TriNet PeopleForce 2022 On-Demand Sessions

An architect of people, Domonique Revere, Ph.D., Global Head of Human Resources at Adjaye Associates and Founding Principal at HRemedy Consulting, discusses how she creates a company where employees can be their true selves with Lisa Reeves, Chief Product Officer at TriNet. She says meeting them where they are and tailoring the experience for each employee is the best way to address the “great reawakening.”

With the help of her partners Boomer and Mr. Orange, Kim Greene, CEO of Svalinn shares with Michael Mendenhall, TriNet’s CMO and Chief Communications Officer, how she made a business of breeding, raising and training dogs as personal protection for families. She also gives a demonstration of their abilities.

Changing a marketplace means staying ahead the customer. Dave Watson, president and CEO of Comcast Cable, discusses balancing growth and profitability with TriNet president and CEO, Burton M. Goldfield. Hear how Dave’s cable company went up against the phone companies and small business service providers with localized, better service.

Businesses are more aware of culture than ever. Alan Murray, CEO of Fortune Media, shares his perspective on business and social issues, purpose-driven leadership and empathy in business with Kelly Tuminelli, CFO of TriNet. Bottom line: The businesses that will last are those that can engage the best people.

Astronaut Mike Massimino discusses his incredible career with Michael Mendenhall, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer at TriNet. Mike shares his journey from being rejected by NASA three times and learning how teamwork in space is a high-stakes exercise in trust, to taking Snoopy to the Hubble Telescope.

Sandeep Mathrani, CEO and Chairman of WeWork, discusses his excitement about redefining WeWork with Burton M. Goldfield, TriNet’s president and CEO. Sandeep tells his story about how his business pivoted during the pandemic, why humans like being together in the workplace and how purpose and duty are intertwined.

To retain talent, SMBs must be intentional in designing their benefits offering. Hear how TriNet is helping its customers retain talent with access to innovative benefits—including health travel assistance, adoption support and education assistance. This panel includes Alex Warren, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience and Samantha Wellington, Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at TriNet in conversation with Brit Morse, Associate Editor at Inc. Magazine.

Laurent Francois, Co-founder and CEO of Le Botaniste, describes how he led the market in bringing great bread to American tables and moved on to creating restaurants with plant-centered meals. He shares with TriNet’s Michael Mendenhall lessons from the pandemic and the power of having the team represent the brand.

Dr. Heather D. Wathington, CEO of iMentor, explains to Kelly Tuminelli, EVP and CFO of TriNet, why we are “critical vessels” for setting the next generation up for success. Hear about her path to mentorship and investing in people, and how Maya Angelou inspired her to help liberate others.

The LGBTQ+ community has long struggled to see themselves represented. Andres Wydler, Executive Director of StartOut, set out to change that one small business at a time. Hear him explain to Samantha Wellington, EVP and Chief Legal Officer at TriNet, why an environment of support and allyship can bring new—and fun—voices to the table.

Capital ventures. Lagging markets. The rising cost of capital. Be ready for what comes next. Ellie Wheeler, Partner at Greycroft, shares valuable insight on emerging markets with Burton M. Goldfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of TriNet. She also provides advice for entrepreneurs on the latest care delivery models in digital health.

The Van Leeuwen Ice Cream motto, “A life without anything good is bad” is also good business advice. For Ben Leeuwen, Co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, that means making delicious ice cream while building a successful business with equal parts passion and perseverance. Ben shares his story with Olivia Carville, Investigative Reporter at Bloomberg.

With a passion for inventing and a mission to make every neighborhood safer, Jamie Siminoff, Chief Inventor and Found of Rings discusses with Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer of Mansueto Ventures how he took a “no” from Shark Tank and turned it into enormous success. He also shares why having a purpose carried him through the most trying times.

Alex Collmer, Founder & CEO of VidMob, shares his story with Pamela Rucker, Instructor, Professional Development Programs Harvard Division of Continuing Education. Alex discusses how pressure—not doing well in college and starting several short-lived businesses—revealed his true passion and drove him to build a company that blended creativity and analytics in a brand-new way.

Michael Mendenhall, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer, and Burton M. Goldfield, President and CEO discuss the business climate for SMBs right now—and the news is good. From adjusting to challenges to the “Great Reevaluation,” SMBs are fueled by passion that drives success.