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Innovation in Compliance – America’s Story at 250 by America’s Storyteller, Jeff Gould

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Today, I visited with Jeff Gould, who is America’s storyteller, on his upcoming project for America’s semi-quincentennial birthday celebration in 2026, America’s Story 250.

Jeff Gould is lauded as America’s storyteller. He is honing the story of America at 250 in 2026 through his project, America at 250. Gould’s perspective on American history is one of profound reverence and recognition for the country’s narrative, viewing it as a remarkable tale among governmental histories.

His perspective is heavily influenced by the opportunities he sees for individuals to combat injustice and foster a fairer system, a theme ingrained in his work with America 250. He places substantial emphasis on acknowledging the flaws and mistakes of historical figures yet, concurrently, underscores the potential that the country and its people hold for growth and progress. Through this lens, Gould sees American history as a symbol of hope and freedom, and thus, he constantly challenges individuals to uphold and perpetuate these values for future generations.

Key Highlights:

  • Celebrating America’s 250-year Journey
  • Reviving American Heritage Through America’s Story
  • Democratic Ideals: From Tyranny to Resilience
  • Founding Fathers’ Longevity in Constitutional Design
  • Leaders who have shaped American identity throughout history

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Innovation in Compliance – Onno Koelman on Mastering The Art of Effective Leadership

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Today, I visited Onno Koelman to talk about leader development up and down the organization as well as through a multi-generational workforce.

Onno Koelman is a seasoned professional with a robust background in leadership development and training and is the founder of Dynamic Leader Development. Koelman’s perspective on leadership development and training is centered on dynamic growth and adaptation, emphasizing the importance of vertical development. His experiences working closely with organizations, including collaborating with key leaders such as a Chief Technology Officer, have shaped his belief that leadership training should go beyond traditional methods and instead focus on developing a more sophisticated way of filtering the world and being less reactive. He also highlights the importance of clarity, a supportive climate, and the right competence within teams to build high-performing teams. Furthermore, Koelman acknowledges the complexity of leading multigenerational teams and suggests that leaders should understand and cater to the different motivations and responses of team members from different generations.

Key Highlights:

  • Vertical Growth in Adaptive Leadership Development
  • Transitioning to Management: Developing Coaching Skills
  • Balancing Task-Oriented and Relationship-Based Leadership Model
  • Fostering Clarity, Support, and Competence in Teams
  • Influential Shadow: Understanding Leaders’ Impact

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Innovation in Compliance – Keith Laska – Bitcoin: Investment or Monetary System?

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Today, I visited Keith Laska to talk about his work in the realm of bitcoin and as a blockchain educator.

Keith Laska, a professor at Fordham University and founder of learnbitcoin.io, says that Laska’s perspective on bitcoin is that it can serve as both an investment and a monetary system, depending on the individual’s location and use case.

In the United States, he sees bitcoin as a high-growth investment that can outpace inflation, while in countries with high inflation rates like Argentina, Turkey, or Lebanon, he views bitcoin as a more stable and reliable monetary system compared to their local currencies.

This dual perspective is shaped by his extensive experience and dedication to staying at the forefront of the evolving field of bitcoin and blockchain.

Key Highlights:

  • Evolution of Bitcoin from 2009 to ETFs
  • Blackrock’s Successful Spot Bitcoin ETFs Approval
  • Enhancing Compliance with Blockchain Contracts and AI
  • Fluency in Bitcoin: Educating Future Industry Professionals

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Innovation in Compliance – From Martial Arts to Business Success: Ernesto Gerardo’s Journey

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Today, I visited Ernesto Gerardo, a serial entrepreneur who is helping veterans with finance and housing.

Ernesto Gerardo is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in martial arts, business, and coaching. His perspective on his journey from martial arts to real estate investment and veteran coaching is shaped by his unique career trajectory, starting as a martial artist and gym owner, transitioning into the business world, and now running multiple successful ventures. Ernesto leverages his expertise in real estate investment and entrepreneurship to coach and educate clients, including veterans and aspiring entrepreneurs. He is passionate about empowering veterans through his Military Millionaires program, providing resources and support in areas such as real estate investment, financial planning, mental health services, and job placement.

Join Tom Fox and Ernesto Gerardo on this episode of the Innovation in Compliance podcast to learn more about Ernesto’s journey and his insights on real estate investment and veteran coaching.

Key Highlights:

  • From Martial Arts to Business Success
  • Leveraging Personality Traits for Real Estate Success
  • Optimizing Veteran Benefits for Financial Success
  • Empowering Veterans to Build Wealth and Stability

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Innovation in Compliance: Jay Rosen on Navigating Ethics and Compliance Challenges Through Self – Monitoring

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Today, I visited with well-known compliance professional Jay Rosen to discuss how companies can improve their compliance programs through self-monitoring.

Jay Rosen is a seasoned professional with a background in investment banking and a keen interest in ethics and compliance programs. Rosen’s perspective on ethics and compliance programs is shaped by his extensive analysis of FCPA enforcement actions over the past decade. He believes that companies should carefully consider their internal setup before deciding whether to bring in a third party for assistance. He suggests that while an outside perspective can sometimes lead to a deeper investigation, a mature ethics and compliance program with sufficient resources in-house can also be effective. Rosen emphasizes the importance of objectivity in these programs and proposes a compromise of working with a fractional monitor if the company lacks the necessary headcount. He sees the increasing use of data analytics and self-reporting as key factors in improving ethics and compliance efforts within organizations.

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Innovation in Compliance – Jeff Grant on The 400th Meeting of The White Collar Support Group

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Today, I visited Jeff Grant, a compassionate leader and the founder of a white collar support group, a platform dedicated to assisting individuals prosecuted for white collar crimes and their families.

Jeff’s perspective on the importance of such support groups is shaped by his extensive experience going through the full white collar criminal experience, including jail, disbarment, release, and recovery. He has organized over 400 meetings, creating a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and challenges. Jeff views these groups as a vital resource, filling a significant gap in the criminal justice system by providing knowledge, empathy, and compassion to those who have been isolated and stigmatized. His advocacy for the rights and leniency of individuals prosecuted for white collar crimes is driven by his desire to bring their complex human tragedies to light and promote noncustodial sentences for low-level and nonviolent crimes. Through his work, Jeff continues to expand the impact of these support groups, viewing them as a lifeline for those navigating the challenges of the impact of  their white collar crimes.

Key Highlights:

  • The 400th Meeting
  • Supporting Families of White Collar Criminals
  • Transforming Lives Through Spiritual Guidance
  • Supporting White Collar Crime Victims and Advocacy

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Innovation in Compliance – Dr. Karen Jacobson on Uncovering The Impact of Behavior

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Today, I visited Dr. Karen Jacobson, a renowned expert in organizational leadership and communication.

Dr. Jacobson brings a unique perspective to her work, shaped by her diverse experiences ranging from serving in the military in Israel to running chiropractic offices in New York and Arizona. Dr. Jacobson’s holistic approach to organizational leadership and communication is rooted in her belief that work positioning, repetitive movements, and physical challenges are all interconnected and can impact the overall functioning of an organization. Drawing from her experiences in war, military, healthcare, and even competitive amateur ballroom dancing, she emphasizes the importance of core human connection skills such as conflict reduction, effective communication, and motivation. Her background as a chiropractor also gives her insights into understanding people and their behavior, including habits that affect posture and confidence. Join Tom Fox and Dr. Karen Jacobson on this episode of Innovation in Compliance.

Key Highlights:

  • Understanding behavioral styles is crucial for effective communication in the workplace.
  • Adapting communication for different generations and cultural differences is essential for effective workplace communication.
  • Effective leadership outside the United States requires understanding and respecting different cultures and customs.
  • Understanding personal strengths and leading with them can lead to more effective leadership.

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Innovation in Compliance – Steve Vincze on Building Trust: Overcoming Challenges as an Outsider

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. My guest in this episode is Steve Vincze, founder of Trestle Compliance.

Steve Vincze is a seasoned professional with a rich background as an in-house corporate commercial compliance lawyer, specializing in building trust and implementing compliance programs in businesses. His perspective on the subject is rooted in the belief that developing a human connection is key to building trust and implementing successful compliance programs. Drawing from his experience, including being recruited by Tap Pharmaceuticals to implement their first compliance program, he emphasizes the importance of modeling the behavior he wants from others and creating an environment where people feel comfortable sharing. He views compliance programs as tools to empower individuals rather than restrict them, and he strives to change the perception of compliance by demonstrating that it can be a tool for confidence and success. Join Tom Fox and Steve Vincze on this episode of the Innovation in Compliance podcast to learn more about his unique approach.

Key Highlights:

  • Establishing Trust through Human Connection
  • Experienced Professionals Providing Comprehensive Consulting Solutions
  • Expert Compliance Program Implementation Services
  • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data Security

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Innovation in Compliance – Caroline Shleifer: Revolutionizing Regulatory Intelligence with Technology

Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. One of those areas is telehealth and telemedicine. My guest in this episode is Caroline Shleifer, founder and CEO of RegAsk. Caroline Shleifer is a seasoned professional with a rich background in healthcare, law, and regulatory affairs, boasting a PharmD PhD and a health law degree. Her perspective on “emerging technologies enhancing regulatory intelligence and compliance” is shaped by her extensive experience in the EU, US, and Asia and her role as the founder of RegAsk, a company that leverages technology to address compliance challenges. She believes that technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, and data analytics are revolutionizing regulatory monitoring, enabling faster and more accurate interpretation of regulatory information, and fostering a more proactive approach to compliance. Her goal with RegAsk is to digitize and streamline the regulatory intelligence process, reducing the risk of non-compliance and fostering innovation. Join Tom Fox and Caroline Shleifer as they delve deeper into this topic on this episode of Innovation in Compliance.

Key Highlights:

• Proactive Compliance through Regulatory Intelligence Automation

• Streamlining Regulatory Compliance with AI

• Leveraging Data Analytics for Proactive Compliance

• Revolutionizing Compliance with Emerging Technologies

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Innovation in Compliance – Jag Lamba on Simplifying Data Analysis with AI

Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. One of those areas is telehealth and telemedicine. My guest in this episode is Jag Lamba, founder and CEO of Certa.

Jag Lamba, the CEO and founder of Certa, is an engineering expert who has led his team in developing AI tools for streamlining procurement and compliance processes. Lamba’s perspective on these tools is that they are a game changer, particularly for non-procurement users who often struggle with navigating new tools and forms. To address this, Certa has integrated an email chat bot for request intake, making the process more user-friendly and familiar. Lamba believes that this approach will result in increased buy-in from business users and improved efficiency in procurement and compliance processes. His dedication to solving real problems with AI sets Certa apart as a leader in the industry. Join Tom Fox and Jag Lamba on this episode of Innovation in Compliance to learn more about Lamba’s innovative approach to streamlining procurement and compliance processes.

Key Highlights:

  • Streamlined AI Design with Natural Language
  • Enhancing Organizational Agility with Certa Assist
  • Instant Report Generation with Insights AI
  • Email Chat Bot for Simplified Request Intake

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