Executive Roundtable

Operational risk is the silent compounding factor in alternative asset management. When it’s well managed, investors rarely notice. When it fails, the consequences extend far beyond the immediate incident-fundraising stalls, counterparties retrench, investment committees re‑open mandates, and confidence can take years to rebuild. That reality has been underscored by recent operational breakdowns in adjacent...

In today’s mergers and acquisitions market, buyers are well capitalized and aggressively pursuing high quality assets. Competition is strong, deal flow is selective, and valuation expectations remain elevated for businesses that can demonstrate durability and scale. Yet one factor continues to quietly weaken valuations and slow transactions, even when financial performance is strong. That...

Most professional services CEOs have built something extraordinary—and exhausting. Their firms generate millions in revenue, employ talented teams, and by all external measures, succeed. Yet these same CEOs work 50-plus hours weekly in businesses that can't function without them. They've created not assets, but elaborate jobs they can't step away from. They're part of the 99%. Only...

How a Miami dental assistant is redefining patient care with compassion, skill, and steady leadership. What Does a Dental Assistant Really Do? Most people only think about their dentist when they walk into a clinic, but behind every smooth appointment is someone like Terra Ziolkowski—steady, prepared, and focused on making...

Kenneth W. Rudzinski did not set out to build a flashy career. He set out to build a useful one. Over five decades, he helped individuals and professionals make sense of money decisions that often feel overwhelming. His work focused on planning, discipline, and long-term thinking. Although his physical office...

How David Rocker Built a Career on Structure David Rocker didn’t start in finance. He started in engineering. That background shaped everything that came after. “I was trained to break down problems, find patterns, and build systems that don’t break under pressure,” he says. “That mindset still drives how I...

Valentin Kulikov, CEO of Sunlocate Properties, a serial entrepreneur and UAE real estate expert who built his foundation on scaling service businesses in a highly competitive environment. His 15 years of experience working with demanding clients and complicated sales have become the foundation for Customer Happiness — a systemic approach...

Shyryn Bekbol, founder and CEO of Altek, built and personally led an operating model that scaled a small field team into a multi-state telecom contractor trusted by major providers.  Most people only think about their internet connection when it suddenly stops working. But behind every stable line or quick installation...

The convergence of artificial intelligence, cloud-native architecture, and data engineering has redefined how enterprises approach digital transformation. Organizations across banking, finance, and insurance sectors are increasingly seeking leaders who can navigate complex technical landscapes while delivering measurable business outcomes. The most successful engineering leaders combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision, building...

The modern enterprise software landscape demands professionals who can seamlessly navigate the complexities of full-stack development while architecting systems that are secure, scalable, and performant. As organizations increasingly adopt microservices architectures and cloud-native technologies, the need for developers who understand both frontend elegance and backend robustness has never been more critical. Success...