What really happens to culture after a company is acquired? Bobby Kingsbury of MCM Capital Partners reveals what most leaders overlook during post-acquisition transitions—and how to re-engage leadership, motivate teams, and turn cultural disruption into long-term growth.

How can leaders build a workplace where people feel truly valued? Ophira Melamed, CEO of Nitrofix, shares strategies grounded in transparency, purpose, and respect. Learn how to boost morale, prevent burnout, and drive engagement through trust, clarity, and mission-aligned leadership.

How can companies achieve operational excellence in a hybrid world? BuzzFeed’s CPO Chandler Bondan shares how to lead with clarity, boost engagement, and build culture while leveraging HR strategy and AI to drive efficiency in today’s dynamic workplace.

How do you scale a startup while managing distributed teams? Valentina Agudelo Vargas, CEO of Salva Health and TechCrunch Disrupt winner, shares how team alignment, executive coaching, and clear communication helped her build culture and drive success across cities.

What drives startup success from idea to exit? Stan Garber and Alex Yakubovich, founders of Scout RFP and LevelPath, share how solving real customer pain points, staying adaptable, and building on shared values fueled their customer-centric growth journey.

How can organizations build AI literacy and drive innovation? William Tincup shares how “AI show and tell” sessions, business-focused adoption, and incentivized problem-solving can help teams explore tools like ChatGPT and unlock real business value.

How can we solve the cybersecurity talent crisis in government? Katie Roberts, CEO of RPR Strategies, joins Felicia Shakiba to explore why over 30,000 roles remain unfilled at the Department of Defense—and how HR leaders can help close the global cybersecurity skills gap.

What does it take to lead innovation in lingerie manufacturing? Amir Moghadam shares how his team balances precision, collaboration, and technology to solve one of fashion’s toughest challenges—engineering the perfect fit in a complex, high-stakes industry.

What unique strengths do women bring to leadership? Jan Rutherford, founder of Crucible Expeditions, reflects on lessons from an all-women’s leadership expedition—exploring how self-awareness, accountability, and team dynamics shape leadership across genders.

What drives iconic brand success—and what threatens it? Niels Juul, founding member of Von Dutch and CEO of No Fat Ego Productions, shares how authenticity fueled global growth, and why clear leadership communication is key to avoiding brand misalignment and culture drift.