<![CDATA[Executive Insights - Boston]]>2e7f1233-35f8-5f05-86fe-8b989f8e9a3cTue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:23 +0000Captivate.fmBoston Business JournalJoin Boston Business Journal President and Publisher, Carolyn Jones, as she sits down with Boston business leaders to highlight their work and impact. Hear about companies’ purposes, upcoming projects, future outlooks and how they play a part in the Boston community. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and watch Executive Insights on YouTube. 

]]>https://artwork.captivate.fm/7dcd16df-61f9-4dd6-aeff-041ec12ea33b/zrcs7eb6uu8m776qvxyrotnvmnzq.jpgExecutive Insights - BostonBoston Business JournalBoston Business JournalJoin Boston Business Journal President and Publisher, Carolyn Jones, as she sits down with Boston business leaders to highlight their work and impact. Hear about companies’ purposes, upcoming projects, future outlooks and how they play a part in the Boston community. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and watch Executive Insights on YouTube.&nbsp;https://boston-executive.captivate.fmfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/boston-executive/nopodcastJim Kinney, Altus Dental InsuranceJim Kinney, Altus Dental InsuranceIn this conversation, Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with Jim Kinney, vice president of sales and business relations at Altus Dental Insurance Company. Kinney details the “Altus Advantage,” highlighting a boutique approach supported by a dedicated local service team, as well as the company’s significant growth.

“The Massachusetts market has had some challenging times. We took that head on, changed our model around a little to make sure we were flexible and adapting to that changing marketplace,” Kinney said.

]]>In this conversation, Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with Jim Kinney, vice president of sales and business relations at Altus Dental Insurance Company. Kinney details the “Altus Advantage,” highlighting a boutique approach supported by a dedicated local service team, as well as the company’s significant growth.

“The Massachusetts market has had some challenging times. We took that head on, changed our model around a little to make sure we were flexible and adapting to that changing marketplace,” Kinney said.

]]>7c8b72d0-cf5a-4ee8-b580-04a9bfb2089cTue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -040012:50falsefull88Venky Venkatachalam, dean of the College of Management at UMass BostonVenky Venkatachalam, dean of the College of Management at UMass BostonIn this Executive Insights conversation, Carolyn Jones, Boston Business Journal market president and publisher, talks with Venky Venkatachalam, dean of the College of Management at UMass Boston. They explore the program’s evolving curriculum, increased AI integration and the diverse student body. Venkatachalam also highlights the school’s mission of social mobility, strong retention and graduation outcomes.

“Our success is heavily dependent on the City of Boston’s success,” Venkatachalam says. “So we are deeply committed in community engagement and engagement with the businesses. All that is engagement is built into our curriculum.”

]]>In this Executive Insights conversation, Carolyn Jones, Boston Business Journal market president and publisher, talks with Venky Venkatachalam, dean of the College of Management at UMass Boston. They explore the program’s evolving curriculum, increased AI integration and the diverse student body. Venkatachalam also highlights the school’s mission of social mobility, strong retention and graduation outcomes.

“Our success is heavily dependent on the City of Boston’s success,” Venkatachalam says. “So we are deeply committed in community engagement and engagement with the businesses. All that is engagement is built into our curriculum.”

]]>70501496-2677-487c-9e8d-92d86ab5530bMon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -040025:47falsefull77Fred Clark, president Bridgewater State UniversityFred Clark, president Bridgewater State UniversityIn this interview, Boston Business Journal Market President and Publisher Carolyn Jones and Fred Clark, president of Bridgewater State University, discuss the institution’s rich history and mission, including its significant contributions to education and the Boston business community.

Clark emphasizes the university’s standout programs and state-of-the-art facilities, like the BSU Cyber Range, as well as its ongoing efforts to align education with the evolving needs of Massachusetts employers.

Watch the full video to learn more about:

·      Clark’s personal connection to Bridgewater State (0:32)

·      The ways Cyber Range is innovating cybersecurity education (5:13)

·      How programs are tailored to prepare students for their careers (8:35)

·      BSU’s business partnerships (11:08)

]]>In this interview, Boston Business Journal Market President and Publisher Carolyn Jones and Fred Clark, president of Bridgewater State University, discuss the institution’s rich history and mission, including its significant contributions to education and the Boston business community.

Clark emphasizes the university’s standout programs and state-of-the-art facilities, like the BSU Cyber Range, as well as its ongoing efforts to align education with the evolving needs of Massachusetts employers.

Watch the full video to learn more about:

·      Clark’s personal connection to Bridgewater State (0:32)

·      The ways Cyber Range is innovating cybersecurity education (5:13)

·      How programs are tailored to prepare students for their careers (8:35)

·      BSU’s business partnerships (11:08)

]]>Buzzsprout-18111251Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -040018:34falsefull66In this interview, Boston Business Journal Market President and Publisher Carolyn Jones and Fred Clark, president of Bridgewater State University, discuss the institution’s rich history and mission, including its significant contributions to education and the Boston business community. Clark emphasizes the university’s standout programs and state-of-the-art facilities, like the BSU Cyber Range, as well as its ongoing efforts to align education with the evolving needs of Massachusetts employer...Gary Kaufman, ABI-LAB COOGary Kaufman, ABI-LAB COOIn this conversation, ABI-LAB Chief Operating Officer Gary Kaufman joins Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, to discuss the innovative ways ABI-LAB is supporting biotech startups.

]]>In this conversation, ABI-LAB Chief Operating Officer Gary Kaufman joins Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, to discuss the innovative ways ABI-LAB is supporting biotech startups.

]]>Buzzsprout-17410441Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -040012:09falsefull1551In this conversation, ABI-LAB Chief Operating Officer Gary Kaufman joins Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, to discuss the innovative ways ABI-LAB is supporting biotech startups. Andrew Bull, ALKU PresidentAndrew Bull, ALKU PresidentCarolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with ALKU President Andrew Bull to discuss what it means to be one of Boston’s "Best Places to Work" — for 14 years.

Bull talks about cultivating a bottom-up innovation mindset, maintaining an in-office policy and investing in people and communities.

]]>Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with ALKU President Andrew Bull to discuss what it means to be one of Boston’s "Best Places to Work" — for 14 years.

Bull talks about cultivating a bottom-up innovation mindset, maintaining an in-office policy and investing in people and communities.

]]>Buzzsprout-17392113Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -040020:33falsefull1441Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with ALKU President Andrew Bull to discuss what it means to be one of Boston’s "Best Places to Work" — for 14 years. Bull talks about cultivating a bottom-up innovation mindset, maintaining an in-office policy and investing in people and communities. John Colucci, Managing Director of McLane MiddletonJohn Colucci, Managing Director of McLane MiddletonCarolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with John Colucci, managing director of McLane Middleton, about the firm, his appointment as the first Massachusetts-based managing director, and its continual growth throughout the region.

]]>Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with John Colucci, managing director of McLane Middleton, about the firm, his appointment as the first Massachusetts-based managing director, and its continual growth throughout the region.

]]>Buzzsprout-17392108Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -040020:55falsefull1331Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with John Colucci, managing director of McLane Middleton, about the firm, his appointment as the first Massachusetts-based managing director, and its continual growth throughout the region. Kevin Martin, Jr., CohnReznick office managing partnerKevin Martin, Jr., CohnReznick office managing partnerCarolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with Kevin Martin, Jr., CohnReznick office managing partner — Massachusetts, discusses CohnReznick's key services, the diverse industries they serve and the unique attributes that differentiate them from other firms.

]]>Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with Kevin Martin, Jr., CohnReznick office managing partner — Massachusetts, discusses CohnReznick's key services, the diverse industries they serve and the unique attributes that differentiate them from other firms.

]]>Buzzsprout-17392083Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -040016:48falsefull1221Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with Kevin Martin, Jr., CohnReznick office managing partner — Massachusetts, discusses CohnReznick's key services, the diverse industries they serve and the unique attributes that differentiate them from other firms. Paula Brown Stafford, CEO AllucentPaula Brown Stafford, CEO AllucentBoston Business Journal Market President and Publisher, Carolyn Jones, talks with Allucent CEO, Paula Brown Stafford. She elaborates on Allucent's 'power of three'—global reach, nimbleness, and expert teams—that help clients move efficiently through trials while managing tighter budgets and timelines.

]]>Boston Business Journal Market President and Publisher, Carolyn Jones, talks with Allucent CEO, Paula Brown Stafford. She elaborates on Allucent's 'power of three'—global reach, nimbleness, and expert teams—that help clients move efficiently through trials while managing tighter budgets and timelines.

]]>Buzzsprout-17314216Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -040015:25falsefull1111Boston Business Journal Market President and Publisher, Carolyn Jones, talks with Allucent CEO, Paula Brown Stafford. She elaborates on Allucent's 'power of three'—global reach, nimbleness, and expert teams—that help clients move efficiently through trials while managing tighter budgets and timelines.