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?? What an evening! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at our PhillyCIO VC Roundtable Discussion at Estia Restaurant last night! It was an incredible evening filled with insights, great conversations, and connections that matter. The energy in the room was electric as we tackled big questions like: ?? How VCs Think: What CIOs Need to Know. ?? What’s the biggest misconception CIOs have about venture capital? ??A special shoutout to our amazing hosts Priya Serai and John Collier, as well as our fantastic guests Saagar Kulkarni, John Diorio and Hannah Shore with Stripes and Dean Sysman and Liz Morton with Axonius—your expertise and perspectives made the night truly impactful! Thank you! None of this would be possible without our PhillyCIO Underwriter Executives, whose support fuels meaningful, non-commercial, member-led programs like this. Huge thanks to: ?? Lumen – Kevin Emery ?? Fortinet – Drew Heubeck ?? Brooksource – Madeleine Conway ?? Baker Tilly – Megan Chapman & Phil Schmoyer Looking forward to more engaging discussions in the future! ??If you attended, what was your biggest takeaway from the night? Drop your thoughts below! ?? #VCRoundtable #InspireCIO #VentureCapital #PhillyCIO #Leadership

The role of technology in business has fundamentally changed it’s no longer just about infrastructure and efficiency but a core driver of profitability, growth, and competitive advantage. In the past year, I’ve led enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives that have: ? Increased digital sales by 18% YoY through e-commerce optimization ? Reduced payroll errors by 90%, driving 30% higher employee satisfaction via workforce automation ? Cut logistics costs by 12% through IoT-powered fleet tracking and delivery route optimization ? Boosted operational efficiency by 25%, improving profitability and resource allocation These wins aren’t just IT success stories they’re examples of how aligning technology with business strategy creates real, measurable financial impact. We need to move beyond seeing technology as an operational tool and instead leverage it as a business accelerator. Tying IT strategy directly to revenue growth & cost savings Enhancing customer experience through digital innovation Leveraging analytics for smarter decision-making Fostering a culture of agility & continuous improvement What’s next? I’m focusing on scaling ERP & WMS modernization, expanding IoT-driven logistics, and enhancing AI-powered analytics to further drive operational profitability and customer growth. Curious to hear from other Inspire Leadership Network how are you using digital transformation to scale your business and optimize operations? Let’s discuss PhillyCIO! ? #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #GrowthStrategy #Ecommerce #SupplyChain #BusinessInnovation #CIOtoCEO #PhillyCIO

?? Big News from PhillyCIO! The 2025 National ORBIE Award Nominees have been announced! ??We’re thrilled to CONGRATULATE Mike Rinehart, Priya Serai, and Shakeeb Akhter, CHCIO, CDH-E on being named 2025 National ORBIE Finalists! ??These tech leaders will go head-to-head with the best of the best from the Inspire Leadership Network at the prestigious National ORBIE Awards during Converge25 in New York City this summer! ??Join us in cheering them on as they represent PhillyCIO and showcase technology excellence on a national stage! Be part of the excitement—register here: https://lnkd.in/gaT6SSrq Have questions? Feel free to reach out to me directly! Let’s show our support and celebrate their incredible achievements! ??

Please join us in welcoming Tej Patel, CIO of Villanova University, to our growing PhillyCIO community! ?? Tej brings incredible expertise in leveraging technology and data-driven strategies to drive transformation and innovation. ???? Beyond his passion for leadership and innovation, he’s also a big cricket enthusiast ??—a true team player on and off the field!?? We’re excited to have Tej on board and can’t wait to see the amazing impact he’ll make. ?? Let’s give Tej a warm Philly welcome! ?? #Leadership #Innovation #Technology #PhillyCIO

??Big news! We’re thrilled to welcome Jacqueline Harris, CIO at Philadelphia Parking Authority, as the newest member of PhillyCIO! ?? Jacqui brings an exceptional combination of experience and innovation! Her expertise is sure to spark fresh ideas and elevate our community of IT leaders. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make Jacqui!?? PhillyCIO is all about collaboration, leadership, and growing together—and we’re beyond excited to have you on board. Let’s make great things happen! ??

PhillyCIO, you brought the ENERGY! What do you get when you mix cutting-edge innovation, a world-class transit system, and an unstoppable group of CIOs? One epic night at SEPTA, where technology, leadership, and a little bit of train-catching magic came together! ???? Last night, PhillyCIO took a deep dive into the tech that keeps Philly moving. ?? A huge shoutout to our amazing host, Elisa Evans Cunningham, CIO/CTO Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and SEPTA General Manager, Scott Sauer for rolling out the blue carpet (or should we say train tracks?) for us. Your leadership and hospitality made for an unforgettable experience! ?? Through InspireCIO, we connect CIOs, spark new ideas, and build game-changing relationships—just like SEPTA connects people across the region. ?? From the thought provoking discussion to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the facility and command center, we got a firsthand look at the power of technology in action. And yes, we might have even mastered the fine art of catching the next train right on time. ?? It was an amazing evening! Here’s to innovation, collaboration, and keeping the momentum going! ????

The Inspire Leadership Network Just Got Bigger…. Inspire is delighted to welcome Club CMO as our third community in the preeminent peer leadership network of C-suite executives! Check out the press release at: https://lnkd.in/e9zMwehd DM us to learn about new opportunities for connection, recognition, and inspiration!

Welcome #PhillyCIO New Member Jennifer Charters of Lincoln Financial! Inspire Leadership Network ? Anna Burdett

Welcome #PhillyCIO New Member Thai Vong of ACR (AmerCareRoyal)! Inspire Leadership Network ? Anna Burdett

Welcome #PhillyCIO New Member Rob Frieman of URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)! Inspire Leadership Network ? Anna Burdett