Business Episodes

KPMG Managing Partner Chris Cimino discusses the outlook for the Bay Area economy and beyond. Two Surveys he discusses are available to listeners online:KPMG CEO Outlook SurveyKPMG American Worker Survey

A wide ranging discussion about the recently passed Reconciliation Bill and its likely impact on the US Economy. The uncertain effect that tariffs may have as well as the importance of a healthy balance in the US economy between the manufacturing and service sectors. Onshoring.

Science Cuts will hurt the Silicon Valley Tech industry.

Getting Americans to take their meds for chronic diseases - 50 % don’t take them - could save $500 billion annually.

BMO the 8th largest bank in North America has created a novel initiative which exposes Women Fintech entrepreneurs tothe broad array of the Bank’s operations.

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, has had a Rocky few months . Will the board replace him ?

Tik Tok Ban ?

The global banking crisis and the failure of Silicon Valley Bank as well as Credit Suisse was worsened by a lack of diversity - shock absorbers - in the financial system. Professor Danielsson argues for a new approach to risk management.

Silicon Valley’s premier business bank collapses leaving depositors and clients in the lurch. Ripple effects on the tech industry ?

Salesforce news and update

Performance evaluations are changing in the post COVID workplace.

Rent control reduces housing affordability long term.

New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan discusses his latest book Power Failure. Bill interviewed three of the last four CEOs of General Electric, among many other insiders, to get a first hand account about the d...

Training the diverse future leaders of corporate America.

Elon Musk says he’s over paying for Twitter at $44 billion. The deal is due to close Friday October 28.

An overview of the Fed’s fight against inflation, dim prospects for a soft landing and the likelihood of recession in the next 12 to 24 months.

Behavioral Science based guide to career success.

Transitioned from journalism to creating her own firm, DeAlba Communications.

FCC Commissioner Carr has called on the two tech giants to drop the Tik Tok app from their stores on security grounds.

In her memoir, Helen illustrates the power of the Chinese word for Crisis: the two characters for the word are Danger and Opportunity. She seems to have found opportunities where others might have stepped away. --- Send in a ...

Stakeholder Capitalism ESG or Vivek’s alternate philosophy of Excellence , Opportunity and Civility.

Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion on April 25. The deal will close later this year. Musk has stated that he believes in Freedom of Speech and looks forward to ensuring that the social media messaging platform continu...

Israel has built a broad and deep technology ecosystem in Silicon Valley. And it is a two way street. In addition to the numerous California tech companies with operations in Israel, there are many Israeli companies flourishi...

Legalized Marijuana gives women career and ownership opportunities.