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The DeWinter DifferenceThe Role of Male Allyship: A Conversation with Brad Johnson, PhD and David Smith, PhDIn this insightful episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek chats with Brad Johnson, PhD and David Smith, PhD about the role of male allyship in the workplace. Brad, a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy, and a Faculty Associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University, and David, a sociologist and Associate Professor in the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, delve into their collaborative work to promote gender equity at work. In their conversation, Brad and David discuss their bo...
2025-02-1730 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference with Jay Lamm, Founder and Chief Perpetrator at 24 Hours of LemonsIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference, host Derek DeWinter sits down with John (Jay) Lamm, the creator of 24 Hours of Lemons, a unique motorsport event where participants race cars worth no more than $500. They discuss the origins of 24 Hours of Lemons, the complexities of running such an event, and the unexpected business success it has become. Jay shares anecdotes about notable participants like Neil Peart and the challenges of maintaining a non-competitive atmosphere. They also explore the intricate IT systems required and potential future expansions of the brand. Join Derek and...
2024-11-1927 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference with Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer and Head of Employee Experience at AirbnbIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Dave Stephenson, Chief Business Officer and Head of Employee Experience at Airbnb. Dave shares his incredible career journey, from being a ski racer and aspiring architect at Montana State, to roles at Procter & Gamble, Amazon, and his current position at Airbnb. They discuss the importance of gaining deep functional skills, the value of mentorship, and the critical role Airbnb played as an Olympic sponsor. Dave also offers advice for aspiring leaders and reflects on his own experiences, including teaching skiing and what he’s learned hosting on...
2024-09-2022 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference with Dara Bazzano, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer at T-MobileIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Dara Bazzano, SVP, Chief Accounting Officer at T-Mobile & Independent Board Director sits down with Derek to share insights from her career journey. From her start in public accounting to a run of successful executive leadership positions and board seats, Dara shares what propelled her through professional and personal challenges, including early motherhood and divorce, and what inspired her to move on from public accounting. Derek and Dara discuss how she developed the skills necessary to lead her team at T-Mobile, the best ways to advocate for your needs in...
2024-09-0835 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference with Anarghya Vardhana, Partner at MaveronIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek chats with Anarghya Vardhana, a Partner at Maveron, an early-stage, consumer-only venture capital firm that invests across the US in end consumer brands. Anarghya shares her insights on finding career success through authenticity, the key traits she looks for in leaders before investing, and her professional journey from Stanford to Google and eventually to the world of Venture Capital. Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and comments at DeWinterGroup.com/dewinter-difference About Anarghya: Anarghya spends her tim...
2024-06-1029 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference with Sheri Savage, CFO of Ultra Clean TechnologyIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Sheri Savage, Chief Financial Officer of Ultra Clean Technology. Hear from Sheri about her expansive career journey in hi-tech manufacturing and her long tenure with Ultra Clean Technology. Sheri and Derek discuss how career planning is different for today’s generation of early-career workers, her experience over the years as a female leader, the different skills needed for financial leaders as SAAS versus Hardware firms, and more. Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and comments at DeWinterGroup.com/dewinter-difference...
2024-06-0421 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference: Noland Granberry, Chief Financial Officer at Second Harvest of Silicon ValleyIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek chats with Noland Granberry, Chief Financial Officer at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. Hear from Noland about his journey from a successful career in the tech industry to shifting into the non-profit world with Second Harvest, surprising facts about food insecurity in Silicon Valley, and more. Interested in getting involved with Second Harvest? Learn more and get connected with volunteering or donation opportunities at the links below. Volunteer Information: Sign Up to Volunteer | Second Harvest of Silicon Valley (shfb.org) Donation information Home | S...
2024-02-2519 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference: Jessica Aguirre, Emmy Award Winning Journalist and News Anchor with NBC Bay Area News In this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Jessica Aguirre, Emmy Award winning Journalist and News Anchor with NBC Bay Area News. Hear Jessica shares stories about her career journey, starting as a young journalist in Miami to becoming an Emmy-award-winning journalist and News Anchor with NBC Bay Area News, the changes she’s seen unfolding in the news industry, and the importance of listening. Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and comments at DeWinterGroup.com/dewinter-difference About Jessica Aguirre: Jessica Aguirre...
2023-12-1930 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference: Matt Field, Chief Financial Officer of Joby AviationIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Matt Field, Chief Financial Officer of Joby Aviation. Matt shares his insights on living and working internationally during his time at Ford, adapting leadership strategies for different team cultures, the skills he looks for when identifying talent, and more. Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and comments at DeWinterGroup.com/dewinter-difference About Matt Field: Matt Field is Joby Aviation’s Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Joby, he served as the Chief Financial Officer, North America, at Ford...
2023-12-0723 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference: Adriel Lares, Chief Financial Officer of StashIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference, Derek sits down with Adriel Lares, Chief Financial Officer of Stash. Adriel and Derek discuss the evolving role of today's CFOs, the impact of AI, finding the balance between in-person and remote interactions, and their shared love of making wine with friends. Check out Memento Mori, Adriel's California-based winery at www.mmwine.com. Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and comments at DeWinterGroup.com/dewinter-difference
2023-11-2923 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference: Carin Taylor, Chief Diversity Officer at WorkdayIn this episode of the DeWinter Difference podcast, Derek DeWinter sits down with Workday’s Chief Diversity Officer Carin Taylor. Carin shares her insights on the work that still needs to be done on developing diverse organizations, her cautious optimism about the future of AI, how organizations seeking to diversify can find common ground through the concept of belonging, and more. To learn more about Carin Taylor and her services as a Keynote Speaker, visit: https://www.aaespeakers.com/keynote-speakers/carin-taylor Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and com...
2023-11-1417 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference: Kerri Walsh Jennings, Five-time Olympian and Co-Founder of Platform 1440In this episode of the DeWinter Difference podcast, Derek DeWinter sits down with the five-time Olympian, three-time gold medalist, and all-around inspiring Kerri Walsh Jennings. Kerri and Derek discuss her journey to success, the value of loving what you do, and her endeavor to inspire change and community as co-founder of the non-profit Platform 1440. Learn more about Platform 1440 and its mission to unite, empower, and inspire through the transformative sport of beach volleyball at https://p1440.org/
2023-11-0127 min
The DeWinter DifferenceThe DeWinter Difference: Tyler Sloat, Chief Financial Officer at FreshworksIn the very first episode of the DeWinter Difference podcast, Derek DeWinter sits down with Freshworks Chief Financial Officer Tyler Sloat. Tyler shares his insights on career development, his journey from Econ and Pre-Dental undergraduate to CFO, hiring pre- and post-pandemic, and more. Learn more about the DeWinter Difference podcast and share your thoughts and comments at DeWinterGroup.com/dewinter-difference
2023-09-1420 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceHow Hiring in Finance Will Evolve in 2022 with Tony Tilleskjor and Andy Dunayczan at DeWinter GroupOn this episode of the Leaders of Modern Finance podcast, host Derek DeWinter welcomes two of his colleagues at the DeWinter Group, Tony Tilleskjor and Andy Dunayczan.
The discussion is centered around the current breakneck pace of the recruiting market today compared to years past, and they take a look into their crystal ball about what the market will look like moving forward.
They all agree that this is the fastest market they have ever seen, and Tony points out that clients have to move quickly right now if they want to bring in top...
2021-12-1627 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceTips for Building Out Your Finance Team (by Stage)On this episode of Leaders of Modern Finance, Derek DeWinter and Mike Tomasello, founders of the DeWinter Group—a professional search firm specializing in financial, accounting, and IT talent—discuss a topic they are asked about quite often: When is the right time to bring on leadership positions to your organization?
Mike talks about the differences in early stage companies, specifically Series A through Series C. He points out the specific needs at each of those stages, and what leadership roles in finance and accounting should be filled at each stage.
They continue the discussion arou...
2021-09-0623 min
Leaders of Modern FinanceThe New Normal with Derek DeWinter, Mike Tomasello, and Don Seeley of the DeWinter GroupOn this episode of Leaders of Modern Finance, Derek DeWinter, Mike Tomasello, and Don Seeley of the DeWinter Group have a roundtable discussion about the state of business today. They focus on their area of expertise, which is talent recruiting in the finance, accounting and tech industries.
Mike kicks things off by talking about the Controller Report, which is a compensation study and industry report for Bay Area Accounting and Finance Professionals. He talks about how thorough their data collection is and some of the interesting trends they identified in both public and private companies.
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2021-07-3029 min