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Welcome to Fail Faster! In this episode, we are excited to have Brad Power, Senior Director Digital Product & User Experience at Kendra Scott. Brad is an experienced leader responsible for defining global vision and strategy, in support of business and technology goals. He's built high-performing, cross-disciplined teams responsible for supply chain, in store and online experiences, product management, analytics, e-commerce, social and customer care. He is an Internal evangelist for emerging trends, best practices and global digital brand standards. Brad has been responsible for PnL budget, managing agency relationships, negotiating partnerships and guiding product development including infrastructure and platform implementation.

Welcome to Fail Faster! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Syed Bilal Ali, affectionately known as Syed Ali. With a rich background spanning over two decades in the Information Technology field, Syed brings a wealth of experience and insights to our discussion. Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Syed's journey in technology leadership began early, fueled by his passion for innovation and community impact. He has spent significant time in management roles, collaborating with exceptional teams throughout his career. Currently, Syed is a pivotal part of Legacy Community Health, the largest non-profit organization in Texas and the 7th largest nationwide. Join us as we explore Syed's insights on technology leadership, community impact, and the transformative power of technology in enriching lives and organizations. Stay tuned for an engaging and enlightening conversation ahead!

Welcome to Fail Faster! In today's episode, we are excited to have Stephen Sturdevant as our special guest. With over two decades of experience in the technology sector, Stephen's journey began on an IT help desk and progressed through various roles in IT process management, ServiceNow development, architecture, and leadership. His extensive experience spans across diverse industries such as financial services, building products, packaging, video gaming, consulting, and cybersecurity. A graduate of BYU with a degree in business management, Stephen brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to the table. Beyond his professional achievements, Stephen shares a fulfilling personal life with his wife of over 20 years and their three children.

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Snyder, Managing General Partner at Shinnecock Partners and the founder and CEO of aShareX, an alternative investment auction platform. From pioneering the Discover Card to founding an investment boutique, Alan shares invaluable insights into fractionalization in finance and introduces aShareX, an innovative auction exchange platform. We explore the revolutionary concept of fractional bidding for high-end assets and learn more about Alan's investor-centric approach. Join us as we discover the challenges and solutions in fractionalizing high-value assets, along with the importance of compounding returns in investment. 

Leepa Mohanty serves as the Director of Program Strategy at the Business Transformation Office of Reynolds Consumer Products. Her overarching goal is to steer the organization towards success, leveraging her expertise in leadership, strategy, and program management. Leading a high-performing team, Leepa spearheads crucial transformation initiatives, enhancing revenue streams and optimizing business operations. Driven by a fervor for cultivating inclusive workplaces, Leepa is committed to nurturing environments where everyone feels valued. Prior to her role at Reynolds Consumer Products, she played instrumental roles in transformation within the Fintech sector at Citibank and Capgemini. Leepa has a proven track record of tackling intricate challenges and delivering tangible results. Beyond her professional pursuits, Leepa finds joy in creating music. She resides in Chicago with her husband and two children.

Jennifer Rött (pronounced “wrote”) is a strategic Product, User Experience, and Design leader specializing in human-centered products and platforms. Jennifer has 20 years of experience sustainably scaling and growing people, teams, products, cloud, SaaS, and enterprise platforms through empathy and collaboration. Jennifer has pioneered innovations across social, entertainment, and media technology - winning over two dozen awards in the last 2 years for Innovation and Design, including a Red Dot. Jennifer believes diversity of thought and experience make for the most innovative and inclusive products. Jennifer leads Innovation through data, research, and exploration that puts people first.