Words of Wisdom

"Organizational harmony cannot be achieved without first establishing alignment among the executives.”

- Walt Carter
Chief Digital Officer,
Homestar Financial Corporation

“I believe in having a skilled team of sharp critical thinkers who can spot and solve problems, while also being great learners who put their knowledge to practical use.”

Jason Honeycutt
Chief Compliance Officer,
Netspend

“Covid-19 acted as a catalyst, a compelling force that rapidly propelled digital selling from the distant future to the present, virtually overnight.”

Frank Pinder
EVP,
Corporate Visions

"As a CTO, driving innovation involves agility and promoting in-person collaboration and design work. Leaders must establish a strong bond with employees, empowering them to work effectively whether remotely or in the office."

Gaurav Singal
CTO,
Cantaloupe

"Healthcare providers are increasingly embracing automation and technology to enhance the management of prior authorization processes."

Jon Shreve
MCG President & CEO

"CXOs should maintain consistent communication, grasp the business intricacies, adopt an owner's mindset, and harmonize productivity and security to enhance business processes."

Harvey Guindi
IT Executive,
AAA Club Alliance

“To advance in your career, prioritize lifelong learning, understand your role in the bigger picture, build strong teams, and focus on recognizing and developing team members.”

Paul Bate
Chief Compliance Officer,
Quontic Bank

"Prioritizing the use of available technologies based on their relevance and potential benefits to a particular business is crucial."

Sanjay Choubey
VP and CIO,
North America at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

"Building strong relationships, both with sponsors and within our organization, is crucial.”

Allyson Eman
Chief Executive Officer,
Venture Atlanta Conference

"Employees should not miss out on the value of internal connections by focusing just on their skills and external customer relationships."

Niraj Patel
Chief Information Officer,
Greystone

“AI holds an immense potential in helping us to eliminate friction and enhance seamlessness, especially in the current omni-channel world.”

Walt Carter
Chief Digital Officer,
Homestar Financial Corporation

"In today's world, whenever there's an opportunity to integrate data and automation, it's advisable to prioritize that approach."

Jason Honeycutt
Chief Compliance Officer,
Netspend

"The technological shift has driven companies toward digital sales and employee engagement, focusing on people, processes, and products."

Frank Pinder
EVP,
Corporate Visions

"Companies should invest in their company culture to foster innovation, attract talent, and ensure employee happiness."

Gaurav Singal
CTO,
Cantaloupe

"To the new generation of CXOs: Be yourself, practice transparency in your work, and empower your people to operate."

Jon Shreve
MCG President & CEO

“AI is not here to replace humans but to work with them, enabling better decision-making and enhancing the overall experience.”

Niraj Patel
Chief Information Officer,
Greystone

“Help others and have fun while making a positive impact if you can. If you're really good at something, use that skill to help a lot of people and enjoy what you're doing.”

Walt Carter
Chief Digital Officer,
Homestar Financial Corporation

"To future CXOs: Seek opportunities to contribute broadly, take on new challenges, and avoid specializing in one area."

Harvey Guindi
IT Executive,
AAA Club Alliance

“As a Compliance Officer, I assess the value of new technology and ensure our leaders grasp its benefits and potential drawbacks before implementing any changes.”

Paul Bate
Chief Compliance Officer,
Quontic Bank

"With the new age IT-business collaboration, CIOs and CDOs now take on more business leadership roles, with a focus on leveraging technology for innovation."

Sanjay Choubey
VP and CIO,
North America at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

"Don't wait for opportunities to come to you; proactively fight for your worth."

Allyson Eman
Chief Executive Officer,
Venture Atlanta Conference

"Trusting your instincts and occasionally opting for the less obvious choice can pave the way to successful career decisions."

Harvey Guindi
IT Executive,
AAA Club Alliance

"A CXO optimizes cost without stifling growth by cutting bad costs, promoting efficiency, and strategically allocating resources for maximum impact."

Gaurav Singal
CTO,
Cantaloupe

"Consider life and career as journeys, not straight paths. Pursue gradual progress, building year by year, and you'll reach a satisfying destination."

Jason Honeycutt
Chief Compliance Officer,
Netspend

“Finding the right balance between scrutiny and supporting our sales team in times of uncertainty is crucial, both at a corporate and individual level."

Frank Pinder
EVP,
Corporate Visions

“Successful adoption of technology requires understanding individuals' unique needs and finding the right use cases that resonate with them.”

Niraj Patel
Chief Information Officer,
Greystone

PODCAST - Episode 21
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Gulya Mukhambet Kyzy,

CFO of CYDEO

PODCAST - Episode 20
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Naseer Chanda,

CEO at Paymerang

PODCAST - Episode 19
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Angila Chapman,

CFO & VP of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan

PODCAST - Episode 18
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Jered Pruitt,

The Chief Operating Officer at CASL

PODCAST - Episode 17
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Will Urban,

Part of R7 and Companion Venture Capitals

PODCAST - Episode 16
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Carie Buchanan,

CCO, Pluralsight

PODCAST - Episode 15
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Chris McConnachie,

CFO, National Grid, New York

PODCAST - Episode 14
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Allan Rayson,

Chief Information Officer, Encore

PODCAST - Episode 13
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Tony Clark,

Senior Vice President, Technology and Innovation at Colliers

PODCAST - Episode 12
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Jordan Peace,

Co-founder and CEO of Fringe

PODCAST - Episode 11
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Walt Carter,

Chief Digital Officer for Homestar Financial Corporation

PODCAST - Episode 10
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Niraj Patel,

Chief Information Officer at Greystone

PODCAST - Episode 9
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Allyson Eman,

Chief Executive Officer of Venture Atlanta Conference

PODCAST - Episode 8
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Jason Honeycutt,

Chief Compliance Officer at Netspend

PODCAST - Episode 7
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Sanjay Choubey,

VP and CIO for North America at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

PODCAST - Episode 6
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Paul Bate,

Chief Compliance Officer at Quontic Bank

PODCAST - Episode 5
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Jon Shreve,

MCG President & CEO

PODCAST - Episode 4
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Harvey Guindi,

IT Executive at AAA Club Alliance

PODCAST - Episode 3
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Gaurav Singal,

CTO at Cantaloupe

PODCAST - Episode 2
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Frank Pinder,

EVP at Corporate Visions

PODCAST - Episode 1
"The Future Focused CXOs"

Guest

Steven Springsteel,

CFO at Recurly

Words of Wisdom

- Walt Carter Chief Digital Officer, Homestar Financial Corporation

Jason Honeycutt Chief Compliance Officer,Netspend

Frank Pinder EVP,Corporate Visions

Gaurav SingalCTO,Cantaloupe

Jon Shreve MCG President & CEO

Harvey Guindi IT Executive, AAA Club Alliance

Paul Bate Chief Compliance Officer, Quontic Bank

Sanjay Choubey VP and CIO,North America at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Allyson Eman Chief Executive Officer, Venture Atlanta Conference

Niraj Patel Chief Information Officer, Greystone

Walt Carter Chief Digital Officer,Homestar Financial Corporation

Jason Honeycutt Chief Compliance Officer,Netspend

Frank PinderEVP,Corporate Visions

Gaurav Singal CTO,Cantaloupe

Jon ShreveMCG President & CEO

Niraj Patel Chief Information Officer, Greystone

Walt Carter Chief Digital Officer,Homestar Financial Corporation

Harvey Guindi IT Executive, AAA Club Alliance

Paul Bate Chief Compliance Officer, Quontic Bank

Sanjay Choubey VP and CIO,North America at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Allyson Eman Chief Executive Officer, Venture Atlanta Conference

Harvey GuindiIT Executive, AAA Club Alliance

Gaurav SingalCTO,Cantaloupe

Jason Honeycutt Chief Compliance Officer,Netspend

Frank PinderEVP, Corporate Visions

Niraj Patel Chief Information Officer, Greystone

- Walt Carter
Chief Digital Officer,
Homestar Financial Corporation

Jason Honeycutt
Chief Compliance Officer,
Netspend

Frank Pinder
EVP,
Corporate Visions

Gaurav Singal
CTO,
Cantaloupe

Jon Shreve
MCG President & CEO

Harvey Guindi
IT Executive,
AAA Club Alliance

Paul Bate
Chief Compliance Officer,
Quontic Bank

Sanjay Choubey
VP and CIO,
North America at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Allyson Eman
Chief Executive Officer,
Venture Atlanta Conference

Niraj Patel
Chief Information Officer,
Greystone

Walt Carter
Chief Digital Officer,
Homestar Financial Corporation

Jason Honeycutt
Chief Compliance Officer,
Netspend

Frank Pinder
EVP,
Corporate Visions

Gaurav Singal
CTO,
Cantaloupe

Jon Shreve
MCG President & CEO

Niraj Patel
Chief Information Officer,
Greystone

Walt Carter
Chief Digital Officer,
Homestar Financial Corporation

Harvey Guindi
IT Executive,
AAA Club Alliance

Paul Bate
Chief Compliance Officer,
Quontic Bank

Sanjay Choubey
VP and CIO,
North America at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Allyson Eman
Chief Executive Officer,
Venture Atlanta Conference

Harvey Guindi
IT Executive,
AAA Club Alliance

Gaurav Singal
CTO,
Cantaloupe

Jason Honeycutt
Chief Compliance Officer,
Netspend

Frank Pinder
EVP,
Corporate Visions

Niraj Patel
Chief Information Officer,
Greystone