Category Archives: Industry

JC Gaillard, Founder & CEO of Corix Partners: Rethinking Cybersecurity Leadership & Governance

JC Gaillard shares his early realization at Rabobank in 2000 that cybersecurity is less about technology and more about “how and by whom” security is executed.
Transformation is often blocked by governance and leadership challenges, not technical limitations.

Indrajit Lahiri, Founder of Foodka & Pickle Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Indrajit frames his life as a continuous act of documenting stories, whether in sales, IT, or food. His transition is driven by a desire to capture slices of time, making food the hero rather than himself.

Shifting Gears at Life’s Crossroads: Insights from Author Darryl “DJ” Heffline

Reflecting on a defining moment when he found himself “on the outside” of a company he helped build.
Realizing that dreams can sometimes end—and how that realization can trigger necessary personal transformation.

Leadership Insights from Keenan L. McBride, Founder of VX Culture & Author

Transitioned from operations into leadership through learning and development
Recognized the importance of understanding how people learn and what motivates them

Pierre du Plessis: Keynote Speaker, Strategist & Founder of Be Brave

Pierre’s experience spans fashion, advertising, branding, theology, product design, and strategy, fostering a holistic, conceptual approach.
Cross-disciplinary insights are crucial for modern leadership and problem-solving.

Insights from Marcus Fontoura, Technical Fellow at Microsoft

His early days at Microsoft and witnessing the leadership transformation under Satya Nadella.
Challenges of teams working in silos and the importance of unifying under a collaborative platform.

Jeroen Derwort: Entrepreneur & Game Developer | Building Online Soccer Manager and Beyond

The importance of finishing projects and taking ownership of outcomes
How entrepreneurship naturally followed product success