

WEEK 8: - TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020
Bringing The Band Back Together and Your New ‘Office Space'
As most states re-open for business in some capacity, outdoor industry startups are planning and implementing their “return to work” strategy. But, what will your new workspace look like -- is it virtual/WFH? in-person? A mix of both? How will your employees feel about these different models? And how can you create an environment where they feel safe both physically and emotionally?
Join us this coming Tuesday as we discuss all of this and more with a panel of experts and startup Founders.
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BRIAN KROPP
GROUP VICE-PRESIDENT - GARTNER
VIRGINIA
Brian is Chief of Research and Group Vice President at Gartner and oversees the lines of business that support Human Resources and their leadership teams. He works with this cadre of leaders to develop strategic plans that will attract, groom, and retain top talent. Dr. Kropp has authored more than 40 publications at Gartner, led more than 200 strategy sessions with executive teams at Fortune 100 companies and led more than 300 Executive Education sessions across the Globe. He is a frequent contributor to CNN, the Economist, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other top media publications.
MELISSA JEZIOR
FOUNDER & CEO - EAGLE HILL CONSULTING
WASHINGTON DC / BOSTON /
SEATTLE
Melissa is passionate about creating workplace cultures that empower both businesses and employees to achieve at their highest level. She built Eagle Hill on a foundation of diversity, inclusion, and pay equity – principles that are woven tightly into the culture of the company. To help leaders create resilient business cultures, Melissa launched a podcast, culture[ED], featuring conversations that unpack how culture can be an organization’s superpower.
JOHN FAY
FOUNDER - LADA CUBE
CALIFORNIA
John founded Lada Cube in 2013, which set out to prove that demountable office walls could be awesome and function exactly like traditionally built walls, but with the added benefits of enormous cost-saving, maximum flexibility, and creative design freedom. Lada Cube designs and manufactures modern and stylish solutions for retail, residential, and any business needing innovative solutions with superb acoustical control, super-fast build-out, and high-level energy efficiencies.
BILL JOHNSTON
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT - RECOVER BRANDS
NORTH CAROLINA
Bill is the co-founder and president of Recover Brands, a North Carolina based sustainable apparel company. Recover Brands is a mission-driven company that specializes in manufacturing and marketing apparel and accessories out of 100% recycled materials. Prior to founding Recover in 2010, Bill worked in the outdoor industry guiding backpacking and mountaineering trips around the world.