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This episode will be of interest to those in the venture capital world, founders, and investors, and anyone curious about that environment. We speak with Laurel Mintz, Founder of Fabric VC. We cover topics including starting a fund as a General Partner that provides capital to founders, the transition from CEO to General Partner, and how being a savvy business operator can prepare you for both a General Partner and a Founder seeking funding. We also talk about Hamptons Tech Week, a conference you never want to miss! I hope you enjoy the show. Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Quality-First AI: A Fortune 500 Perspective on AI Governance 53:42

26 days ago53:42

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Neka Hickmon is a distinguished leader and consultant with over 21 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in FinTech and operations process leadership. Based in Dallas, Texas, she has earned a global recognition for her expertise across five core industries, particularly in guiding financial institutions through transformation and restructuring endeavours. In this episode, Neka shares a powerful signature story regarding a bold, courageous networking strategy, AI governance, how DEI cuts will impact AI advancement, and more. Enjoy the show! Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Compliance Tools for Boards & Investors: Data Governance, Cybersecurity, & AI 38:24

7 weeks ago38:24

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Episode 79 will be of specific interest to audit committees, investors, and companies, but also anyone in business today that would like to hear our guests' important work in the world of voluntary reporting on data governance, cybersecurity, and AI. Jordan Famularo is a strategist and researcher with a broad range of analytical and convening experience in the areas of sustainability, investing, AI ethics, corporate responsibility, human rights, data governance, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and other topics in responsible tech and serves as a consultant for corporate reporters and investors. Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Investor Psychology: A CEO’s Story of Gaining Investors’ Trust 32:41

12 weeks ago32:41

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In episode 78 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Ben Gardier, founder and CEO of Linen Fresh Laundry. Over the past six years, he has acquired and operated multiple laundromats and commercial laundry facilities in the Arizona and Nevada area. We discuss raising capital and gaining the trust of investors through consistency and persistency. Ben shares his journey from CFO to independent sponsor, the challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way. I hope you enjoy the show! Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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A View from the C-Suite: M&A Due Diligence Optimization in JVs 48:46

22 weeks ago48:46

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In episode 77 of the Get Hired Up podcast, Sunil and I discuss M&A due diligence and some of the more nuanced diligence considerations for a successful venture. We discuss M&A through both a sustainability and cross cultural perspective where relationships are the key factor in a successful joint venture. I hope you enjoy the show! Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Navigating succession plans & business exits: options & opportunities (M&A) 50:11

32 weeks ago50:11

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In episode 76 of the Get Hired Up! Podcast, I speak with Sankeetha Selvarajah who is the Managing Attorney of ZENSEI Law P.C., a civil transactional firm located in Boston and New York. Her clients are within the cannabis, technology, real estate, food service, e-commerce sectors as well as, retail manufacturers. As a 6x Nationally awarded startup attorney, Sankeetha Selvarajah does more than create profitable exits. With almost 15 years of legal and business consulting experience, she's passionate about creating better businesses by making law accessible to business owners. She is also the CEO of STARTUP DOX (legal template company) and ZENSEI ADVISORY, LLC (an exit-strategy advisory). As outside general legal counsel to over 250 small businesses, she has also worked with startups as an advisor, strategist, and reluctant therapist. No matter which role she's playing, her goal is simple -- to educate founders and business owners to enable themselves to drive measurable results. Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Brand Bandits, AML, & the Board: The price of non-compliance 46:13

38 weeks ago46:13

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In Episode 75, I'm joined by Anna Stylianou to discuss anti-financial crime and anti-money laundering topics, regulation, and compliance. Additionally, we talk a little bit about hacking, cyber security, and credential control. Anna is an expert in anti-money laundering, compliance and financial crime risk management, having long term experience of working in regulated financial institutions. Over her career, Anna has worked in traditional banking, the investment industry, as well as with reputable lawyers. She is an expert in regulatory compliance standards and delivering results in the fight against financial crime. I hope you enjoy the show! Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Values-aligned investing in private equity 39:08

51 weeks ago39:08

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In this episode of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Dr. Aamir A. Rehman, Chairman of Innate Capital Partners. What is most inspiring about Dr. Rehman is his values aligned approach with customers in what he calls values aligned investments. I hope you enjoy the show! Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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The path to silence – how the tone of voice can win or lose the deal 47:57

1 year ago47:57

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In Episode 71, The path to silence - how your tone can win or lose the deal, I get to speak with Marshall Davis Jones, a voice expert. Tone can be an elusive ingredient in any communication. Misused or misplaced, it can destroy any sense of connection. Tone is everywhere. It's the snapshot and the snap judgment of a song, a look, or a feel. It's also a snapshot of our voice. In one tenth of a second, our speaking can make an impression. Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Market positioning for CEOs launching a consulting practice 33:27

1 year ago33:27

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In episode 70 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Patrick Allmond, owner of Focus Digital Marketing Agency, a recognized leader in the online marketing industry. Patrick is a Veteran, Professional Keynote Speaker, Pilot, TV Media Personality, Two Decade Entrepreneur. He is also a high content speaker, and a frequent consultant for ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox TV and KSBI TV. His firm builds multimedia content for his clients. If you’re planning to launch an online consultancy, you will find this episode insightful. Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Lessons learned from a portfolio company CEO 44:35

2 years ago44:35

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I’m delighted to share that for this episode, we invited two guests to join us—Scott Calderwood, President and CEO of Calderwood Search Partners Inc. and Ryan Smyth, executive Vice President and CFO with Carbon 60. Tune in to hear Maureen Farmer, Founder and CEO of Westgate Executive Branding (who is also our podcast host) to discuss lessons learned from CEO portfolio companies with Scott and Ryan. Additionally, we discuss resources that organizations need, especially after an acquisition of a portfolio company. We talk about the challenges that CEOs face and the resources that they deploy, and the ingenuity and innovation that they use to bring these resources into the organization, especially during the first 90 to 180 days. I hope you enjoy the show! Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Women in Private Equity: My Interview with VERTU Capital Founder 40:37

2 years ago40:37

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In episode 68 of the Get Hired Up Podcast, I get to interview the first woman-founded private equity fund in Canada. Lisa Melchior is the founder and Managing Partner of VERTU Capital, a Toronto-based technology private equity firm targeting high-potential Canadian technology businesses. She has been a private equity investor for more than 25 years and has invested $1.5B in over 25 companies across North America and Europe, with a focus on enterprise software and software-enabled businesses. In March 2023, the Canadian Venture Capital Association honored Lisa with its Woman of Achievement Award in Private Equity. Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Amplify your personal brand with Bob Gentle 38:04

2 years ago38:04

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Bob Gentle works with leaders at every stage of business to help them step out in front of their marketing with a powerful personal brand. He does this through his podcast, YouTube channel, coaching, masterminds and consulting. His mission? Helping business leaders around the world discover, set and achieve their goals online and then build a business they love. Bob is the author of Personal Brand Business Roadmap: Everything you need to start, scale or just fix your expert business. It is my pleasure to welcome Bob Gentle to the Get Hired Up podcast! Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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Taking your company public? Why & how with the Toronto Stock Exchange 41:32

2 years ago41:32

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In episode 65 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Delilah Panio and Selma Thaver of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange. We discussed the benefits of US-based technology companies being listed in Canada and all about the IPO process and general timelines, common misperceptions of the capital markets and so much more. I hope you enjoy the show! Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts…

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SEC-ing the future – Regulatory compliance & insider trading 47:08

2 years ago47:08