Abe Alappat, Sr. Technical Product Manager at Odaia discusses the potential of AI across various industries and how it can give a competitive edge. He talks about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way businesses approach candidate selection, productivity, and decision-making in dynamic environments.

Ateet Patel of Vencora shares insights on leadership, team building, and career growth. With experience at top firms like Bell and Accenture, he emphasizes the importance of continuous employee development and overcoming career challenges.

Shawn Wilson began his career as a CA and became a CFO at 29. In private equity-backed companies, he stresses the need for alignment with stakeholder expectations and maintaining a clear strategic focus. His leadership style is based on transparency, accountability, and respect for colleagues, offering valuable lessons for C-level executives.

Craig Hudson shared his career journey, starting at KPMG and Indigo, where he developed key analytical and strategic skills. He led Knix through the challenges of the pandemic, resulting in a $320M acquisition by Essity. At LumiQ, he scaled the company through strategic planning and automation. Now at Tulip, he aims to drive the company’s growth to new heights.

Mumin Al-Shawaf talks about his transition from software engineering to executive leadership, stressing the importance of strategic growth, leadership development, and blending technical skills with business acumen. His insights provide a valuable blueprint for aspiring leaders looking to navigate their careers and contribute to their organizations.

Rikesh Shah emphasizes adaptability and leadership through challenges, including taking OverActive Media public. This episode features Rikesh's career journey and his advice for company leaders to embrace change, leverage team strengths, and maintain a long-term perspective to succeed.