INSIDE THE PLAYBOOK
Risk Playbook gives you an inside look at the evolving landscape of business risk, as told by the most reputable leaders from a cross-section of industries. No high-level executive has made it to where they are today without taking a few calculated risks. In today’s competitive environment, the best leaders know how to evaluate strategic risks and opportunities to propel their organizations forward while protecting their bottom lines. This year, our host Mike Mitchell was joined by influential business leaders to discuss the lessons they've learned throughout their careers and the entrepreneurial mindset that helped them come out on top. Our esteemed guests included Dr. Leroy Nunnery II, Founder and Principal of Plūs Ultré LLC; Carl Dranoff, President and CEO of Dranoff Properties; Susan Hatten, CMO of Holmes Murphy and COO of BrokerTech Ventures; Kevin Mahoney, CEO of Penn Medicine; and Mike DiPiano, Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of NewSpring Capital. We hope you enjoy listening to these insightful conversations and stay tuned for more episodes of our Risk Playbook Podcast.
Mike DiPiano
On episode 7, Mike is joined by Mike DiPiano, Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of NewSpring Capital – a leading private equity and venture capital firm focused on the mid-market with over $2.5 billion in assets under management. DiPiano is a serial entrepreneur and investor who has put Philadelphia on the map by catalyzing innovation and infusing the local startup ecosystem with much needed counsel and capital – now regularly competing with Silicon Valley and New York City firms for investments.
Kevin Mahoney
On episode 6, Mike is joined by Kevin B. Mahoney, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System – a world-renowned academic medical center, with hospitals ranked among the top in the nation and #1 in Pennsylvania. Having been with the health system for over 25 years and now as CEO, Mahoney has positioned Penn Medicine as the leading institution for quality care in the region and beyond.
Susan Hatten
On episode 5, Mike is joined by Susan Hatten, Chief Marketing Officer of Holmes Murphy and Chief Operating Officer of BrokerTech Ventures (BTV). A thought leader in the InsurTech space, Hatten helped launch BTV, which is considered the first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program focused on driving innovation within the insurance brokerage industry.
Carl Dranoff
On episode 4, Mike is joined by Carl Dranoff, President and CEO of Dranoff Properties. An innovator and trailblazer in the real estate development industry, Carl is nationally known and widely respected for his work over the last 50 years, which has been dedicated to reimagining American cities and taking bold risks along the way.
Dr. Leroy Nunery
On Episode 3, Mike is joined by Dr. Leroy Nunery II, Founder and Principal of Plūs Ultré LLC. Prior to launching his strategic advisory firm, Nunery spent time in corporate banking, education and with the NBA – all while earning his doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania. Today, he is actively engaged as a DEI executive and consultant within the insurance industry.