The Stories with Shri Podcast is dedicated to delving into the world of business and self-management, with a focus on fostering a community of accomplished executives who prioritize their well-being. Through a range of expert interviews and discussions, we aim to provide listeners with actionable insights and strategies for achieving success in both their professional and personal lives. Whether you're a seasoned business leader or just starting out on your career journey, our podcast will offer a wealth of valuable information and inspiration.

In this episode, we're excited to have Derek Fetzer as our guest. Derek is a business professor at Rutgers University, Director of Customer Insights at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and is the co-founder of CaringCrowd. Derek has won many accolades for his business expertise including, the South by Southwest 2017 People's Choice Award, and Corporate Innovation Award at HTLH 2022. Derek is not only a personal mentor of mine, but also a true example of an intrapreneur. He was able to successfully launch the world's first public health crowdfunding platform, CaringCrowd, while working as an employee at Johnson & Johnson. We'll dive into Derek's journey as an intrapreneur, discussing his market research skills and the strategies he used to build a successful business. Additionally, we'll explore Derek's executive philosophy for well-being, drawing on his global experiences, having been raised in Peru, and now leading Market Research for one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. Specific topics that will be discussed include:

• Derek's experience as an intrapreneur and how he led the success of CaringCrowd.
• Derek's insights on balancing family, executive career, and personal well-being.
• Best practices in Market Research as shared by Derek.

Recognized as a top 30 healthcare CIO in the US and an advisor for the Wall Street Journal, Dr. Luis E. Taveras is a healthcare technology, leadership, and high-performing organizations expert. He has a proven track record in senior roles at major healthcare organizations including serving as CTO of a $1.5 billion operation with 8 hospitals, SVP and CIO at Barnabas Health, Senior Partner at Accenture, and CIO for the City of Buffalo. Core to his leadership philosophy, Dr. Taveras has successfully balanced family and professional commitments. He has been married for 32 years and has three adult children. Dr. Taveras holds a PhD from the University of Sarasota, MBA from Rutgers, and BSc from Wesleyan University.

Keshri Publishing helped Dr. Taveras publish his life’s work in his newest book, The 90 Day CIO.