The BRIGHTON PARKast

By Brighton Park Capital

Join the conversation as Brighton Park Capital's industry leaders and trailblazers share their thoughts and discuss the industry.

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August 01, 2025 Building Enduring Enterprises
Tune in to the latest episode of The BRIGHTON PARKast, where we are joined by BPC Senior Advisor, Former CEO of Genpact, and digital transformation thought-leader, Tiger Tyagarajan, as he shares his perspectives on how to build an enduring enterprise, the importance of curiosity and exploration, and best practices for an enterprises' AI journey.
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Episode Highlights:
“The biggest mistake you can make [in digital transformation] is going after a whole set of use cases versus going after outcomes”
“The AI journey for companies is 10% strategy / data, 20% technology, 70% people”
“The single biggest differentiator between enterprises that are going to thrive and those that don’t is a culture of exploration, experimentation, adaptability, and continuous learning”
“You have to have a culture that constantly celebrates failure, because in failure is learning”
“Make AI part of your personal operating system”
“The reason to express opinions is to welcome debate”
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28min
July 09, 2025 Driving Innovation in Healthcare IT
Tune in for the latest episode of The BRIGHTON PARKast, where we are joined by the newest member of the BPC senior team, Jeff Surges as he shares his perspectives on healthcare innovation, the synergies between operating and investing, and navigating the complexities of the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
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23min
May 29, 2025 Mike Gregoire: Leadership in Uncertainty
In this episode, we welcome back Mike Gregoire, co-founder of Brighton Park Capital. Before launching BPC, Mike served as Chairman and CEO of CA Technologies beginning in 2013. Prior to that, he led Taleo Corporation as Chairman and CEO, taking the company public and ultimately overseeing its successful acquisition by Oracle in 2012. With over 25 years of leadership experience in software and technology, Mike shares his perspective on guiding companies through periods of disruption—drawing on lessons learned during his time leading companies through the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and through today’s evolving macro environment.
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19min
January 24, 2025 TJ Williams: The Art of Selling
In this episode, we're joined by our very own TJ Williams, an Operating Partner at Brighton Park Capital and the Founder of Tamarack Growth Advisory. As a seasoned sales leader, TJ shares insights from his extensive career in sales leadership roles at tech giants including IBM, Oracle, and Google. He dives deep into the art and science of sales, the qualities of high-performing sales organizations, and the importance of storytelling in building customer relationships. TJ introduces his "broken glass" model, which categorizes salespeople into four types, emphasizing the need for diverse approaches to sales success.

Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on sales compensation, the evolving role of technology in sales, strategies to stand out in a crowded marketplace, and the need to slow down in order to go fast. Through his anecdotes and practical advice, TJ provides a compelling look at what it takes to lead and succeed in the world of sales.
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1h 3min
January 16, 2025 Andy Boyd: Inside the Cyber Frontier
In this episode, Andy Boyd, former Director of the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence, delves into the complex world of cybersecurity and its implications for national and corporate security. With a rich career spanning roles as an Air Force intelligence officer, a diplomat, and a CIA leader, Andy discusses the distinction between cyber crime and cyber threats and how global adversaries like China and Russia focus their cyber activities. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors, challenges corporate executives to integrate CISOs into boardroom discussions, and shares his perspective on the importance of extending cybersecurity education beyond the office and into our personal lives.
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44min
October 10, 2024 June Yang: Beyond the Hype
In this episode, we're joined by June Yang, a technology leader with over 20 years of experience at some of the world's largest tech companies including Oracle, VMware, and most recently, Google. Throughout the episode, June demystifies the world of AI, breaking down complex concepts such as foundational models and model training techniques, as well as identifies the four primary domains of modern machine learning. June explores how the explosion of generative AI, driven by the rise of ChatGPT, has democratized AI access for all, as well as offers insights into AI's evolution, the balance between human oversight and machine learning, and how enterprises can fine-tune AI to reflect their corporate voice.
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55min
June 28, 2024 Arijit Sengupta: Unlocking the Power of AI
In this episode, we speak with Arijit Sengupta, a visionary in the field of artificial intelligence, and the Founder and CEO of Aible. Arijit, a Harvard Business School and Stanford University alumnus, is the author of the book, AI is a Waste of Money: Why Most AI Projects Fail and the Secrets of Succeeding with AI.

At Aible, an organization that enables businesses to create Real World AI that delivers measurable business impact in a way that's simple, fast, and secure, Arijit champions the mission encapsulated in the tagline, "I am able". He emphasizes the company's goal of making AI an extension of the individual, empowering users rather than replacing them and highlights how even in a world of perfect AI, human curiosity remains indispensable.

Throughout the episode, we touch on some of the common myths about AI, the ethical and privacy implications of AI, as well as the importance of approaching AI projects with a flexible mindset to keep up with technology that is always evolving.
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1h 2min
May 22, 2024 Aidan Kehoe: Cybersecurity & Beyond
In this episode, we're joined by Aidan Kehoe, Founder & Former CEO of SKOUT Cybersecurity. Aidan dives into his remarkable journey beginning with his move from Ireland to the United States, which laid the foundation for a life marked by impactful relationships and entrepreneurial pursuits. He reflects on the profound impact of the mentors who helped shape his path and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way.

Aidan opens up about his personal mission to unlock potential in others and do good in the world, which led to his founding SKOUT and becoming involved with Autism Speaks. He touches on imposter syndrome and the psychology behind triumphs versus goals, as well as offers his insights into the future of AI.
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49min
November 20, 2023 Sarah Greer & Adrian Peryer: Strategic Planning (Part 2)
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36min
November 20, 2023 Sarah Greer & Adrian Peryer: Strategic Planning (Part 1)
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53min

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