Michael Polk on Accountability in Private Business
Leaving the public markets behind does not mean leaving accountability behind, and Michael Polk Newell Brands knows that better than most. The former CEO of […]
Dr. Andrew Jacono’s Humanitarian Work With Cleft Surgery
More than 750 children with cleft lips, cleft palates, and other facial differences have undergone surgery performed by Dr. Andrew Jacono, work carried out largely […]
Compliance First: Margarita Howard’s Bet on Cybersecurity
When new cybersecurity certification rules took effect for defense contractors on Nov. 10, 2025, most of the industry was still catching up. HX5 was not. […]
Jean-Pierre Conte’s $5 Million UCSF Gift and the Case for Long-Horizon Medical Research
A drug that reaches a pharmacy shelf today often rests on discoveries made decades earlier. That gap between scientific effort and clinical result creates a […]
Inside the Rise of the Capital Markets Entrepreneur
Inside the Rise of the Capital Markets Entrepreneur The term capital markets entrepreneur has taken on a more specific meaning in recent years, describing individuals […]
Executive Compensation Trends Among Utility Infrastructure Leaders
Executive Compensation Trends Among Utility Infrastructure Leaders Compensation for senior leadership at large utility contractors has drawn increased attention as these companies have grown into […]
Kelcy Warren’s $30 Million Gift Reshaped Downtown Dallas
Not every mark Kelcy Warren has left on Dallas involves pipelines. In 2012, a 10 million dollar gift from Warren helped fund a six acre […]
Why Investors Keep Choosing Gulf Coast Western
Diversifying beyond traditional stocks and bonds is a common goal for investors, but finding a partner with a proven process is another matter entirely. Several […]
Michael Polk’s Second Act at Berkshire Partners
After retiring from Newell Brands in the summer of 2019, Michael Polk Newell Brands took some well earned time away from the corporate spotlight. He […]
Michael Gold on Coordinating a Family’s Financial Team
Wealth management has traditionally been built around specialization, with families hiring an estate attorney for planning, a CPA for taxes, and an investment advisor for […]