PNC C-Speak

On PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, speak with Jeffrey A. Hirsch, President and CEO of Starz. The conversation explores Starz’s bold path to independence, strategies for driving audience growth, and leading through industry disruption. Hirsch also shares perspectives on bu...

With this episode we conclude the PNC C-Speak Family Business Series. Our three-part mini-series has highlighted the stories, insights, and bold moves of family-run businesses like Bobrick Washroom Equipment, led by Chairman and CEO Mark Louchheim. Hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, talk...

On this encore episode, part of PNC C-Speak's Family Business Series, hosts Josh Schimmels and Todd Wilson sit down with Henry Hernandez, President and CEO of Inter-Con Security, to hear how he scaled his family’s security business into a billion-dollar global powerhouse.  As a third-generation leader, Henry built on the legacy his father and grandfather started by betting on himself and driv...

PNC C-Speak introduces the Family Business Series, a three-part miniseries highlighting the stories, insights, and bold moves behind successful family-run businesses. Hosted by Josh Schimmels, publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank regional president for Greater Los Angeles, the series kicks off with an inspiring conversation featuring Janice Bryant Howroy...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, Regional President of PNC Bank for Greater Los Angeles, learn about Loren Castle’s remarkable journey from cancer survivor to entrepreneur, building America’s #1 natural cookie dough brand. The CEO of Sweet Loren’s reveals lessons learned in resilience, consumer insight, an...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, welcome Nate Patena, Co-Founder and CEO of DrinkPak. From launching breakthrough beverage brands to building one of the world’s fastest-growing canned-drink manufacturers, Nate shares lessons in bold leadership, smart ris...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, talk with Jamie Siminoff, inventor and founder of Ring. Jamie shares his journey from tinkering in his garage to creating a product that transformed home security. Today, as he helps drive the future of smart, connected d...

PNC C-Speak hosts Josh Schimmels and Todd Wilson sit down with Henry Hernandez, President and CEO of Inter-Con Security, to hear how he scaled his family’s security business into a billion-dollar global powerhouse.   As a third-generation leader, Henry built on the legacy his father and grandfather started by betting on himself and driving bold growth. He shares lessons on scaling globally, f...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels of Los Angeles Business Journal and Todd Wilson of PNC Bank talk with Wemimo Abbey, co-founder and co-CEO of Esusu, one of the few Black-founded fintech unicorns in the United States. From humble beginnings in the slums of Lagos, Nigeria, to redefining financial inclusion in America’s boardrooms, Abbey shares his remarkable journey of grit, grat...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, Regional President for Greater Los Angeles at PNC Bank, welcome Dr. Jerry Nickelsburg, Director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast. Dr. Nickelsburg unpacks how evidence-based forecasts help businesses and policymakers navigate California’s complex economic terrain - from global...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, welcome Everett Sands, Founder and CEO of Lendistry, a fintech powerhouse making waves in small business finance. Everett shares powerful lessons from his family’s entrepreneurial past, the importance of financial literac...

In this episode of PNC C-Speak, we sit down with Allyson Felix, the most decorated U.S. Track and Field Olympian, who has seamlessly transitioned from the world of elite athletics to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur. Hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, Regional President of PNC Bank, delve into Allyson's journey from the track to the boardroom....

In this engaging episode of PNC C-Speak, we're diving deep into the vibrant economic landscape of Los Angeles with Stephen Cheung, President of the World Trade Center Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. Hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, explore the u...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, sit down with Willow Bay, controlling owner of Angel City FC and Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Willow shares her insights into the explosive growth and innovation within women's sports...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, discuss the inspirational vision of Alex Israel, co-founder and CEO of Metropolis Technologies. Alex shares how his team has ingeniously leveraged AI and computer vision to revolutionize parking and urban mobility. From a...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, sit down with Raul Porto Jr., President of Porto's Bakery and Cafe, to dive deep into the history, legacy, and continued success of one of Los Angeles' most iconic family-owned businesses. Raul shares captivating stories...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosts Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Todd Wilson, PNC Bank Regional President for Greater Los Angeles, welcome Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Healthcare System. In this episode, Johnese shares her journey from critical care nursing to executive leadership, emphasizing the core values of a pati...

On this episode of PNC C-Speak, we meet Sarah Harden, an accomplished media executive and the CEO of Hello Sunshine and Candle Media. Sarah discusses Hello Sunshine’s mission to tell women-centric stories across multiple media platforms and how this focus has filled a need, both domestically and internationally.  Hear about Hello Sunshine’s strategic growth, from carefully managed capital to...

In this episode of PNC C-Speak, co-hosts Todd Wilson, Regional President of PNC Bank and Josh Schimmels, Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal talk with Candace Nelson, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and the CN2 Ventures investment firm. From the world's first cupcake ATM to revolutionizing Neapolitan pizza and becoming a reality TV star on shows...

In the debut episode of PNC C-Speak, TCW Group CEO Katie Koch shares invaluable insights into leadership, the importance of authenticity and risk-taking, and how she's navigating the legacy and future of TCW, a global asset management firm. Join us as we explore Katie's strategies for fostering innovative and forward-thinking business approaches, the pivotal influences that shaped her remarkable c...