Transform It Forward

On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Jason Gross, the Vice President of Mobile at Curb, a company that’s reimagining urban mobility. With a driver-first approach to ride-hailing, Curb is bringing upfront pricing to the largest nationwide network of taxis and licensed for-hire vehicles. The company provides unparalleled transparency to riders and drivers alike, facilitating billions of dollars in payment transactions annually through its open mobility platform. During the episode, Paul and Jason discuss innovation in the taxi industry, the benefits of using taxis over services like Uber or Lyft, and how Curb is working to meet its profitability goals. They also discuss how Curb has carved out a unique niche for itself in the transportation industry, and how ridesharing companies have raised the stakes for all the players in the game.

Learn more about Jason Gross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-gross-6284a16/

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On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Daphne Hoppenot, founder of The Vendry. Launched in 2019, The Vendry is a digital marketplace and professional community for the events industry with over 18,000 members. During the episode, Paul and Daphne discuss how the events industry was one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Daphne shares how she responded to the situation, pivoting to position The Vendry as a community platform for event professionals that would enable them to connect with others and showcase their work. Daphne also discusses The Vendry’s newly launched tool, which connects buyers with event venues and vendors in the community, the growing role of tech in events, and how she believes the industry will continue to evolve moving forward.

Learn more about Daphne Hoppenot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphneearp/

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On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Michael Nalepka, the General Manager of VideoProtects at J. J. Keller. Offering video-based solutions for drivers and fleets, VideoProtects is bringing the science of video-telematics to the transportation market. Having joined J. J. Keller this past January, Michael has had an extensive career in the transportation technology field. He’s held roles at Procon Analytics and PeopleNet, helping to drive innovation and cutting-edge product development in the transportation industry throughout his career. During the episode, Michael and Paul discuss how video technology and AI are transforming to keep drivers, fleets and highways safe. They also discuss how the transportation industry changed as a result of the pandemic, and where it’s headed from here.

Learn more about Michael Nalepka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-nalepka-5831682a/

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On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Mike Starkey, Chief Information Officer at Christy Sports. Mike has held several positions in e-commerce and retail over the years, including VP of IT Strategy at enVista, Senior VP of Information Systems at Performance Bicycle and Director of IT Retail Strategy at Sears. His experience has touched all aspects of the retail world including e-commerce, logistics and supply chain as well as strategy and business management. During the episode, Paul and Mike discuss the future of sports marketing, e-commerce and retail. They touch on what’s on the horizon for e-commerce, specifically in the sports world, how to stay current and innovative in the space, and the importance of offering the customer a full-service experience rather than just a transactional relationship.

Learn more about Mike Starkey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mstarkey/

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As companies seek better ROI for their marketing efforts today, more and more brands are turning to quality content as their number one tactic. On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Michael Brenner, CEO at Marketing Insider Group. Michael is a globally-recognized keynote speaker on leadership, culture and marketing, and the author of the bestselling book The Content Formula. As an influencer and thought leader in the marketing space, Michael helps companies attract and win new customers through strategic content that cuts through the clutter in the online world today. During the episode, Paul and Michael discuss what goes into a great piece of content, how it can give your brand a boost, and what changes we’re seeing in the content marketing landscape today. 

Learn more about Michael Brenner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbrenner/

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The insurance industry was dramatically impacted by the pandemic, but some providers have been quick to evolve in the face of the crisis. On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Mark Morissette, Founder and CEO of Foxquilt, a leading North American insurance technology company focused on empowering small businesses and B2B networks to save on small business insurance. The company’s insurance-as-a-service platform is complemented by a unique data and machine learning underwriting infrastructure. Mark discusses why he believes that automated processes will help to revolutionize the insurance industry, and provide a better way to address the current needs of small businesses. He also shares his thoughts on how the pandemic has changed the insurance industry, and where it’s headed in the future.

Learn more about Mark Morissette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-morissette-05183923/?originalSubdomain=ca

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On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Axway’s Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, Vince Padua. Vince is known for his outcome-driven approach to building visionary technology, and over his 20-year career, he's created several groundbreaking products for Fortune 500 companies. Through his work, he has successfully accelerated tech adoption rates and delivered large-scale initiatives to democratize technology outcomes. During the episode, Vince shares his perspective on how technology has changed over the past two decades, his predictions for the future of the industry, and the power of API-driven technologies. 

Learn more about Vince Padua: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vpadua/

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On this episode of Transform It Forward, we learn how a financial services platform called Even is changing the game for employee financial well-being. Paul sits down with Jon Schlossberg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Even, to learn how the company is transforming the way employers look at assisting the financial needs of their employees by helping them achieve the lives they want. As the saying goes, the more you put in, the more you get out, and Even gives you the opportunity to show you care about employees, which promotes talent retention as a result. Jon and Paul chat through the changing relationship between employers and employees, how financial incentives offer a new frontier of benefits, and what Even is doing to transform the FinTech industry.

Learn more about Jon Schlossberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonschlossberg/

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The pandemic has changed the way we work, shop and experience life. Although the commercial real estate industry is generally optimistic about the path forward, questions remain—especially in retail. In this episode, Paul sits down with Aviva Fink, Vice President of Growth and Partnerships at Reonomy, a property intelligence platform for commercial real estate professionals. They discuss how retail brands can thrive in a post-COVID world, change management and the multiple dimensions of data that professionals are leveraging to make informed investment decisions. Aviva shares her take on the modernization of the commercial real estate world, and the role technology will play in the industry’s future.

Learn more about Aviva Fink: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkaviva/

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Connecting people in a digital environment has never been more important than in the past year. Effective digital communications give us the ability to create strong global connections, collaborate with one another, and find solutions to complex challenges. Enter: Jacqueline Teo, Global Chief Digital Officer at HGC Global Communications. In this episode, Jacqueline sits down with Paul to discuss change management strategies, the importance of access when spurring adoption for telecommunications, and how HGC transformed their physical processes through automation and customer empowerment. 

Learn more about Jacqueline Teo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teojacqueline/

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