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Tech Icon Spotlight: Johannes Reck
Tech Icon Spotlight:Johannes Reck Co-founder/CEO, GetYourGuide Quick links Hire the right people for the right stage A 10-year crash course Responding to crisis with claritying…
Why Security Leaders Must Think Like Tech CEOs
Why Security Leaders Must Think Like Tech CEOs As every company evolves into a technology company, the traditional boundaries of security leadership are being rewritten….
Signal to Noise – Listen to Episode 2 with Emilio Escobar
Signal to Noise: Episode 2 Why Security Leaders Must Think Like Tech CEOs with Emilio Escobar Listen on: Transcript [00:00:01] Emilio: When you hire somebody,…
Riviera Partners Expands EMEA Practice with Appointment of Maddy Cross as Partner
London, UK – [August 20, 2025] – Riviera Partners, the leading global executive search firm specializing in technology leadership, today announced the appointment of Maddy…
Behind the Fail Whale, GM and Apple: Unfiltered Leadership Lessons from Mike Abbott
Behind the Fail Whale, GM and Apple: Unfiltered Leadership Lessons from Mike Abbott When Twitter was wavering on the edge of collapse, Mike Abbott didn’t…
Signal to Noise – Listen to Episode 1 with Mike Abbott
Signal to Noise: Episode 1 Behind the Fail Whale, GM and Apple: Unfiltered Leadership Lessons from Mike Abbott Listen on: Transcript [00:00:01] Mike: One of…
Inside the Rise of the AI Visionary: Why This Role Is Critical to Your Company’s Future
3 Takeaways The AI Visionary is a critical leadership role that connects artificial intelligence strategy with long-term business goals. Companies without AI Visionaries risk fragmented…
AI Leadership Isn’t Just Tech, Tech, Tech: These Soft Skills Determine Success Over Anything
By Kyle Langworthy, Head of AI/ML/Data Practice 3 Takeaways Technical skills alone won’t cut it. The most effective AI leaders combine deep technical understanding with…
Venture Vanguard: Anna Patterson
Venture Vanguard:Anna Patterson Founder/CEO The former Google exec and founder of the AI-focused Gradient Ventures is now building Ceramic, a startup rethinking the infrastructure that…
Tech Icon Spotlight: Anneka Gupta
Tech Icon Spotlight:Anneka Gupta Chief Product Officer, Rubrik Quick links Working at the intersection of everything Adapting at the pace of AI Leading with authenticity…
Preparing for Cybersecurity Leadership in 2030: Roles, Skills, and Strategy
By Sean Cleary, Head of Cybersecurity Practice 3 Takeaways New cybersecurity leadership roles are emerging to integrate security with business strategy, customer trust, and product…
Building a Future-Ready Cybersecurity Organization: How to Align Leadership with Strategy
By Sean Cleary, Head of Cybersecurity Practice 3 Takeaways Cybersecurity leadership now relies on enabling business growth and innovation. Cybersecurity leaders need to collaborate across…
Do You Have a Data Evangelist on Your Team? The Role That Could Shape Your AI Future
By Kyle Langworthy, Head of AI/ML/Data Practice 3 Takeaways Data evangelists drive cultural transformation: Data evangelists promote a data-driven culture, ensuring data is accessible and…
What OpenAI’s New HealthBench Release Tells Us About the Future of AI Leadership in Healthcare
By Brian Bocchino, Partner, Venture Practice – Healthcare & Life Sciences 3 Takeaways Effective AI integration requires strategic leadership: The real challenge in healthcare AI…
Tech Icon Spotlight: Luke Shoberg
Tech Icon Spotlight:Luke Shoberg Member of Technical Staff, Latacora; Former CISO, Sequoia Capital Quick links Embrace gray Putting team ahead of technology Secure is in…