11. A Conversation with Ellie Wheeler of Greycroft

Burton sits down with Gary Swart, Venture Partner at Polaris Partners, to discuss being both a business leader and an investor in growing companies. In this interview, they discuss what Gary looks for in a potential investment, the importance of company culture in the modern workforce and, of course, why people matter most in all of it.

Burton sits down with Whitney Loy, CEO of the McCarton Foundation. This nonprofit does exceptional work for children with developmental disabilities and their families, with a focus on helping those in underserved communities. They discuss the differing and unique abilities of those with autism and how they not only survived—but thrived—through the challenges of the pandemic.

Pets in Need is a nonprofit organization that helps animals in the Bay Area find loving forever homes. Burton M. Goldfield chats with Laura Toller Gardner, CEO of this longtime TriNet client, about Pets in Need’s pawsitive mission, how they overcome the challenges of running a successful nonprofit organization and, of course, the significant role pets play in our lives.

José Quiñonez founded Mission Asset Fund 16 years ago to help marginalized groups gain financial independence. He spoke with Burton M. Goldfield on stage at TriNet PeopleForce 2023 about the power of innovation and the unwavering spirit of America's entrepreneurs. Enjoy this inspiring conversation!