Posts Tagged ‘Convergence Conversation’
Convergence Conversation: Securing our Global Future with Glaciologist M Jackson
I met Dr. M Jackson in December 2018. She was one of two glaciologists traveling aboard the National Geographic Explorer, headed to Antarctica. Every night, M would join a different group of travelers for dinner, spending time sharing stories and learning about each of us traveling. We were midway through our two-week trip when she…
Read MoreConvergence Conversation: Service Leadership Innovation with Diana Tsai
It was 2015 when Diana Tsai introduced herself to me. She was the co-founder of a startup called Veterati, which was launching to help connect military veterans to mentors to help them transition to the civilian workforce. Seeing my background on LinkedIn, she reached out to ask whether I would be interested in beta testing…
Read MoreConvergence Conversation: Exploring Global R&D with Melissa Flagg
Melissa Flagg has a view of global R&D that is unique among even the most accomplished leaders. She has spent her career dedicated to the advancement of our nation’s research and science. She has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research (DDRE) where she was responsible for policy and oversight of the…
Read MoreConvergence Conversation: Building Human-centric Business with Elizabeth Ross
Convergence Conversation: Building Human-centric Business with Elizabeth Ross It was a cold call that introduced me to Elizabeth (Liz) Ross. At the time, she was the CEO of Periscope, a full-service marketing agency, and was looking for a futurist to share the stage with her at a 2016 Advertising Week New York event. She was…
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