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From humble roots to towering achievements, La Salle Lipa alumnus Atty. Reginald Laco, CPA, REB, JD, shared how he cultivated his own legacy of perseverance and success. 🌱 His journey stands as a testament that when you sow seeds of greatness, you reap the harvest of your aspirations. Check out the full video of his interview here: https://lnkd.in/degG5Xx6 #BeNearGoFar

You don't often find people that have similar industry experience and speak the same language, especially around secure cash management and logistics. Check out this podcast with our founder, Jennifer Makris, MBA and Joe Wentzell, as they discuss the importance of security in the #cannabiscashecosystem

Excited to share my recent conversation with Jennifer Makris, MBA from Cannabiz Media on the Cannabis Lab podcast! We talked briefly about cash management solutions for financial institutions and retailers, leveraging our shared expertise in the field. Jennifer's insights were invaluable, especially considering her role at Cannabiz Media a crucial partner in connecting with cannabis businesses and cannabis-friendly banks. Check out the episode for some quick insights! #CannabisIndustry #CashManagement #ExpertInsights

How the vision and entrepreneurial mind of one man can change the future of a whole country.

Fresh out of college, I dove headfirst into the startup world, riding the wild rollercoaster with my soul sister, Natalia Bishop as we built our ed-tech dream. Then COVID crashed the party, and I found myself on a quest for my next thing that fueled my soul. Fast forward through a whirlwind of working with student founders University of Louisville, collecting an MBA, and raising a tiny human (my toughest startup yet). It was a time of soul-searching and battery-recharging. I thought my founding days might be behind me. My list of "must-haves" for another venture was longer than a CVS receipt. But then Amanda Miah introduced me to Besti Co.! A company by women, for women, tackling a historically difficult issue. How to make periods better. So here I am, back in the startup saddle, feeling like a kid with a new bike (training wheels optional). I'm overflowing with gratitude for everyone who's shaped my journey, including the awesome crew at Amplify Startups. Now, here's where you come in, dear reader. Like any startup worth its salt, we're on the hunt for insights and fuel to power our rocket. Swing by our site (heybesti.com) and drop some wisdom our way. If Besti's mission lights your fire, consider joining our merry band of changemakers through our Wefunder (https://lnkd.in/evmh9Sdc). Who knows? You might just help us write the next chapter in women's health history!

Waiting for Your Moment: The Power of Persistence When Martin Scorsese finally won his long-awaited Oscar for The Departed, he couldn’t help but ask Steven Spielberg, who was presenting the award, to double-check that there hadn’t been a mistake. "Are you sure?" he asked, almost disbelieving. And honestly, who could blame him? After all, he’d been nominated five times for Best Director and overlooked each time – even for iconic films like Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, and Goodfellas. While The Departed was brilliant, many of us felt there were other films in his career that were even more deserving of that recognition. But that’s the thing, isn’t it? Life doesn’t always reward us when we feel we’ve earned it. There are times when we might feel that we are more than deserving of recognition, but circumstances conspire against it. And when that happens, the real test is how we respond. Scorsese didn’t stop. He kept creating, kept doing what he was brilliant at, and eventually, his moment came. It’s a powerful lesson, one I’ve taken to heart. When life doesn’t immediately reward your hard work or dedication, don’t let it discourage you. Keep going, keep doing what you do best. There’s so much truth in the old saying – keep up the good work. Our moment of recognition will come. Just like Scorsese, we all have our time to make a comeback, to rise and claim what’s rightfully ours. Patience and perseverance always pay off in the end. #Patience #Perseverance #Persistence #Life #LifeLessons #MartinScorsese #Oscar

🎞️ Earlier this week, we announced Gil Mermelstein as our new president. Here are 🖐️ things you probably didn't know about him. Read the full Q&A to learn more about his remarkable journey: https://lnkd.in/gG7U6kyZ

It was an honor to have worked with Preetish Nijhawan and an even greater honor to have known him. Preetish was the first one to truly believe in StackShare. We met in 2016 when I was fundraising. A small handful of investors wanted to be a part of the round but no one wanted to lead. Then Jocelyn Goldfein introduced me to Preetish and Neeraj Gupta and everything changed. Cervin ended up leading StackShare's seed round and investing $1M. It's hard to overstate how important that was for the company. Not only was it the largest investment we'd received, but at the time, being able to raise $1M+ as an unproven founder with no experience was extremely rare. Add to that, StackShare was focused on building a community so it wasn't the typical enterprise software company that Cervin invests in. In so many ways, Preetish made a huge bet on me. Preetish joined StackShare's board as part of the seed round, and over the years he coached me and helped me learn how to run a company. And more importantly, he did it with compassion. Because he had been a founder himself, it always felt like he understood exactly what I was going through and the true weight of the decisions that I faced. I've said this before, but a lot of investors say that they're founder friendly, while few actually are. Preetish was one of the few. He showed me some tough love but he was always fair and gave it to me straight, and I respected him tremendously for that. The level of dedication and compassion Preetish showed for founders was incredible. It didn't matter what time of day or what was going on in his own life, he always made my company a priority. Whether it was hopping on a quick call at 3am to give me advice or signing documents on the way back from a doctor's visit. There are countless stories I could tell from the 9+ years I knew Preetish that show how dedicated he was to supporting me, so I can't imagine how many other founders he's impacted throughout his career. Preetish, thank you for changing the lives of so many founders, including mine.

🤝 Win Together We're all about sharing the wins here at Leo, which is why this one made it into our values. Meet Kat Hoffman, Will Stronach, and Susan D'Souza Bhasme—three awesome team members who nail this value on a daily basis. Let’s hear what 'Win Together' means to them. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4e5AFOJ

So this episode with First Focus CEO Ross Sardi got me thinking... our experiences are kinda what shape us into the leaders we're meant to be. Hear me out. Think back to the most challenging moments in your career: → Those late night projects. → The impossible deadlines. → The tough decisions. Each challenge and experience pushed you to grow, to adapt, and to innovate. But they didn’t just build your career; they built you. They’ve helped to shape your character, your resilience, and your perspective on life. And each step you take is a step towards becoming the leader you were meant to be. Anyways, I’m rambling! Would definitely recommend checking out the full episode. I swear it’s not just CEO talk. It’s for anyone who has a vision and a passion to succeed in any aspect of their career.