We would love to hear from you, send us a text! It’s how you make them feel! Pitching isn't just about selling products; it's about selling ideas, visions, and, ultimately, yourself.  People do business with other people. There is a personal element to everything that we do. Find the shared interest, capture attention! Join hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak for a special episode on what it take to have a successful pitch.  Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer; Matt Stoker &...

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! We are celebrating all things Mom on this special MasterStroke Mother’s Day episode, and ‘the daughters have taken the mic. Join Marisa Natarajan (Monica's daughter) and Raina Pietrzak (Sejal’s daughter) as they put their moms in the hot seat. This is an intimate and meaningful mother daughter conversation that covers everything from generational differences to life choices, career uncertainty, regret, and why PURPOSE should be a priority in all...

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Work can expand to fill the time…  A critical management tool for every busy executive is the practice of Time Boxing. The act of compartmentalization or boxing out time in calendar to focus on a specific task is a survival tactic for everyone juggling the demands of work and family. Co-hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak attribute time boxing to much of their success as busy executives, wives and mothers.  Blocking out and guarding ‘me time’...

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Culture add, not culture fit? Is your hiring process static or dynamic?  Just as business continuously grows and evolves to meet changing industry and client needs, so should the process for hiring evolve and adapt for organizations to remain relevant.   In this episode of MasterStroke, co-host Monica Enand discusses the mindset that CEOs should have when thinking about evolving the business and culture through its hiring process.    Sejal asks...

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! “How does an investor evaluate a company?” Managing Partner of K1 Investment Management, Hasan Askari joins us to answer that question.  In this episode of the MasterStroke podcast we share critical elements that investors like K1 look for in a company.  “I love working with founders, they are looking to build a legacy.”  We use Zapproved as our case study, to dispel the myth that funding rounds equates to success. Instead we focus on the true...

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! “ She had a small business, we had a small business. We were both founders trying to create something out of nothing with dreams to take over the world.” Dive into the world of private market investing with our special guest Hasan Askari, Managing Partner at K1 Investment Management. In this insightful conversation, Hasan simplifies complex concepts in private equity. Discover why relationships, not just numbers, are the cornerstone of success...

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer; Matt Stoker & Georgianna Moreland - Editor

“There is no such thing as timing the market…no one can time the market”  In this episode of MasterStroke, hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak discuss the unpredictability of market timing, trend creation and positioning oneself to capitalize on that. They will explore the benefits of first mover advantage vs showing up later to the party.  This conversation summarizes AI's disruptive potential in the legal field coupled with the need to protect the human touch.  Monica and Sejal will focus...

Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer; Matt Stoker & Georgianna Moreland - Editor

Everyone has to Manage Up!  Discover the inner working  of leadership transparency in this episode of the Masterstroke podcast. Hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak  dissect the vital role of communication in leadership and how to fine tune the flow of information between a CEO and their Board of Directors.  You will  hear a story about the importance of creating an environment where team members feel safe to voice concerns. The episode also casts light on interdepartmental collaboration...

Have you ever stared failure in the face and wondered if it was the final chapter? Join us, Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak, as we take you through the winding path where stumbling blocks transform into stepping stones toward success. Our heartfelt conversation peels back the layers to show how resilience is the secret ingredient that turns defeat into victory. We share our own roller coaster rides, revealing how adopting a growth mindset, a concept beautifully articulated by Carol Dweck, can...

Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer; Matt Stoker & Georgianna Moreland - Editor

Have you ever been gripped by the fear of the unknown when standing at the precipice of a major life change?  Sejal Pietrzak and Monica Enand shares an intimate exploration of those transformative crossroads. From Sejal's plunge into the tech world to Monica's daring leaps from prestigious roles at Intel and IBM, we uncover the intricate dance with uncertainty that often accompanies life's biggest decisions. Together, they deconstruct the myths surrounding fear, change, and the liberating...

Unlock the strategies to enduring business triumphs as Monica Enid and I, Sejal Petruzak, sit down with investment savant Hasan Asghari from K1. This episode is a goldmine of insights for entrepreneurial spirits aiming to carve out their legacies in an ever-shifting corporate landscape. Learn why vigilance against industry threats is not just necessary, but a cornerstone of relevance, and discover the profound meaning behind the term 'Masterstroke' — those defining decisions that pivot the...

Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer; Matt Stoker & Georgianna Moreland - Editor

Prepare to be inspired by Merline Saintil, a tech industry vanguard, as host Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak honor International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Her remarkable ascent from Haiti to Silicon Valley COO is a testament to the power of diversity in transforming culture, innovation, and human capital. Through the lens of her own journey, Merline shares with Monica and Sejal the pivotal role that networks, such as our mutual Carnegie Mellon University connection, play in...

Stepping into the tech arena, where the echo of male voices often drowns out the rest, Sejal Pietrzak and Monica Enand have carved out their own success stories that defy the status quo. Their conversation peels back the layers of their climb to the top in an industry where female CEOs are as rare as flawless code on the first try. Sejal, hailed as a top SaaS CEO, joins me to exchange tales from the trenches of tech leadership, from the adrenaline of startup life to the strategic moves behind...

Georgianna Moreland, Executive Producer. Matt Stoker & Georgianna Moreland, Editor