This episode will be of interest to those in the venture capital world, founders, and investors, and anyone curious about that environment. We speak with Laurel Mintz, Founder of Fabric VC. We cover topics including starting a fund as a General Partner that provides capital to founders, the transition from CEO to General Partner, and how being a savvy business operator can prepare you for both a General Partner and a Founder seeking funding. We also talk about Hamptons Tech Week, a conference you never want to miss! I hope you enjoy the show.

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Neka Hickmon is a distinguished leader and consultant with over 21 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in FinTech and operations process leadership. Based in Dallas, Texas, she has earned a global recognition for her expertise across five core industries, particularly in guiding financial institutions through transformation and restructuring endeavours. In this episode, Neka shares a powerful signature story regarding a bold, courageous networking strategy, AI governance, how DEI cuts will impact AI advancement, and more. Enjoy the show!

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Episode 79 will be of specific interest to audit committees, investors, and companies, but also anyone in business today that would like to hear our guests' important work in the world of voluntary reporting on data governance, cybersecurity, and AI.

Jordan Famularo is a strategist and researcher with a broad range of analytical and convening experience in the areas of sustainability, investing, AI ethics, corporate responsibility, human rights, data governance, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and other topics in responsible tech and serves as a consultant for corporate reporters and investors.

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In episode 78 of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Ben Gardier, founder and CEO of Linen Fresh Laundry. Over the past six years, he has acquired and operated multiple laundromats and commercial laundry facilities in the Arizona and Nevada area. We discuss raising capital and gaining the trust of investors through consistency and persistency. Ben shares his journey from CFO to independent sponsor, the challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way. I hope you enjoy the show!

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In episode 77 of the Get Hired Up podcast, Sunil and I discuss M&A due diligence and some of the more nuanced diligence considerations for a successful venture. We discuss M&A through both a sustainability and cross cultural perspective where relationships are the key factor in a successful joint venture. I hope you enjoy the show!

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In episode 76 of the Get Hired Up! Podcast, I speak with Sankeetha Selvarajah who is the Managing Attorney of ZENSEI Law P.C., a civil transactional firm located in Boston and New York. Her clients are within the cannabis, technology, real estate, food service, e-commerce sectors as well as, retail manufacturers.

As a 6x Nationally awarded startup attorney, Sankeetha Selvarajah does more than create profitable exits. With almost 15 years of legal and business consulting experience, she's passionate about creating better businesses by making law accessible to business owners.

She is also the CEO of STARTUP DOX (legal template company) and ZENSEI ADVISORY, LLC (an exit-strategy advisory). As outside general legal counsel to over 250 small businesses, she has also worked with startups as an advisor, strategist, and reluctant therapist.

No matter which role she's playing, her goal is simple -- to educate founders and business owners to enable themselves to drive measurable results.

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In Episode 75, I'm joined by Anna Stylianou to discuss anti-financial crime and anti-money laundering topics, regulation, and compliance. Additionally, we talk a little bit about hacking, cyber security, and credential control.

Anna is an expert in anti-money laundering, compliance and financial crime risk management, having long term experience of working in regulated financial institutions. Over her career, Anna has worked in traditional banking, the investment industry, as well as with reputable lawyers. She is an expert in regulatory compliance standards and delivering results in the fight against financial crime. I hope you enjoy the show!

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In this episode of the Get Hired Up podcast, I speak with Dr. Aamir A. Rehman, Chairman of Innate Capital Partners. What is most inspiring about Dr. Rehman is his values aligned approach with customers in what he calls values aligned investments. I hope you enjoy the show!

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