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How Young Professionals Earn Respect Fast (The 1 Strategy That Works)
Pursuing a B.S. in Business Psychology at UC San Diego, Andre Lokuszta is a Gen Z founder, strategist, and creative thinker who brings deep expertise in performance marketing, AI-enabled acquisition, and short-form content growth. He founded Netcast Marketing at 17 and continues to lead the company as CEO, building modern marketing infrastructure that delivers predictable, qualified appointments and strong ROI, generating over $7 million in opportunity value for clients. Chec


Why Great Leaders Pull, Not Push — Lessons from Tom Linton
Tom Linton is a globally recognized supply chain leader with decades of experience, with 20 years at IBM and as co-founder of E2Open. Linton has served as chief procurement officer at major companies including Agere Systems, Freescale Semiconductor, and LG Electronics Shipman Gold Medal. A frequent contributor to leading publications and co-author of multiple books—including Flow and The Living Supply Chain Linton holds several supply chain patents and is currently a senior a


The Truth About Meditation: It’s Not Meant to Be Easy | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mind-Body Health dedicated to helping individuals and healthcare professionals manage stress and build lasting resilience. With a doctorate in nursing and deep expertise in both the physical and emotional impacts of stress, she specializes in women’s health, workplace well-being, and holistic approaches to emotional balance.


The Secrets of EPIC Leadership Every Leader Needs
Rich Hua is a technology strategist and innovation evangelist, and he currently serves as the Worldwide Head of EPIC Leadership at AWS. His mission is to upskill leaders in emotional intelligence and interpersonal dynamics, enabling them to lead with greater Empathy, Purpose, Inspiration, and Connection (EPIC). Rich has spent decades training and mentoring people in leadership and interpersonal skills—from CEOs to aspiring managers to early career professionals. He is the fou


The Future of Work: Adapting to the Age of AI
Guest bio : Abhay Gangadharan is a People Operations Executive and Future of Work Leader with over 25 years of experience across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth startups, including 14 years at Google. His career spans the U.S., India, and Japan, where he has led initiatives across strategic workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and HR service delivery. His background additionally includes experience in online advertising, product management, and


Anatomy Professor, Pediatrician, Humanitarian, Dr. Douglas Gross | Purpose: Why Medicine?
For more than 45 years, Dr. Douglas Gross has been a Professor of Anatomy and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, teaching both...


The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Transformational Leadership
Dan Bartel is SVP and Chief Procurement Officer at American Airlines. In this role, he leads all corporate procurement teams, processes...


MedTech Founder, Dr. Sai Zhou, CircuCare | Purpose: Why Medicine?
CircuCare’s mission is to revolutionize cardiovascular care by making ultrasound imaging autonomous and accessible. By combining wearable...


Meet Julie Matsumoto, Senior Legal Advisor at Oceanside Perspective
Meet Oceanside Perspective's Senior Legal Advisor, Julie Matsumoto! Julie is Head of Legal for Hardware Product Operations, New Product...


Beyond Guidance: The Emotional Intelligence Behind Great Mentorship with Jimmy Anklesaria
Jimmy Anklesaria is a seasoned business leader and expert in supply chain cost management. He is the founder of Anklesaria Group, Inc.,...


General Surgeon, Dr. Herr | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Damon N. Herr, a California native, has been a General Surgeon at Kaiser Permanente's Sacramento Medical Center since 2001, with a...


The Reshoring Puzzle: How Mexico, China & India Fit into the Future
At a recent panel discussion, top experts from UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy tackled one of the most urgent issues...
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