Uncaged Show

★ Elizabeth McCormick, former Black Hawk helicopter pilot for the US Army, served when less than 1% of Military pilots were women. As a decorated pilot, she flew numerous missions as a Chief Warrant Officer, including United Nations peacekeeping, air assault, command and control, VIP, multi-ship, and top-secret military intelligence missions. ★ She earned numerous awards for her service in the mil...

Prem Talreja is an experienced technology leader​ known for his strategic vision,​ storytelling mindset, and​ ability to drive innovation at scale.​ After a successful​ career spanning decades across​ engineering, marketing, and business leadership, Pre​m came out of retirement to found LunaGen, driven by a​ mission to ​help organizations harness the transformative​ power of AI through practical,​...

Marc Hernandez is the President of 22Brands, where he leads branding, digital marketing, and client experience strategies for mid-market businesses. Under Marc’s leadership, 22Brands utilizes its proprietary Message Clarity Map to help businesses focus on creating clarity and eliminating confusion. Marc is dedicated to building authentic brands that connect with their ideal audiences and drive mea...

Armel R. Kouassi is Senior Vice President and Global Head at Northern Trust, a leading global financial services firm. In his role, Armel is responsible for optimizing balance sheets, managing financial risks, generate growth, earnings and driving portfolio performance across Northern Trust’s diverse business lines. With a focus on wealth management, asset servicing, and fiduciary services, Northe...

Dr. Stacie Pinderhughes is a seasoned Physician Executive with dual board certifications in Geriatric Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Over the past decade, she has honed her skills in clinical and operational leadership, steadfastly committed to improving patient and family health outcomes. Throughout her tenure as Chief Medical Officer, Stacie has forged strong partnerships with CEO...

Aaron Fowler, Senior Client Success Manager at Qnary , is the guest of this episode. During the conversation, he shared the latest about the use of AI to improve your online presence thanks to tools like Chat GPT. Qnary is an award-winning executive reputation management and talent branding solutions company. Qnary was listed as one of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in America by Inc magazine...

As the Founder and CEO of Wet Cement, Jennifer helps organizations build cultures where everyone can reach their full potential. With over two decades of leadership experience at top tech and media companies like Yahoo, AOL, and WebMD, she has dedicated her career to advancing gender equity, fostering inclusive leadership, and empowering individuals to achieve their best. Through keynote speaking,...

Karthik is a seasoned business transformational leader with over 30 years of experience and led two organizations to become $ 1 Bn+ Product engineering/Digital engg businesses over the last 25+ years. He believes in building technology that powers the human future potential. He has been in CXO roles including CEO,COO,Business unit head for public listed organizations HQ in India, he has been an ex...

Jacobē Bell co-founded Equity Consulting Group, a nonprofit that prioritizes transforming school systems in pursuit of equity for all. She also currently serves as the Network Director at Teaching Matters, where she oversees initiatives that empower school leaders, support educators, and improve student outcomes through professional development and systems change. For the last five years at Teachi...

Nicole McNamara is a customer-obsessed executive at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and experience design. She specializes in enterprise growth, CX transformation, and loyalty strategy—helping companies turn every customer interaction into a competitive advantage. With over 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 leaders and high-growth innovators, Nicole has built a reputat...

Aaron is the Principal and Founder of AFM Consulting Partners, a consultancy that advises senior executives and organizations with their fintech and payments strategy. With over 25 years of experience, he is an advisor, consultant, and researcher who helps enterprises understand the payments market from a strategic perspective. He is a provider of custom research reports, surveys, competitive anal...

Selena Cuffe an award-winning executive and board director recognized for global go-to-market and revenue acceleration expertise. She has 20 years of senior leadership experience, and her governance experience includes chairing a committee. Selena builds and advises high performing teams and cultures and sustainably grows businesses through innovation, strategic restructure, and acquisition. Cuffe...

Eliel Oliveira serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Connxus Health Information Exchange (HIE), where he is committed to transforming population health through innovative data informatics and fostering collaboration among health and social service organizations. Under his leadership, Connxus partners with over 20 Central Texas organizations to eliminate barriers in data sharing, improve care co...

As the General Manager of AI Simulation at SandboxAQ, Nadia is on a mission to shape the future of healthcare and technology. Her work sits at the intersection of AI and Quantum (AQ) technologies, accelerating breakthroughs in designing and manufacturing new chemicals, materials, batteries, and drugs. With a background spanning biotech, medical devices, and FDA regulatory expertise, Nadia brings a...

Bradley Swenson is a Commercial Operation Leader. As a strategic and creative sales leader in healthcare technology, Brad has built his career transforming service-based organizations into high-growth SaaS platforms. With proven success scaling ARR, he implements specialized sales methodologies, analytics solutions, and cross-functional leadership approaches that drive explosive growth. His expert...

Ron Bogart thrives in driving business resilience & leadership excellence and leading teams through change, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic growth. These are the principles that define Ron Bogart’s leadership approach. As the CEO of Gold Mechanical, he is committed to building a culture of adaptability and resilience, ensuring the organization not only meets industry demands but...

Reshma Ramkellawan is an educational consultant and co-founder of Equity Consulting Group, where she brings over two decades of experience supporting schools and educators in creating equitable and culturally responsive learning environments. In her role, she provides instructional coaching and strategic consulting for school improvement and curriculum design. At Teaching Matters, she provides exp...

As the Principal of Weitman Consulting, Leonard brings over 25 years of high-tech industry experience, specializing in manufacturing and operations process improvement, business development, customer service, financial analysis and planning, and executive management. His background spans global roles in both publicly traded and privately held companies, covering a range of sectors, including semic...

Helen Yuanyuan Cao is a Global executive in healthcare and life sciences, focusing on analytics and bioinformatics, cancer/infectious/ neurodegenerative diseases, building and leading high-performance teams, high-impact product launches, and expertise in digital marketing She was named "40 under 40" by the leading German business magazine 'Wirtschaftswoche' and "Top 40 under...

Deepak Nadig is a highly experienced professional with a strong track record of success in expanding the business across Europe. With a family business background and degrees in engineering and business administration, Deepak has honed a diverse range of skills throughout his career, including building large deals, expanding business across Europe, establishing CRM Practice, DBM, cloud & e-com...

Chris Pupia is the CCO of Nuiva. As a seasoned Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Chief Consultant with over 20 years of experience, Chris has dedicated his career to driving revenue growth, enhancing market share, and delivering exceptional commercial strategies. His journey in executive leadership is marked by a relentless focus on innovation, strategic planning, and building high-performing tea...

Chuck Reynolds is a Managing Director & Partner at L.E.K. Consulting, where he leads the firm’s digital strategy practice. He helps clients across diverse industries — including consumer, industrials, retail, distribution, technology, and life sciences — leverage digital technologies to meet their strategic objectives. Chuck is passionate about driving growth and profitability through customer...

Richard Astacio is an expert in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership, based in Wilton Center, Connecticut. With over 20 years of experience across technology, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, Richard has a knack for revitalizing business systems and driving growth. He's known for his ability to helping businesses and lead them to success. Richard has a strong t...

As Senior Director of Corporate Global Sales at Rosewood Hotel Group, Jennifer leads strategic sales efforts across the Americas, focusing on business travel, meetings, and incentives for our global portfolio. Her expertise lies in identifying new market opportunities, developing high-impact sales strategies, working closely with senior leadership, and developing our team. Jennifer's journey s...

John Robitscher is the CEO of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), an organization committed to enhancing public health by preventing and managing chronic diseases. In this role, John provides strategic direction and leadership, overseeing innovative initiatives and guiding a nationwide team of professionals. He is passionate about advancing health equity, promoting socia...