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LIVE from Transform 2025! Angela most recently served as the Senior Vice President, Talent &; Chief Human Resources Officer for Harvard Business Publishing. In this role, Cheng-Cimini led the Human Resources and Facilities & Administration units, spearheaded efforts to develop a talent roadmap that supports the business strategy and created a deeply engaged and diverse workforce. She is now the fractional Head of HR for The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the preeminent source for nonprofit professionals, committed to the advancement of the common good. Angela brings 30 years of both generalist and specialist Human Resources experience, having worked across consumer product goods, professional services, and high-tech as well as nonprofits. She has shepherded businesses through start-up, growth, and maturity with key responsibility for helping organizations identify and build the necessary organizational capabilities. Angela previous roles included the VP of HR at ClearMotion, Inc. an automotive technology startup where she accelerated the evolution of the function from administrative to strategic and the Global Head of Human Resources for Crabtree & Evelyn, where she led an international team spanning four continents and prepared the brick-and-mortar business to go completely digital. In addition to sitting on the Alumni Board of Directors for Cornell University, she is a member of CNBC's Workforce Executive Council, a body of CHROs dedicated to advancing the practice of HR; serves as an HR Venture Adviser for SemperVirens, an early-stage venture fund that invests in technology transforming healthcare, work, and financial wellness; and serves as an advocate for the AAPI community for several nonprofits. In this conversation, Adam and Angela unpack: - People-centric leadership- what does this mean/challenges - Mentorship- how to find a mentor, being a good mentor and mentee - AAPI Advocacy- why is it so important? Connect and learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cheng-cimini/ Live from Transform 2025, we're bringing you an exclusive podcast series packed with insights from some of the brightest minds in hiring, talent strategy, and workforce transformation! In this series, we've got incredible guests from Okta, Tubi, Edelman, Greenhouse, Findem, and more, sharing how top organizations are rethinking hiring, culture, and talent acquisition in today's fast-changing world. Greenhouse combines a structured, data-driven hiring approach with AI-embedded workflows that empower recruiters to focus on strategic, high-impact work. From sourcing top talent to personalizing the candidate experience, Greenhouse streamlines and optimizes the entire hiring process. This ensures that every hire is the right hire—eliminating bias, creating fairness, and helping teams make smarter, faster decisions. Over 7,500 companies, including HubSpot, Duolingo, and J.D. Power, trust Greenhouse to build better teams and turn talent into a strategic advantage. Want to learn how today's top companies are winning the talent game? Tune in now and visit Greenhouse.com to transform the way you hire. Thanks for listening. Please follow us on Instagram @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Visit www.thePOZcast.com for all episodes

IN THIS EPISODE...In today's dynamic work environment, blended workforces revolutionize productivity by fusing full-time staff with diverse freelancers, creating unparalleled agility. This approach not only accelerates project delivery but also infuses organizations with fresh perspectives, turning traditional talent acquisition on its head and setting the stage for a flexible, future-ready workforce.Tony Buffum, VP of HR Client Strategy at Upwork, joins today's conversation. With over 20 years of global HR leadership experience, Tony excels in driving enterprise growth and addressing complex HR challenges. His notable past roles include transformative positions at FLIR Systems and Stanley Black & Decker, and he currently chairs the PEI Human Capital Forum and advises at SemperVirens.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Tony”)If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to http://RateThisPodcast.com/blended Be sure to:Check out our website at http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork Follow Karan on LinkedIn, X, and InstagramFollow SDL on LinkedIn, X, and InstagramABOUT SHOCKINGLY DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP (SDL):This podcast is brought to you by Shockingly Different Leadership, the go-to firm companies trust when needing to supplement their in-house HR teams with contract or interim HR, Learning, and Culture experts to assist with business-critical People initiatives during peak periods of work. Visit https://shockinglydifferent.com to learn more.-------------ABOUT TONY BUFFUM:Tony Buffum is VP of HR Client Strategy at Upwork. As a vital member of the senior-level executive client strategy team, Buffum is responsible for accelerating the growth of current and prospective Upwork enterprise clients, helping them solve HR challenges related to finance, procurement, and talent transformation. Buffum is an accomplished HR professional with over two decades of experience leading global HR teams and driving transformational change in company culture, organizational design, performance management, and employee integration and engagement.He joined Upwork after several noteworthy leadership positions, including chief human resources officer (CHRO) at FLIR Systems, VP of global human resources at STANLEY Security, and VP of human resources at Stanley Black & Decker. Alongside his role at Upwork, he serves as Chairperson of the PEI Human Capital Forum. He is the HR Venture Advisor at SemperVirens, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in technology transforming healthcare work and financial wellness.------------WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:1. Why is it challenging for large enterprises to adopt...

In episode 155, Coffey talks with Tony Buffum about the evolving freelance workforce and its impact on the labor market.They discuss the growth of the freelance workforce; differences between gig jobs and freelance work; the increasing preference for freelance work among younger generations; the use of platforms like Upwork for accessing diverse talent; the benefits of hiring fractional executives through freelance platforms; and the role of freelancing for retirees and experienced professionals.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Tony Buffum is VP of HR Client Strategy at Upwork. As a key member of the senior-level executive client strategy team, Buffum is responsible for accelerating growth of current and prospective Upwork enterprise clients, helping them solve HR challenges related to finance, procurement and talent transformation. Buffum is an accomplished HR professional with more than two decades of experience leading global HR teams as well as driving transformational change in company culture, organizational design, performance management, and employee integration and engagement. He joins Upwork following a series of noteworthy leadership positions including chief human resources officer (CHRO) at FLIR Systems, VP of global human resources at STANLEY Security, VP of human resources at Stanley Black & Decker and others. Alongside his role at Upwork, he serves as Chairperson of PEI Human Capital Forum and is the HR Venture Advisor at SemperVirens, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in technology transforming healthcare work and financial wellness. Buffum graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Industrial & Labor Relations.Tony Buffum can be reached at https://www.upwork.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-buffum-hrexecutive About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives:1. Adapt to the growing freelance workforce by understanding the differences between traditional employees, freelancers, and gig workers, and the specific benefits each type brings to the organization.2.Facilitate effective integration and collaboration by addressing cultural and operational challenges, such as remote work, security protocols, and communication practices.3. Leverage freelance platforms to access diverse talent and meet both short-term project needs and long-term strategic goals, while considering the potential for converting freelancers to full-time roles if appropriate​.

www.CPOPLAYBOOK.comEpisode TranscriptAboutIn this episode, Angela Cheng-Cimini, SVP of Talent & CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, reveals the organization's career path design journey. From leveraging data insights to fostering collaboration, Angela shares key strategies behind implementing an impactful career framework. Learn how this initiative led to doubled internal mobility rates and heightened employee engagement. Tune in for valuable insights into effective career development strategies.*Angela Cheng-CiminiAngela joined Harvard Business Publishing as Senior Vice President, Talent & Chief Human Resources Officer in 2021, spearheading efforts to develop a talent roadmap that supports the business strategy and create a deeply engaged and diverse workforce.Angela brings 30 years of both generalist and specialist Human Resources experience, having worked across consumer product goods, professional services, and high-tech as well as nonprofits. She has shepherded businesses through start-up, growth, and maturity with key responsibility for helping organizations identify and build the necessary organizational capabilities.Previously Angela was at ClearMotion, Inc. an automotive technology startup where she evolved the HR function from administrative to strategic. She also served as the Global Head of Human Resources for Crabtree & Evelyn, leading an international team spanning four continents and prepared the brick-and-mortar business to go completely digital.Angela sits on the Alumni Board of Directors for Cornell University; serves as an HR Venture Adviser for SemperVirens, an early-stage venture fund that invests in technology transforming healthcare, work, and financial wellness; and is Board Director for the T. Howard Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the media industry.*All media inquiries: media@cpoplaybook.com

This issue of Com d'Archi is devoted to the astonishing work of landscape architect Frédéric-Charles Aillet and his firm Sempervirens. In detail, here are two projects, two ecosystems: one in Tokyo, the other in Cairo.Image teaser © SEMPERVIRENSSound engineering : Julien Rebours___If you like the podcast do not hesitate:. to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes,. to leave us stars and a comment :-),. to follow us on Instagram @comdarchipodcast to find beautiful images, always chosen with care, so as to enrich your view on the subject.Nice week to all of you ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

SEMPERVIRENS - Paysage Urbanisme Design - crée des jardins et des projets urbains fondus dans la nature du concept au suivi de chantier en France et dans le monde. Son approche botanique réaliste, basée sur les formations indigènes permet de renforcer la biodiversité et de limiter l'entretien des espaces paysagers. Les projets de l'agence révèlent et subliment les éléments naturels en préservant l'écosystème. Les projets magnifient le vent, le soleil et le cycle de l'eau. SEMPERVIRENS dispose d'un retour d'expérience direct sur plus de 400 projets depuis 2006. L'agence regroupe aujourd'hui des concepteurs paysagistes, des ingénieurs, des architectes-urbanistes passionnés à haut niveau de qualification qui partagent la vision de design naturaliste de Frédéric-Charles Aillet son fondateur. Dans ce Com d'Archi, Frédéric-Charles Aillet se confie sur son héritage culturel, son parcours et parle de ses projets initiés en équipe avec de prestigieuses agences d'architecture.Image teaser DR © SempervirensIngénierie son : Julien Rebours____Si le podcast COM D'ARCHI vous plaît n'hésitez pas :. à vous abonner pour ne pas rater les prochains épisodes,. à nous laisser des étoiles et un commentaire, :-),. à nous suivre sur Instagram @comdarchipodcast pour retrouver de belles images, toujours choisies avec soin, de manière à enrichir votre regard sur le sujet.Bonne semaine à tous! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you're looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Robby Peters,  Co-founder and Managing Partner at SemperVirens Venture Capital.  SemperVirens is an early-stage ecosystem fund investing in financial technology, healthcare technology, and workforce technology companies. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Don Muir from Arc.    About the host:   John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1000 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It' podcast, which features over 500 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.    Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium

This episode was produced remotely using the ListenDeck standardized audio & video production system. If you're looking to jumpstart your podcast miniseries or upgrade your podcast or video production please visit www.ListenDeck.com. You can subscribe to this podcast and stay up to date on all the stories here on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio. In this episode the host John Siracusa chats remotely with Petr Kozyakov,  Co-founder and CEO at Mercuryo.  Mercuryo is an international fintech company that provides cryptocurrency payment solutions. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and iHeartRadio to hear next Thursdays episode with Robby Peters from SemperVirens.    About the host:   John is the founder of ListenDeck a full-service podcast and video production company, which has produced over 1000 episodes of various podcasts. He is the host of the ‘Bank On It' podcast, which features over 500 episodes starring high profile fintech leaders and entrepreneurs.    Follow John on LinkedIn, Twitter, Medium  

Caribou Honig, our most frequent guest and honorary chairman, returns to get us excited about ITC Vegas and the state of InsureTech in general. In our chat, we go down memory lane about how the conference started and how it's grown throughout the years to now be the Super Bowl of events in the insurance space. Caribou talks about the importance of scalability and sustainability, why you should hug your local regulator, and the importance of finding and focusing on your niche.    Learn More: www.fnoinsuretech.com Caribou Honig LinkedIn ITC Vegas    What You'll Hear In This Episode: [2:12] It's the Super Bowl of InsureTech - the ITC!  [5:18] Why did Caribou choose Santa Fe?  [7:50] Launching and selling InsureTech Connect.  [9:06] The growth of the conference over time. [10:15] Caribou's appreciation of the emotional feedback from in person conferences.  [10:40] Does Caribou fancy himself an insuretech professional, conference professional, or both?  [11:50] This year, the ITC Vegas conference expects over 9,000 people.  [13:07] What insuretech is today, and how it has developed over the years. Also, how it is similar to FinTech.  [14:55] The importance of finding and focusing on your niche.  [17:32] The maturation of the industry.  [20:57[ How the M&A market has been over the past several years, and how that has affected InsureTech.  [30:44] How the energy has shifted from the customer facing InsureTechs over to the B2B.  [32:50] Caribou discusses his interest in regulation.  [36:43] Caribou's advice: hug a regulator when you see them!  [36:44] What can we expect for the conference, and what if someone wants to hang with Caribou while there? [38:30] Caribou's two day jobs right now: launching and growing conferences and working as a general partner at the VC Fund SemperVirens.   

Matt speaks with Sarah Barth and Laura McClendon from Sempervirens, an organization dedicated to protecting redwood forests in California. They discuss the Redwoods' role in sequestering carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change mitigation.  Controlled burns and indigenous collaboration also play a crucial role in maintaining forest health and reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires.  Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and changes in fog patterns are affecting redwood forests, leading to signs of stress and slower growth. Younger Redwood trees are particularly vulnerable in the hotter, drier environment. Learn how you can get involved TO SAVE THE REDWOODS!  

Matt speaks with Sarah Barth and Laura McClendon from Sempervirens, an organization dedicated to protecting redwood forests in California. They discuss the Redwoods' role in sequestering carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change mitigation.  Controlled burns and indigenous collaboration also play a crucial role in maintaining forest health and reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires.  Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and changes in fog patterns are affecting redwood forests, leading to signs of stress and slower growth. Younger Redwood trees are particularly vulnerable in the hotter, drier environment. Learn how you can get involved TO SAVE THE REDWOODS!  

Two of the Beemo pioneers from Gingerbee join us this week to chat.Gustavo (Guitarist / Vocalist) and Melody (Drummer / Vocalist) come on the show to chat about everything from Overwatch to bedroom skramz and DIY jams, shrimp gang, Skrampas, retro gaming, from online to irl, Beemo and 5th Wave, Reddit, 10th wave poopcore, Dall-E, Minecraft festivals, Hotstuff Productions, human trafficking, eating stuff off the ground, Iceberg memes, Nightcore, St. Anger and more. Your Arms Are My Cocoon, Weezer, Modern Baseball, Green Day, Linkin Park, Carseat Headrest, Orchid, Jeromes Dream, Yapeth Kotto, Civil War In France, Hey I Love You, Exciting Excellent, Sunami, Grad Night, The Neverminds, Kingdom Of Birds, Monkey and the Permavirgins, Lobster Fight, Sempervirens, Weatherday, Godfuck, I Set My Friends On Fire, Bright Little Stars, Miley Cyrus, Oolong, Geronimostilton, Onewaymirror, Taylor Swift, Mom Jeans, Hamilton and more.

About This EpisodeTo Angela Cheng-Cimini, being bold means speaking truth to power. She talks of moments in her personal and professional life that have brought out this boldness and shares what she has learned on effectively speaking truth to power in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. With over 30 years of experience in human resources, now a CHRO at Harvard Business Publishing, Angela shares her expert opinion on what leaders should be paying particular attention to within their teams and across an organization. She shines a light on DEI initiatives and the most effective ways to support and incorporate DEI into the workplace. Additionally, Angela speaks to sponsorship and mentorship as well as being on a board and how others can also claim a board seat. Tune in for an inspirational perspective on speaking truth and leading the way for significant, positive change. About Angela Cheng-CiminiAngela Cheng-Cimini joined Harvard Business Publishing as Senior Vice President, Talent & Chief Human Resources Officer in 2021. Angela brings 30 years of both generalist and specialist Human Resources experience, having worked across consumer product goods, professional services, and high-tech as well as nonprofits. Prior to joining Harvard Business Publishing, Angela was at ClearMotion, Inc. an automotive technology startup where she accelerated the evolution of the HR function from administrative to strategic. She also served as the Global Head of Human Resources for Crabtree & Evelyn, where she led an international team spanning four continents and prepared the brick-and-mortar business to go completely digital. Angela sits on the Alumni Board of Directors for Cornell University; serves as an HR Venture Adviser for SemperVirens, an early-stage venture fund that invests in technology transforming healthcare, work, and financial wellness; and is Board Director for the T. Howard Foundation, a mission-driven organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the media industry.Additional ResourcesConnect on LinkedIn: @AngelaChengCimini

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Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist at BNP Paribas, shares her thoughts on Fed Chair Jay Powell's monetary policy testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter Leslie Patton explains how restaurants are roaring back in the US but are in need of staff. Jill O'Donovan, Advisor at Impact Shares, discusses the YWCA Women's Empowerment ETF WOMN. Allison Baum Gates, General Partner at SemperVirens, talks about early-stage VC investing. And we Drive to the Close with Sonia Meskin, Head of US Macro at BNY Mellon Investment Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Mike Regan. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist at BNP Paribas, shares her thoughts on Fed Chair Jay Powell's monetary policy testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter Leslie Patton explains how restaurants are roaring back in the US but are in need of staff. Jill O'Donovan, Advisor at Impact Shares, discusses the YWCA Women's Empowerment ETF WOMN. Allison Baum Gates, General Partner at SemperVirens, talks about early-stage VC investing. And we Drive to the Close with Sonia Meskin, Head of US Macro at BNY Mellon Investment Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Mike Regan. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Bachman and Caribou Honig, a member of Harvard and Radcliffe's class of 1992, had a conversation about Caribou's journey since graduating. Caribou graduated from the University of Virginia with a JD MBA and got his first and only real job at Capital One. During his tenure, he met his soon to be wife and had a couple of kids. In 2006, Caribou left Capital One and took a year off to spend time with his family. He then co-founded a boutique venture capital firm and launched a couple of industry tech conferences. Hosting a Successful Conference Caribou was not expecting to be in the conference business, yet he found himself creating an industry tech conference. He began to focus on the subsector insure tech around 2015 and was looking for a good industry conference to attend. He couldn't find one to his liking so he decided to create his own and has since been running the conference successfully.  He explains how he created the world's largest Insurer Tech conference. With a partner, he launched the Insurer Tech Connect conference, which became a large success. Subsequently, they launched Transform, a conference focused on the impact of technology on the workplace. This year, they are launching other conferences such as Prop Tech, Logistics Tech, Food, and Ag Tech. Caribou shared that the process of creation was exciting and interesting for him. They lined up the venue and dates for the conference, which was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tactics for a Successful Conference Caribou talks about how they organized and promoted a successful Insurtech conference in Las Vegas. They booked the Las Vegas Convention Center, set a goal of 600-1000 attendees, and ended up with 1500. They created a one-page PDF to explain the event and sent it to potential attendees and key speakers. They also asked venture capitalists to promote the event and offer discounts to their portfolio companies. In the end, the conference was a success, and it was gratifying to see 1000 people having conversations and networking. He was a VC at a conference that wanted to make it easier for people to meet and double opt-in to meetings. To do this, they created an app where people could see who else was attending, what they were interested in, and describe what they were looking for. In addition, they had flags at tables with numbers so that when people double opted-in to meetings they knew exactly where to meet at what time. However, they had more people than they had tables and flags, so they had to make do with tape on the floor and numbered squares. In the end, the solution worked and people appreciated the simple social engineering. Events for Venture Capitalists Will asks what makes the event great for a VC, and how that could be different from what other stakeholders like an entrepreneur might value. Caribou explains that vendors can be a difficult stakeholder to work with because they often come to events with the intention of making a sale. This does not align with the investor mindset, so vendors can sometimes get frustrated when they are not able to get on stage. The conversation highlights the tension between creating an event that is tailored to the needs of the VC and the needs of other stakeholders. The conversation discusses the post-COVID period, how people are now more eager to attend events, and that people are cutting back on attending certain events. Caribou suggests that certain categories of people, such as entrepreneurs gearing up to fundraise, can benefit from attending such events. Prequalifying People for a Conference Caribou and Will  discuss how to prequalify people for a conference. Caribou explains that they would not prohibit people from buying tickets and attending, as it would be exceptional and bad behavior. However, they need to curate what's on stage, so if a company is uninteresting to them, they won't be onstage. They are open to the idea of companies paying for space in the Expo Hall. Pay-to-play on stage is something they avoid, as it cheapens the quality of the product. The events are all held in Vegas, as it is neutral territory, has great logistics, and it is difficult for people to just pop in and out. This ensures all attendees get the most out of the event. Timestamps: 07:28 Planning a Successful Conference Event  11:46 Leveraging Word of Mouth and Earned Media for Event Promotion  14:11 Designing a Networking Event  15:57 VC Matchmaking at Honig Caribou Conference  19:58 Designing Events for VCs and Other Stakeholders  26:24 Social Engineering Design Insights: Bringing in Name Brand Artists to Increase Attendance  29:11 The Economics of Running a Conference  32:47 Impact of COVID-19 on B2B Trade Marketing and InsureTech Connect Conference  40:05 Prequalifying Attendees and Benefits of Hosting Events in Las Vegas  52:28 Investing in Innovative Companies and Harvard Courses  54:19 Overcoming Challenges in Physics Math Class  Links: Website: sempervirensvc.com  CONTACT INFO: linkedin.com/in/caribou Twitter: @caribou101

Hosts James Benham & Rob Galbraith are joined by Caribou Honig from SemperVirens Venture Capital & InsureTech Connect. James, Rob & Caribou discuss funding innovation and what's upcoming with InsureTech Connect.Find us on social media!We're on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow James on Twitter!Subscribe, rate, and comment.As always -Enjoy the Ride & Geek Out!

Allison Baum Gates, General Partner at SemperVirens, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked what led her to the intersection of VC and work tech, why the future of work is the single most important problem to solve, and her upcoming book, “Breaking into Venture”. Come hang out with us at Transform. Get $200 off your ticket here: https://transform.us/modern-people-leader/ Pre-order your copy of "Breaking into Venture": https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-into-Venture-Capitalist-Life-Changing/dp/1264698941/ Timestamps: (7:51) Arriving at the intersection of VC and the future of work (14:38) Biggest changes related to the future of work from a VC perspective (19:08) Why making work better is so important (21:15) The 5 D's of the future of work (25:46) Leaning out (28:21) What makes SemperVirens a unique VC firm (30:23) The 3 A's of being successful in Venture Capital (32:15) The difficulties of being a Work Tech founder (34:44) Predicting what's coming for the future of work (39:18) Need to haves versus “vitamins” in HR tech (44:32) Her upcoming book: "Breaking into Venture" (52:36) The career advice she'd give her 22-year-old self Subscribe to the MPL Weekly Digest: https://forms.gle/qdt6YaWULfoEHb6n8 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-modern-people-leader

Allison Baum Gates is a General Partner at SemperVirens - a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm investing in workforce technology, health tech, and fintech. Allison is particularly obsessed with the Future of Work. She shares relatable insights on how companies can evolve with workforce changes post-pandemic. She also debunks one of the myths of raising VC funding: that you can raise funding in the first meeting.Highlights[1:07] Can you protect your career from technology disruption?[8:47] VC myth deconstruction: The number one myth is that you can raise money on a first meeting.[11:34] How to leverage the investor's network as a founder.[18:52] Remote/hybrid work has given talent significant power to manage the progression of their careers.  How can employers continue investing in their people?Non-profit: All Raise, Hidden Genius Project

Caribou Honig, chairman and co-founder of InsureTech Connect (ITC), who is also the co-founder of Blueprint and HR Transform conferences, and a general partner at SemperVirens Venture Capital, joins Gilad Shai to talk about InsurTech, PropTech (RealEstateTech), the inseam that connects insurance and real estate, kayaking and catching crabs.#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 48

My guest today is Allison Baum Gates, a General Partner at SemperVirens Venture Capital and a lecturer at the Business School at Columbia University and the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Allison got her start working in finance and investing, but quickly saw that technology was changing everything about her work and our world. So Allison decided to go into technology, and to focus on investing in the technology that would be doing the disrupting in 5 or 10 years. She spends her days talking to startup founders and cultivating SemperVirens' ecosystem of forward-thinking startups. Allison is making an incredible impact with the companies in her portfolio, and her passion for people and growth is clearly a guiding force in her work. It was a real pleasure to hear about how Allison is trying to make the future of work a reality.

ZoomInfo, a market intelligence company, has acquired Insent, a conversational platform provider for businesses, in an undisclosed deal.With the acquisition of Insent, companies, ZoomInfo's clients, will use the chat at a large scale.Marqeta, a payments service company, has gained a market capitalization of over $17.2 billion on its debut. This is due to the company's share rise of more than 20%. Marqeta's clients include Uber Technologies and DoorDash, Inc. The shares of the financial technology firm started at $32.50, up from its initial public offering (IPO) price of $27 per share. Genasys Inc. has acquired Zonehaven. First responders, public safety organizations, and communities can use Zonehaven's planning, training, and resources to handle evacuations and repopulations successfully. Zonehaven's services are trusted by more than 170 fire districts, 140 law enforcement agencies, and 200 communities.Zenoti is an all-in-one cloud-based platform for salons, spas, and medi-spas founded in 2010 by Sudheer Koneru and Dheeraj Koneru has raised an additional $80 million in its Series D round. This additional funding was led by TPG, a global alternative asset fund. Appointment scheduling, online booking, billing, built-in marketing, inventory management, CRM, and loyalty functions are included. ChartHop, an organization management platform that builds the data-driven status of a company to help them design their future, has announced its raise of $35 million in a Series B funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Elad Gil, Cowboy Ventures, and SemperVirens had participated in the round. ChartHop will use the proceeds from the investment to accelerate its roadmap, build and improve its existing features, and in growing its team.Vancouver, Canada-based Commit, which works with remote-first startups, connecting engineers to founders, has raised its first round of funding worth $6 million in a seed round led by Accomplice, with participation from Kensington Capital Partners, Inovia, and Garage Capital. BukuWarung, an Indonesian fintech focused on digitizing business for MSME merchants, has raised its Series A funding worth $60M. The proceeds shall be used to double the workforce, improve payment infrastructure. The total funding for the startup now crosses over $80M, and before Series A, in February this year, BukuWarung had raised $20M from rocketship.vcUnified experience management (UXM) software solutions provider 1E has announced that global investment firm Carlyle Group has acquired a majority stake in it in a deal that reportedly values the company at $270 million. Other financial details of the transaction were not disclosed by either of the companies. According to Carlyle's press release, Sumir Karayi, founder and CEO of 1E, will retain a significant minority stake in the company now and shall remain the CEO. Most of 1E's senior management staff will be retained, while Cormac Whelan will be appointed as the chairman. Employees will own a portion of the business and share in the company's future growth.Sinch, a Swedish cloud communications company, has acquired MessageMedia, a messaging service provider for businesses, for $1.3 billion. The $1.3 billion transaction comprises $1.1 billion in cash and the remaining in shares. The transaction would be completed in this year's second half. Pennylane, a full-stack financial management platform, has raised $18.3 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital.The company has been working on an accounting platform that would benefit both clients and their accountants. The organization, which focuses on small and medium businesses, has already attracted hundreds of clients.Contentstack, a headless content management system provider, has raised $57.5 million in a Series B round led by Insight Partners. Other participants include new investor Georgian and existing investors Illuminate Ventures and GingerBread Capital. With this round, the company's total has gone up to $89 million.The new fund will be used to accelerate the company's investments in this technology, drive its worldwide expansion, and extend its partner network.Cash flow problems that stem from the payments cycle of an organization continues to be a major problem for businesses today, Jesse Ghansah, co-founder and CEO of Float, said in an interview with TechCrunch. Float solves the problem with its credit solution. Originally named Swipe, Float aims to tackle cash flow problems for small and medium-sized businesses in the African region. According to Mr. Ghansah, cash flow problems occur, typically after the product is serviced, when businesses have to wait for 30-90 days to receive payments for service. This causes them to fall behind in meeting their own expenses.Aserto, a cloud-native authorization service that provides enterprise-ready permissions for SaaS applications, has raised $5.1 million in its first seed round funding led by Costanoa Ventures and Heavybit Industries. Aserto creates a sophisticated service for developers, giving them fine-grained control over roles access control based on policies that it calls “policy-as-code approach to authoring, editing, storing, versioning, building, deploying and managing authorization rule”. 

This episode features Caribou Honig, Co-Founder & Chair of InsureTech Connect Guest Bio Caribou Honig enjoys pursuing harebrained ideas and supporting the growth of new businesses.  He is Chairman & Cofounder of InsureTech Connect as well as cofounder of the HR Transform conference focused on the impact of technology on the workplace. Caribou serves as an independent board director with several startups and a general partner at SemperVirens, a VC firm focused on Future of Work investments.  He previously cofounded QED Investors, a boutique venture capital firm focused on data-driven companies.  Caribou and his wife live in Richmond, Virginia with their two occasionally annoying dogs. Highlights from the Show In 2015, he had a need for a conference that brought together investors, entrepreneurs and providers, and didn't see anything out there, so he decided to create it – this was the best idea he ever had In 2016 at the first ITC, he stepped back and looked at all the conversations going on that would not have happened without ITC, and knew the impact of his idea was huge Caribou made a series of predictions at the first ITC, some were right and some were wrong Wrong Parametric - was off on the scale of how much this would take off, and it's been more of a rounding error than something that would take over the industry, as he predicted High Speed & Degree of Geographic Expansion - most InsurTech startup winners haven't jumped borders as quickly as he thought they would (Lemonade is a rare exception), especially crossing oceans or continental borders Right Explosion of Activity - there has been a lot of entry and creation in the space Level of Interest & Willingness of Incumbents to Partner - has almost been surprising how incumbents have been open to being part of the supply chain for startups (e.g. by being the paper for a startup) and accepting startups as suppliers into the legacy space API-ification of Insurnace - saw it in the FinTech world, and saw no reason why it wouldn't be the same in the InsurTech world, and that's playing out Technology is really about removing friction from the system, and APIs can do this in a game changing way as a structural shift that can open up more market forces into an industry Will Big Tech takeover Insurance? There are two kinds of Big Tech - Tencent, Amazon, Google, Tesla - and Big FinTech Big Tech's movement into Insurance is slow, at best, at least a decade before it shows up to people Big FinTech is a clearer and more present danger to incumbent carriers Credit Karma, now part of Intuit, has a formidable number of client relationships, and has built out some interesting and slick capabilities in auto insurance Neo-banks like Revolut and Newbank, offering  some insurance products There's a big connection between the Financial Services and Insurance world outside the US, but not here, for some reason Connecting the data from the FinTech side can lead to better Insurance decisions, and then the marriage can make a lot of sense beyond just convenience of buying from a single place Embedded Insurance - all enabled by APIs, and the next major wave people are talking about, but there are more layers to this Soft-embedded - buying something and there's an extended warranty or insurance offer in the purchase flow that you opt into Hard-embedded - similar, but it's an opt-out, so if you do nothing, there will be a line item in your bill for it, which is better for situations where there could be adverse selection issues like in Group Benefits Invisible Insurance - just included without the option to opt in or out, like a warranty on a new car or a doctor's medical malpractice insurance where in neither case can you sign a waiver to not sue or expect free repairs for a lower price This episode is brought to you by Medallia (Medallia.com), and the book series, The Future of Insurance: From Disruption to Evolution, by Bryan Falchuk (future-of-insurance.com). Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com for more details and full show notes. Music courtesy of Upbeat Music, available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Google Play. Just search for "Upbeat Music".

Ce cher cyprès est super utile pour les problèmes de circulation, hémorroïdes, congestion du petit bassin. C'est un antiviral bien connu. Bref, tout un programme que je développe dans ce nouvel épisode.Abonnez-vous à la lettre d'information gratuite ! C'est ici :➜ www.altheaprovence.com/podcast-lettreinfo----------------------------La transcription du podcast : ➜ https://www.altheaprovence.com/cypres-toujours-vert-bienfaits-pour-la-circulation/

Le buis a été classé comme plante médicinale dans notre tradition. Mais il a aussi une certaine toxicité. Comment trancher ?Abonnez-vous à la lettre d'information gratuite ! C'est ici :➜ www.altheaprovence.com/podcast-lettreinfo----------------------------La transcription du podcast : ➜ https://www.altheaprovence.com/le-buis-buxus-sempervirens-utilisations-possibles-et-toxicite/

Welcome to the world's first work/life podstorm.This is the final episode of series two and looks back at two interviews from series one of Take My Advice (I'm Not Using It). I discuss the future of work with the author of the books Rest and Shorter, Alex Soojung Kim Pang, and General Partner of the early-stage VC fund, SemperVirens, Allison Baum Gates.Thanks for listening to this podstorm. If you've enjoyed it, please leave me a rating on Apple Podcasts and make sure you subscribe the podcast and my newsletter, Future WOrk/Life (see link below).Future Work/Life newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the world's first work/life podstorm.Today, I discuss how the workplace has 'flipped'. As my podcast guest, Allison Baum Gates (General Partner of SemperVirens an early-stage VC fund focused on the future of work) put it, in the 'flipped workplace':"Productive individual work is done outside of the office, on your own time, in your own place, at your own pace. Consequently, the office transforms into a space purely dedicated to meeting people, asking questions, brainstorming, and making unexpected connections."LINKS:Future Work/Life newsletterFWL#27: Opportunities (and challenges) of the 'flipped workplace' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest works at the forefront of the exploration of how this future could and should look. Allison Baum Gates is General Partner of SemperVirens; a Silicon Valley-based early-stage Venture Capital Fund focused on the future of work.I discovered Allison's Medium articles a few months ago in which she brilliantly articulates some of the challenges and opportunities that existed even before 2020 and that are now rapidly accelerating. Amongst other things, we discuss her ideas on what she calls the 'flipped workplace', education and work, the difficulties of measuring outcomes in a remote work setting, diversity in the world of venture capital, and workforce tech.If you're enjoying the first series of Take My Advice, please subscribe and check out my newsletter, Future Work/Life.LINKS:Allison's LinkedIn ProfileAllison's Medium ArticlesFuture Work/Life Newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Wharton Fintech Podcast, Miguel Armaza is joined by Caribou Honig, Chairman & Co-founder of InsurTech Connect, as well as Co-founder of the HR Transform Conference, focused on the impact of technology on the workplace. Caribou is also a legendary investor that sits on the board of several startups. He previously co-founded QED Investors, a VC firm focused on data-driven companies, was a top executive at Capital One, and is currently a partner at SemperVirens, a VC focused on the Future of Work. Caribou’s Insurtech Connect, the leading InsurTech conference, will be taking place September 21 – 23, bringing 200+ leaders to the virtual stage. Register and find more information at https://insuretechconnect.com/ Caribou Honig Caribou Honig enjoys pursuing harebrained ideas and supporting the creation of new businesses. He is Chairman & Cofounder of InsureTech Connect as well as cofounder of the HR Transform conference focused on the impact of technology on the workplace. Caribou is an independent board director with several startups and is a partner at SemperVirens, a VC firm focused on the Future of Work. He previously cofounded QED Investors, a boutique venture capital firm focused on data-driven companies. Caribou and his wife live in Richmond, Virginia with their two occasionally annoying dogs.

La rosa è da molti considerata la “regina dei fiori” come d’altronde la chiamò Saffo: si pensi che quando i greci la introdussero nel Mediterraneo, La Rosa soppiantò il fiore di loto e il giglio, considerati in quel momento addirittura fiori sacri. Le frasi sulle rose ci raccontano appunto dei sentimenti che questo meraviglioso fiore ci provoca. La rosa tra mitologia e storia Appartiene alla famiglia delle Rosaceae, è originaria dell’Asia e dell’Europa e se ne contano almeno 150 specie tra le quali la Gallica, La Canina e la Sempervirens. Letteratura, mitologia e resoconti storici narrano di una passione infinita per questo fiore, al quale da sempre sono attribuiti simbolismi e significati sin dalla notte dei tempi. La più amata è La Rosa rossa, simbolo di amore per eccellenza: è probabile che all’origine di questo ci sia la famosa leggenda greca di Adone che, conteso da Afrodite e Semele, fu attaccato da un cinghiale inviato da Marte. Afrodite lo mise al riparo in un cespuglio di rose bianche che divennero rosse al contatto col sangue di Adone. Proprio le sacerdotesse della dea indossavano ghirlande di rose e mirto e sollevano camminare sui petali di rose. L’amore per le rose in Grecia era espresso anche nella presenza di roseti a Lesbo e Rodi, senza dimenticare gli affreschi e i resti di ceramiche raffiguranti le rose rinvenuti nel sito del Palazzo di Cnosso. Proprio come è avvenuto con gli scavi di Ercolano e Pompei: si immagini infatti che i romani coltivavano veri e propri vivai nel sud-Italia per compiacere imperatori come Nerone ed Eliogabalo. Le Rose nella cristianità e nella letteratura Secondo la tradizione cristiana anche il Giardino dell’Eden aveva le sue rose, ma erano senza spine: il Cantico dei Cantici, scritto con molta probabilità da Salomone, cita la leggendaria Rosa di Saron, simbolo del popolo ebraico, senza quelle spine che compariranno solo con il verificarsi del peccato originale. C’è poi Dante che nel paradiso celebra La Rosa bianca simbolo di un amore divino e spirituale, descrivendo le anime pure sedute su panche a forma di rose. Anche per letterati come Petrarca, Catullo e Ariosto questo splendido fiore di colore bianco era sinonimo di purezza. La Rosa rossa, come precedentemente accennato, è certamente l’emblema di un sentimento assai appassionato ma Torquato Tasso ci vede in lei anche una punta di sofferenza, riconducendo la rosa a un’emozione meno poetica e più umana, fatto di gioie e dolori. Come poi non ricordare William Shakespeare che nel suo Romeo e Giulietta usa La Rosa per descrive un amore eterno a prescindere dal nome che si può dare a questo sentimento.

Funestos, aciagos, sombríos.Si los cipreses hablasen, me gustaría preguntarles algo así como “¿Qué hace un árbol tan majo como tú con una reputación como esa?”Pero no termina todo en sus connotaciones funéreas; árboles de luz, vida y bienvenida, los Cupressus (y la recua de primos con los que guardan razonables parecidos) tienen una larga e interesante historia que vale la pena contar.Perfumes y afeites, maderas inmortales, ciervos y cementerios (¿y, quizás, obsesiones fálico-arbóreas?)… ¿te animas a emprender la senda de hoy, a la sombra —no siempre alargada— del bello ciprés?+ El artículo a seis manos sobre el ciprés, elaborado junto con las chicas de Las plumas de Simurgh y Las Hojas del Bosque, está aquí mismo: https://lashojasdelbosque.blogspot.com/2018/06/el-cipres.html+ El libro mencionado de “Principios de botánica funeraria” es de Celestino Barallat. Antiguo, pero encantador.+ Las transcripciones de los capítulos van saliendo a su ritmo; puedes encontrarlos en podcast.imaginandovegetales.com.☛ Toda la información + bibliografía + extras, ahora disponible en libro… SENDEROS DE SAVIA. Basado en las primeras tres temporadas del pódcast ;D Lo encuentras todo en https://ainaserice.com/senderosdesavia + ¿Me buscas en redes? Aquí me encuentras: http://facebook.com/ainaserice, & http://instagram.com/ainaserice.{Agradecimientos a: Cristina Llabrés y Evaristo Pons por la música. ¡Y gracias a ti por la compañía!}

Mutations happen, just ask the X-Men. Zane Moore, a PhD student at UC Davis, wants to know why. More specifically he wants to know what possible long term ramifications can be – an effect known as “mutational meltdown”. Zane’s particular area of study are Albino Redwoods, mutant trees that lack chlorophyll. He has been studying these since he was 16 years old after hearing a radio interview about them. We discuss the possible evolutionary benefits of having no chlorophyll such as acting as a heavy metal sink, clonal populations and associated risk/rewards, how redwoods grow, and the rarity (maybe…) of these trees. Zane Moore – the Professor X of Redwoods. To ask questions for future shows, submit them at Flower Power Garden Hour Facebook page, The Plant Lady Facebook page, or Instagram. You can also email Marlene questions, future show topic requests and feedback at msimon@marlenesimon.net

The rural foothills along the Santa Cruz County Coast hold an ancient secret. Deep below the redwoods, White Moon Cave extends for nearly a mile -- making it one of the longest caves in California. But few people have ever been in it. Join the KQED Science team as we squeeze through the narrow clandestine entrance, and meet the uncanny cave inhabitants to bring new light to this hidden realm.

The rural foothills along the Santa Cruz County Coast hold an ancient secret. Deep below the redwoods, White Moon Cave extends for nearly a mile -- making it one of the longest caves in California. But few people have ever been in it. Join the KQED Science team as we squeeze through the narrow clandestine entrance, and meet the uncanny cave inhabitants to bring new light to this hidden realm.