CEO Spotlight

The fear people experience when they must do a presentation is so common – and it can make some people do just about anything to get out of it. Why are we so worried about getting up in front of people and talking about things we are the expert in? ...

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce was on the rise. In 2019, it accounted for about 10 percent of all retail sales, and at the height of retail shutdowns, in Q2 of 2020, it had climbed to more than 16 percent. As vaccinations are distributed and restrictions are lifted, more...

In 2001, TAP Pharmaceuticals was hit with what was then the largest settlement in the history of the pharmaceutical industry, and the age of commercial compliance was born. That $875 million fine – for violating marketing laws, fraud charges, and filing false claims with Medicaid – ushered in a new...

At a certain stage of development, every technology company faces the challenge of finding the right resources. It’s usually connected with the launch of a new product or boosting the existing one. To get racking on a new project, organizations have to look for IT talents abroad. You might have...

COVID-19 rapidly altered the global business landscape. Companies were forced to innovate in the face of lockdowns, social distancing, and other restrictions. Sweeping changes due to the pandemic made it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to conduct in-person business, close deals, or meet with potential clients face-to-face. Many companies have...

It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention. Monzer Hourani, CEO of Houston-based Medistar and Integrated Viral Protection (IVP), believes the time is now for a real solution to life after the pandemic. Last April, Monzer invented the IVP Biodefense Indoor Air System, the only existing air filter system...

Cara Gambini is the co-owner of Texas Hill Country Olive Company in Dripping Springs, Texas. She is the daughter of the founder, John Gambini, and has helped the company grow since 2013. The Texas olive oil company is an olive oil farm and retail seller with a 15-acre property that...

Remember the pain of drafting a plan better than the one your boss brought to the table, only to have it shot down? How can you forget? You pitch your idea, and without mercy or reservation, your boss says “No.” This situation is frustrating. The simple truth is that getting...

Recognized as a prominent community leader for her creative approach to philanthropy, Pam Baer is a San Francisco-based businesswoman and the wife of San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer.  A force in the Bay Area, Pam spends her time advocating for vulnerable populations and focusing on healthcare. She is a...

Entrepreneurship is becoming more diverse, with female representation – being the highly debated subject since the past decade – increasing at a steady rate. The business sector, be it any industry, was fairly dominated by males and the prospect of women thriving and succeeding in the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship...