Breaching the Boardroom
Breaching the Boardroom is a high-level podcast designed to explore the intersection of leadership, growth, and technology. Each episode brings industry leaders, experts, and innovators together for candid conversations on how to navigate the evolving tech landscape while driving business success. We’re on a mission to simplify complex topics like AI, cyber threats, and IT strategy, making them accessible and actionable for executives in mid-market businesses.
Episodes
39 episodes
AI Compliance: What Organizations Need to Know
This conversation explores the rapid advancement of AI technology, its benefits, and the significant risks associated with its use, particularly in compliance and cybersecurity. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the diff...
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1:04:07
The Hidden Risks of Small Business Cybersecurity
This conversation delves into the critical cybersecurity challenges faced by small businesses, emphasizing the importance of basic security measures and awareness. The discussion highlights the cultural differences in cybersecurity perceptions ...
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1:04:17
Navigating the Complex World of Manufacturing
In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro speaks with John Zielinski, CEO of Universal Polymer, about the intricacies of manufacturing, the impact of tariffs, and the importance of leadership and mentorship in the industry. Z...
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Mapping the Future: GPRS and the Art of Underground Discovery
In this episode of "Breaching the Boardroom," host David Mauro sits down with Matt Aston, President of GPRS, to explore the fascinating world of underground radar and detection. Matt shares the journey of GPRS from its inception, highlighting t...
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57:19
Mastering Marketing Warfare
In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro and co-host Zack Moscow engage with Kevin McGrew, author of 'The New Rules of Marketing Warfare.' They discuss the intersection of marketing and leadership, emphasizing the importance...
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52:07
Uncommon Leadership Insights
In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro speaks with Ed Chaffin, founder of the Uncommon Leadership Institute, about the principles of effective leadership. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, psychological safety...
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45:54
Building a Legacy with Mike Stramaglio
In this exclusive webinar, Breaching the Boardroom host David Mauro sits down with industry veteran Mike Stramaglio, President & CEO of Stramaglio Consulting and former President of Hitachi. With decades of leadership in glo...
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39:21
From COO to CEO: Navigating Leadership Challenges
In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Johnson, CEO of Ackland Avenue, shares her inspiring journey from overcoming personal challenges to leading a successful software development company. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, educati...
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1:00:12
Leading with Intentionality
In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David interviews Hollie Castro, a seasoned business advisory board member with extensive experience in human resources and leadership. Hollie shares insights from her upbringing in a rural enviro...
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56:02
Advancing Healthcare Through IT Innovation
In this conversation, David Mauro interviews Shawn Weldin, a director of IT at a rural hospital, discussing the challenges and advancements in rural healthcare. They explore the unique funding sources for rural hospitals, the evolution of healt...
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51:16
Empathy in Healthcare Leadership
In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David engages with Etene Terrell-Fakorede, CEO of the Rehabilitation Institute of Encompass Health. They discuss the complexities of healthcare leadership, the importance of empathy in patient ca...
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47:56
Navigating the Future of HR
In this conversation, David Mauro interviews Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer, discussing her journey in HR, the importance of aligning HR strategy with business goals, and the evolving role of technology, part...
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50:04
From Surgeon to CIO
In this compelling episode of Breaching the Boardroom, David Mauro sits down with Dr. Sergio Sanchez—former surgeon, Apple Genius, Activision IT leader, and now Head of IT at Coleman Health Services. From building computers in a video ...
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59:18
Purpose-Driven Leadership
In this heartfelt episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro welcomes Paul Robinson, President and CEO of Home of the Innocents—a Louisville-based nonprofit serving vulnerable children across Kentucky. Paul shares hi...
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Concrete Leadership: Finance, Risk & Resilience
In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, Gretchen Burns, CFO of Prus Construction, shares lessons from three decades in finance across industries. From managing risk in a fifth-generation construction company to leading with t...
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37:39
Scaling with Integrity
Devin Murphy, former President of Phillips Edison, joins Breaching the Boardroom to share his journey from aspiring lawyer to Wall Street banker to leading a $7B real estate enterprise. He unpacks the core values that define stro...
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39:38
Leading with Grit
In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro sits down with Joe DeVivo, CEO of Butterfly Network, to explore how a handheld ultrasound device is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics. Joe shares the company’s ...
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43:05
From the Shop Floor to the C-Suite with Derek Wolfe
How do you go from sweeping shop floors to leading a multi-industry fabrication company? In this episode, host David Mauro sits down with
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Lessons in Leadership
⚡ Leadership isn’t about micromanaging — it’s about building people up, trusting their instincts, and helping them grow. In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro
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30:08
Visualizing the Invisible & Preventing Disaster
Before any road is paved, any hospital is expanded, or any stadium is built, there's an invisible layer of risk buried just beneath the surface. In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host
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52:25
Revolutionizing Diagnostics and Rethinking Patient Care
What if the future of healthcare didn’t require needles, waiting rooms, or hours out of your day? In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro (
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38:15
Behind the Conveyor Belt with Tom Gallagher
What powers the rapid pace of today’s supply chain — from same-day Amazon deliveries to your luggage arriving on time? Behind it all are automated systems working in the background, built and optimized by firms like Diversified Automation. In t...
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Aligning People, Process, and Purpose in Modern Medicine with Dr. Douglas Slakey
🩺 What if we redesigned healthcare around the people delivering and receiving it — not the systems that surround it? In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, host David Mauro (<...
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