Tom Rodden, Former SR. Vice President and CIO of Varian Medical Systems, On: Building and Merging Cultures, Leading a Billion-Dollar Integration From the C-Suite, and the Argument for Breadth of Knowledge Over Expertise
Tom Rodden is the former Senior Vice President and CIO of Varian Medical Systems. He has had a diverse and vast career that’s covered technology, IT leadership, and business operations. Tom spent nearly 15 years at Varian Medical Systems in various leadership positions, where he further honed his executive skills. He recently took the position […]
Robyn Bolton the Founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero On: Dealing With Organizational Antibodies, the Holy Grail of Corporate Innovation, and Tapping Into Your Inner George Costanza
Robyn Bolton is an executive with immense experience in product strategy and innovation. She uses her knowledge as the Founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, a consultancy which helps companies fuel innovation in their culture and products. She developed her expertise by leading the launch of Swiffer in North America, going on to work with […]
Ann Latham, Author of The Power of Clarity, On: How a Lack of Clarity in Leaders Causes Feelings of Inadequacy in Others, Why We Aren’t as Clear as We Think We Are, and the Tyranny of the Treadmill Verb
Ann Latham is a writer, consultant, and the President of Uncommon Clarity, Inc. Known as the Queen of Clarity, her consultancy works with companies and organizations to streamline and accelerate their processes. Some of the notable clients she’s worked with include Boeing, PBS, and United Way. She has synthesized many of her ideas into her […]
Jutta Miquelino, Partner and CEO at and dos Santos GmbH, On: Reimagining the Future of Work, the Irony of Automation, and Why Innovation Requires a Multitude of Voices
Jutta Miquelino is a Partner and the CEO of and dos Santos GmbH. The collective helps mid-size to massive companies innovate and expand. Some of their noteworthy clients have included Coca-Cola, L’Oréal, and Olympus, among many others. Jutta got her start at Procter & Gamble, where she was a Customer Marketing Manager for over a […]
Allison Byers, the Founder and CEO of Scroobious, On: Pitching Potential Investors, Building a Fundraising Experience Built on Human Connection, and Paying the Mom Tax
Allison Byers is the Founder and CEO of Scroobious, which offers human-first fundraising for diverse entrepreneurs. As an experienced guide in venture capital, she has grown her own businesses to great success and helped others do the same. She continues to serve as a mentor, advisor, and angel investor for several companies such as Techstars, […]
Cody Hall, the Founder and CEO of Octiva Healthcare, On: The Cultural Differences Between Amazon and Apple, Lessons in Leadership Gleaned From the Marines, and Why He Advocates for Hiring Moms
Cody Hall is the CEO and Founder of Octiva Healthcare which offers 24-hour healthcare support and emergency care. He started the company in 2020 with his experience as a Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Human Resources at Titanium Healthcare. Cody has had a diverse and successful career, including times in the military, healthcare, and […]
Neeraj Mehta, the CEO of DigniFi, On: Humility in Leadership, Making Yourself Available and Vulnerable, and the Lost Art of the Handwritten Note
Neeraj Mehta is the CEO at DigniFi, which offers quick and flexible financing for all kinds of vehicles. As an incredibly experienced leader, he has served at an executive level for multiple global brands such as GE and Synchrony. He was also the interim President and CEO for United Way. Neeraj is an expert in […]
Jennifer Paxton, the VP of People at Smile.io, On: The HR Hero Complex, How to Build Culture Remotely, and the Fear of Not Being Liked
Jennifer Paxton is the VP of People at Smile.io, a company that creates effective loyalty programs for smaller businesses. With an extensive background in tech startups, she is a prominent leader in the world of HR and recruiting. Alongside her position at Smile.io, she sits on the board for the Cultural Alliance of Medfield. She […]
Cara Shortsleeve, CEO of The Leadership Consortium, On: Why It Is Ok to Really Want To Win, Learning To Be Comfortable in Rooms That Weren’t Built for You, and Why There Can Be No Diversity Without Inclusion
Cara Shortsleeve is an accomplished leader and the CEO of The Leadership Consortium. The organization works with some of the world’s leading brands to help develop and cultivate the next generation of leaders. She has personally worked for multiple renowned brands herself, spending over a decade at Google and YouTube before taking on her current […]
Monte Lee-Wen, Founder and Chairman of the Casoro Group, On: The Anatomy of an Entrepreneur, Rising Above Your Circumstances, and Developing Leaders That Inspire You
Monte Lee-Wen is the Founder and Chairman of the Casoro Group, which is a minority-owned commercial real estate investment firm. He is a leader within the global real estate community, having sharpened his expertise in multi-family real estate throughout his career. He continues to work as the Principal of Upside Avenue and CLEAR Property Management. […]
