Steve Lawson discusses his background in accounting and finance.
He reflects on his decade-long experience in traditional financial planning.
Ashutosh Garg asks Nick Prefontaine about his emotional low after a life-changing snowboarding accident.
Nick recalls a poignant moment in the hospital with his mother, filled with doubt about walking again.
A tea professional’s role is similar to that of a wine expert, focusing on tea production, sourcing, tasting, pairing, and regional knowledge.
Her own experience as a self-taught founder
Starting a business during a recession without capital
Connection between physics (long gratification cycles) and software (instant results)
The role of logic and complex problem-solving in both disciplines
Identifying the disconnect between theoretical university learning and practical job skills.
Making workplace-relevant training accessible to everyone—not just those already working in finance roles.
Reflection on purpose, mission, and calling
Inspiration from risk-takers
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.
Sheltered upbringing and eye-opening experiences at age 18
Volunteering in a fishing community in South Mumbai
