MasterStroke with Monica Enand & Sejal Pietrzak

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In this episode, host Monica Enand and co-host Ned Renzi dive into how tech giants like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are shaking up Silicon Valley with aggressive cost-cutting moves. We discuss Musk's downsizing at Twitter and Meta's pivot, focusing on what these changes mean for the workforce—especially young professionals navigating a tough job market.

We also break down th...

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Get ready for an eye-opening episode as Monica teams up with guest host Ned Renzi to dive into the world of venture capital with Manu Kumar of K9 Ventures. Discover how Manu's unique philosophy of solving his own problems has led to an impressive track record, with seven unicorns emerging from just over 51 investments.

We explore the asymmetric risk-return profile of venture capita...

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In today's episode of Masterstroke, we dive into the troubling decline in U.S. life expectancy and how society's view of aging affects us all. Hosts Monica and Sejal, along with Dr. Anique Bryan, a leading expert in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, uncover secrets to boosting your longevity and quality of life. 

Dr. Bryan explains that true anti-aging medicine is about mo...

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Unlock the secrets of fostering trust and innovation through the power of Conversational Intelligence (CIQ) with our latest guest, workplace strategist and holistic executive coach, Marla Teyolia.

In this episode of MasterStroke Monica and Sejal discuss with Marla the groundbreaking CIQ framework developed by Judith Glasser, revealing how our conversations act as energetic exchanges tha...

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In this episode of Masterstroke, Monica and Sejal chat with Ned Renzi from  Enjoy the Work, a seasoned venture capital advisor. They explore what it takes to go from a passionate founder to an effective CEO. Ned, a founding partner of Birchmere Ventures, shares traits that make entrepreneurs successful, like a passion for problem-solving and a relentless drive to improve.

They talk...

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Get ready to be amazed by the brilliance of a marketing genius! 

Emma McIlroy, the founder of Wildfang, joins Monica and Sejal to share her incredible journey from Cambridge University to establishing Wildfang, a groundbreaking gender-fluid clothing brand. They discuss how her experiences at Nike and Barclays shaped her vision for Wildfang, a company dedicated to inclusivity a...

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Ever wondered how the CEO of a major tech company balances the intense demands of running a business with the equally challenging task of parenting? 

On this episode of MasterStroke with Monica and Sejal, they sit down with Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, to explore his heartfelt journey of navigating both worlds. Nick opens up about the stereotypes men face in parenting roles, sharing pe...

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Infrastructure in business is very much like our ability to plan for expansion and the  ability to properly scale. What about our personal infrastructure?

Monica and Sejal share their practical life hacks and invaluable tips to balance demanding schedules both at home and work. We kick things off by discussing the critical role of a supportive family and network in building a strong inf...

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Mold of A Leader

What are your guiding principles, rally cry, north star?

How do you show up as a leader?

Are your leadership values authentic to who you are as a person?

Join us as Monica and Sejal share their leadership values and principles and what they  admire in a leader. They will break down the importance of having clear objectives in a Rally Cry as outlined in Patrick Lencioni’s b...

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“I don't think that I have ever been given a promotion without asking for it…”

Whether you're a seasoned professional or still rising through the ranks, this episode arms you with practical insight to steer your career toward success. Monica and Sejal discuss how to strategize and initiate asking for a promotion or next steps towards career advancement. Their conversation cent...

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It’s how you make them feel!

Pitching isn't just about selling products; it's about selling ideas, visions, and, ultimately, yourself.  People do business with other people. There is a personal element to everything that we do. Find the shared interest, capture attention! Join hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak for a special episode on what it take to have a ...

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We are celebrating all things Mom on this special MasterStroke Mother’s Day episode, and ‘the daughters have taken the mic.

Join Marisa Natarajan (Monica's daughter) and Raina Pietrzak (Sejal’s daughter) as they put their moms in the hot seat.

This is an intimate and meaningful mother daughter conversation that covers everything from generational differences to life choices, career ...

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Work can expand to fill the time… 

A critical management tool for every busy executive is the practice of Time Boxing. The act of compartmentalization or boxing out time in calendar to focus on a specific task is a survival tactic for everyone juggling the demands of work and family.

Co-hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak attribute time boxing to much of their success as busy executive...

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Culture add, not culture fit?

Is your hiring process static or dynamic?  Just as business continuously grows and evolves to meet changing industry and client needs, so should the process for hiring evolve and adapt for organizations to remain relevant.   In this episode of MasterStroke, co-host Monica Enand discusses the mindset that CEOs should have when thinking about evolving the bus...

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“How does an investor evaluate a company?”

Managing Partner of K1 Investment Management, Hasan Askari joins us to answer that question.  In this episode of the MasterStroke podcast we share critical elements that investors like K1 look for in a company. 

“I love working with founders, they are looking to build a legacy.” 

We use Zapproved as our case study, to dispel the myth that funding...

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“ She had a small business, we had a small business. We were both founders trying to create something out of nothing with dreams to take over the world.”

Dive into the world of private market investing with our special guest Hasan Askari, Managing Partner at K1 Investment Management.

In this insightful conversation, Hasan simplifies complex concepts in private equity. Discover why relati...

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“There is no such thing as timing the market…no one can time the market” 

In this episode of MasterStroke, hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak discuss the unpredictability of market timing, trend creation and positioning oneself to capitalize on that. They will explore the benefits of first mover advantage vs showing up later to the party. 

This conversation summarizes AI's disrup...