Sage Thought Leadership Podcast
604 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Sage Thought Leadership Podcast is dedicated to the possibility that entrepreneurs continue the work of creation. We celebrate them by allowing them to tell their stories and share their knowledge with others. In doing so we energize the success of businesses around the world through the imagination of our people and the power of technology.
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Steve Hearsum on his book, No Silver Bulllet: Bursting the bubble of the organizational quick fix
April 18, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBSteve Hearsum discussed the limitations of quick fixes and the importance of functional collaboration in a complex world. They also explored the link between anxiety and creativity, and the need for leaders to acknowledge their limitations and learn. Lastly, they examined the persistence of the heroic leadership concept and the need for a shift in organizational mentality. Steve is the author of No Silver Bullet: Bursting the bubble of the organizational quick fix. Steve is the founder of ...
Thought Leader - Domenic Colasante on the real power of AI in marketing
April 16, 2024 21:19 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBDomenic Colasante discussed the potential benefits and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence in marketing, emphasizing the importance of human expertise and the need for more personalized and impactful content. The concept of heroism was also explored in relation to professional life, with Domenic identifying CMOs as heroes due to their commitment to business growth. The discussion concluded with Ed thanking Domenic for his insights and offering to continue the conversation on Li...
Thought Leader - David G. Ewing on Systematizing Customer Experience
April 04, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBSummary David G. Ewing emphasized the importance of mapping individual customer journeys, utilizing a systematic approach encompassing systems, processes, culture, and incentives to deliver exceptional customer experiences. He highlighted examples that exemplified the power of empathy and cultural values in providing meaningful customer service. Finally, David promoted his newsletter focused on sharing exceptional customer experience stories. More about David G. Ewing , CEO of Motiv, i...
Thought Leader - Anton Skornyakov on waterfall and agile project management
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBSummary Anton Skornyakov, the co-founder and managing director of Agile.Coach, discussed his role in coaching organizations and individuals on agile project management methodologies. He emphasized the importance of delivering small, useful pieces of a project to customers for feedback and the challenges encountered when implementing new ERP systems. Anton also shared his admiration for Russian political activist Alexei Navalny, calling him a hero due to his successful and agile campaigning...
Thought Leader - Scott Tillema on applying crisis negotiations to business
March 28, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBScott Tillema discussed the importance of negotiation skills in various fields, particularly business, and how techniques used in crisis negotiations can be applied to business situations. Scott emphasized the need for emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and effective communication in difficult conversations. He also discussed the importance of authenticity, practice, and persistence in maintaining genuine connections and achieving desired results. Lastly, Scott shared his role models a...
Sage Partner - Kendyl Campbell on her podcast The Dirty Boots Show
March 26, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBKendyl Campbell , a director of strategic partnerships, emphasized the importance of bridging the information gap between companies, field operations, and financials. She highlighted the potential for cost savings by integrating systems to eliminate the information gap and shared her role in creating the "Dirty Boot Show" podcast, aiming to connect the construction industry and share insights. Kendyl also expressed professional admiration for Sarah Blakely, founder of Spanx. Kendall Campbe...
Sage Partner - Gary Feldman on how AI will supercharge ERP
March 21, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode Gary Feldman, CEO of I-Business Network and board member of 90 Minds, discusses his transition from helping companies to exploring the potential of AI in enhancing ERP systems. He shares insights from his session on "How AI Will Supercharge ERP," emphasizing the rapid advancement and integration of AI technologies in business management software. Gary highlights the existing and upcoming applications of AI in ERP, like copilots and chatbots, predicting significant improvement...
Sage Partner - Vik Pothnis on improvements in expense management
March 20, 2024 20:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBVik Pothnis discussed the significance of partnerships and alliances at Fyle, where Vik serves as a leader. They also explored the difficulties in expense management, such as manual reconciliation of credit card statements, broken bank feeds, and errors in reconciliation. Vik noted the lack of visibility into spend data, which hinders controllers and CFOs from understanding how and where money is being spent within the organization. He also criticized existing solutions that require switchin...
Sage Partner - Chuck Peddy on the impact of AI on ERP implementations
March 14, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutes - 9.05 MBIn this episode Ed Kless interviews Chuck Peddy, VP of 90 Minds and Senior Consultant at Smartbridge, live from Palm Springs. Chuck discusses his drive to improve people's lives through efficiency and delves into AI's significant impact on various industries, including its rapid integration into ERP systems like Sage Intact. He humorously acknowledges AI's growing role in daily life and speculates on its future applications. The conversation also explores the robustness of Sage 100 and its c...
Sage Partner - Cody Manning on how AP Automation Improves Lives
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIn the podcast, Cody Manning discusses his professional journey and current role as the Chief Sales Officer. He shares his passion for helping individuals reach their full potential and highlights the potential for extreme efficiencies in AP automation. Cody also discusses a project with a small customer, illustrating how automation can improve work-life balance. He then shares his personal experience with implementing new business strategies, which has led to more efficient contract negotia...
Sage Partner - Meg Higgins on the growing complexity of sales tax compliance
March 07, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBMeg Higgins discussed the challenges small businesses face in navigating technology, with Meg emphasizing the need for assistance. Meg shared her experience in business development and strategy. The conversation shifted to Meg's admiration for Ray Dalio, a hedge fund investor and author, and the increasing complexity of tax compliance for businesses due to their digital and global expansion. Meg highlighted the need for digital tax management and the benefits of technology solutions. Meg ...
Sage Colleague - Anthony Sanchez on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
March 06, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBAnthony Sanchez, a seasoned software industry professional, shared his passion for his work and the satisfaction he gets from making people's lives easier through the solutions he helps develop. He discussed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, highlighting a key provision favorable to businesses, and the potential challenges in the Senate. Anthony also mentioned that he can be contacted at [email protected] or on Twitter. Anthony Sanchez has been working in...
Thought Leader - Apryl Syed the use of personas in marketing
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBApryl discussed her experiences and strategies in marketing and customer relations. Apryl shared her career journey and her current focus on helping businesses grow. She also talked about the use of marketing personas, with Apryl emphasizing the importance of regularly updating and utilizing these personas to better understand and connect with customers. With a diverse background spanning leadership roles at Sage, Blytheco, and Bloomreach, Apryl Syed has honed her expertise in driving succ...
Thought Leader - Apryl Syed on the use of personas in marketing
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBApryl discussed her experiences and strategies in marketing and customer relations. Apryl shared her career journey and her current focus on helping businesses grow. She also talked about the use of marketing personas, with Apryl emphasizing the importance of regularly updating and utilizing these personas to better understand and connect with customers. With a diverse background spanning leadership roles at Sage, Blytheco, and Bloomreach, Apryl Syed has honed her expertise in driving succ...
Sage Colleague - Ann Donie on generative AI in fixed asset management
February 29, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBAnn Donie explored the potential of their product to enhance customer productivity and offer advice on best practices. They also discussed anonymizing customer data and implementing appropriate security measures to improve the product. Ed suggested the product could suggest trade methods based on asset descriptions, which Ann agreed to, noting the potential for error-checking and data consistency. Ann shared her experiences with entrepreneurship and her inspiration from her father's small bu...
Thought Leader - Hitendra Patil on a fresh look at the accounting firm business model
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBHitendra Patil discussed the evolving role of accounting firms, emphasizing the shift from output to outcome. He highlighted the challenges of defining and demonstrating this difference to clients. Hitendra also noted changes in the business model of accounting firms, with a decrease in hourly fees and an increase in fixed fees. He suggested that accounting firms need to adapt to provide more than just numerical data to clients. Furthermore, he mentioned the impact of the pandemic and global...
Sage Partner - Inder Seth on the changing conversation of ERP customers
February 26, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBInder Seth, the CEO of Limelight Software, discussed her journey in the tech industry. Inder shared her passion for problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration. She also explained how her company's automation software has transformed the way finance teams operate. Inder mentioned that her son, who has special needs, is her hero due to his selflessness, hard work, and pure nature. Inder Seth, CEO of Limelight Software, isn't just a leader - she's a visionary. Her decades of experience a...
Sage Partner - Colette Markham on the changing approach to ERP marketing
February 23, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBColette Markham shared her insights about the Nuvei's marketing approach, which involves understanding the needs of their partners and tailoring strategies accordingly. She mentioned that about 20% of their top Partners are broken down into tiers, and each partner's needs are addressed individually. She also highlighted the shift towards virtual marketing, particularly webinars and podcasts, due to Covid-19, which now constitutes about 60 to 70% of their marketing efforts. Colette acknowledg...
Sage Partner - Brett Michalson on maximizing the value of ERP
February 22, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBBrett Michalson shared about the company's focus on enhancing the Sage Intacct ecosystem with integrations, automations, and intelligence products. He also reflected on his professional journey and the importance of fully leveraging a new finance and accounting system. Furthermore, Brett emphasized the importance of actionable insights for decision-making and shared his admiration for Alan Turing. Brett has more than 20+ years of accounting and technology experience. Brett is an experienc...
Sage Partner - Jeremy Almond on the commercial uses of blockchain
February 21, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBJeremy Almond discussed the limitations of traditional financial services and how his company, Paystand, is using blockchain technology to improve the industry. He emphasized the benefits of Paystand’s service, such as faster money transfers, automated processes, and eliminating fees. Ed Kless brought up the emergence of blockchain technology, which Jeremy responded can improve financial efficiency and automation for businesses. Jeremy also highlighted the security benefits of blockchain tec...
Sage Partner - Scott Hollrah on the weaving together of culture and brand
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBScott Hollrah discussed the mission and culture of Scott's company, Venn Technology. Scott emphasized the importance of freeing small and medium-sized businesses from time-consuming tasks through integrations between cloud accounting and CRM solutions. He also underscored the significance of company culture, noting that their relaxed and fun culture is reflected in their unique branding. Furthermore, Scott highlighted the importance of hiring employees who share their core values and creatin...
Sage Partner - Ben Parker on the evolution of expense management
February 19, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBBen Parker shared his professional journey and insights on the evolution of expense management, emphasizing the need to balance controlling and insight into spend. Ben also revealed that his father, a successful salesman, was his hero due to his dedication and integrity. Ed concluded the interview by providing contact details for Ben. Ben Parker is the Director of Strategic Alliances at Emburse. Ben leads the strategic direction for all referrals and bookings growth for ERP & VAR Partners...
Sage Partner - Andy Nunez on being acquired by a private equity firm
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBAndy Nunez is an industry leader with extensive expertise in operational and sales domains, specializes in ERP consulting and ISVs. His M&A career started in 1997 with ePartners, eventually leading to the co-founding of NexTec Group. As SWK Technologies' CRO, he increased revenue from $7M to $50M, was pivotal in 17 acquisitions, and aided SWK's NASDAQ listing and Mapadoc's sale. Currently, as President & CEO of Scanco, he guided its sale to Firmament Partners, a PE firm. He continues to focu...
Sage Partner - Zack Manning on how technology improves lives
February 14, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBZack Manning shared his career journey and his passion for sales and customer success. He emphasized the importance of building high-performing teams and his instrumental role in FISPAN’s growth. Zack also discussed his approach to sales, adding value for the customer, and the importance of technology in streamlining financial transactions and allowing employees to focus on more strategic tasks. He highlighted examples of success, such as integrating a business's ERP system and its bank. Zac...
Sage Partner - Daniel Cuthew on turning information into action
February 14, 2024 00:00 - 5 minutes - 8.07 MBDaniel Cuthew discussed the importance of data-driven decision-making and the role of technology in facilitating this process. Daniel, the global partnership executive at Phocas Software, shared his mission to create value for Phocas and their partners through innovative and customer-centric solutions. He emphasized the need for technology that is easy to use and intuitive, enabling organizations to identify areas of growth and make informed decisions. Daniel also highlighted the importance ...
Thought Leader - Geof Brown on righting retention in the accounting profession
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBGeof Brown is Illinois CPA Society President and CEO, role he took over in 2023 and has quickly moved to maintain the society’s position as a thought leader in the profession while stepping up as one himself. In fact, Geof was named as one of Accounting Today’s most influential people in the profession! In December 2023, the ICPA released the society’s latest Insight Special Feature, “Righting Retention,” which addresses the leading factors driving perpetually high turnover in the accounting...
Sage Partner - Thejo Kote on bringing disparate systems together for expense management
February 09, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBThejo Kote discussed the challenges and solutions in expense management for small and medium-sized companies. Thejo Kote, founder and CEO of Airbase, a spend management platform, explained the difficulties of bringing together disparate systems to properly understand expense management. He highlighted the benefits of consolidating all non-payroll expenses into one platform, which Airbase offers, and the positive impact this can have on various stakeholders such as employees, managers, budget...
Sage Partner - Edwin Willis on the impact of fewer people going into the accounting profession
February 07, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBEdwin Willis, Director of Channel Sales for Quadian Financial Automation, shared his journey in the channel sales industry, emphasizing the role of mentors and his team in his growth. He also discussed his focus on helping his team achieve their goals. The need for strong partner relationships to drive business growth was a topic of discussion. Ed and Edwin also discussed the impact of the declining interest in accounting degrees and the resulting workforce gap in the industry, which Edwin s...
Sage Colleague - Diane Gaa on how professionals can use AI to learn a better way
February 06, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBDiane Gaa is a Learning Professional with over 20 years' experience in the learning industry specializing in executing transformation strategies for human resources and learning & development currently working at Sage as Director of Design, Experience and Technology. Her passion is to help others become their best at whatever they dream; advocacy of digital accessibility supporting equal access and adopting a smarter working mindset. Summary Transforming HR and learning with digital acce...
Sage Partner - BC Krishna on the continuing challenge of cash flow
February 02, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MB“BC” Krishna is the founder and CEO of Centime, Inc., a provider of comprehensive cash management solutions to small and mid-sized US businesses. Cash is the lifeblood of every business, and yet, most business don’t have the solutions to manage critical aspects of the cash control lifecycle – forecasting, managing AP to extend Days Payables Outstanding, managing AR to shrink Days Sales Outstanding, and tapping into credit if needed. Centime’s Cash Management Solution including all these crit...
Thought Leader - Geni Whitehouse on how accountants will create value in the future
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBGeni Whitehouse is a CPA and the President of the ITA, the Founder of The Impactful Advisor, and a consultant to wineries in the Napa Valley. Whitehouse’s resume includes roles at Top 100 and niche accounting firms, accounting software developers, consulting and advisory practices, and private industry. In her role at the ITA, she has a mandate to help lead members through an unprecedented era of change, growth and transformation in the accounting and technology sectors, from ongoing staff s...
Sage Partner - Erik Tomalis on how the not-for-profit sector has responded to the decline in giving
January 31, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBErik Tomalis is a proven fundraising professional and has always been forward thinking, donor and people driven, but most of all results oriented. With 20+ years of professional fundraising experience, Erik made over 4,500 face-to-face donor solicitations where he has raised millions of dollars for many non-profit organizations. He served as a front-line fundraiser, as well as an executive in some transformative organizations focused on generosity, such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, the B...
Sage Partner - Brian Kelly on taking advantage of WOTCs
January 30, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBBrian M. Kelly is the Managing Partner of CMS (Cost Management Services) at iRecruit. Brian has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resources software and tax credit industry. CMS originally sold HR Software, and Work Opportunity Tax Credit Screening, and developed iRecruit for our Sage HRMS customers to meet the need to automate and streamline their recruiting, applicant tracking, and electronic onboarding operations. Brian has a BS in Finance from the University of Central Connecticut...
Sage Partner - Christopher Reeves on why the value of data is NOT overhyped
January 29, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBChristopher Reeves claims to be as passionate about data as he is about food and music. Christopher is the CEO of ZAP, makers of Sage Data and Analytics and is a technologist with a product and finance background. As a 20-year veteran in the manufacturing, ERP and data space, Christopher has lived through many technology hype cycles, but his conviction is that the core value of data cannot be over-hyped. Summary The importance of data and its potential value. Christopher Reeves believes ...
Sage Partner - Anthony Miller on unpacking the meaning of "integrations"
January 26, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBAnthony Miller is the business Development Director at Flowgear, a global business that specialises in integration and aims to shed the workload & complexity of App-to-App integration quickly & affordably, using their no code platform. Anthony is also a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building innovative businesses with inspirational people, having co-founded several successful businesses in several countries and in unrelated sectors. Summary Integration and app-to-app connectivit...
Sage Partner - Jeremy Hemsworth on creating value for customers
January 25, 2024 16:05 - 7 minutes - 9.83 MBJeremy Hemsworth is a seasoned marketer and U.S. Army veteran. He currently leads partner marketing at Ramp and has held various marketing roles at Microsoft, Slack, and Salesforce. Throughout his career, he has focused on helping customers understand how tech and automation can boost productivity and business impact. Based in Nashville, he balances his career with a hobby farm, raising chickens and sheep. Summary Productivity and automation with a seasoned marketer. Jeremy Hemsworth pri...
Sage Partner - Ryan Kerry on using data wisely to assist with the dearth of talent in the accounting profession
January 24, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBIn the late 1990s, Ryan Kerry initiated his investment technology career at Advent software. Advancing through roles at Advent, he later joined SEI to oversee their outsourced investment management. With a knack for data management and client service, he established Accusource in 2008, specializing in white-glove operations for family offices. Addressing the challenge of transferring investment data to general ledgers, Ryan founded KnowLedger in 2020. Based near Philadelphia, he harmonizes f...
Sage Partner - Justin Smith on the economic signs of a good M&A environment
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBJustin Smith is the Chief Financial Officer of LeaseQuery. Justin provides leadership and oversight for capital allocation, financial management, operational efficiency and investor relations. He brings nearly 20 years of experience and came to LeaseQuery in 2023 from Goldman Sachs, where he was a senior member of their technology investment banking team. At Goldman, Justin advised CEOs, CFOs and boards on transactions including IPOs, M&A, and capital raises. Additionally, Justin served on t...
Sage Partner - Tom Miller on when is the right time to consider an exit plan
January 19, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBTom Miller After a career of over 5 decades in the technology industry Tom Miller currently works directly with the ownership of Net at Work to assist in driving the company’s M&A strategy. His career began as a mainframe sales engineer for Sperry Univac, followed by founding a computer service bureau providing automated computer services to CPA firms, which led to opening an Apple Computer Store primarily selling Great Plains Software systems to SMBs. This led Tom to Great Plains Software...
Thought Leader - Adam Lean on avoiding the accountant's trap
January 19, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBAdam Lean transitioned from an accountant to a successful entrepreneur, having built and sold two businesses. He's now dedicated to guiding business owners and is the brains behind The CFO Project—a platform that trains accountants and tax professionals to offer CFO and advisory services. Through his experiences, he discovered his true passion: guiding and equipping firm owners with the necessary tools to maximize profitability and to escape the “accountant’s trap.” For a free guide to s...
Sage CRM Podcast Series - A session with Renishaw Plc – Episode 3
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 3.75 MBSummary Across three episodes, Jeff Richards and David Beard from the Sage CRM team talk with Bea Rebollo from Renishaw Plc, who are a global engineering technology group, creating high-precision technology for metrology and healthcare. Operating across 67 locations in 36 countries with 5,000+ employees worldwide, Bea is the Senior Sage CRM Analyst/Programmer whose main role is to develop and support Sage CRM for her internal customers - that's 2500 users of Sage CRM across the world. ...
Sage CRM Podcast Series - A session with Renishaw Plc – Episode 2
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 4.17 MBSummary Across three episodes, Jeff Richards and David Beard from the Sage CRM team talk with Bea Rebollo from Renishaw Plc, who are a global engineering technology group, creating high-precision technology for metrology and healthcare. Operating across 67 locations in 36 countries with 5,000+ employees worldwide, Bea is the Senior Sage CRM Analyst/Programmer whose main role is to develop and support Sage CRM for her internal customers - that's 2500 users of Sage CRM across the world.. ...
Thought Leader - Christian "Boo" Boucousis on the debrief as a business mindset
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen it comes to unlocking human potential and achieving organizational success, there's no one quite like Christian 'Boo' Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner Inc. A former fighter pilot turned business founder, author, and inspirational speaker, Boo has earned over 1,000 five-star Google reviews for his unparalleled expertise in human behavior and organizational performance. Whether he's speaking to a small startup or a multinational corporation, Boo inspires people to discover a new way of think...
Thought Leader - Mike Smart on how SMBs deal with market uncertainty
November 09, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBFounder of Egress Solutions, Mike Smart. For over 25 years in the information technology and software industry including several executive positions with responsibility for product management, product marketing, development and operations for NASDAQ--traded companies in the internet and software industries. Michael Smart has successfully guided the development and launch of new products in the internet security, service management and mobile data software markets. The most exciting and rewar...
Sage CRM Podcast Series - A session with Renishaw Plc – Episode 1
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 4.75 MBSummary Across three episodes, Jeff Richards and David Beard from the Sage CRM team talk with Bea Rebollo from Renishaw Plc, who are a global engineering technology group, creating high-precision technology for metrology and healthcare. Operating across 67 locations in 36 countries with 5,000+ employees worldwide, Bea is the Senior Sage CRM Analyst/Programmer who's main role is to develop and support Sage CRM for her internal customers - that's 2500 users of Sage CRM across the world. ...
Thought Leader - Dan Michelson on his book Holy Shift!
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBDan Michelson is the Founder and CEO of InCommon, a “for purpose” company that helps companies turn culture into a strategy that drives productivity and engagement by ensuring everyone feels connected and part of the CORE. He has a 20+ track record of helping to build high-performing, high-growth companies with world-class cultures. In his upcoming book, Holy Shift! Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work, Dan helps leaders at every level of a company move forward to the future of...
Thought Leader - Rusty Shelton on his book The Authority Advantage
November 02, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBRusty Shelton is Founder and Chairman of Zilker Media, Senior Marketing Strategist at Forbes Books, and an active speaker to audiences around the world. He has written three acclaimed books, including his newest, The Authority Advantage: Building Thought Leadership Focused on Impact, Not Ego which is co-authored with Adam Witty. Summary Introduction to Rusty Shelton. Focus on leading with the logo or entity. Showing the why and how. The shift away from making a profit to social res...
Thought Leader - Chris Meroff on his book Empathy Revolution
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBChris Meroff is a CEO, founder, author and serial entrepreneur with a passion for helping business professionals find fulfillment in their work through sustainable success. In 2011, he started his first company, MSB Consulting. In 2019, he pivoted into the venture capital space, currently, he owns a variety of startups in various industries throughout Austin and Maine, ranging from hospitality, restaurant, education, farming, medical and community development. Chris is the CEO and founder of...
Thought Leader - Rick Yvanovich on why we should be architects of change
October 26, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBRick Yvanovich is a serial entrepreneur, techie, Brit, baby boomer, and professional bean counter with over 40 years of experience in various businesses, including supermarkets, the accounting profession, breweries, newsagents, defense manufacturing, IT, and property development. He has worked at BP in the UK, Singapore, Switzerland, Vietnam, and China where he first served as a Finance Manager. Rick then relocated to BP Vietnam in 1990. An active promoter of AICPA-CIMA, Rick is a very regul...
Thought Leader - Lauren Maffeo on Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up
October 24, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBLauren Maffeo is an award-winning service designer working full-time at Steampunk where she serves the U.S. federal government. She is a founding editor of Springer’s AI and Ethics Journal and an adjunct lecturer of Interaction Design at The George Washington University. Lauren has written for Harvard Data Science Review, Financial Times, and The Guardian. She has also presented her research on bias in AI at Princeton and Columbia Universities, Google DevFest DC, and Twitter’s San Francisco...