certainly brings us in-line with the modern world in many ways. And so just pleased to see that the legislature took action to protect workers in this way. Now, the legislature failed to take action, unfortunately, in some other very key areas - in areas that Democrats, certainly the House of Representatives, defined as priorities, defined as very important. Starting with the failure to pass rent stabilization, which would have, among other things, capped rent increases at 7% annually - which is still a healthy increase. But right now there is still continuing virtually unlimited rent increases across the state. I have talked about before - my neighbors received a 45% rent increase annually - in one year - from previous year. And this is contributing to housing insecurity. This is contributing to our homelessness problem. This is contributing to income inequality. And it's contributing to rising house prices across the state overall. This, in particular, really does fail to help our problem of displacement here in our communities - was just so disappointed to see this. Why did this happen? [00:13:48] Rich Smith: Yeah, it was a little bit - the short answer is that two men with somewhat adorable electoral ambition decided to quietly strangle the bill in the Senate's Ways and Means Committee, after a State senator representing Southwest Washington - Annette Cleveland - strangled the bill in a kind of clumsy and public way in the Senate's Housing Committee. And they don't offer many reasons for doing so, and the reasons they do offer are not good and unsupported by evidence. So in the Ways and Means Committee, you could only lose two Democratic votes, basically, to get anything through. The Ways and Means Committee is stacked with conservative Democrats, certainly fiscally conservative Democrats. And so Mark Mullet is on the Ways and Means Committee - he represents Issaquah, and he's just a true believer. He thinks that a rent stabilization package at 7% will decrease construction of new housing in the medium to long-term. And so it is not worth protecting the 40% of households in Washington who rent now from astronomically high rent increases that push them out of their communities - that's too great a risk - a potential medium to long-term decrease of indeterminate size in the number of housing units constructed in Washington. This is the kind of information that they're providing. Van De Wege did not give a reason. Rep Strom Petersen, who had talked to Van De Wege, asked him if he needed any amendments on the bill - they were willing to negotiate cap size, they were willing to negotiate all manner of exceptions. And Van De Wege shrugged and said, No. So not even giving a full-throated principled reason for quietly doing this to millions of Washington renters. And Annette Cleveland beforehand strangled the bill in her committee, saying that - it was spreading, basically, misinformation as far as I'm concerned. She said that the rent cap of 15%, which was the one that she was considering at the time - extremely high, almost comically high rent cap - would only catch the most egregious abusers because landlords would, as a matter of course, raise rates 15% every year. Because if they can't raise it however much they want, then they'll raise it to the cap every single time. This is silly. Everyone will tell you, even the f**ing landlords will tell you that a 3% to 5% rent increase on an annual basis is the kind of norm. That's what the developers and lenders are both agreeing on when they sign their contracts. That's the stuff that they're counting on when they're figuring out their returns on investment. So a 7% rent cap is more than genuous, especially with the exceptions in the bill. In any event, aside from that, she also cited a bunch of old papers talking about first-generation rent control, which is much more strict than the rent stabilization measures that the legislature was discussing. Those arguments are also - in recent review from academics - a little bit suspect, a little bit rosier, actually, for rent stabilization, and we could have a whole show on that. But anyway, she cited those disingenuous anti-rent control arguments to justify her support of killing rent stabilization measure, which is a completely different policy. And she insulted her colleagues while she was at it by citing the Urban Institute report that was actually less critical of rent stabilization than she made it out to be. But showing that she was concerned with the bill's impact on Black and brown people - doesn't want to raise the rents on those communities - and so decided to kill a bill that would make sure that they wouldn't face high rent gouging prices that have been pushing them out of their communities for the last two decades. I know I'm ranting here, but I can't underline this enough. This bill is too late, but must pass. We really could have used rent stabilization at the beginning of 2010 when rents started shooting up, and would shoot up over 92% over that decade. Rents have been sort of flat in aggregate for the last couple of years, but that doesn't mean, as you say, that landlords aren't jacking up rents on people to economically evict them because they can. That sort of stuff needs to stop - that bill would have prevented it - the Senate Democrats didn't let it happen this year. [00:18:08] Crystal Fincher: Didn't let it happen. And it should be noted that two people who were critical to killing this bill - Mark Mullet and Senator Van De Wege - are also running for statewide office. Mark Mullet is running for governor as a Democrat. Kevin Van De Wege is running for lands commissioner. Really interesting choices to refuse to help 40% of the state's population. [00:18:35] Rich Smith: Just a number of coalition partners - the Members of Color Caucus in both chambers prioritized this bill. The LGBT community came out, especially in Seattle, to do a big rally in support of this bill. Hundreds of people descended on the Capitol steps in Olympia during this session to support a bill from every part of the state - east, west, north, south. Every renter has been feeling this pressure, and the state legislature on some bulls**t about potential long-term costs to the housing supply - which they cannot quantify or have not quantified, I haven't seen the number. If so, please send it over to me - I can't wait to have that discussion. And the only salvo that they're giving us - and I'll stop talking after this - is, Well, next year, Mullet won't be there because he's giving up his seat to run for governor. Van De Wege won't be there because he's giving up his seat to run for land commissioner. A couple of other senators are going to announce their retirement - Sam Hunt has announced his retirement, we've got maybe a couple more. So those places on Ways and Means will be replaced by politicians who don't have the same politics as these conservatives. So next year, it'll be a whole new legislature. The complexion will change and yada, yada, yada. And in the meantime, renters are going to face massive rent increases. So that's the consolation. [00:19:58] Crystal Fincher: Yeah. And we really don't know if the next legislature - if the Senate is going to be constructed differently. We don't know who's going to be elected to those open seats. And so what I will say is moving forward this year, it's important to get people who are running on the record, to talk about how important this is. As local party organizations are going through their endorsement processes, this be a question that's going to impact whether you decide to endorse or not. Those are the types of decisions that should be being talked about now and decided now, so as we move forward we have a better idea of who stands where and what we can expect from this legislature. The last thing I would say is - as people are running, it's so clear how much more power chairs of committees and leadership have. So it's great to be elected as a senator, as a representative. But as we've seen, chairs of committees can just flat out refuse to hear a bill that has wide popular support, that would pass on the floor if it got there. They can prevent it from getting to the floor. So who do these senators expect to support, or will they rule out supporting people for chair and leadership positions? This matters and this is very impactful for the type of policy that we're able to pass here in Washington state. Those are very important things that usually get less attention that need to be getting a whole lot more. [00:21:32] Rich Smith: That's right. [00:21:32] Crystal Fincher: I also want to talk about another bill that died. Even-year elections, which we have talked about, certainly in our conversation with Andrew Villeneuve from the Northwest Progressive Institute. They were instrumental in helping to write and shape that. Representative Mia Gregerson from the 33rd LD sponsored that in the House. It passed the House, got to the Senate. And what unfortunately happens to so many bills in the Senate, it died. What happened here? [00:22:03] Rich Smith: Well, based on the reporting from NPI, the bill was sent not to the Senate Governance Committee, but to the Ways and Means Committee where it quietly died. So another way that a bill can quietly die - because people can take executive action on it and vote on it, and it can die that way, certainly. But they can also just decide not to take it up in the committee and then die that way - then no one has to go on the record with who doesn't want more democracy, who doesn't want to give cities the opportunity to have more democratic elections in Washington. So yeah, that's my understanding - the Ways and Means Committee strikes again. They killed the bill by not taking it up in time. And now cities don't have the option to move their local elections to even years, which studies show and King County proves increases turnout. It's a loss for democracy. It's inexcusable. And Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and a number of power players came out against it - saying that it was going to be costly and there's other complications that election officials were going to encounter. But the state's Office of Financial Management - when sending it to the Ways and Means Committee - said that the bill had an indeterminate fiscal impact. In short, the state doesn't know what the fiscal impact would be. And I struggle to understand how holding fewer elections costs more money than holding an election every year does. But maybe initially with changing stuff around, maybe you have to buy more software or whatever. But yeah, I don't understand that math - haven't seen that math. But that was the political dynamic that killed the bill. [00:23:39] Crystal Fincher: An opportunity to improve our small-D democracy. Has failed to take advantage of the opportunity and basically assurance - we see what even-year elections versus odd-year election turnout is. Even-year elections routinely have turnout 20-plus percentage points higher than odd-year elections. It's always better to have more people weighing in on who represents them and how their community should be shaped. So again, disappointed to see this. And hopefully we can take this time, as we have elections throughout the state at the legislative level, that we press candidates on this, and see where they stand, and try and set this up for success next session. [00:24:26] Rich Smith: Yeah, it was interesting that they decided to send it to the Ways and Means Committee. So Jamie Pedersen - Seattle senator - is the Floor Leader. He decides which committees bills go to. So one question would be - why didn't this bill go to the Governance Committee, which is chaired by Sam Hunt, who's retiring this year? And then another question would be - what was the conversation in Ways about why they wouldn't pass the bill? And those would be two people to ask, in case you're interested in contacting your representative about why the bill died or you want to add your support. [00:24:55] Crystal Fincher: Yep, absolutely. Now we will turn to local politics and policy in the City of Seattle. This week, we saw a different approach from the Seattle City Council in dealing with protests. And coverage, even in The Seattle Times, noted that protest has been a normal, consistent part of public meetings in Seattle for most of the last decade, for decades before that, and beyond. Seattle, as a city, has such a long and storied history of protests in favor of change - and successfully creating change also, by the way. And this is happening while other councils across the state, from Spokane to Tacoma, are dealing with largely the same things - have managed to de-escalate these situations, have managed to listen to people in their community who are passionately advocating for issues - many of which are crisis levels within communities. But in the city of Seattle, we saw insults from the Council perspective and calls for arrest, which did result in several people getting arrested for protesting. What happened? [00:26:18] Rich Smith: Yeah, so the council met to pass a resolution to rename a street after George Fleming, who was a Black state senator. Sidebar, nerd thing - not a big deal, but worth noting. The resolution called George Fleming the first Black person elected to the State Senate, but he was actually the second or third, kind of depending on how you want to slice it. The first Black person was bi-racial - William Owen Bush was elected to the House of Representatives in 1889. He wasn't a senator - okay, fine. But the first Black senator was elected in 1921 - that's John H. Ryan, out of Tacoma. And so George Fleming would be the second Black senator. Minor note. But they basically framed the protesters as interrupting this resolution that was supposed to honor a Black pioneer in Washington politics, but not getting his achievement correct is not particularly honoring him either. So I see it as a little bit disingenuous. But in terms of the facts of what happened, they were going to do this resolution. 20 people showed up during public comment to advocate for the refugees who are in crisis now in Tukwila - in a church parking lot, basically - they don't have anywhere to sleep. The shelter is unstable. And they wanted to say that maybe spending a little bit less money on police would give us more money to help these disadvantaged communities. That was the people's agenda that day, even if it was slightly different than the City Council's agenda. So knowing that, Sara Nelson, Council President, decided to comment by 20 minutes rather than giving them an hour to say their piece. And the people continued to want to talk after 20 minutes and so decided that they were going to stay right there and protest until she made public comment longer. She did not. They called for security. They told people to leave. Some people left. Six people did not leave. The six people who stayed were arrested for trespass and sent to jail. And the people who left were banging on the window outside of the chambers and chanting - Shame, shame, shame. At which point, Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore, who's a former judge, said that she felt as if her life was threatened and demanded the police to arrest those people outside of the chamber who were banging on windows. Everybody made a big stink. And I think another councilmember - I can't remember which one - also said that she felt threatened by the mob out there who was interrupting this moment of democracy. As you said, protests in City Hall - that's the job. We tried to tell people that this slate of City councilmembers did not know what they were talking about, had very little understanding of the normal workings of City politics, and of the City in general. And this is just another way to show that they didn't read the job description. You gotta listen to the people when they talk. First of all, because they will stop talking and chanting when they feel like they've said their piece. And so it's just better for democracy to hear their voice. You all ran on listening to community. And one of your first major operations as a council is to sic the police on the community who is voicing their dissent in Council chambers where we have voiced our dissent forever? That's not listening to community. That's saying you listen to some community and you'll use state violence to shut down other members of the community. So that's what happened. And it was inexcusable and dumb - at the same time. [00:30:05] Crystal Fincher: Strategically, it does not seem like that was a wise decision. This isn't even a progressive versus conservative issue on why this was just really poor decision making. That's why you see councils across the state - and country, really, but certainly across the state - not resorting to arresting people for protesting. All that does is escalate issues and create more passion around issues that is going to manifest itself during your meetings. I will say a lot of councils have been struggling with how to better deal with and manage dissent. The reason why I am more familiar with what councils are doing across the state is because of that reason - it's something that a number of people are looking to figure out and respond to, particularly because there have been actual threats of violence - actual threats made during meetings, people carrying guns into meetings - that is happening as well as not even commenting on stuff. Insults, threats coming to people in meetings. Racist, sexist attacks we've seen across the state. So there have been efforts from a variety of councils to implement rules to be able to get through their agendas while enabling people to express their First Amendment rights and make their voices heard to their public representatives. That has not included calling for arrest. That has not included saying that people chanting - maybe in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or that you disagree with - is threatening to your safety. And that particular thing sounds real familiar to a lot of people in my position and a lot of different positions - and if you know, you know - that conflation of, I am uncomfortable, I don't agree with this, to - I am being physically threatened, my safety is in danger. Those are two very different things, and the conflation of them is something that is a very cynical and harmful thing to resort to that I hope we don't see much more of. I hope they take this opportunity to really explore what it does mean to hear from people who do and don't disagree with you. And I hope they do that quickly because they are going to put the City in a position where they're going to face legal scrutiny, where there are going to be lawsuits that are going to cost the City a lot of money if they continue down this path. So we'll see how this materializes, but certainly this is not the best start to this council that they could have. [00:32:43] Rich Smith: Hear, Hear. There was a moment when Abolish ICE protests were particularly salient and the Council was having a meeting. Abolish ICE protests came in - disrupted the meeting. Immediately, Kshama Sawant stands up with her fist in the air. Teresa Mosqueda starts clapping from her seat. Other progressive members of the council are nodding and listening. Bruce Harrell was the Council President at that time - immediately calls for security to get people out of there. And eventually - they chanted, they stayed a little bit, and eventually they left, and the meeting got brought to order. This is a normal course of events in City Council chambers. And them making a big stink of this is them being politically opportunistic - trying to gain civility politics points with their base. And as you said, it may open them up to liability and it's just unwise. And I agree - I hope they take this opportunity to do a little research on the positions that they have, and on the history of those positions, and how to de-escalate and manage dissent. [00:33:51] Crystal Fincher: Just a side note on that - those protesters were protesting in support of asylum seekers who are trying to secure a place to healthily stay. The county is taking action - it was announced this morning that the county actually authorized grants to organizations that will be assisting the asylum seekers, as well as funding that should secure a stay through June with an enhanced heated tent - better amenities, I guess, than they have now, or just better basic shelter than they have now. It certainly is a conundrum. That is a short-term solution, there needs to be a medium and long-term solution put together. It does look like the governor and the legislature have included allocations to help both migrants and asylum seekers overall, and specifically those in Tukwila - with it looks like $5 million to $8 million allocations is what is proposed. We will see what that turns out to be by the end of session next week. But it's a challenge. Interesting to see the differences in how the different jurisdictions have handled it. People do ask - Well, why would Seattle even be taking that up anyway? Because this is a regional problem and that's why they involved themselves in it before. So these were people returning to the body that had itself involved themselves in it - I think it was a month ago that they decided to take action to help extend stays in some hotels throughout cities in the county. [00:35:23] Rich Smith: By the way, it's the right thing to do. We should be bending over backwards to help these people seeking asylum in our sanctuary city. They want to work. They want to be members of society. And we should be doing everything we can to help ease that transition and help them. It's going to pay off in the long run, and it's morally indefensible not to help them in the short term. I don't know why they're throwing up their hands and saying - Oh gosh, go talk to the county, go talk to the state. We can't really do anything here. That's not particularly welcome in this Portal to the Pacific. And it speaks volumes about how they feel about immigrants, how they feel about people coming into the city, and who they think they're serving. [00:36:03] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, and this feeds into the larger problem that we're having with not having enough housing or shelter for people overall. These are people who don't have it and what we have to contend with - people are like, Well, these are migrants. Other people just want to be homeless. They had the opportunity to get off the street. They could take advantage of shelter if they wanted to. The fact is, there are thousands fewer shelter and housing spaces available than there are people out on the street. We cannot offer housing or shelter to people currently on the street. There is nowhere near enough. Even if we offer shelter to three people, there are eight more standing next to them where it's just not possible. Until we build more, we're going to have this problem. It's going to get worse. It is on us as a society to fix that problem, so that we can move people off of the streets. It's not acceptable to anyone to have people languishing outside - it's unsafe, it's undesirable. These conversations about offers to do stuff are really irrelevant until there is enough space for everyone. Then you can talk about - Well, they decided not to. And then a conversation about penalties could potentially be appropriate then. But before that - how is it valid to talk about criminalization of being outside if there aren't enough spaces to bring people inside? This is what has always perplexed me. [00:37:36] Rich Smith: Yeah, the only way you can believe that is if you believe two things. One, every homeless person is a drug addict and a criminal on purpose because they like it. Two, we have enough space in the jails for all of these drug-addled criminals who just want to steal TVs all day. Neither thing is true. Most people on the street develop drug addictions as a way to cope with being on the street. It is not drug addictions that send them there to the first place, at least not the majority. And the jail - we do not have big jails. And when they go in there, we don't have enough staffing for the jails. And people think that people get treatment in the jails - they do not get adequate treatment in the jails. Staffing issues prevent them from getting the treatment they need. The treatment they need does not meet their needs because they get buprenorphine in lower doses - if you're on fentanyl, bup is not going to be enough to help you or to treat you in jail. And when you get out, you're going to have a higher risk of overdosing and dying. So people's misunderstanding of the criminal justice system leads them to believe these silly things. And I really wish they would read three articles before talking. [00:38:46] Crystal Fincher: And with that, we thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks on this Friday, March 1st, 2024. The producer of Hacks & Wonks is Shannon Cheng. Our insightful co-host today is editor of The Stranger and noted poet, Rich Smith. You can find Rich on Twitter, @richsssmith, with three S's in the middle. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Twitter at @HacksWonks. You can find me on all platforms - and soon, Hacks & Wonks on all platforms and a few new things going on - at officialhacksandwonks.com. 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Ken interviews Jeanne Jackson for this Flight of The Retail Pilot.Jeanne P. Jackson is CEO of a private equity and consulting firm that she founded in 2002, MSP Capital. In 2018, she retired from Nike, Inc. after 16 years, serving first as a Board member for 7 years, then stepping into successive roles inside the Company as President, then Senior Advisor to the CEO. She recently retired from the Board of Directors of McDonalds, Inc., where she served since 1999, holding positions as Chair of the Compensation Committee, Chair of the Finance Committee, and member of the Governance Committee. She also recently retired from the Board of Kraft-Heinz, Inc., having served with Kraft Inc., since 2012, through the sale to a Warren Buffett/3G led Heinz, and staying with the combined Kraft Heinz entity until her retirement in May. She served on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. She serves currently as Director for Monster Beverages, Inc., and Delta Airlines,Inc., on both Finance and the People and Compensation Committees. In the past, Ms. Jackson has also served on the Boards of Nordstrom, Inc., Nike, Inc., Harrah's Inc., Motorola Mobility Inc. (through its sale to Google), Williams-Sonoma, Inc., CRS Inc., and West Marine, Inc. Ms. Jackson has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC , President and Chief Executive Officer of Banana Republic, a Division of Gap, Inc., while simultaneously as President and Chief Executive Officer for Gap Inc.'s Direct division. Prior to Gap, Inc., Ms. Jackson held various retail and consumer Brand management positions with Victoria's Secret, The Walt Disney Company, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Federated Department Stores.Ms. Jackson has served on the Board of Advisors of the Harvard Graduate School of Business, and University of California, Irvine Merage School of Business. She is the Past President of the United States Ski and Snowboard Foundation Board of Trustees, and served on numerous Community Boards. She is currently a member of the International Women's Forum of Las Vegas, and has, in the past, been recognized by Business Week as “One of the Year's 25 Best Managers,” by Fortune as one of “The Most Powerful Women in Business,” and by Ad Age as one of “The Most Powerful Women in Sports.” Ms. Jackson holds a BS from the University of Colorado, and an MBA from Harvard's Graduate School of Business Administration.Key takeaways from the podcast highlight Jeanne Jackson's impactful career in retail, showcasing her leadership skills, strategic thinking, and contributions to transforming and growing iconic brands.1. Transformation of Banana Republic: Jeanne Jackson reflects on her leadership at Banana Republic, where she took the brand from being perceived as a stepchild to becoming a formidable brand within the Gap portfolio. This transformation involved assembling a high-quality team and pushing against opposition to lead the brand into the e-commerce space.2. Transition to Retail Career: Jeanne's journey into retail wasn't initially planned. She had intended to enter the consumer packaged goods industry but was convinced by someone in the retail sector, Frank Arnone, to explore a career in retail. This encounter shifted her trajectory, leading her to successful roles at various retail companies.3. Learning and Leadership Development: Jeanne attributes her leadership skills to lifelong learning and accumulating experiences. From her early exposure to extemporaneous speaking in high school to her experiences in business school, including the Harvard Business School method's case study approach, she developed the ability to assimilate data quickly and make decisions convincingly.4. Selecting Board Positions: Jeanne shares her approach to selecting board positions, emphasizing a deep understanding and passion for the brand. She believes in contributing meaningfully to the boards she joins, bringing strategic thinking, leadership, and a clear path to impact. She emphasizes the importance of diversity in the boardroom.5. Career Highlights at Banana Republic and Nike: Jeanne expresses pride in her work at Banana Republic and Nike. At Banana Republic, she played a crucial role in turning the brand into a significant player within the Gap portfolio and was an early advocate for embracing e-commerce. Her time at Nike involved joining the company's board and later leading the direct-to-consumer business, significantly impacting the company's trajectoryin that space.6. Consumer Focus from Disney: Jeanne Jackson highlights the importance of consumer focus, a core competency she developed during her time at Disney. The strategic work at Disney emphasized understanding how consumers felt about the brand, their interactions, and motivations. This consumer-centric approach became foundational in her subsequent roles at companies like Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic, and Nike.7. E-commerce Motivation: Jeanne Jackson explains the motivation behind embracing e-commerce during her time at Nike. She observed the high consumer demand in San Francisco, attributed to the availability of broadband. Recognizing that consumers would want to buy products online, the decision was made to meet consumers where they were and be ready for a broader audience as broadband adoption increased nationwide.8. Technology as a Base Level: According to Jackson, technology is a crucial aspect of any business strategy, especially in the realm of e-commerce. She emphasizes that technology is a baseline requirement for running a successful e-commerce business, covering aspects like quick checkout, easy navigation, and efficient inventory management.9. AI in Retail: Jeanne Jackson acknowledges the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in retail. She anticipates that AI will bring another level of capability to the retail industry, and those who neglect its integration may miss out on valuable opportunities. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of AI on job roles, with Jackson suggesting that while some roles may be replaced, there could be opportunities for higher efficiency and smarter use of human resources.10. Evolution of Retail: The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of retail, with a focus on digitally native brands. Jackson expresses excitement about these brands that have captured consumer attention, especially those that emerged or gained momentum during the pandemic. The discussion highlights the changing strategies of brands, including considerations of omni-channel approaches and the exploration of various channels to reach customers, even mentioning the challenges and uncertainties associated with selling on platforms like Amazon.
In this live event hosted by Umbrex in November 2023, Ron Lumbra, a member of the CEO & Board of Directors Practice and Partner at Heidrick and Struggles, discusses how to get on a corporate board. He shares insider knowledge about the process. The event was recorded as a streaming event, with approximately 300 people signing up for the session. The discussion was facilitated and included questions from attendees. Exploring the Landscape of Board Roles The discussion focuses on the different types of board roles, such as Fortune 500 companies, other public companies, PE-owned portfolio companies, and family-owned companies. The top of the pyramid is the public company corporate board, which is the most sought-after and difficult to join. People often serve on various types of boards, such as large-cap corporations, smaller publicly traded companies, private companies, family businesses, and nonprofits. These boards have similar structures, committee structures, and skills matrix, making them valuable ground training experiences for those looking to join corporate boards. A board is a group of experienced business people who are responsible for running and governing a company. It is not just a group of smart people, but specific roles that a board seeks to fill. He identifies the difference of a philanthropic board. When searching for a board member, companies often seek specific skills, such as financial experts with experience in China, supply chain, or being female. Ron talks about a typical board structure and defines the importance of what a candidate can bring to the board. The board consists of about 10 people, with four or five members fit into the CEO club or those who have run a big business club. The number one in demand skill set is financial experts, with three seats focused on audit and finance committees. The number one skill set is CFOs, while the other three are controllers, treasurers, VPs, SVPs, or audit partners from one of the big four. Companies are also looking for leaders in certain fields at specific times. Generally at present, their expertise in cyber and AI, supply chain, and ESG areas are in demand. Supply chain has seen a surge in demand, especially during the pandemic. Boards are looking for people who can lead, guide, and help with challenges they may face. They create a skills matrix to identify the various skills needed, which is more than the number of seats. People who can check more boxes credibly tend to be more attractive board candidates. The Benefits of Being on a Board Ron explores the reasons people want to be on a board and the benefits they receive. Operating executives with a day job often go on boards to expand their skill set, gain an outside perspective, and learn from others in different industries. As they age, they may consider a different career path and seek ways to contribute, give back, stay engaged, and stay relevant. Age plays a significant role in the decision-making process, as board directors are not employees and are not discussed in the proxy board. Boards typically have a mandatory retirement age of 72-75 years, which varies by company. People usually go on boards in their late 50s or early 60s and have a decade or more of tenure before they age off. Ron also discusses the reality of being on a board in terms of time and commitment. Being on a board is different from being an operating executive, as it is intense and socially intensive. Board culture and how the board functions come together and go apart are important factors, both experience, personality and cultural fit are all factors considered. Board meetings are usually held five times a year, with committee meetings often occurring around them. Ron shares information on payment for board members and how to position oneself to get on a board, particularly at the non-finance 500 level. Securing a Invitation to The Board He explains that the supply side of the board opportunities is what attracts candidates, and understanding one's skill set, industry expertise, strategic acumen, and expertise is crucial. Ron also highlights the private placement market, where 40% of corporate directors are placed through relationships. This can be an advantage for candidates, as they are paid to introduce competition. However, the private placement market is less competitive and more about networking and making oneself known. Joining a board is akin to joining an elite country club, where applicants must demonstrate their knowledge and expertise. Networking is more about making yourself present and well known, rather than trying to make a sale. It's important not to take it personally, but rather to understand how the game works to get on board. Ron encourages people to focus on networking, letting people know their skill set, and having the courage to differentiate themselves. Many people answer yes to every question and bring various skill sets, but this may not be memorable or distinctive. People who have the courage to say they know banking, regulation, and Washington can become extraordinarily memorable. Trends and the Changing Focus of Companies Ron talks about the trends in diversity goals and the changing focus of companies. He highlights the importance of women on boards and the momentum of advocacy groups around women on boards. The pandemic in March 2020 led to a shift in focus towards ethnic diversity, with a two-year window of intense focus on black directors and Latino Asian directors. Today, there is still an interest in ethnic diversity, but most boards are working hard to address the issue. Advocacy for women on boards is now focused around 30%, partly from shareholder advisory groups and exchanges. Some boards are advocating for at least 30% women on boards. Diversity matters have changed significantly over the past decade, with a period from 2020 to 2023 when companies focused on diversity, leading to a pent-up supply of non-diverse CEOs being called on boards. The market is now recognizing the importance of diversity in addressing societal constraints and positioning companies effectively. Ron shines a light on the importance of understanding the unwritten rules of board roles and how they impact a candidate's authenticity and legitimacy. He emphasizes the importance of addressing governance matters, as it can impact a candidate's authenticity and legitimacy. He suggests that exposure to governance can come in various ways, such as attending board meetings, working with the audit committee, or working closely with members of the compensation committee. This exposure can demonstrate knowledge of board culture, functioning, agenda, and what matters within a board. Understanding The Board Environment Ron talks about the importance of understanding the board agenda and what matters, and why it is so difficult to secure a position on the board. Boards create a high bar to ensure that candidates understand their roles and culture, and that they don't bring on disruptive or underperforming individuals. By addressing these issues, candidates can demonstrate their commitment to good governance and the importance of understanding the board environment.Business schools and the National Association of Corporate Directors offer board directors certification programs, which can be helpful for getting on a board. However, it is important to not oversell these programs, as they may not provide the necessary knowledge and experience for decision-makers. Participation in these programs can make individuals more knowledgeable and contemporary in governance topics, making them better interviewers or interviewees. A Focus on Governance To demonstrate a commitment to governance, one can get on a nonprofit board. The type of nonprofit and the specific role on the board should be determined by the individual's passion for the subject matter. Nonprofit boards often have committees that align with the individual's interests and skills. For example, financial experts might be better suited for audit or finance committees, while those with expertise in governance may find the Governance Committee beneficial. Engaging in committees is where the work happens, and it is crucial to find a committee where you can grow and develop. This can lead to being tapped into a corporate board, as people will see you as a leader and a greater amongst equals. Boards are typically staffed over a decade, so it doesn't have to happen on the day you join. If you like the mission, theme, and value add, you will find yourself on committees, running committees, or chairing the board. Vetting Candidates for Board Positions When talking about the process of vetting candidates for board positions, Ron explains that it is divided into two categories: formal and informal. Formal vetting involves light off-the-record background checks, such as FBI police records and business references, to ensure a good understanding of the candidate. The process also includes back channel conversations with board members, who may have connections to the candidate. It is important to understand that every person you interact with or have worked with in the past is a potential candidate, and it is crucial to be aware of these back channel calls. Executive search firms fill about 40% of roles, and it is essential to ensure that candidates are aware of their interest. To do this, resumes should be on file with all major firms, as they are centrally administered and managed. This makes them a shared asset in the board database, which can be used to identify potential candidates for new searches.Joining a board of directors can be lucrative for younger professionals in their 40s-50s. However, it is challenging to position oneself effectively in these roles due to the value placed on experience and life experience. The average age of a first-time director on a publicly traded larger cap board is 58, so it is crucial to understand the circumstances in which you will be effective on the board. Ron shares an example of a public company CEO who overstepped the boundaries of his role as a board member, leading to a crash in his candidacy to illustrate that it is important to think carefully about your involvement and what you bring to the table before you commit to a board position. Timestamps: 00:02 How to get on a corporate board with an insider 05:00 Board composition, skills, and motivations 10:14 Board service for executives nearing retirement age 12:40 Board positions and their requirements 17:01 Networking, marketing, and diversity in boardrooms 20:18 Board diversity and governance expectations 26:50 Board director certification programs and their value 28:50 Board governance and interview process for nonprofit boards 34:49 Board membership requirements and vetting process 38:06 Board member compensation and background checks 44:05 Board positioning and vetting process for executives 49:15 Board advisory roles and expertise Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.
JAMES A. ROCCO is the visionary CEO of Thirty Saints Productions, creators of the Songbook Series and Broadway Songbook®. Thirty Saints Productions is a dynamic and innovative company that excels in creating original theatrical works for a diverse range of venues across the globe. In 2022, the company expanded its horizons, venturing into negotiating, consulting, and acquiring music licenses for popular jukebox musicals, solidifying its position as an industry leaders. With Broadway Asia, Thirty Saints toured Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat® to Tokyo and led the artistic team for the US Air Force's 9/11 tribute video, There Are No Words, seen by millions of viewers. Thirty Saints is an investor in the current Broadway, National Tour, and Toronto productions of Come from Away and Magic Mike in London. From 2005-2017, Rocco was the VP of Programming and Producing Artistic Director of Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, where he presented and booked the best of touring Broadway (August, Osage County, An American In Paris, Kinky Boots, Les Misérables) and produced or co-produced award-winning theatricals (In The Heights, Love, Janis, Cabaret, West Side Story.) As the Ordway's representative and member of the Broadway League and the IPN (Independent Producer's Network), he was a producing partner and investor in Fun Home, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Monty Python's Spamalot, and others, as well as serving on the IPN's Governance Committee. In 2019, he was recognized by The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds for "30 years of dedication, craft, and contribution to the theater" at their annual Broadway Salutes ceremony. A longtime member of NAMT (National Alliance for Musical Theatre), he served on the Alliance's New Works committee. Rocco commissioned the holiday musical A Country Christmas Carol and was part of the creative teams behind the off-Broadway cult hits Nite Club Confidential and Hooked on the 70s. His re-versioned stage production of Singin' in the Rain has been seen worldwide. Rocco was Producing Artistic Director of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and Interim Artistic Director of Stage One, a theatre dedicated to new musical development. On Video, he was the Executive Producer and Co-Director of the Regional Emmy Nominated Documentary, The World We Create, and directed the television musical, Born of A Dream. For Mitsubishi/ArtSphere, he created the stage and television spectacular Galaxy Express 999. Rocco's theatrical career started at three years old, as the youngest member of the (Art) Linkletter Totten Tots! He appeared in Oliver! with Ray Walston and Jules Munschin; Carousel as Enoch Snow Jr, with John Raitt; and as Sheppard in Sidney Lumet & David Merrick's Paramount motion picture thriller, Child's Play. James directed and produced his first show in New York at 16 (Henry, Sweet Henry, at the Mercer Arts Center and the Lamb Theatre). As a performer, he appeared in the original Broadway production of Cats(as the Rum Tum Tugger), the International and TV Ashai Productions of Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies; sang back up for Frank Sinatra and was featured singer for Herbie Hancock and the Super Sounds. He played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, The Witch in Into The Woods, appears on 10 Ben Bagley albums, and his CD, It's Between Us, produced the FMQB Top 40 hit, And The Night Stood Stillby Diane Warren. In 2021, Broadway World Minneapolis cited him as Vocalist of the Decade.
On today's episode of HR Like a Boss, we're so happy to be joined by Karla Wludyga! Karla is the Vice President of Organizational Development at PRADCO, and on the podcast she shares her invaluable insights on empowering managers and leaders, cultivating strong workplace connections, and unraveling the intricate relationship between organizational success and the achievements of employees. Don't miss this amazing episode with this amazingly awesome guest! About Karla Karla Wludyga brings to PRADCO diverse experience in public and private sector organizations, including media, education, government, and the nonprofit sector. Through her work leading executive communications teams and as a former director of Leadership Cleveland, she has advised national policy makers, public officials, and numerous CEOs. Karla's unique background in leadership development, broadcast journalism, and executive communications enables her to effectively coach leaders to enhance their executive presence, communication skills, storytelling ability, and overall influence. She builds rapport and credibility with senior leaders and helps them to leverage their strengths and unique value to drive bottom-line results. Certified as an Executive Coach in Appreciative Inquiry for Positive Business and Societal Change and in Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Karla uses PRADCO's assessment tools and her experience to help clients identify their needs and implement positive change. An experienced facilitator, Karla engages and challenges clients with her empathetic yet direct communication style. She specializes in leading group and individual programs for women leaders, teams that want to improve their collective performance, and individuals with a desire to hone their leadership skills and elevate their personal brand. As an active board member of Providence House, a crisis nursery, Karla is a member of the Governance Committee and co-chairs the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. During her career she has volunteered with more than a dozen nonprofit organizations. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willory/message
Leadership is about taking risks, not seeing into a crystal ball. Pamela Diaz is a leader that asks her team to trust her enough to take risks with her. And she returns that trust with empathy. Here at The Change Architects, we work with a lot of teams that demand all their questions be answered from their manager before they move forward with plans — which stalls progress and problem solving. And it's simply impossible. Fortunately there's another way and Pam knows what's up. This was a fun conversation. Listen in to this episode where I reference Indiana Jones and Turduckens. Pinky swear they're both related to change management. About Pamela Diaz Pamela Diaz is CEO and President of Entara, a security-first eXtended Service Provider (XSP). Under her leadership, Entara has been recognized for several awards due to its forward-thinking and strategic security solutions by CRN, MSSP Alert, and Channel Partners. Pam is also the Co-Founder of Forecheck, an automated incident management, remediation, and resilience platform built for ingesting incidents from security providers. Pam is dedicated to connecting organizations with the IT and cybersecurity solutions that their businesses need to thrive. She is passionate about building relationships and connecting with individuals that challenge the status quo and stretch to continuously improve our future. Through her dedication to building a great team and company culture, Entara has been recognized in both Chicago and on a national level as a Best and Brightest Place to Work. Pam is on the Board of Directors of Bounce Children's Foundation, an organization transforming the lives of chronically ill children, and serves as Chair of the Governance Committee. She is also on the Events Committee of the Female Integrator Mastermind (FIM), a peer-to-peer female mentoring group. Through FIM, she regularly presents about equality and female empowerment.
Nashville General Hospital CEO Joseph Webb,D.Sc., MSHA, FACHE, joins Eric to discuss how the hospital is using innovation to fulfill its mission and vision to improve the health and wellness of Nashville – one neighbor at a time. During the conversation, Dr. Webb shares details on two innovative initiatives Nashville General implemented to address health equity and transform care delivery. Food Pharmacy - In 2018, Nashville General launched the Food Pharmacy to provide access to food for individuals living with food insecurity and to educate those individuals about which foods best fit within the care plan based on their chronic conditions. Congregational Health and Education Network (CHEN) - Launched in 2017, CHEN is a 501(c)(3) faith-based initiative with local churches and educational institutions with a primary focus on reducing health disparities for communities of color through education attainment, access to healthcare, and health literacy. Currently, CHEN includes 100 faith-based organizations of all denominations throughout Nashville. In addition, Dr. Webb provides a blueprint to help other health organizations implement similar, innovative programs to promote healthy communities and reduce health disparities. About Dr. Webb Since joining Nashville General in 2015, Dr. Webb has successfully led efforts to improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience and grow revenues. Before joining Nashville General Hospital, Dr. Webb served as chief operating officer for Common Table Health Alliance in Memphis, Tennessee. As a former chief executive operating officer for Methodist Le Bonheur South Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, he held additional chief executive roles for Healthcare Services of America at Coastal Carolina Hospital and Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Dr. Webb is board certified in Healthcare Management and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Nationally, he serves as a board member of America's Essential Hospitals and as chairman of the Governance Committee. He serves on the board of the Nashville chapter of the American Heart Association and as a board member of NashvilleHealth. Dr. Webb is a member of Omega Psi Phi, Incorporated. Dr. Webb earned a Doctorate of Science in Health Services Administration and a Master of Science in Hospital and Health Services Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Health and Physical Education from Tennessee State University. About Nashville General Hospital A leading safety net hospital with 150 beds and more than 22 clinics. Nashville General Hospital serves as the index teaching hospital for the historic Meharry Medical College. Nashville General has earned multiple accreditations for its evidence-based measures and practices that provide quality healthcare. These include The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval accreditation, NCQA PatientCentered Medical Home accreditation, the NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program, accreditation by the Commission on Cancer for Nashville General's Robert E. Hardy Cancer Center, and Level 3 TNCPE Performance Excellence Award. The hospital also has increased its revenue sources through expanded healthcare services and launched initiatives to attract new commercially insured patients. These efforts ensure that every patient receives high-quality care at Nashville General Hospital regardless of their ability to pay.
In this remarkable episode, we are honored to welcome Steve Mesler, an Olympic gold medalist and the visionary mind behind Classroom Champions. Tune in as Steve delves into the essential skills that pave the path to successful leadership. From making tough decisions with confidence to embracing change as a catalyst for growth, Steve imparts invaluable insights that resonate far beyond the sports arena. Join us as we explore his mission to equip our students with the tools they need to triumph in an unpredictable future. In this episode, we also discuss: Leadership Lessons for All Ages The Importance of Social Emotional Learning Predicting the Future of Education And What Classroom Champions is All About! About Steve Mesler: Steve Mesler is the co-founder and CEO of the international award-winning non-profit Classroom Champions and is a 3-time Olympian and Olympic Gold Medalist in 4-man bobsled. Soon after retiring from Olympic competition, Steve was appointed to the Board of Directors of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee where he chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee and founded the U.S. International Relations Task Force during his 8-years of service. A renowned speaker, and a former teacher and management consultant, in 2010 Steve partnered with his sister, Leigh Parise, PhD, and wife, Rhiannon Mesler, PhD to turn Classroom Champions into the leading sport-for-education organization in the world. The international non-profit has partnered with schools and districts to mentor and teach more than 5 million students a growth mindset and the skills of perseverance and teamwork through evidence-based curriculum and innovative virtual mentoring programs to produce positive academic and life outcomes for students. Follow Steve Mesler: Website: classroomchampions.org; Steve Mesler Twitter: @stevemelser @classroomchamps Instagram: @stevemmesler @classroomchampions Linkedin: Steve Mesler, M.S.M., OLY | LinkedIn Classroom Champions | LinkedIn Supporting the Podcast! Have you ever thought about supporting the Aspire to Lead podcast? For just $5 a month, you can help me continue to create and produce valuable content for aspiring leaders in education. I understand that everyone has their own preferences and budgets, so if $5 a month isn't feasible for you, no worries! The podcast will always be available to listen to for free. However, if you do find value in the podcast and can afford to contribute, your support would mean the world to me. By contributing, you're enabling me to continue doing what I love and providing you with quality content. Thank you for considering supporting the Aspire to Lead podcast . Your contribution, no matter how small, is...
About Joy: I am honored to participate in the long history of creativity in the community of Santa Ana, California. From my shop downtown, I make commissioned pieces for my clients and forge objects that are entirely my own. While blacksmithing is my foundational practice, I also incorporate other mediums. Film photography, cinefilm, and stained glass, are all mediums I have explored to complement and support my work at the forge. I am also a teacher and consider that part of my work as an artist as well. I am a Certified Instructor with the California Blacksmith Association, a Certified Welder with the American Welding Society, a Community Education Instructor in blacksmithing and bronze casting, and a Welding Instructor at Orange Coast College. Also, I am also on the Governance Committee for the nonprofit Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths which provides opportunities, visibility, and economic support for marginalized communities in the field of blacksmithing. You can follow along with Joy on Instagram.
Welcome to The Voice of Retail podcast. I'm producer & host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is produced in conjunction with the Retail Council of Canada. Veteran retailer, entrepreneur, investor and friend of the pod David Lui is back this episode with his new business partner, Canadian retail legend Joe Mimran in an exclusive interview to talk about buying Vancouver's Kit & Ace, a retailer with an origin story that goes back almost a decade to it's founding by Lululemon lead designer Shannon Wilson and son JJ Wilson. We talk about their impression of the brand today, what makes it great, and growth plans for this innovative apparel retailer. About DavidDavid Lui is an accomplished global brand and entrepreneurial leader.With a wealth of experience in leading complex retail, digital and consumer environments, his impressive portfolio includes developing global award-winning marketing campaigns, scaling online e-commerce brands, and being named CEO of the twelfth Fastest Growing Company in Canada's PROFIT100, First for Fastest-Growing Company in British Columbia, Canada, winner of the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award, and a Business in Vancouver Forty under 40. In 2022, he was also ranked 11th in the Global CEO Award.David has significantly impacted the retail industry and community through his involvement as an investor and board member. He has served on the Board and Governance Committee for Hypertension Canada, the Retail Leadership Committee for the Canadian Marketing Association, the Marketing Advisory Committee for the Retail Council of Canada, and as a Board Member and Chair of the Marketing Committee for Theatre Calgary. He holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University.About JoeJoe Mimran is a leading contributor to the fashion and design industry and is best-known for creating a succession of visionary brands and retail concepts, including Club Monaco, Caban, Joe Fresh, Joe Fresh Beauty and Alfred Sung. Recognized universally as having a sharp eye, impeccable attention to detail, and insight into emerging trends, Joe is always on the forefront of what's next. Joe is also an avid investor and champions exceptional entrepreneurs. Joe also stars on the popular CBC show, Dragons Den, now in its 12th season.Chronology of entrepreneurial ventures:In 1978 Joe co-founded a manufacturing apparel business in Toronto Canada.In 1980 the Company launched the Alfred Sung brand which achieved immediate consumer acceptance and success. While the company controlled the design and manufacturing of the women's collection the company embarked on expanding the brand into a myriad of consumer products under license. In 2013 Joe sold his interest.In 1985 Joe founded Club Monaco, a vertical retail concept known for its distinctive minimalistic style and monochromatic palette. Club Monaco instantly became a cult brand that grew to over 150 stores in Canada, US, and Asia.In 2000, Club Monaco and Caban it's home products lifestyle concept, were purchased by Ralph Lauren, marking Ralph Lauren's first-ever acquisition.In 2001 Joe created Joseph Mimran and Associates. a consulting practice that has serviced numerous high profile international retailers, including Holt Renfrew, Saks Fifth Avenue, Woolworths, South Africa, Coles a major food retailer in Australia and Loblaws, Staples US and Kroger.In 2003 Joe created a range of home products for Loblaws under the Presidents Choice brands.In 2006 Joe created the Joe Fresh concept for Loblaws. He oversaw the brand's design and retail concepts, and made it the country's second largest apparel brand in dollars and units, with a vision of well-designed, well-priced clothes for a broad audience. Joe Fresh is sold in over 350 Loblaw stores in Canada and abroad.In addition to PC home in 2009 to Joe was also responsible for general merchandise products including the design, sourcing and presentation of all the GM private label brands.Joe retired from his position as Creative Director of Joe Fresh and General Merchandise in 2014.In 2019, Joe created and introduced gry mattr, a beautiful collection of home and office accessories that live at the intersection of work and life. Intelligently designed, globally inspired - and smartly priced. livegrymattr.comJoe's community efforts have included Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of Canada and honorary Chairman of the inaugural Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. Joe has been the recipient of many industry awards including the Canadian Style Award and the lifetime achievement award by the Design Exchange. in 2015, Joe was inducted into Canada's Marketing Legends Hall of Fame. A patron of the arts, Mimran's philanthropic activities include support of the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, New Museum, New York and is a Luminaire for Luminato Arts Festival.An avid traveler and art collector, Joe divides his time between Toronto and New York and is the father of four wonderful children. About Michael Michael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery. Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row. Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail. He produces and co-hosts Remarkable Retail with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America.
This week we interview Ralph Boyd. Ralph is the President and CEO of SOME, Inc., a large Washington, D.C.-based housing development, health care, and human services organization. Boyd has extensive experience as a senior executive and board leader in both the public company and nonprofit sectors and served as a federal prosecutor and assistant attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice. His executive experience also includes serving as EVP and general counsel of a Fortune 50 financial services company, CEO of a major corporate foundation, CEO of the Americas region of an international real estate development organization, and a regional CEO of The American Red Cross. Boyd also previously practiced law as a partner in the Boston office of Goodwin Procter LLP and the Washington, D.C., office of Alston & Bird. Ralph serves on the board of directors for InfuSystem and currently serves as chair of the Compensation Committee. He also serves as a member of the Corporate Nominating and Governance Committee.He previously served as a board member and Audit Committee chair of the DirecTV Group, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ: DTV) and as a member of the company's Nominating and Governance Committee. He currently serves as chair of Sandy Spring Bancorp's (NASDAQ: SASR) Compensation Committee and as a member of the Executive and Nominating and Governance Committees. Boyd also is the non-executive chairman of the NHP Foundation, a nonprofit developer, owner, and operator of multi-family affordable housing properties nationwide. Boyd is a graduate of Haverford College and Harvard Law School.
This week we continue our conversation with Gregg Lehman. Gregg was our first guest on the Motivated to Lead podcast. Gregg has significant experience in CEO and board director (Chairman/Vice Chairman) positions. He is a transformational leader moving underperforming businesses to high-performing, profitable companies. His expertise is diverse, with a concentration in healthcare services, medical devices, payment models, and healthcare IT (B2B, B2C). Gregg has recently joined us at SIMA Partners as the Healthcare/Medical Device Practice Co-Leader. Gregg currently serves on the board of InfuSystem (NYSE: INFU). He has held positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Chairman, member of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee. Lehman has served as CEO of EB Employee Solutions, LLC. He was president and CEO of MGC Diagnostics Corporation, a leader in cardio-respiratory diagnostics, from July 2011 until May 2014. He served as president and CEO of Health Fitness Corporation, a population health management company, from 2007 through 2010. Before that, he held numerous senior-level executive and governance positions in the medical and higher education, including president and CEO of INSPIRIS, Inc., a Nashville-based specialty care medical management company; of Gordian Health Solutions, Inc., a population health management company; and of the National Business Coalition on Health in Washington, D.C. He also served as president of Taylor University in Indiana. Gregg earned a Doctorate and a Master of Science in higher education administration, with a minor in finance and economics from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Science in business management and marketing from Indiana University.
This week we have Gregg Lehman join us as our guest. Gregg was our first guest on the Motivated to Lead podcast. Gregg has significant experience in CEO and board director (Chairman/Vice Chairman) positions. He is a transformational leader moving underperforming businesses to high-performing, profitable companies. His expertise is diverse, with a concentration in healthcare services, medical devices, payment models, and healthcare IT (B2B, B2C). Gregg has recently joined us at SIMA Partners as the Healthcare/Medical Device Practice Co-Leader. Gregg currently serves on the board of InfuSystem (NYSE: INFU). He has held positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Executive Chairman, member of the Audit Committee, Chairman of the Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee. Lehman has served as CEO of EB Employee Solutions, LLC. He was president and CEO of MGC Diagnostics Corporation, a leader in cardio-respiratory diagnostics, from July 2011 until May 2014. He served as president and CEO of Health Fitness Corporation, a population health management company, from 2007 through 2010. Before that, Lehman held numerous senior-level executive and governance positions in the medical and higher education, including president and CEO of INSPIRIS, Inc., a Nashville-based specialty care medical management company; of Gordian Health Solutions, Inc., a population health management company; and of the National Business Coalition on Health in Washington, D.C. He also served as president of Taylor University in Indiana. Gregg earned a Doctorate and a Master of Science in higher education administration, with a minor in finance and economics from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Science in business management and marketing from Indiana University.
126. Susan E. Chapman-Hughes - Empathic Leadership “Think about the leaders that you have admired the most in your career. What was it about them that made you get really excited about working with them? Usually it's because they knew your name. Let's start with the basics. They understood why you came to work every day. They invested in you. They could see things in you that you couldn't see yourself. They wanted you to be successful, so they were rooting for you.” - Susan Chapman-Hughes Guest Bio: Susan Chapman-Hughes Global C-Level Business Executive / Tech Industry Advisor / Corporate Board Director A proven leader of transformation and innovation, Susan Chapman-Hughes most recently was the EVP/GM of Global Digital Capabilities, Transformation and Operations (GDCT&O) in the Global Commercial Services (GCS) division at American Express where she led the digital transformation of customer experience and drove the use of big data, predictive analytics and machine learning to power the business Go to Market strategy. Prior to her tenure in GDCT&O, she led the GCS U.S. Large Market Business, leading the business from decline to double digit growth and significantly improving NPS, and, as head of Global Real Estate and Workplace Enablement, led the groundbreaking and award-winning global workspace transformation (Bluework). A driver of innovation and business efficiency efforts, Susan's teams have been recognized by multiple Chairman's Awards for Innovation. Prior to American Express, she held many key senior roles for Fortune 500 companies in financial services and technology. She is an advisor to many pre-ipo (seed through late stage) and public companies specializing in go to market and human capital strategies/plans as well as building business scale. She currently serves as an advisor to companies in the Web3/Crypto, Healthcare Transformation and Consumer Beauty Technology sectors. Ms. Chapman-Hughes is an independent director of the J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) where she chairs the Compensation Committee. She is also an independent director of Toast where she chairs the Compensation Committee and serves on the Nominating and Governance Committee. Previously, she served as an independent Director for Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) where she led both the Compensation and Audit Committees. She has received many accolades for leadership including being named one of “The Elite 100” by Diversity Woman, one of the Most Influential Women in Payments, by PaymentsSource, “Grio 100” by Grio.com/NBC Universal and as one of the “100 Most Creative People in Business” by Fast Company. In addition to her professional roles, Ms. Chapman-Hughes is committed to volunteer work for non-profit community development organizations across the United States and remains an active mentor to young people in her community. She is a member of the Board of the New York Junior Tennis League. She is a Trustee Emeriti of The National Trust for Historic Preservation and previously held trustee positions with A Better Chance, and Girls Inc. Ms. Chapman-Hughes holds a Master of Business Administration in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also holds a Master of Regional Planning from The University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Ms. Chapman-Hughes resides in New York with her husband and daughter. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Ask yourself these questions as you reflect on your leadership: Are you consistent? Are you trustworthy? Are you authentic? Are you vulnerable/real? Follow the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. Be willing to receive feedback. Be open to receiving help when needed. Stretch yourself for growth by stepping out of your comfort zone and gaining new experiences. Check in with yourself regularly to ensure you have the right processes in place for success. Resources: Susan Chapman-Hughes on LinkedIn (in/susanchapmanhughes) Susan Chapman-Hughes on Signitt (susan-chapman-hughes) Susan Chapman-Hughes on Instagram (@susanchspeaks) Inspiration And Insights: Asking for What You Want by Susan Chapman-Hughes Point of View: Being Unapologetically Yourself by Susan Chapman-Hughes Chat-GPT Google Bard Coming Next: Episode 127, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Credits: Susan Chapman-Hughes, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.
On today's episode, I sit down with Heather Border and Jennifer Stevens, the Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Alliance Global Advisors, a woman-owned consulting firm focused on developing strategic growth solutions for real asset investment managers.Prior to Alliance, Heather was Managing Director for National Real Estate Advisors and held positions with Hunt Investment Management and The Townsend Group. At those firms, she was responsible for assisting institutional clients in developing investment objectives, strategic planning, underwriting investments, and capital raising. Heather's professional experience also includes seventeen years within the private and public real estate sector, where she developed, implemented and led Investor Relations platforms.In 2022, Heather received the GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award and the GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum's 50 under 40 award.Heather is an Advisory Board member of Outsourced Research & Capital and was recently asked to participate on PREA's Governance Committee. Prior to Alliance Jennifer's professional experience includes sixteen years of institutional portfolio management and consulting, strategic and investment planning, real asset investment underwriting, and a specialization in areas including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and industry best practice.Jennifer held several positions within The Townsend Group, advising clients with cumulative total plan assets of over $300 billion and approximately $20 billion in Real Estate allocations. She was a voting member of Townsend's Advisory Investment Committee, responsible for reviewing and approving due diligence reports and strategies for all advisory clients of the firm. Her clients included Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Fire & Police, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, San Diego City, Sacramento County, and Queensland Superannuation Plan. In 2021, Jennifer received the GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award. In 2022, Jennifer was elected to the PREA Board of Directors and joined PREA's Social Impact Committee.Alliance Global Advisors launched in 2020. Their mission is to provide GPs with an informed, independent perspective, continued education, and an innovative approach to attracting capital in a competitive market environment. They specialize in offering customized guidance on how to improve organizations, plan for succession, compete for capital, add diversity to existing capital base, develop products and enhance branding in order to meet the evolving needs of the institutional investor.In today's conversation, we discuss the 5 pillars global real estate managers should focus on in order to attract and retain investors, noticeable CRE industry changes, and the best way a GP can future-proof their business.Links:Alliance Global AdvisorsJennifer on LinkedInHeather on LinkedInLearn more about Juniper SquareConnect with Brandon Sedloff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/Topics:(00:03:19) - Introducing Jennifer and Heather and their founding of Alliance Global Advisors(00:06:57) - What does a typical client relationship look like with Alliance?(00:13:43) - What are some of the changes you've observed in the industry managers need to be paying attention to?(00:18:31) - How do you help advise folks looking for institutional capital to develop an attractive product?(00:25:16) - What does the Investment Manager of the future look like?(00:31:32) - How do you get the industry to become more transparent with LPs?(00:35:03) - What are some examples of how relationships between Alliance and Gps evolved?(00:40:06) - What is your position on ESG and what trends are you seeing around the industry?(00:43:48) - What is your advice to GPs who have to navigate whether a company takes ESG seriously or not?
Good Dirt: Conversations with Leaders in Real Estate & Beyond
Mike Byrne is AEW's Chief Investment Officer and Head of Private Equity and Private Debt in North America. He has been with AEW since 2003, and today is responsible for overseeing all of AEW's commingled funds, separate accounts and direct investments in North America. In this capacity he is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the Firm's portfolio management, acquisitions, capital markets and asset management functions in addition to managerial responsibility of the Private Equity Group resources. Mr. Byrne also serves on AEW's Investment Committee, Risk Management Committee and Governance Committee in North America, and he is a member of AEW's Global Investment Committee. Prior to joining AEW, he was a member of the real estate team at the Pension Reserve Investment Management Board (“Mass PRIM”), where he managed the pension fund's real estate and timber portfolios. Prior to that he worked at Citigroup in the real estate investment banking group. Mr. Byrne is a member of the Urban Land Institute (U.L.I.) and NAREIM, and a graduate of Dartmouth College.Our conversation with Mike begins with his graduation from Dartmouth, where he captained the men's hockey team, and entered the workforce at Salomon Smith Barney (Citigroup) as an investment banking analyst in the Real Estate & Lodging Group. With his first day in the real estate group falling on 9/11, Mike shares with us how this made for a strange start to a career. Amidst the ensuing capital markets turmoil, Mike then returned to his local roots and joined Mass PRIM as an analyst supporting the pension plan's real estate and timber allocation strategies. We discuss how this gave Mike a unique perspective and foundation for the balance of his career, all of which has been spent in the real estate investment management business with AEW which he joined almost 20 years ago in 2003.The bulk of our discussion centers around the tremendous growth and success of AEW over the years. Mike's passion for AEW shines through as he shares with us observations on company culture, operating partner selection, the firm's innovative menu of investment strategies, investing through cycles and AEW's current outlook on the market from Mike's perspective as CIO.This was a terrific look into AEW, one of the world's largest real estate investment managers with almost $100 billion of assets under management, 830 employees in 18 offices across the globe, and over 800 institutional clients. Mike Byrne is one of the market's most prominent and respected investment management professionals, and this episode makes it clear why. We look forward to having Mike and his teammates back to Good Dirt as we know we've just scratched the surface.For more information on AEW please visit https://www.aew.com/*** As mentioned in the episode intro, the Bisnow Boston Healthcare Real Estate Summit will be held on Weds, May 24th. Jennifer Wong from AEW, Kyle O'Connor from MLL Capital and Brian Carlisle from Celera Properties will participate in a panel moderated by Good Dirt co-host Mike Greeley of Newmark's Healthcare Capital Markets team and NE Medical-Academic Practice Group. For more info: https://www.bisnow.com/events/boston/healthcare/boston-healthcare-real-estate-summit-7823***Please rate, review and subscribe to Good Dirt and share with your friends! Mike Greeley Michael.greeley@nmrk.com
Global leader and history maker Judith Batty is no stranger to being in the room where history is made. Judith spent over 25 years at Exxon Mobil, she was the first Black CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, and she was one of the first youth delegates to attend the National Council Session for Girl Scouts in 1975 when Gloria Randle Scott was elected the first Black president of Girl Scouts of the USA. Now, Judith serves on the Board of Directors at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority where she co-chairs the Finance Committee and the Executive and Governance Committee and serves on the Strategic Development and the Environmental, Social, and Governance Committees. Tune in as Judith sits down with hosts Dee Martin and Ihna Mangundayao to discuss her team's efforts to make DC-area airports more sustainable, how she guided the Girls Scouts through the challenges of COVID, and advice on how young professionals can have a bigger voice in the workplace. Want to hear Judith's thoughts on getting on boards? Her view on how the oil and gas industry is changing? Her greatest leadership lessons learned so far? Then turn on airplane mode and listen in to this exciting episode of Madam Policy!
In this episode, we speak to Edwina Fitzmaurice - EY Global Chief Customer Success Officer - about the potential opportunity for the Metaverse and the need to build a foundation with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in mind Edwina is responsible for customer success and products for Client Technology globally. She leads a network of customer success technology hubs across EMEIA, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. She works with EY's largest accounts on their technology strategies and implementing innovative solutions to help transform their business. Edwina is on the board of Women in Innovation and is the chair of the Governance Committee. She is a mentor with TechStars in Los Angeles and is an active member of the G100 and World50 business community of C-suite executives. Edwina also works with major EY accounts to help them navigate the transformative age where technology, geopolitical, environmental and demographic change is disrupting their business. This episode is hosted by Dave Byrne
"Women play an essential role in innovation, and Christine Regitz has spent her career mentoring and advocating for women in technology.In 2007, she co-founded the Business Women's Network (BWN) at SAP, a grassroots initiative with more than 10,000 members across 60 chapters. The network supports women in gaining new skills and pursuing successful career paths at SAP.After studying business administration and physics, Christine joined SAP in 1994 as a retail management consultant. Over 26 years later, her passion for innovative technology has only grown, and “exceptional and exciting colleagues” continue to motivate her throughout her journey at the company.Regitz is a member of the Supervisory Board of SAP SE, a certified business coach and mediator, President of the German Informatics Society, a member of the High-Level Advisory Committee of the European Centre for Women and Technology (ECWT), and a member of the advisory board of CyberMentor.In recognition of her new role as head of Women in Tech at SAP, I spoke with Regitz recently to get her thoughts on the power of women in tech as well as why it is so important to provide education and opportunities for other young women who are interested in a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)."https://news.sap.com/2020/03/interview-christine-regitz-women-in-tech/SAPVice President, Global Head of SAP Women in TechMember of the following Supervisory Board Committees: Personnel and Governance Committee, Finance and Investment Committee, Technology and Strategy Committee (Vice Chairperson)After studying business administration and physics at the University of Saarland and Universita Degli Studi Bari (Italy), Christine took on a consulting role at IDS Prof. Scheer. In 1994, she moved to DACOS Software. After a brief period in consulting, Christine transferred to the development department of SAP, where she has since held various positions and responsibilities, primarily in the areas of manufacturing industries, transportation management, and energy management. Since 2020 she is heading the global program SAP Women in Tech in the Office of the CEO. She is a member of the supervisory board of SAP SE and in the committees for Finance & Investment, General & Compensation as well as Technology & Strategy, where she also serves as a deputy committee chairperson.She is also the President of the German Informatics Society (GI). In addition, Christine is a member of the Industrial Board of Trustees of the Leibniz Center for Informatics (Schloss Dagstuhl), a member of the German Council for Scientific Information Infrastructures and sits on the board of trustees of the Steinbeis Foundation and of the DeutscheOther articles & links:https://cepis.org/christine-regitz/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-regitz/?originalSubdomain=de
Our guest today is at that intersection of public and private partnerships here in Ontario, Canada. Brenda Hogan is the CIO of Venture Ontario, a $205M joint initiative between the Government of Ontario and leading institutional investors to invest primarily in Ontario-based and focused venture capital and growth equity funds that support innovative and high-growth companies. About Brenda HoganBrenda M. Hogan is the Chief Investment Officer at the Ontario Capital Growth Corporation (OCGC) and has over 15 years of experience in strategy and execution in venture capital at the co-investment, fund of funds, and fund level investing.Brenda has held senior roles in corporate development, finance, and strategic investing with Bell Canada, EY, the Business Development Bank of Canada, and a software start-up. Brenda sits on the Board of the Canadian Venture Capital Association and Chairs the Membership Committee; served as Co-Chair of Canadian Women in Private Equity (CWPE); serves with the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) as a member of the Content Committee; and served three terms on the Board of Women in Capital Markets, serving as Chair of the Governance Committee. She also served on the Board of Governors at Dalhousie University and Chaired the Finance, Audit, Investment, and Risk Committee. Brenda holds an MBA in finance.A word from our sponsor:At Ripple, we manage all of our fund expenses and employee credit cards using Jeeves. The team at Jeeves helped get me and my team setup with physical and virtual credit cards in days. I was able to allow my teammates to expense items in multiple currencies allowing them to pay for anything, anywhere at anytime. We weren't asked for any personal guarantees or to pay any setup or monthly SaaS fees.Not only does Jeeves save us time, but they also give us cash back on our purchases including expenses like Google, Facebook, or AWS every month. New users can earn up to 3% cashback for their first 90 days.The best part is Jeeves puts up the cash, and you settle up once every 30 days in any currency you want, unlike some other corporate card companies that make you pre-pay every month. Jeeves also recently launched its Jeeves Growth and Working Capital initiative for startups and fast-growing companies to enable more financial freedom for companies. The best thing of all is that Jeeves is live in 24 countries including Canada, US and many other countries around the world.Jeeves truly offers the best all-in-one expense management corporate card program for all startups especially the ones at Ripple and we at Tank Talks could not be more excited to officially partner with them. Listeners of Tank Talks can get set up with a demo of Jeeves today and take advantage of our Tank Talks special with a $250 statement credit after the first $2,500 in spend or a $500 statement credit after the first $5000 in spend. Lastly, all Jeeves cardholders receive access to their Lounge Pass program and access to over 1300 airports globally.Visit tryjeeves.com/tanktalks to learn more.In this episode we discuss:03:00 Brenda's journey to becoming an LP04:59 What it was like navigating corporate culture at one of the oldest companies in North America06:29 What Venture Ontario is and how it works08:02 How Venture Ontario Sources it's deals11:39 Working with emerging managers with limited track record12:30 What makes a good fund manager15:16 Red flags from managers to LPs18:20 Positive signals managers can send to prospective LPs20:49 How Brenda focuses on becoming a better LP and adding value23:54 Investing in 202226:04 The Canadian Investing scene27:57 Risks and rewards she is underwriting for in 202232:23 Investment categories Brenda is excited about33:54 Strategies to mitigate risk in new commitments36:04 Best career advice she's recievedFast Favorites*
Today, David is talking to Caitlin Wege. Caitlin is the Executive Chair at Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited and its sister company, Glasshouse Pharmaceuticals. She serves on the board of Neuralace Medical and Pumpspotting Inc. In addition to her corporate leadership roles, she is a partner at MooDoos Investments. This private family-owned investment fund invests in early-stage companies throughout the US and Canada. MooDoos is industry agnostic and invests in several industries, including life sciences, manufacturing, and education technology. Caitlin is also the President of NuFund Venture Group. NuFund is one of the largest Angel networks in the US. She is also a Trustee, finance committee member, and Chair of the Governance Committee for the Wege Foundation, an environmentally-focused family foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a board member of The Ecology Center in Orange County and serves as a mentor and advisory board member for the ZIP Launchpad, the business accelerator at San Diego State University. Caitlin is passionate about fostering entrepreneurial and investor education and learning. What You'll Learn: Family Office Workflow Team Work Strategies and Investment Thesis Changes in the Industry and Adjustments How to Choose a Pre-Revenue/Pre-Product Company Angel Community Angel Fund vs. Traditional Angel Investing Neurodiversity Favorite Quote: “Seed Investors understand that you can invest in an “A” product in a “B” team and it just won't survive, but investing in an “A” team with a “B” product that “A” team can turn into an “A” product very easily.” The Capital Stack All Things Tech Investing and Value Creation Early growth investor David Paul interviews the world's most excellent ecosystem, learns how to start and scale your own business, and finds an edge in today's capital markets. To connect with David, visit the following: Twitter - https://twitter.com/davidpaulvc (CLICK HERE) Substack - http://davidpaul.substack.com/ (CLICK HERE) LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/Davidpaulvc (CLICK HERE) IG - https://www.instagram.com/davidpaulvc/ (CLICK HERE) DISCLAIMER: David Paul is the founder and general partner at DWP Capital. All opinions expressed by David and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of DWP capital. This podcast is for formational purposes only and should not be relied upon for decisions. David and guests may maintain positions in the securities discussed on this podcast.
Today we are joined by Steve Diggs who is the president and CEO of Emerald Youth Foundation as we discuss what it means to become a part of the lives of the people we are serving and being served by and that this is how the Kingdom advances. Today Rick and Lauren are joined by Steve Diggs. Steve is the president and CEO of Emerald Youth Foundation and is on the Executive and Governance Committee for Emerald Charter Schools. Here's a link to where you can get involved. Steve references Slow Kingdom Coming by Kent AnnanEmail Rick at rickdunn61@gmail.com or find him on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Email Lauren at laurengmorgan@gmail.com or find her on Instagram.
Scott Schiller is a sales/marketing leader in the convergence of television and digital, in particular, monetizing the explosion of full-episode video and original content. At NBCUniversal, he built/led a $500+ million digital advertising business resulting from quickly unifying 16 separate sales/marketing organizations brought together with the acquisition of NBCUniversal. He brings a wealth of experience in the critical aspects of communication success at the intersection of content, media, and technology. Scotty is currently the Global Chief Commercial Officer at Engine Group. Schiller was a co-founder of The Interactive Advertising Bureau (www.IAB.com) as part of a small group of industry leaders who imagined the future business opportunity for digital media. Today, he is its Executive-In-Residence and leads the Digital Media Sales Certification program with over 17,000 participants to-date. Schiller is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, and a longtime member, Board of Directors/Chair, Governance Committee, Make-A-Wish/Metro New York and advisor to Cornell's Department of Communication, Scott and Lou connect on Thrive LouD as they talk shop, the world of media and the power of connecting. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***
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