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Disruptive Trends Impacting C-Level Leaders of Public & Private Companies

We're assembling an ongoing virtual advisory panel of 20 industry execs to explore the current & emerging trends facing c-levels and the various resources to stay relevant to today's era of acceleration. We will discuss a range of relevant topics, such as disruptive technologies, business culture, purpose, tax changes, brand messaging, etc.

A professional facilitator will be leading an open discussion. You will have the unique opportunity to gain and share insights on the subject as you advance innovation in the field with top thought leaders like you from around the world.

Activities include:
1. Exploring a variety of themes
2. Map the competitive landscape (i.e. emerging trends, disruptive tech, etc.)
3. React to the latest media/reports in this space
4. Enjoy the option of one-to-one engagement with other board members

Participation is 100% online and at your convenience. By applying here, you are committing to participate once per week or as inspired, at your convenience.

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C-level executives from public & private companies, including CEOs, CMOs, COOs, CFOs, CIOs, etc.
VPs and other strategic decision makers
Those involved in hiring audit, tax, and advisory/consulting services

Applicants
David Partai
David Partain – Accomplished Marketing Executive - CMO FlexShares
In over 30 years of experience, I have only worked for one public company - a multinational bank in Chicago. I have worked for 3 start ups and 5 private companies. I also spent 3 years as a management/training consultant to both private and public companies that gave me insight into how managers are attempting to stay abreast of trends and issues.
Joe Kelley
Chief Financial Officer at Jackson Lewis P.C.
I work as the CFO of a large AM Law 100 law firm. In our industry we are seeing competition rise from different service models and technology. In particular we are seeing the accelerated development of artificial intelligence as a disruptor to our business model. Being involved in the process to redefine our value to our clients allows me to understand the impact of disruptors and I would be interested to collaborate with other individuals whose industry is similarly impacted.
Neil Meltze
President and Chief Executive Officer, LifeBridge Health
I have been in health system leadership for close to 30 years and oversee a $2 Bil health care delivery and financing system with 4 hosps, 4 nursing homes, 34 urgent care sites, assisted living, 5 radiology sites, 2 free standing surgi centers and treat well over 1 Million residents each year.
Mike Russel
Chief Operating Officer
I am the COO for Madvapes LLC, the largest retailer of Vaping supplies in the US. We also have stores in Europe. We face a challenging regulatory environment at the Federal, state and local levels. Tax policy varies from state to state. We are a boutique retailer with a robust online presence for both B2C and B2B. We operate a manufacturing facility in North Carolina. During my time with Madvapes I have run all aspects of the business with the exception of our accounting department. Currently my focus is retail and regulatory.
Timothy Smit
Sr. Global Privacy and Cyber Security Risk Consultant
In my current role, I advise the C-suite, Boards, on latest disruptive cyber trends and why they need to be not only active, but engaged in the governance around cyber security. I hear their 'excuses' and am able to open their eyes to why it is their responsibility. This mentality is consistent with both private, public, non-profit and government agencies. I develop scenarios that allow those audiences the capacity to personify with the scenario and obtain buy-in and ownership to the scenario, which in turn, places ownership for the organization.
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“I like that I can do this when I have time,
and there is no set schedule.”


Eric Allen, Senior Manager, Supply Chain at EY

“I find the topics engaging and I love the
flexibility of checking in and providing insights
at my convenience.”

Kimberly Underwood, Consultant at Underwood Consulting

“Great platform, great questions and topics.
The potential to earn a little more money for
participating is nice as well.”

Oren Birks, Sr. Director of IT at PBI-Gordon

“I really enjoy being on the panels, sharing
information and reading the perspective of the
other panelists. It is quite intriguing and most
all of the panelists are quite bright.”

Patty Soltis, CX Strategist at Kinetic Edge Consultants

“Very interactive, informative and without
any inherent bias. This is as good a collaborative
platform as you can get.”

Pinaki Banerjee, Program Director at ITC InfoTech

“It is a perfect platform not just to share
but to learn and stay updated.”


Armando Leyva, HR Director at 360º HC

FAQ
  • add remove What is Currnt?
    Currnt is a “Knowledge Networking” platform where companies and professionals come to stay relevant on the latest advances in their industries in the face of the increasing pace of change. Companies sponsor panels to learn about where markets are headed or how to leverage new capabilities. Professionals join to demonstrate and develop their passions with equal caliber peers in expert-only facilitated online engagements. On Currnt, we take our passions seriously and ourselves lightly. See our Community Guidelines, to learn more of the rules of the road, here are some highlights

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  • add remove How do Panels work?
    The panel is like a facilitated forum of hand selected experts on a topic sponsored by a company that wants to learn fast. Panels are organized in chapters called Themes that focus on one subtopic at a time. In some panels Themes are only 24 hours in duration, in others they are a week long, and in some they are two weeks long. When one Theme closes, a new one begins. You come in when you feel like it, but try to come in twice per Theme. You earn points from your peers and the facilitator when they react to your ideas. Likewise, others earn points when you interact on their posts. The more we discuss and debate, the better the insights, the more points earned by all.

  • add remove Why should I apply? Do I get paid?
    Professionals join Currnt because they want to remain relevant on subjects they’re passionate about and subjects that are shaping the future of their industry. They also:

    • Engage and connect with equal caliber peers in their industry
    • Learn and enhance their knowledge
    • Get recognized and rewarded for providing their inputs and thought-leadership
    • When specified above in the project description, you can earn honorarium payments and/or recognition points redeemable for cash. Learn more here.
  • add remove Are there specific times I need to participate?
    There are no set times for calls or meetings. Participation is 100% online on the Currnt platform and engagement between the all expert panelists is asynchronous in written form. Just come in twice per Theme, at your convenience.

  • add remove How do KnowledgeStreams and DesignSprints work?
    Streams are ongoing online engagements for exploration or working iteratively with a panel, and Sprints are on-demand engagement to get to actionable insights quickly. Both are facilitated and are always-on for participants to engage at-convenience. The conversations are segmented into Themes which are subtopics which are like chapters in a book. In a 4 Day Sprint, Themes are 24 hours, whereas a Theme in a Stream is every two week. Throughout the discussion, the facilitator highlights and categorizes the “key takeaways” to be voted and distilled into a summary report. It’s also common that other pieces of content (whitepapers, blogs, podcasts) are also prepared from the distilled insights.

  • add remove I’ve applied. Now what?
    Your application will be internally reviewed in the following 24-48hrs and screened for any conflict of interest, and general fit. Next your application will be shortlisted for the sponsor to accept, bookmark or reject. You will receive a notification each step of the way, but expect this may take a couple of days, or even weeks if the panel is new. Nevertheless, in addition to the notifications, you can always go back to the Apply page to view the status of your application.

  • add remove I’ve been selected. What am I expected to do when selected?
    Once you receive your Welcome Email, please RSVP by clicking the link in the notification. You can also gain access to the panel through your ‘My Currnt’ at the top of the page. Finally, once you have RSVP’d by logging into the panel, there is often a Welcome Tab where you can introduce yourself to the other panelists. If it’s a new panel, the first Theme will launch in a few days, if it’s an ongoing panel just jump right in by reacting to the question or to what the other panelists had to say.

  • add remove If I have other questions or issues, what should I do?
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Disruptive Trends Impacting C-Level Leaders of Public & Private Companies