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Gina G. reposted thisGina G. reposted thisZelis empowers members and health plans alike. Last year, thousands of members earned $500K in rewards for breast cancer screenings, while plans saved over $2.3M in claims—all through SmartShopper. This is how care should flow: simple, rewarding, life-saving. Join us in making prevention the easy choice for everyone involved. https://lnkd.in/eAqc5KBb #BreastCancerAwareness #LetCareFlow #SmartShopper
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Gina G. reposted thisGina G. reposted thisFor the second year in a row, we've been recognized as a Fortune Best Workplaces for Women! As we continue to grow as a company we are committed to maintaining a culture where women thrive. We are grateful for our incredible team that fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. https://lnkd.in/eRpVUUvM #BestWorkplaces #GPTWcertified #WeAreZelis
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Gina G. shared thisThank you Quantic School of Business and Technology - adding to my elective syllabus 🙌🏻Gina G. shared this🎉 Just in time for Quantic's #AIWeek starting Monday, we’re thrilled to announce our new AI for Business specialization, now available to all Quantic students and alumni! As AI reshapes industries, these courses help leaders harness its power to enhance productivity, drive growth, and guide teams through transformation. The new specialization includes courses in: • AI and Business Transformation: How organizations adopt and scale AI for real impact. • AI Leadership and Management: How to lead successful AI initiatives. • AI and Augmented Productivity: How to leverage AI tools to elevate efficiency and innovation. 🎓 Current Students: Find the courses under Specializations in your Quantic dashboard. 💼 Alumni: Access these electives via the Courses tab — filter by “Elective.” Our mission is to keep you — and your skills — at the forefront of business innovation. Cheers to continuous learning and progress! 🌱 📚 Not yet a student? Learn more about our MBA, Executive MBA, and Master’s programs built to help you adapt and thrive in the age of AI: https://quantic.edu/
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Gina G. shared thisExcited for AI week at Quantics! Can't wait to see the line upGina G. shared this🚀 AI Week is coming to Quantic! From October 21–24, we’re bringing together experts and innovators shaping the future of work and learning in the age of AI. Expect: 🤖 Conversations with leading AI researchers and technologists 💼 Career insights on staying relevant as industries transform 🌐 A virtual, global networking session to close out the week The full lineup of speakers and sessions will be announced here soon, or check your Quantic dashboard for a preview of what’s ahead! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gHcDKjJf #QuanticAIWeek #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #ModernMBA
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Gina G. shared thisThis is such a strong connection. Clear strategy doesn’t just guide execution, it fuels alignment, empowers teams, and anchors culture.Gina G. shared thisHow do Strategy, OKRs, and Discovery reinforce each other. Strategy without customer evidence becomes abstract and theoretical. Teams struggle to prioritize, creating vague statements like "Make customers happy through a better UI" that justify almost any action. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 provides necessary context to ground strategic choices in reality, while 𝗢𝗞𝗥𝘀 transform these choices into measurable actions, ensuring Strategy is both evidence-based and executable. 𝗢𝗞𝗥𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Useful OKRs turn strategic directions into measurable, actionable priorities for teams. They translate broad strategic choices into specific changes in customer behavior and business impacts. 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Your strategy may focus on “𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦-𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯,” but OKRs specify exactly what measurable change (e.g., increasing weekly active usage of collaboration features from specific types of customers) will demonstrate tangible progress. OKRs without strategic boundaries become generic, ineffective, and misaligned. Product Strategy provides the specific choices you want to measure, while Product Discovery ensures your OKRs are grounded in reliable evidence about customer problems. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: Discovery identifies user needs and customer behaviors worth targeting through OKRs. When Discovery reveals specific user pains, OKRs can turn the solving of them into measurable user Outcomes. 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: If Discovery highlights onboarding friction reducing customer retention, OKRs can aim at measuring improvements in onboarding flow adoption rates, dramatically enhancing the contribution to business goals. Discovery without direction leads to endless exploration. Teams can feel overwhelmed, believing they must investigate every problem. 𝗢𝗞𝗥𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 provide necessary structure, narrowing Discovery’s focus. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: Product Strategy clarifies relevant market opportunities, preventing Discovery from drifting into misaligned or superficial areas. 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: If Strategy emphasizes expanding existing enterprise accounts, Discovery clearly prioritizes problems current customers face instead of exploring new market segments. Visualization by the fabulous Julia Steier!
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Gina G. shared thisI’m proud to share that I’ve been accepted into Quantic School of Business and Technology's Executive MBA program! This isn’t just my win. It’s a collective one... I’ve been lucky to have incredible people in my life who have shaped, challenged, and supported me along the way. Your impact made this possible. ✨ Alexander Jarmusik, my partner and constant encourager, who believes in me even when I’m being my own toughest critic. ✨ Robert Douglass, my first mentor, who took a chance on me when I was a 20-year-old and gave me the opportunity to sell cars, pay my way through undergrad, and purchase my first home at 22. ✨ Catie Marolt, an advocate for Quantic School of Business and Technology, a kind neighbor, and a friend whose compassion and brilliance I deeply admire. ✨ Lora Kantorovich, an inspiring mentor who champions a more human world of work, where unique patterns and strengths are seen as advantages, not obstacles - Conduxt. ✨ Christine Costello and Samantha Moeder, early mentors who gave their time and wisdom freely. ✨ Yael Kropsky, Paul Burke, Nick Peacock, John Deal, Alison Boelsche, Jeff Griffin, Joseph G. Steinrock, and Hank Gehron, leaders I’ve learned from who have made work feel meaningful and believed in me at moments that mattered most. I’m grateful for your advocacy and support throughout my career. And of course, my mom (Jill Gould) and grandmother. They have always been my foundation, my strength, and a big part of my why. Thank you all for being part of this journey. I carry your support and influence with deep gratitude into this next chapter. This is the kind of personal impact, connection, and shared experience AI will never be able to replicate. Keep lifting, supporting, and inspiring. It does make a difference. 💛
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Gina G. shared thisExtremely inspiring on so many levels. It was great to see her speak live last year at the Qualtrics summit.Gina G. shared thisThis 36 year old CEO built OpenAI, then walked away from the most valuable tech company in history to regulate AI. Meet Mira Murati, CEO of Thinking Machines Lab. Read her full story now: https://lnkd.in/gXJtMxnS Born in Vlorë, Albania, Mira grew up 6,000 miles away from the heart of the tech world. But even as a kid, she knew she was meant to build. She left Albania as a teenager and went on to earn her degree in mechanical engineering from Dartmouth College At the time, she was one of only a few women in her class. An engineering genius, Mira's meteoric rise was immediate. After graduating, she started her career at Goldman Sachs, then moved into aerospace at Zodiac Aerospace. From there, she joined Tesla to work on the Model X. But her defining chapter began in 2018, when she joined OpenAI as one of its early team members and co-founders. At the time, it was a scrappy nonprofit research lab with a bold mission, led by Sam Altman. Quickly, she became CTO of the growing team. As CTO, Mira led the teams behind the company's biggest launches, including ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Codex. She was also a key force in securing OpenAI’s multibillion-dollar partnership with Microsoft, one of the most significant deals in tech history. In 2023, she briefly stepped in as interim CEO during a leadership shakeup, which earned her praise for her calm, clear, and principled leadership. But in 2024, Mira made headlines again. She announced she was leaving OpenAI to focus on building AI for the public good without the pressures of corporate control. The tech industry was stunned. Sources close to her say she was increasingly concerned about the commercialization of AI and its long-term social impact. It wasn't a secret that her leadership no longer aligned with CEO Sam Altman's relentless pursuit of capital gain. After her departure, OpenAI announced an $80 billion valuation. That's because, for Mira, innovation was never the goal — impact was. Speaking on her view of AI, Mira shared: "How do you make sure AI is aligned with human intention and ultimately in service of humanity? It's important that we bring in different voices, like philosophers, social scientists, artists, and people from the humanities." Today, she’s building something new. Quietly. Thoughtfully. As CEO of Thinking Machines Lab, she focuses on ethics and impact of AI. Mira's story isn’t just rare. It’s historic. Yet this post may be the first time you've ever heard of her. That's why I'm going to be sharing the stories of more women execs and founders like Mira every Wednesday for #WomenFounderWednesday. Subscribe to my FREE newsletter to read more newsletters like this: https://lnkd.in/gbq8cm82 Follow Jenny Stojkovic for more. 🔔
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Gina G. shared thisBig shout-out to Lora Kantorovich at Conduxt for creating a tool that helped me reconnect with my purpose and see my strengths in a whole new light. My Data Aura and Successence™ Summary not only nailed it but also gave me additional clarity and language around what drives me. Sharing to inspire and spark self-reflection in others. Love seeing mission-led startups like this making an impact. https://app.conduxt.com/ #MySuccessence™ #ClarityWithConduxt #PurposeDriven #WomenInTech
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Gina G. shared thisExcited to listen to the Product Experience Summit! https://lnkd.in/enk3uN_z
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Gina G. liked thisGina G. liked thisI’m 29. My career path makes no sense on paper. I didn’t pick a niche at 21 and stick to it forever. Instead, here’s how it looks like - - I studied business informatics - Realized pretty quickly it wasn’t the right fit - Taught myself graphic design instead - Started freelancing - Moved into marketing and brand work - Shifted into UI/UX - Joined Miro with just 2 months of design experience - Grew into product design leadership - Left full-time and built my own business - Today, I work across PLG, UX, advisory, education, partnerships & content From the outside? It looks random. But every chapter gave me something I use now: - Business informatics taught me systems thinking - Graphic design taught me craft - Marketing taught me positioning - UX taught me user behaviour and problem-solving - Leadership taught me decision-making - Solopreneurship taught me ownership If your path looks “all over the place,” here’s what I’ve learned 👇 Step 1: Stop forcing a neat story - Careers rarely make sense while you’re living them - Most people only connect the dots in hindsight Step 2: Follow what keeps pulling you back - Not what other people expect from you - What you genuinely want to keep learning That’s usually the clue. Step 3: Let your skills stack - You don’t need one perfect label - The “weird” mix is often what makes you valuable Step 4: Don’t niche too early - You can’t make an informed choice without exploration - Trying different roles, industries, and crafts teaches you what fits. You learn by doing. Main takeaway? - A career doesn’t need to look linear to be successful - Not every chapter has to make sense immediately - What feels messy now may become your biggest advantage later Looking back, my career path makes perfect sense. Just not on paper 😉 P.S. What’s one “unexpected” chapter in your career that helped you most?
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Gina G. liked thisGina G. liked thisToday my son turns 25. This photo was taken when I was 25 too, during a chapter of life that shaped me in profound ways. I was a single mom, working full-time, attending school at night, and doing everything I could to make ends meet. Those years were challenging, but they were also deeply meaningful. Every sacrifice, every long day, and every difficult moment was worth it (even though I don't think I've yet fully caught up on sleep even more than two decades later). Lucas has always been a powerful source of motivation in my life. He inspired me then, and he continues to inspire me now. Today, this birthday is also a reminder that whatever season of life you may be walking through, it will not last forever. The hard days do pass, and brighter days do come. Keep going. Happy 25th birthday, Lucas. May your car insurance finally go down and your ability to now rent a car open doors (not an Irish proverb).
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Gina G. liked thisGina G. liked thisI’m pleased to share that I’ve earned the McKinsey Academy Business Strategy digital badge. The program strengthened my ability to assess strategy, think end‑to‑end, and apply a structured approach to complex decisions. As a technology compliance professional, this perspective helps connect risk, execution, and long‑term objectives.Business Strategy was issued by McKinsey & Company to Purvil Patel.Business Strategy was issued by McKinsey & Company to Purvil Patel.
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Gina G. liked thisGina G. liked thisGrateful for the opportunity to once again speak with the MBA students at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business today about Healthcare and AI. This was my third year delivering this lecture, and each year the conversation becomes more engaging as students bring sharper questions and broader perspectives about how AI is transforming healthcare. We discussed the complexity of the healthcare ecosystem, the opportunity to improve the consumer experience through responsible AI, and what it means to enter a world where professionals work alongside AI as digital teammates, with humans setting direction and strategy while AI accelerates insight and execution. Thank you to Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and Sudipta Dasmohapatra for the continued opportunity to engage with such thoughtful students.
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Gina G. reacted on thisGina G. reacted on this🎉 Exciting news — I’ve been nominated as one of the Top 100 GLC (Customer Led Growth) Influencers & Strategists! 🎉 What really makes this nomination VERY special isn’t the title — it’s the incredible community around Phenom that’s constantly inspiring, teaching, and challenging me (& us) to think bigger and better. 💫 Whether we’ve swapped stories, brainstormed swag ideas����, or just connected over how to make the talent experience better — it’s those conversations and shared moments that make this journey meaningful & dare I say soooo fun ✨🤩. If our chats, collaborations, or Phenom adventures have ever sparked an idea or helped you in some way, I’d be honored to have your support. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ergHNDUG Here’s to learning from each other, pushing boundaries, and continuing to grow together. ✨🎉👏🚀
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Gina G. liked thisGina G. liked this- 6,900 + Advocates - 86% of customer accounts have at least one advocate - 271 references - 13% of Phenom speaking engagements were sourced by Phenom Phans - 1st cohort Phenom Phans mentorship program launched Last year at IAMPHENOM, I was running up and down the bleachers, popping in and out of sessions with my PIC Jerry Casale, simply trying to spread the word about Phenom Phans, Phenom's customer loyalty program, and encourage people to sign up. This year? I got to meet fantastic advocates in-person and watch them excitedly exchange loyalty points at our on-site swag store 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 . TY Paige Woodburn & Sarah Williamson for the opportunity to partner with you on this! It was INCREDIBLE! Special shoutout to Ryan Stewart with Brilliant for helping us execute this plan and ensure all the greatest swag was available! 👏 What a difference a year makes. 😭 🥹 I'm incredibly grateful for the collaboration, energy, and belief from our Phenom community- and for the most AMAZING customers who have embraced this program and built real connections because of it. TY Lindsey Ralston for doing this awesome work with me!! Watching this grow from an idea into something that truly brings people together has been so rewarding. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Samantha Moeder for trusting me with this incredible "project." Attending IAMPHENOM is inspiring, fun, and thought-provoking, and it is such an honor to get to witness it. Now with Phenom Phans, participating in the conference just brings a whole other new exciting dynamic. Year 1 was about getting started. Year 2 is about building something even bigger. Let's gooooooo 🚀 ✨ 💜 🙌
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