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The Bob Johnston Podcast

Bob Johnston

61 episodes

5 months ago

Evan Burfield and Miles Taylor discuss the dynamic interplay between technology, policy, and leadership in Washington, DC. They offer distinct but complementary perspectives on the intersection of technology and policy. Evan, a startup enthusiast turned policy advocate, shares his journey from founding tech companies to fostering collaboration between technologists and policymakers through initiatives like Station DC. Miles, a self-proclaimed "lifer in government," brings his experience from ...

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Evan Burfield and Miles Taylor discuss the dynamic interplay between technology, policy, and leadership in Washington, DC. They offer distinct but complementary perspectives on the intersection of technology and policy. Evan, a startup enthusiast turned policy advocate, shares his journey from founding tech companies to fostering collaboration between technologists and policymakers through initiatives like Station DC. Miles, a self-proclaimed "lifer in government," brings his experience from ...

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Entrepreneurship

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The Bob Johnston Podcast

The Intersection of Tech, Policy, and Leadership with Evan Burfield & Miles Taylor

Evan Burfield and Miles Taylor discuss the dynamic interplay between technology, policy, and leadership in Washington, DC. They offer distinct but complementary perspectives on the intersection of technology and policy. Evan, a startup enthusiast turned policy advocate, shares his journey from founding tech companies to fostering collaboration between technologists and policymakers through initiatives like Station DC. Miles, a self-proclaimed "lifer in government," brings his experience from ...

8 months ago

44 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Redefining Leadership and Organizational Culture with Dov Seidman

In this episode, we welcome Dov Seidman, founder of LRN and one of the leading thinkers on moral leadership, organizational culture, and ethics in business. Dov shares his insights on the role of inspired leadership in shaping behavior, navigating challenges with values, and how businesses can thrive by focusing on humanity. From lessons on patience and trust to the future implications of AI, this conversation is packed with timeless wisdom and practical strategies for leaders and organizatio...

9 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Ann Dunkin on Leadership, Innovation, and Building a Sustainable Future

In this episode, Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer at the Department of Energy, shares her inspiring journey across the corporate and government sectors. Ann discusses her leadership philosophy, the critical role of AI in reshaping energy and infrastructure, and the importance of diversity and collaboration. Whether you're a leader, tech enthusiast, or advocate for change, this episode offers invaluable insights and wisdom.Summary How do leaders navigate innovation in today’s comple...

10 months ago

58 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Futurist and Author David Mattin on Technology, AI, and Human Behavior

In today’s episode, futurist David Mattin, co-founder of The Exponentialist, discusses the evolving role of technology in shaping human behavior. From AI to robotics, David shares insights into how these innovations fulfill timeless human desires and the ethical challenges they bring. Whether you’re leading a business or exploring future trends, David offers practical advice on harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.We all wish we had a better grasp on upcoming trends. Better yet, w...

11 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

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Pigment CEO, Eleonore Crespo – on Startup Scaling & Leadership Growth

The intricacies of entrepreneurship and scaling a startup are massive – from hiring talent to raising capital to securing customers, the clock is often the enemy. Today, we dive into the life of launching and running a startup with Eleonore Crespo, CEO of Pigment, a fast-growth company based in Paris. Eleonore and I discuss the rewards of leadership and taking care of your teams (and yourself and family!), aimed at providing valuable insights, whether you sit in the founder's seat at a startu...

1 year ago

57 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

NSF's Chief Human Capital Officer – Wonzie Gardner

Has your approach to leadership and organizational culture evolved? Navigating these areas can be challenging—especially with the rapid changes in today’s workforce and work environments.In this episode, I sit down with Wonzie Gardner to explore the complexities of modern leadership and organizational dynamics. Together, we dive into critical areas that are reshaping the work culture landscape, all to benefit you:Personal Influence and Values: Wonzie reflects on how his father’s servant leade...

1 year ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Dr. Joey Mattina – Health Strategies for Busy Execs (+ Bob's routine)

How's your nutrition discipline and exercise routine going this Summer? If you're anything like me, it's been up and down due to loads of travel and too many restaurant meals. So...in today’s episode, Dr. Joey Mattina and I go down the rabbit hole to cover our current exercise, nutrition and supplement strategies and see where we can get optimized.Of note, we dive into the following areas and try to demystify and distill all of the noise we hear in the media, particularly social media:Resista...

1 year ago

1 hour 37 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Philip Rowley, CFO, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Philip Rowley, CFO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, might just win the award for The Most Interesting CFO in the World. Aside from having amassed decades of knowledge about his industry and craft, he's also extremely well-read and and has an incredible knack for leadership, based in part, at least, on his breadth of reading (Side note on reading: Mark Twain once said, "The man who does not read had no advantage over the man who cannot read."). Philip and I cover a lot of ground, incl...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Fountainlife CEO Dr. Bill Kapp on Longevity, Preventative Medicine, and Healthspan

Everybody is talking about longevity nowadays…such as Elon Musk’s Neuralink, supplements such as NAD to Rapamycin, and various blood tests and full body MRI scans. How does one sift through the noise and make sense of what’s what? Dr. Bill Kapp, CEO of Fountainlife, lays it out for us in layman’s terms. We discuss:Fountain Life's plans to make advanced health screening technologies more accessible by partnering with corporations, hotels, residential communities, and golf clubsHow yo...

1 year ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Funding the Final Frontier – Chad Anderson, founder, Space Capital

SummaryHave you ever wondered what kind of companies are being created in the Space industry, outside of the one or two that you've heard about such as SpaceX? It's a $500Bn market today (and trillions over the next couple of decades). You're invited to listen and absorb the knowledge of Space Capital's founder, Chad Anderson, as he takes us on the journey and provides a roadmap of what's in store. Chad has real vision and we discuss his career evolution in finance to creating the UK's f...

1 year ago

1 hour

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Mastercard's Chief People Officer – Michael Fraccaro

SummaryCHROs are having a special moment right now – and rightfully earned, given that HR is arguably the most important role in an organization. As such, I'm excited to share my conversation with Michael Fraccaro, who currently serves as Mastercard's Chief People Officer. We discuss Michael's early career, which began as a high school teacher in Sydney as well as where his interest in HR was sparked (in university and beyond).Michael and I cover the evolving role of the CHRO, particularly th...

1 year ago

1 hour

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Beth Rose, Ford's Chief Compliance, Ethics, and Integrity Officer

SummaryOne of the most important roles in the C-suite is ownership of company ethics, culture, and policy. Who better to give us insights than someone who spearheads this role at a company that’s navigated these waters for over 123 years?! Enter Beth Rose, Chief Compliance, Ethics, & Integrity Officer at Ford Motor Company. Beth and I sit down to discuss the career and personal path – and, importantly, key choices along the way – remember every decision we make is, in fact, a “choice...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

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"When Markets Speak" – with Larry McDonald, CEO, Bear Traps Report

SummaryIn the course of this in-depth conversation, Larry McDonald – author of How to Listen When Markets Speak and CEO of Bear Traps Report – delves deep into the financial insights acquired from his global network, discussing the major economic shifts and their impact on financial markets, as captured in his latest book. His intention is to democratize financial information, moving away from traditional, bank-dominated imprints on markets. This democratization is partly driven by technologi...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

AI in the Enterprise – with Scale Venture Partners' Barak Turovsky

Barak Turovsky is Executive in Residence at Scale Venture Partners, a leading Enterprise venture capital firm. Barak spent 10 years at Google as Head of Product and User Experience for Languages AI and the Google Translate teams, focused on applying cutting edge Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to deliver experiences across Google Search, Assistant, Cloud, Chrome, Ads and other products.Prior to joining Google in 2011, Barak was Director of Product in Microsoft’s Mobi...

2 years ago

57 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Deloitte's CEO of Audit & Assurance on Leadership, Taking Risks, and Taking Care of Your Teams and Yourself

My guest today is Lara Abrash, Chair and CEO of Deloitte. She is a true leader and I really enjoyed our time together. We discussed her personal journey and path, particularly an impressive trajectory in her career and how she has navigated it from a perspective of constantly evolving. Curiosity is a driver for being willing to evolve and an important tenet for any leader.

3 years ago

57 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Alan Patricof – Venture Capital's Founding Father

My guest today is Alan Patricof, founding father of venture capital and author of a new book entitled, "No Red Lights: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone." Alan and I dig into the book and we also cover a potpourri of topics that had me feeling inspired for many days after our conversation.

3 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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An OS for Immigration – Amir Hemmat, CEO, WelcomeTech

Amir Hemmat is Co-Founder and CEO of Welcome Technologies (Welcome), the “digital Ellis Island '' and future operating system for immigration. Welcome is a venture funded technology platform that is building innovative financial solutions for this cohort, including a digital wallet, to ensure access to previously elusive opportunities and to propel this consumer sector, and our society, forward. Welcome is currently focused on the Hispanic community, the largest immigrant group in the world, ...

3 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Compassionate Leadership – w Donato Tramuto, Phil Johnston, Tom Riley, Kurt Small, and Laurie Cameron

Donato J. Tramuto is the author of The Double Bottom Line, How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results. Donato joins Bob to discuss his new book along with a superstar panel including Kurt Small, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for the Government Business Division at Anthem, Inc., Tom Riley, Chairman of the Board of Seniorlink, Laurie Cameron, Founder of PurposeBlue, and Phil Johnston, President & CEO of PWJ Associates.

3 years ago

59 minutes

The Bob Johnston Podcast

Ken Goldman – On the Tech Industry, Board Roles/Lessons, and Running Eric & Wendy Schmidt’s Family Office

My second guest of the new season is Ken Goldman, who currently serves as President of Hillspire, which is Eric and Wendy Schmidt’s family office. Eric, of course, being the former executive chairman of Google and its parent company, Alphabet. Ken is widely known in Silicon Valley and the broader business world, as well, having served as CFO of Yahoo, Fortinet, Siebel, and currently sits on a number of corporate, startup and non-profit boards.Ken and I cover his high school days in Peabody, M...

3 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Mark Hawkins – On Silicon Valley, Second Acts, and Startups

Mark Hawkins is an award-winning executive who, for four decades, has led finance organizations at global software and technology companies including Salesforce, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard.Raised in Michigan, Mark attended Michigan State where he studied operations management. His first job was at Hewlett-Packard where, at just 21, he was a buyer for the supply chain by day and getting his MBA in finance from University of Colorado Springs by night. Hewlett-Packard later sponsored him to atten...

3 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes