At the intersection of business and education, Frank Discussions is a series of brief executive interviews with the leaders defining innovation and industry today and tomorrow. Hosted by Frank Hodge, the Orin & Janet Smith Endowed Dean at the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business, Frank Discussions looks beyond the business decisions making headlines to shed light on how and why great leaders do what they do.
Frank Discussions
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At the intersection of business and education, Frank Discussions is a series of brief executive interviews with the leaders defining innovation and industry today and tomorrow. Hosted by Frank Hodge, the Orin & Janet Smith Endowed Dean at the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business, Frank Discussions looks beyond the business decisions making headlines to shed light on how and why great leaders do what they do.
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February 15, 2024
Jason Child, Executive Vice President and CFO of Arm
<p>In this insightful edition of "Frank Discussions," Dean Frank Hodge interviews Jason Child, Executive Vice President and CFO of Arm. Child delves into his experiences scaling disruptive technologies within various companies, drawing from his wealth of expertise. From his tenure at Amazon during its explosive growth from a billion-dollar business to a juggernaut of $50 billion, to his roles at Groupon, Open Door, and Splunk Software, Jason offers valuable insights into building sustainable companies amidst rapid expansion.</p><p>Throughout the conversation, Jason reflects on lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of understanding product-market fit and avoiding pitfalls that can arise during high-growth phases. He shares anecdotes, such as the challenges faced at Groupon with managing customer expectations and navigating complex international markets, highlighting the necessity of adapting strategies while maintaining core values. Furthermore, Jason sheds light on his experiences working with visionary leaders like Jeff Bezos, emphasizing the significance of curiosity, humility, and perseverance in shaping successful organizational cultures. Overall, Jason's discussion provides a wealth of wisdom for entrepreneurs and business leaders navigating the dynamic landscape of disruptive technologies and rapid growth.</p>
January 20, 2023
Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations, Seattle Mariners
<p>Frank Discussions is back—with a twist. Frank had the opportunity to sit down with Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations for the Seattle Mariners, in front of a live audience of MBA students on January 10, 2023.</p><p>Listen in as they address early-career lessons, the challenges of diversifying the C-Suite in major league sports, and what Catie is most excited about when looking at the upcoming season. Catie also fields questions (pun intended) from students regarding finding one’s north star, breaking into the sports industry, casting the promotional spotlight on individual players and more.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kltiqDKxkDM&t=3s" target="_blank">Click here to watch the discussion on Youtube</a></p>
November 4, 2021
Josh Rodriguez, Private Wealth Management, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
<p>Frank chats with Josh Rodriguez, Army veteran and Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs. Josh reflects on his military service and his time at Foster and how both experiences have informed his journey as a leader. They address the challenges of leadership in a time of crisis and how making tough decisions on the ground during deployment has translated to making tough decisions in the corporate world. Frank and Josh also discuss the recent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, and how Josh was involved in helping get his interpreter out of the country.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/9epbgnFje0g">Click here to watch this discussion on Youtube</a></p>
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