For the series finale of Transform It Forward, Paul takes a moment to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to what we can expect to see in the new year. The past year has been full of progress, innovation and fascinating new developments in tech. To discuss some of the key highlights from 2022 and what we can look forward to in 2023, Paul sits down with his colleagues Vince Padua, the EVP and Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Axway and Brian Otten, VP Digital Transformation...

We all know the healthcare space has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, and this episode is all about exploring the industry’s rapid evolution and technological advancements. In this episode, Paul sits down with Neetu Rajpal, the Chief Technology Officer at Oscar. As the first health insurance company built around a full-stack technology platform, Oscar maintains a relentless focus on serving its members. In her role, Neetu oversees Oscar's fully cloud native distributed software...

Most entrepreneurs will agree that the best ideas are born out of a genuine need to solve a problem. Necessity is the mother of invention, and if you’re facing a challenge, there’s a good chance there are others who have encountered the same issue. For John Clarke Mills, CEO and Co-Founder of Watch Duty, it was the need for more information about the wildfires that were raging around the ranch he had just bought in Sonoma County, California. It was this pain point that led him to launch the...

In this special panel episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with two of his colleagues at Axway to discuss their top predictions for the world of tech, AI and more in 2022. Along with Vince Padua, EVP, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Axway and Brian Pagano, Chief Catalyst, VP of Catalysts at Axway, Paul explores the possibilities for everything from cloud technology to APIs and more. The panelists discuss a wide variety of topics including “data fabric” as a popular...

With an ever-evolving tech landscape, stiff competition and an undeniably changing world, marketers seem to have more to contend with today than ever before. Looking at the landscape through a critical lens is essential for brands hoping to stay ahead of the competition and optimize their outcomes. In this episode, Paul sits down with someone who knows all about what it takes to stay on your toes as a marketer today: Lara Compton, the VP of Growth and Brand Marketing at Ruby. The company...

In the third and final installment of this special Transform It Forward mini series, Paul reviews some of the highlights from interviews focusing on an area that affects all industries: the war for talent and refining workforce needs. To inform the discussion, he takes a look back at past episodes featuring Evan Sohn, Chairman and CEO of Recruiter.com, Jon Schlossberg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at financial services platform Even, and Amy MacGregor, Global HR Vice President, Employee...

In the second installment of this special Transform It Forward mini series, Paul reviews some of the highlights from interviews with Mike Starkey, Chief Information Officer at Christy Sports, Robert Gerwig, Senior Vice President of Distribution at Sweetwater, and Aviva Fink, the Vice President of Growth and Partnerships at Reonomy to take a status check of the retail industry. Using clips from these interviews as a guide, Paul explores the evolution of the retail world over the past few...

Throughout the Transform It Forward podcast series, Paul has chatted with experts from a wide variety of industries including events, technology and real estate. Now, it’s time to take a step back and connect the dots. For the next few episodes in the series, Paul will be taking a look back at some key clips from past interviews that share common elements or discuss similar industries. In this episode, he takes a look at the transportation industry and how it’s evolved in recent years thanks...

On Transform It Forward, Paul and his guests often discuss new and emerging technologies, exciting innovations and the digital revolution. However, no matter how advanced our technology becomes, there will always be a fundamental human need for powerful storytelling. In this episode of Transform It Forward, he sits down with Seema Lakhani, Chief Product Officer at Wattpad, to explore how technology is merging with the art of storytelling to create a completely new landscape for the publishing...

As industries across the board continue to transform, we’re not only changing the work we do every day, but also, how we do said work. Without the right dynamic, culture, and leadership structure, a team can fall apart pretty quickly, so improving the way we work is often just as important as the work itself. This is a practice often referred to as organizational development, and it’s playing an increasingly essential role in corporate structures everywhere. In this episode of Transform It...

Establishing a personal relationship with your customers is all about building a strong foundation of trust, understanding and mutual respect. In other words, people want to feel like the brands they support are also supporting them. One way to make customers feel truly valued is by rewarding them for their loyalty through perks, points, special deals or gifts, which is where the growing rewards and loyalty industry comes in clutch. In this episode, Paul sits down with the founder and CEO of...

The most effective industry disruptions are born from an unmet consumer need. Without a firm grasp on the needs, desires and problems of their customer, companies will fail to innovate in their industry. In this episode, Paul sits down with a guest who has an intimate awareness of this because he’s witnessed it throughout his own career. Toby Russell is the Co-Founder, Board-Director and Strategic Advisor at Shift, a company that’s on a mission to simplify the process of buying used cars....

Moving the needle when it comes to developing city infrastructure isn’t always easy. It’s a balancing act involving multiple stakeholders and competing interests, and innovation doesn’t always win. However, this episode featuring Alon Marcovici will remind you that Rome wasn’t built in a day. Alon is the Managing Director at CityAge, a global platform where leaders meet to build the future of our urban planet. During the episode, Paul and Alon discuss strategies for driving innovation forward...

As we continue to witness major transformations happening across industries, many smart investors are keeping an eye on previously untapped industries such as powersports. This ultimately opened up new opportunities for companies to step up and modernize a niche of their own, benefitting the entire ecosystem in the process. In the most recent episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Octane to hear his perspective on the changing of the guard in the...

It’s no secret that the seniors care sector has been in need of a major transformation for decades, but the pandemic served to highlight many of the industry’s long-standing problems and systemic issues. In this episode, Paul sits down with Sandy Jen, co-founder of Honor, the world’s largest senior care network and technology platform. Paul and Sandy discuss some of the emerging innovations that are disrupting the seniors care industry, Honor’s overall mission when it comes to seniors tech,...

Will and estate planning has been notoriously complex and burdensome, but new technologies are helping us bring the process into the modern age. In this episode, Paul sits down with Julia Staffen, the COO of Willful, a company that’s dedicated to bringing will and estate planning into the digital age to reach its vision of ensuring every Canadian has a legal will. During the episode, Paul and Julia discuss how the world of will and estate planning is changing, and how we can help adults of...

The global need for digital disruption in education goes far beyond an appetite for new technology to play with, encompassing large-scale systemic issues with existing pathways to the workforce and traditional models of learning and work. On today’s episode, Paul chats with Kristina Francis, Head of JFFLabs at Jobs for The Future. In her role, Kristina oversees advisory, acceleration, data, and investing initiatives that connect traditional systems with systems disruptors to enable equitable...

Innovation: it’s a word that’s commonly thrown around corporate settings today. But who are the key players that are actually driving change forward in industries like tech, finance and advertising? In this episode, Paul sits down with one of the creative leaders and entrepreneurs helping to drive transformation across industries today, Guga Stocco. As the co-founder of Futurum Capital, Guga has more than 20 years of experience in building up digital businesses and leading corporate...

In this special panel episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with two of his colleagues at Axway to discuss their top predictions for the world of tech, AI and more in 2022. Along with Vince Padua, EVP, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Axway and Brian Pagano, Chief Catalyst, VP of Catalysts at Axway, Paul explores the possibilities for everything from cloud technology to APIs and more. The panelists discuss a wide variety of topics including “data fabric” as a popular...

On the final episode of Transform It Forward season two, Paul is reflecting on some of the most interesting, insightful and thought-provoking interviews of the season. From content marketing to the events industry, Paul and his guests have covered a wide range of topics on season two of the podcast, all through the lens of the cutting-edge transformations we’re seeing in society today. As we close the door on 2021 and look ahead to 2022, Paul is counting down some of the most memorable clips...

On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Jason Gross, the Vice President of Mobile at Curb, a company that’s reimagining urban mobility. With a driver-first approach to ride-hailing, Curb is bringing upfront pricing to the largest nationwide network of taxis and licensed for-hire vehicles. The company provides unparalleled transparency to riders and drivers alike, facilitating billions of dollars in payment transactions annually through its open mobility platform. During...

On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Daphne Hoppenot, founder of The Vendry. Launched in 2019, The Vendry is a digital marketplace and professional community for the events industry with over 18,000 members. During the episode, Paul and Daphne discuss how the events industry was one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Daphne shares how she responded to the situation, pivoting to position The Vendry as a community platform for event professionals that would...

On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Michael Nalepka, the General Manager of VideoProtects at J. J. Keller. Offering video-based solutions for drivers and fleets, VideoProtects is bringing the science of video-telematics to the transportation market. Having joined J. J. Keller this past January, Michael has had an extensive career in the transportation technology field. He’s held roles at Procon Analytics and PeopleNet, helping to drive innovation and cutting-edge...

On this episode of Transform It Forward, Paul sits down with Mike Starkey, Chief Information Officer at Christy Sports. Mike has held several positions in e-commerce and retail over the years, including VP of IT Strategy at enVista, Senior VP of Information Systems at Performance Bicycle and Director of IT Retail Strategy at Sears. His experience has touched all aspects of the retail world including e-commerce, logistics and supply chain as well as strategy and business management. During the...