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The Knockout is a podcast series where industry leaders help women in business turn obstacles into opportunities. Join 25,000 women in business and investing who refuse to walk alone on our path to success. We believe in community over competition, and that by teaching and supporting one another, we can gain the knowledge we need and build a community where we belong.
recent episodes
Ransoms (Part 2): Should You Pay the Ransom?
In Part 2 of our Cybersecurity Series, we’ll tackle the most burning questions businesses face during a ransomware incident: Should we pay? Is anyone else paying? Is it legal to pay? If we pay, will they honor it? What if paying a ransom violates our company culture and principles? Our guest hosts, Brenda Sharton, Partner at international leading law firm Dechert and John Ansbach from Stroz Friedberg, a division of Aon have dedicated their careers to helping their clients navigate cyber risk management and incident response.
Ransoms (Part 1): What are the Threats?
In Part 1 of our Cybersecurity Series, we’ll learn about the nature and volume of ransom incidents in 2020, the players behind them and the number one way to protect yourself. Our guest hosts, Brenda Sharton, Partner at international leading law firm Dechert and John Ansbach from Stroz Friedberg, a division of Aon have dedicated their careers to helping their clients navigate cyber risk management and incident response.
Private Equity’s Buy and Build Strategy
Samantha R. Koplik focuses her practice on leveraged finance transactions for private equity firms, strategic buyers, institutional investors, biotech/pharma companies, private debt funds and other providers and consumers of debt financing.
Integrating a Fractional Leader into Your Team
Many businesses struggle to grow their sales. James River Sales Advisors powered by Sales Xceleration provides business owners with an experienced Sales Consultant to drive sales growth when you need it most. As your local Advisor, Glenn Kurtz will help you build a sales engine and create record-breaking growth for your business.
Sunbelt Showdown: Southeast vs Southwest Deal Perspectives
Join Kayo Founder and host, Lindsay Burton, and featured trailblazers Amanda Fallaw and Brooke Ansel, Prudential Private Capital, as we gather the latest insights on current investment activity across the sunbelt.
From Dance to Finance: Eleena Melamed’s Story
Join Kayo Founder and host, Lindsay Burton, and featured trailblazer Eleena Melamed to hear how dancing prepared Eleena for her career in finance.
Factory of the Future: How Technology is Transforming Manufacturing
Join Kayo Founder and host, Lindsay Burton, and featured trailblazer Shruti Gupta, Senior Manager, Tax Services – International Tax, Transfer Pricing, RSM, for a discussion about the top trends in manufacturing today.
How to Fight Rare Disease with Innovation and Hope: Ashley Evans & the SynGAP Research Fund
Join Kayo Founder and host, Lindsay Burton, and featured trailblazer Ashley Evans, Carlyle Group, to hear the story of how the Syngap Research Fund was formed, and how Ashley and her family plan to accelerate the science to Tony and other individuals with rare disease.
How to Avoid a SPAC Mess with Costs and Liabilities Rising Significantly
Join Kayo Founder and host, Lindsay Burton, and featured trailblazers Jacalyn Kroupa, and Carrie O’Neil, CAC Specialty, for a discussion on how to avoid a SPAC mess with costs and liabilities rising significantly.
Three Trends in Human Capital Management
Join Kayo Founder and host, Lindsay Burton, and featured trailblazer Gillian Emmett Moldowan, Shearman & Sterling, as they discuss human capital trends business leaders and investors need to focus on.
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