In this episode, Bob Carlson, Operating Partner at Shore Capital, and Michael Burcham, Chief of Strategy, Research, and Talent Development, reflect on their experience serving on the board of Point C, a Shore portfolio company that completed a successful recapitalization. They share how the early investment thesis came together, how the founding partner was identified, and how the executive team, board, and M&A strategy evolved over time. Bob and Michael offer insights for first-time board members, including how to engage between meetings and why sharing experience rather than advice matters most. They close by discussing their personal passion for entrepreneurship and how investing in startups sharpens their perspective and fuels innovation across Shore.

In this episode, Joseph Lesser shares his journey to Regional Sales Director at Courser and the purpose-driven mindset that guides his leadership. Grounded in faith and shaped by mentorship, Joseph reflects on the shift from individual contributor to people leader and the lessons that helped him grow. He fosters a culture of trust, feedback, and accountability where team members feel seen, supported, and challenged.

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Dardi, an alumnus of the CXO Fellows Program who was CFO of Behavioral Innovations at the time of recording and now serves as COO. Chris shares why he left financial due diligence to build something bigger, how he navigated the leap into healthcare, and the mindset shifts that helped him succeed. He reflects on lessons learned during his time as a CXO, the demands of leading through an exit as CFO, and the importance of process, adaptability, and knowing how to focus when everything feels urgent.

In this episode, Cameron Perkins shares how a family legacy of both entrepreneurial success and failure shaped his approach to leadership, risk, and resilience. He reflects on co-founding FastMed and leading Anutra Medical, a venture-backed startup, and what those experiences taught him about scaling with intention. Now a Partner at Shore Search Partners and Executive Partner at Shore Capital, Cameron discusses the mindset of great founders and entrepreneurs, the difference between belief and capability, and how Shore supports them through every stage of growth. He explains why his greatest passion is helping others win and how serving as the undercurrent behind their momentum has become his most meaningful work.

In this episode, Anderson Williams, Principal of Talent Development, is joined by Jackson Sprayberry, Director of Talent Development, and Ben Gilbert, Associate of Talent Development, to share how Shore University customizes talent development to meet the unique needs of each portfolio company. They explore how surface-level requests like conflict resolution or performance management often reveal core challenges with communication, accountability, and time management. Through examples including mentorship programs, frontline development, and shift manager coaching, the team highlights how they tailor content and delivery formats to drive real impact. They also discuss tools in development, such as case studies and a Train the Trainer model, designed to scale learning while keeping it deeply contextual.

In this episode, Joy Schunhoff shares her journey from a 25-year career in human resources to becoming the practice administrator at ENT and Allergy of South Georgia. A lifelong Valdosta resident, Joy led her team through major operational transformations, including implementing a new EMR system, opening a surgery center, and navigating three hurricanes in just over a year. With her signature blend of intuition, ambition, and heart, Joy supports her team, her community, and her practice with unwavering dedication, proving that true leadership means showing up fully, especially when it’s hardest.