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Alliance Voices: Paul White, Founder & CEO of Muir Services
To sell a company in a manner that is sustainable and scalable for the business, while protecting one’s employees, family and financial position, is indeed the ultimate goal. During our “Alliance Voices” session on August 19, 2016, Alliance member Paul White, Founder & CEO of Muir Services, drilled down into…
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Nadine Hachach-Haram, Founder & CEO of Proximie
Throughout every point of Nadine Hachach-Haram’s journey, she has always lived by key mantras, including the importance of humility and being a life-long learner. She considers the Alliance of Chief Executives as one of the most cherished parts of her leadership experience, and she values the safe environment it creates…
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Kirsten Bay, Co-Founder & CEO of Cysurance
To Kirsten Bay, the Alliance is a great forum to discuss the challenges that CEOs face - how to manage an entire life in the CEO profession. CEOs are CEOs, but they hold many roles – as parent, or spouse, or sibling. The Alliance gives its members an opportunity to…
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Doug Dooley, Venture Capitalist at Venrock
Doug Dooley joined the Alliance as an experienced Silicon Valley executive for companies such as Cisco, Inktomi, Intel, Nortel, Juniper, NetScreen, Neoteris, and Ringcube/Citrix. In 2014, he transitioned to Venrock as a Venture Capitalist where he’s focused his expertise on infrastructure and security investments. “There is something to be said…
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Craig Saxton, President & CEO of Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery
Craig Saxton always walks away from Alliance meetings feeling they were completely worth his valuable time. He gains helpful insights to the issues he faces, and appreciates the different perspectives of other Alliance members, which often challenge his way of thinking. Craig is the President & CEO of Specialty's Cafe…
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Craig Goehring, CEO of Brown and Caldwell
Craig Goehring describes his Alliance group meetings as informal, yet with a clear methodology that allows for the right amount of valuable background and exchange brought to the table. Craig is the CEO of Brown and Caldwell, the largest engineering consulting firm in the U.S. focused solely on the water…
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Doug Leeds, CEO of EAT Club
Doug Leeds joined the Alliance to find other perspectives that woud help him look outside of his own role. He describes two “Aha!” moments gained from the Alliance. Formerly the CEO of Ask.com and IAC Publishing, Doug is now the CEO of EAT Club, a corporate meal provider available in…
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Andrew Giacomini, Managing Partner of Hanson Bridgett
Andrew was looking for places outside of his company and industry where he could find great innovative ideas. As the busy Managing Partner of law firm, Hanson Bridgett, Andrew has absolutely no time to waste. The support he receives from his fellow Alliance group members is the glue that keeps…
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Cal Lai, Chairman & CEO of AskVet
Cal Lai talks about his long-time involvement and experience with the Alliance of Chief Executives. Cal is the Chairman & CEO of AskVet, which brings veterinary services and expertise to animal owners via mobile technology, mobile apps, mobile web, social media, and texting. AskVet lows the barriers to accessing veterinarians…
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Belinda Tsao-Nivaggioli, CEO of the Avicena Group
Belinda Tsao-Nivaggioli, CEO of the Avicena Group, talks about her Alliance of Chief Executives experience. The Avicena Group is a leading developer of novel therapies for neurological and neuromuscular diseases, as well as certain dermaceutical and nutraceutical products. OTCBB: (AVGO)
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Barrett Cohn, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Scenic Advisement
Alliance member, Barrett Cohn, comments that all entrepreneurs face the same issues of leadership and management, growth and success, family life and balance. Coming from a wide variety of industries, his Alliance group members have a lot to share as entrepreneurs, experience that is valuable to Barrett, and he appreciates…
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Peter Sortwell, Founder/CEO of Arborwell
Peter Sortwell says that it really doesn't matter what the business is - all CEOs face similar problems and issues, whether they be legal, employee, revenue, sales, or cost management. Having a resource like the Alliance of Chief Executives is helpful so that you can put your emotions and feelings…
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Mihir Shukla, CEO & Co-Founder of Automation Anywhere
Mihir Shukla talks about how the Alliance of Chief Executives has helped him learn and grow as a first-time CEO. Mihir is the CEO & Co-Founder of Automation Anywhere, which delivers intelligent automation technology for business & IT processes of varying complexity.
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Paul Finkle, Executive Vice President of ABD SharedHR
As the old adage goes, like so many things in life, you get out of it, what you put in. Paul gives a great analogy of his Alliance participation to exercise by saying that you never really have time to exercise, but if you don’t, you miss it. And, whatever…
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Marco Marini, CEO of ClickMail Marketing
For Marco Marini, being in an Alliance group of smart CEOs, who have experienced some of the same challenges Marco has experienced, is worth its weight in gold. The feedback he receives while stepping out of his day-to-day to attend Alliance meetings is incredibly valuable to Marco. He describes the…
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Gary Gysin, President & CEO of Cora Aero
Gary Gysin says there's always a personal or business-related “nugget or two” from every Alliance meeting he attends. In addition to the strategic insights he gains, he appreciates the tight bond of friendship that's formed with his Alliance peers. He describes the Alliance culture as open and collaborative, surrounded by…
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Anne Bisagno, President of Xantrion
Anne Bisagno views the Alliance as her company's board of advisors. Given the stage of high growth and complexity that her company is in now, she relies on the support and input from her Alliance group to help her make informed and strategic decisions as she moves through new territory.…
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Mark Tacchi, President & CEO of Vendini
Mark Tacchi recommends that those interested in joining the Alliance should come with an open mind, their ego checked at the door, be willing to share ideas openly, and participate in a way that gives value back to the other members in the group. Mark joined the Alliance in 2008…
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Andy Berkenfield, CEO/Partner of Duncan/Channon
Although businesses are different, one to another, when you get below the surface, you find that the issues businesses face (growth, personnel, effective strategies, making good decisions, etc.) are very similar and relatable. Andy Berkenfield joined the Alliance after a “heads down” refinement period of making sure his business ran…
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Mark Dzwonczyk, CEO of Nicholville Telephone Company
Mark Dzwonczyk is the CEO of Nicholville Telephone Company, headquartered in New York State. He travels to the Bay Area to participate in the Alliance. He appreciates the candor of the Alliance and the open advice that is available to him. He feels that the Alliance is a great opportunity…
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John Murphy, CEO of Virtual Incision
John Murphy is a life-long learner and feels the Alliance is a critical part of his learning. He is amazed by the perspectives gained at every Alliance meeting he attends. John is the CEO of Virtual Incision, which focuses on minimally-invasive abdominal procedures.
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Maria Latushkin, SVP of Engineering at Omada Health
Maria Latushkin was inspired by the notion of a safe place where executives can share confidential, top of mind issues, in an open, honest environment. She appreciates the perspectives gained from talented Alliance business leaders who come from different industries and roles. All of this provides a well-rounded view for…
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Burt Cummings, CEO & Chairman of Versaic
Burt Cummings was looking for a group of like-minded CEOs where he could freely discuss situations, opportunities and strategies in a candid environment. He appreciates the solid feedback he receives from other members of his Alliance group, and the tight bond of friendship that has formed. Burt is the CEO…
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Steve Severaid, Principal of the Greenspan Company/Adjusters International
Steve Severaid says the Alliance takes you out of your bubble, and exposes you to executives who are goal-oriented with a common purpose to drive their careers forward. Coming from a sales and marking background, Steve appreciates the diversity of members within his group, which include a CFO and CTO,…
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Dean Tang, CEO of ABBYY USA
Dean Tang realizes that as his company grows, he faces different kinds of issues and challenges. He leverages the experiences and insights of his Alliance colleagues to learn from their processes. Dean is the CEO of ABBYY USA, which creates artificial intelligence technologies and solutions and services that capture, translate,…
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Menko Deroos, CEO & Co-Founder of Xicato
Menko Deroos says there is nothing to loose by giving the Alliance a try. He appreciates the environment of trust that the Alliance provides, where he can openly discuss true strategic issues. Coming to monthly Alliance meetings gives him the discipline of breaking up the “day-to-day.” He describes this is…
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Mathai Mammen, Senior Vice President of Research Sciences at Merck
To Mathai Mammen, the Alliance is about learning how to be a best-in-class executive. He appreciates the opportunity to bounce ideas and brainstorm freely with his Alliance peers, and describes its culture as “unfettered learning.” Mathai is the Senior Vice President of Research Sciences at Merck, whose vision is to…
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Sanjay Bonde, CEO of Wintec Industries
Sanjay Bonde is passionate about building something that is good for the world, good for investors, and good for the people who work in the business. He was delighted by the very first conversations that he had with his Alliance peers, which were open, honest and trustworthy. His experiences since…
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Prem Uppaluru, Chairman & CEO of Transera Communications
Prem Uppaluru talks about the responsibilities and challenges of a CEO, who must be visionary, strategic and communicative - with the ability to “see around the corner.” Prem is the Chairman & CEO of Transera Communications, a leading provider for contact centers, where “Big Data” technologies are delivered to improve…
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Kristen McAlister, President of Cerius Interim Executive Solutions
Kristen McAlister talks about the perspectives she gains through the Alliance of Chief Executives. Kristen is the President of Cerius Interim Executive Solutions, the largest provider of interim executive management services with experience in helping small to medium-sized enterprises achieve their strategic and tactical business objectives.
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