In episode 86, I interview Bob Sheard, Co-Founder of Fresh Britain, where we discuss his work with major brands, such as Levi’s, Nike, Soloman and dozens of others. Tune in to hear Bob's perspective on the power of brand. Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts

In Episode 85, we’re talking golf and leadership optimization. Through her Golf & Grow program, Marisa Messana proves how the game of golf can deepen team engagement both on the green and in the boardroom. Even if you don’t golf, you’ll find her customized approaches incredibly practical. Westgate Executive Branding Our Main Event! Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts

In episode 84, we talk with Chris Van Dusen, Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, about smart capital, the world of entrepreneurship, taking products to market, and the famous conference, Hampton's Tech Week. I hope you enjoy the show! 0:41 Maddie & Maureen Debrief 3:39 Who is Chris Van Dusen? 4:23 Accessing smart capital 6:51 Pre-revenue and risk-adjusted returns 8:41 Finding investors – Hamptons Tech Week Conference 9:47 Scaling human potential mapping & AI.IO: Athlete scouting &...

Welcome to episode 83 of the Get Hired Up! podcast, Mastering Game Theory in the Boardroom with Robin Dreeke. Robin is a distinguished author and retired FBI agent, and he's widely recognized for his expertise in the field of counterintelligence and behavior analysis. With an illustrious career that includes serving as the chief of the counterintelligence division's behavioral analysis program, Robin has dedicated his life to understanding human behavior and its impact on security and intelli...

Mark Heil is a registered representative of Pickwick Capital Partners. With more than 30 years of experience, Mark has been involved in the alternative assets industry and marketing, capital raising, custody, and fund administration roles. In this episode, we explore the strategies, mindsets and leadership lessons behind today's most successful executives and investors. We also go beyond the deal sheet! We're exploring the leadership disciplines, personal brand strategies and trusted ad...

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...

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 governanc...

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 inclusi...

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 sh...

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

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...

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 re...

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

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 o...

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 ...

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...

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. ...

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...

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

In episode 65 of the Get Hired Up podcast, we launched a three part series on financial services regulatory compliance. This episode focuses on insider trading. Upcoming episodes will focus on compliance related to artificial intelligence and cyber security. Today, I'm absolutely delighted to speak with Amy Kadomatsu and Bill Carrigan of Comply. As a global market leader and regulatory compliance solutions, Comply combines the power of regulatory technology, services and education to empower ...