Fireside: Chicago

Jimmy is responsible for working with portfolio companies on talent strategy focusing on organizational design and development as well as communication both within each company and across the portfolio. Prior to joining ParkerGale, Jimmy worked on talent strategy at Home Chef, a venture-backed meal kit company, and Bain & Company working with clients on a variety of engagements including growth strategy and organizational re-design.

Earlier in his career, Jimmy worked in sales at Nortel Networks and as a teacher with Teach For America. Jimmy holds a BA in Philosophy from Northwestern University, an MEd from University of Missouri-St. Louis, and an MBA from Yale School of Management. 

Paul is responsible for working with the leaders of ParkerGale’s portfolio companies to improve their talent and performance management programs. Prior to joining ParkerGale, Paul worked in the Leadership and Talent practice at Bain & Company. At Bain, he also led private equity, merger integration, and performance improvement client engagements across a variety of industries. Earlier in his career, Paul worked for a boutique financial research firm and an international retailer. He was also a professional lacrosse player for Major League Lacrosse. Paul holds a BSBA in Management from Bucknell University and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Aaron Levy sees a future where work doesn’t suck – where work is both challenging and fulfilling, where your manager is your coach – where she is the person who helps develop your skills and unlocks your full potential. Aaron founded, Raise The Bar and wrote the best-selling book Open, Honest, and Direct to create this future by empowering managers with the tools, skills, and training to be better leaders of

people. 

 

Aaron is also the host of The Open, Honest, and Direct Podcast, the Co-Director of Startup Grind Chicago, a Thrive Global contributor, an 1871 mentor, an ICF Certified Coach, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.

Colleen Werner attended the University of Michigan where she earned Bachelor’s Degrees in Dance and Kinesiology with a focus on movement science. After spending ten years as a professional dancer, she

started LulaFit in 2014. While dancing professionally and studying the science of the human body, Colleen realized that our bodies are the most sophisticated piece of technology we will ever own. Unfortunately, when she looked around her, she saw people she cared about unable to take the time to care for their well-being. She started LulaFit to build community and conversation about our physical, mental, and social wellness in the places we spend the most time: home and work.

Tim Schumm and Jeff Rosset discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Chicago Tech, pivoting process & strategy, and building communities.

Tim Schumm and Nick Moran discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the VC community plus building a community and audience, and 2020/2021 predictions

Tim Schumm and David Loiselle discuss the role of HR in a crisis, Bull market vs. Bear market Talent Strategies, and shifts in employee/candidate mindset. 

Tim Schumm and Matt Kunkel discuss the impact of COVID-19, leading during uncertain times, and the role of GRC before/during a crisis.

Tim Schumm and Reid Lappin discuss the impact of COVID-19, data analytics in Marketing and 2020/2021 predictions. 

Tim Schumm and Troy Henikoff discuss the impact of COVID-19 on tech companies, advice for Founders, and leading through recessionary cycles