Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., Tina Parker, William Ury, Patrick Elsner | Office Hours #594

Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D. Philippe Bouissou, Ph.D., has had a multifaceted career spanning three decades in Silicon Valley, encompassing roles as an entrepreneur, CEO, venture capitalist, and management consultant. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Blue Dots Partners LLC, which he co-founded. Notably, he played a pivotal role at Apple as Director of the Worldwide Internet Commerce Group, pioneering the online Apple Store and elevating its revenue to $350 million from scratch. Tina Parker Tina Parker, the founder of Lead Outside the Lines, brings a unique perspective to leadership development. With a distinguished career as a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and former C-Level Executive, she intimately knows the relentless demands and pressures of navigating a rapidly evolving world. She co-created the only government organization to be recognized by FastCompany as a Best Workplace for Innovators in the World in 2020. William Ury William Ury is the co-author of Getting to Yes, the world’s all-time bestselling book on negotiation with more than 15 million copies sold, and co-founder of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation. Ury has devoted his life to helping people, organizations, and nations transform conflicts around the world, having served as a negotiator in many of the toughest disputes of our times, taught negotiation to tens of thousands, and consulted for dozens of Fortune 500 companies, the White House, the State Department, and the Pentagon. Patrick Elsner Patrick Elsner boasts nearly 15 years of advertising sales experience, servicing major American firms like Ford, Bank of America, and American Airlines. His clientele also included local franchisees, fostering his admiration for small businesses and franchising. Over the past two decades, he has supported individuals seeking financial independence from corporate monotony. Elsner's method is characterized by patience, insight, and empathy, as he deeply comprehends his clients' aspirations. He combines logical analysis with emotional understanding to guide them toward intelligent entrepreneurial decisions