Inside the C-Suite
Dive into "Inside the C-Suite" for intimate executive interviews unraveling the unique journeys of leaders, revealing challenges, inspirations, and lessons for personal growth. Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary.
Episodes
From performing on stage in Annie as a child to leading marketing for the most interesting Work Tech companies we know, Jenn Ravalli takes us through the challenges of navigating to the C-Suite. We learn about her success, her failures and the role her mentors have played in her career. She's a long time friend of ours and we are excited to share this great episode.
Takeways:
HR technology for frontline workers needs to be mobile...
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May 6, 2024 • 46 mins
Taylor Liggett shares his journey from working in a call center to becoming the Chief Growth Officer at ID.me, the largest digital wallet and trusted digital identity network in the US. Taylor shares how his early experiences in customer service and account management shaped his career. We talk empathy, listening, and salesmanship.
This is one of those episodes that everyone can find a few nuggets from
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April 22, 2024 • 45 mins
In today's workforce, the one-size-fits-all model of employer benefits falls short, neglecting the diverse needs of employees and their families. Regulatory changes, like the IHRA, spark innovation, prompting companies such as SureCo to rethink approaches. We talk with SureCo's CEO, Matthew Kim, about his journey from immigrant roots to driving change with his entrepreneurial resilience.
Takeaways
SureCo solves the problem of the...
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April 15, 2024 • 49 mins
In this episode we spend time with John Bernatovciz, founder of Willory, a leading payroll and HR staffing support firm. We talk with John about his unique journey to the C-Suite, his success and the challenges that he faced and how he was able to overcome them.
This is a lesson in entrepreneurship that many of our listeners can relate to.
Key Takeaways:
Believe in the HR community and commit to continuous improvement.
Treasure ...
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April 8, 2024 • 50 mins
Dan Shoemaker, Accurate's Chief Revenue Officer, recounts his trajectory from politics to business success. He reflects on his early years in retail politics and campaign work, followed by his shift to public policy in the governor's office. Transitioning to the private sector, he discovered he excelled at marketing and sales, re-educated himself, and built the confidence to run board rooms.
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In this episode, we sit down with Novo Constare, the CEO of IndeedFlex, as he shares his remarkable journey to the C-suite. We learn about intentional growth, being decisive and failing fast. He shares how he was able to build a support system to stay focused and the challenges that he faced and what he's learned along the way.
Key Insights:
Juggling Work and Family: Managing work commitments while maintaining a healthy family li...
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March 25, 2024 • 53 mins
In our conversation with Rishi Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Kashable, he shares his inspiring journey from immigrating to the US from India with just $200 and a dream. We dissect his time on Wallstreet, and he takes us down memory lane, sharing the story of his success, his failures, and his regrets.
Takeaways
Overcoming challenges as an immigrant
The importance of a strong partnership with a co-founder
Defining success on your ...
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Ascending to the C-suite: AC Chakrabarti's Path: The 28 Day Failure and the Art of Cultivating your inner Circle
He's now the successful CEO of HireLogic and industry killer in HR Tech but in a mere 28 days, AC's initial business shuttered, a turning point. Through adversity, he learned the art of building an inner circle, crucial for navigating funding politics and fostering trust. As he ascended to the C-suite, sleepless nights b...
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March 4, 2024 • 41 mins
Summary:
Each morning, Lux Narayan begins his day with a plate of scrambled eggs and a question: "Who died?" This routine isn't morbid; it's enlightening. Analyzing 2,000 New York Times obituaries over a 20 month period he's distilled what achievement looks like over the life of an everyday human. We discuss this and his entrepreneurial journey, failures, and triumphs on this episode of Inside the C-suite.
Takeaways
Live streamin...
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February 26, 2024 • 49 mins
Summary
Michael Nadeau shares his journey from reckless speed enthusiast to building a successful corporate wellness company. He discusses his passion for problem-solving and his belief in the power of pressure and time. Nadeau also talks about his ventures into motorsports and IV therapy, as well as his realization of the flaws in the traditional recruiting process. He emphasizes the need for personalized help, treating applicants...
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In this episode, William Tincup and Ryan Leary interview Brent Pearson, the founder and CEO of Emborder. They discuss Brent's background in film and television, his transition to computing, and his experience with startups and co-founders. Brent shares his reasons for choosing Austin as the location for his company and talks about his motivation and driving force. They also touch on the importance of innovation and adapting...
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In this conversation, Tony Jamous, CEO of Oyster HR, shares his journey and insights as a leader. He discusses the genesis of Oyster and his motivation to create a purposeful and meaningful business. Tony emphasizes the importance of self-care and well-being for leaders and shares his strategies for balancing work and personal life. He also explores the difference between leadership and management and his commitment to beco...
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