A&P are joined by Rebecca MacVittie the GC @ Newstore. Newstore is backbone technology enabling global e-commerce for brands like Burton, Marine Layer, Birkenstock and other popular D2C brands. Rebecca had a unique pathway to the GC seat and we will discuss how these experiences helped her pave the way forward and how the diversity of experience is a plus as a GC.

A&P talk about their favorite things in work, life, privacy, tech, AI, snacks, books and more.

A&P are joined by Andrew Woods, the GC of AdTech company PubMatic, formerly of Twitter. Andrew’s origin story can be heard on the 2/22/23 Episode. This conversation focuses on the changing economic model of the internet and AI's massive impact on our future and the future of ads/privacy.

A&P chat with Keir Lamont, Senior Director of the Future of Privacy Forum’s U.S. Legislation team. In this role he supports research and independent analysis concerning federal, state, and local consumer privacy laws and regulations. Notably Keir releases updates on a fortnightly cadence on State and Federal Privacy Legislation and is one of the people most closely tracking development @ the state level. There may be no greater expert on the US “Patchwork” than Keir!

The guys are joined by longtime friend Julia Shullman. She’s stepped into a role in the advertising tv space with Telly an innovative company that is also developing an actual TV that si free for consumers, with a transparent data driven ad delivery system attached.

The discussion also covers the current TV advertising environment and the dynamism brought about by streaming platforms, internet of things, and regulatory challenges like the VPPA and other laws.

Andy and Pedro sit down with Chris Sands, former CMO of the L Suite (TechGC) to discuss his new role establishing a community based recruiting function and executive hiring in general.

Andy & Pedro chat with Val Ilchenko, GC/CPO @ TrustArc, one of the leading privacy technology companies. Val helped create and grow the privacy programs @ GoTo and LogMeIn before moving into his current role. The guys chat about the unique fun and challenges of your first leadership role in legal/privacy.

Andy & Pedro sit down with Kathleen Patton, a GC who has literally seen it all and done it all in her impressive career. The convo targets some of the biggest issues when leading an IPO and M&A deals, but also touches on her style of confident leadership that all in-house lawyers ought to model and learn from. In addition to her stints inside companies, she also maintains a clear priority of family, friendships, mentorship and fun.

Andy and Pedro discuss the current climate for tech companies and the impact of an administration change in the US. They also touch on the 2025 outlook for AI tools, privacy laws and how to advise clients in this environment.

Andy & Pedro are joined by some great friends and incredible privacy/legal leaders Anne Bradley FPF fellow/startup advisors/founder and former Nike/Hulu CPO and Susan Rohol partner @ Willkie Farr and former Warner/Discovery CPO.

We chat about hiring, mentoring and the challenges/rewards of both!