Nathan Jones is the VP and GM of Public Sector and Government Affairs at TaxBit, a SaaS solution that makes tax compliance, cost basis knowledge, and accounting possible for digital assets. With cryptocurrency becoming increasingly personalized and traceable, paying taxes on your digital assets is both critical and challenging. On this episode, Nathan explains how TaxBit is equipped to handle these complicated tax returns, while also providing a comprehensive overview of crypto and blockchain for those still learning about this fascinating currency of the future.

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Ashwin Bharath is the CEO and co-founder of Revature, a tech career launch pad and the largest employer of entry-level technology talent in the United States. Since starting the company in 2004, Ashwin describes the growth and impact Revature has demonstrated in the industry, now operating with over 2,000 employees and over 12,000 successful job placements for young software engineers. Ashwin explains how the intensive training and placement process offered by Revature is closing the opportunity gap in tech and supporting the future of work.

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Trina Vargo is the founder and President of the US-Ireland Alliance, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural, educational, and business ties between the United States and Ireland. Trina provides an overview of her organization's efforts in strengthening this relationship, highlighting the transformative impact of the Mitchell Scholarship, a prestigious program that sends twelve American scholars to Ireland each year. Having served as the adviser on Irish issues to the campaigns of every Democratic presidential nominee from Michael Dukakis through Barack Obama, Trina's perspective on foreign affairs is one you won't want to miss.

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Steve Balistreri is the Managing Director and National Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Industry Leader at MorganFranklin Consulting. With 30 years of experience advising companies of all sizes, Steve shares his expertise in corporate growth strategies, operational development, venture capital and private equity fundraises, M&As, IPOs, and SPACs. Steve also talks about his executive role in Mindshare, a not-for-profit organization that provides a one-year training program for first-time tech CEOs from seed stage to exit.

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Mai Pham is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Exceptional Care, a nonprofit aiming to make healthcare safe and inclusive for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Mai shares how her own experience raising a child with autism opened her eyes to the tremendous gaps in healthcare faced by people with IDD, and how this experience inspired the founding of her organization. With the average medical student getting only 11 minutes of exposure to IDD in their training, the Institute for Exceptional Care's advocacy for specialized, high-quality healthcare is truly life-changing for patients, families, and communities.

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John Ourand, media reporter for the Sports Business Journal and cohost of the Marchand & Ourand Sports Media podcast, is a true fan of D.C. and mid-Atlantic sports. John and Mark discuss the recent $6.05 billion purchase of the Washington Commanders, headed by Josh Harris, Mitch Rales, and Magic Johnson, and speculate on the group's strategy and top priorities as new owners. John also discusses gambling's impact on the NFL and analyzes the strong performance of the D.C. Defenders, the region's XFL football team.

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Elizabeth Shea is the EVP of Public Relations at REQ, a leading digital marketing agency that acquired her firm, SpeakerBox, in 2019. Elizabeth is a seasoned PR and marketing professional in the DMV region with deep expertise in B2B and B2G communications. On this episode, Elizabeth explains the opportunities and challenges that accompany digital transformation, discusses strategies for government-related crisis communications, outlines the benefits of mindsharing, and reveals what ChatGPT and AI are doing to marketers.

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Jonathan Aberman is the Dean of the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology at Marymount University. As economic conditions continue to evolve, many job seekers are understandably questioning the value of investing in a college degree. Jonathan Aberman highlights the changing desirability of college degrees in the post-COVID job market, where many employers prioritize tangible skills over traditional educational pathways, and explains how students' needs may alternatively be met through certificates and "bite-sized bits" of education.

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Chad Scarborough is the founder and CEO of The Jet, a groundbreaking, first-class travel service operating between New York City and Washington, D.C. As a frequent commuter himself, Chad shares the moment he was inspired to create an all-new travel experience that combined the luxury and personal space of a private jet with the affordability and convenience of a motorcoach. Equipped with the world's first motion-cancelling passenger seats, ultra-clean restrooms, in-seat service, and high-speed Wi-Fi, listen in to learn how The Jet is setting a new standard in ground transportation.

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Tien Wong is the CEO of Opus8, a private investment, advisory, and conference management firm located in the Washington, D.C. area. He is also the Chairman and CEO of the Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum, a global community of 25,000+ founders, investors, venture capitalists, and CXOs. Tien Wong shares his expert perspective on what's new in D.C.'s capital marketplace, providing updates on vibrant industries such as cybersecurity, quantum computing, hospitality and EdTech within the context of current economic challenges.

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