5. Perspectives on the Latest Trends in Healthcare and Venture Capital Funding

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.

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.

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.

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.