Don’t miss episode #7, as we discuss with a CIO himself, William Velez, The CIO as a Governance Leader & Boardroom Asset.

William Velez is an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) and business leader with 28+ years of professional experience (16 years as a C-Level executive) and deep domain expertise in Cybersecurity controls, multi-year Digital Transformation efforts, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Mr. Velez is currently the CIO at HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI), a $4B technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense, and electronics company headquartered in Hollywood, FL. Before HEICO, Mr. Velez was CIO of Harvard Maintenance, Inc., where he focused on digital transformation efforts for the company’s 10k employees and 12k nationwide job sites. 
In addition to his work as CIO, Mr. Velez is an Advisory Committee member and served as Board President of the CIO Council of South Florida from 2018 to 2021. Mr. Velez holds an MBA from the Wharton School, an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico.

#7 The CIO as a Governance Leader & Boardroom Asset - William Velez

Mental health is one of the most pressing challenges facing the U.S. today, and the gaps in care are only widening. In episode #8, we’re joined by Jay Agarwal, CEO and founder of Thrive360ai, a mental health technology company. We dive into how artificial intelligence is stepping up: from early stages to accessible virtual therapy and personalized care models.
 
Jay is a community builder and a serial entrepreneur with over 2 decades of experience. His career is centered around driving innovation to serve the community and disrupting the way we see the world. Jay is a visionary leader who leverages his strategic and decisive mind to influence and persuade his team and colleagues to be the best they can be to build innovative products and solutions that benefit the greater community.

Before his current role, he had served as an innovator in Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, and Consulting Industries.

#8 How can AI help with the mental health crisis in America? - Jay Agarwal

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