July 2022 – PDT NY

Randy Douthit

Randy Douthit is a person who has been working with others around the world to reduce stigma and promote mental health. He started doing this by helping people in need while volunteering in Uganda, Rwanda, and Pakistan. Seeing how children were impacted by stigma, Randy committed to dedicating his career to spreading awareness about mental…

Douglas Haynes

As a non-profit organization, the Council of Jewish Federations (CJF) is committed to making the world a better place. As an independent consultant, Doug Haynes brings that same passion to his work and doesn’t just see it as a job. It’s who he is and what drives him. As Managing Partner of Council Advisors, Doug…

Social Media Secrets Revealed by Cirque le Soir Director Ryan Bishti

Social Media Secrets Revealed by Cirque le Soir Director Ryan Bishti Directing a circus show is certainly not the easiest of tasks. As much as you might want to make your production look and feel like a real-life circus, space and budget constraints will often limit your creativity. But with enough hard work and well-thought…

Sports Illustrated CEO Levinsohn Leads the Publishing Industry Forward

Ross Levinsohn started what would become an impressive career in the publishing and media industries more than 40 years ago as a graduate of American University. His long and winding career path has taken him to the highest echelons of major corporations, including Yahoo!, Fox, Guggenheim Digital Media and numerous others. Most recently, he has…

Alexander Payne

Alexander Payne is one of the most respected and successful filmmakers in Hollywood. He is known for films like The Descendants, Sideways, and Nebraska. Born near Omaha, Nebraska, in 1949, Payne majored in journalism at Stanford University and was a Phi Delta Theta fraternity member. After graduation, he went to New York, where he worked…

Gary McGaghey Shares His Views on Private Equity

The role of the Chief Financial Officer is evolving as businesses face new challenges and opportunities. The traditional focus on financial management and compliance is expanding to include strategic planning and execution, risk management, and innovation. In order to meet these new demands, CFOs need to develop new skills and capabilities. One key area of…

Mahmoud Khattab Explains the Healthcare Changes

The rise of virtual health services (VHS) has been a long-anticipated change in the healthcare industry. With VHS, patients no longer have to travel to a physical hospital. The shift from traditional medical procedures and treatments is looming in the global health care sector. Virtual health services can revolutionize how people receive healthcare. By providing…

Marwan Kheireddine On The Importance Of Youth In Entrepreneurship

Who is Marwan Kheireddine? He is the CEO of Al Mawarid Bank and an entrepreneur in Lebanon whose objective is to empower the younger business leaders as he has always valued the youth of Lebanon. Marwan has taught financial courses at the American University of Beirut. Many students have passed through his classes, and some…

Christopher Terry IM Mastery Academy

Christopher Terry IM Mastery Academy CEO is a finance and data-driven entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and operating global brands. He has been a marketing consultant to Fortune 500 companies for the last 20 years and is considered one of the top marketing minds in NYC. Christopher Terry IM Mastery Academy CEO…

Raffaele Riva

Founder, Co-owner, and Managing Partner of advisory companies, operating in wealth and estate planning and management, private equity, alternative investments, and corporate finance. Raffaele Riva is the author of various publications in economics and international finance. Raffaele Riva is also a lecturer at the Bocconi Universityv of Milan, where he has been teaching Ph.D. courses…