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Fearless Engineering: Andrew Feldman Scales the World’s Largest Chip at Cerebras Systems

For Andrew Feldman, bold ideas mark the beginning of every breakthrough. As CEO and Co-Founder of Cerebras Systems, Feldman has long challenged conventional thinking in computing. When he and his team proposed building a computer chip 56 times larger than anything that had ever existed, many dismissed the idea as madness. But to Feldman, skepticism is a sign he’s heading in the right direction. “If people think you’re crazy, you’re probably on the right track,” he’s said…

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Ledger Over Labels: David Schwartz Shapes Ripple’s Cross-Border Future

David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer at Ripple, has never been one to follow the conventional route. Long before the rise of cryptocurrencies, Schwartz was programming complex logic into calculators—a passion sparked by his father’s interest in early computing. This hands-on experimentation with flow-based computing helped shape his belief in direct, transparent systems—principles that continue to underpin his work today…

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Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Toyota Provide Over $1 Million for Texas Flood Relief

In the wake of devastating floods across Central and South Texas, companies are coming together to provide critical aid to affected communities. Walmart, Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support flood-affected communities in Central and South Texas. This includes a customer donation match of up to $250,000 through a campaign with The Salvation Army, available soon in stores and online…

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Product-Led Retention: Guy Marion Embeds Churn Strategy at Chargebee

At Chargebee, Guy Marion isn’t chasing shortcuts, he’s building systems that earn results through disciplined testing. “The grind now is in creating a culture where testing is continuous, learning is systematic, and teams are rewarded not just for wins, but for how well they validate a hypothesis,” he explains. As Chief Marketing Officer, Marion leads the company’s global go-to-market efforts, driving brand growth and customer acquisition in the highly competitive SaaS and subscription space…

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Culturally Grounded Code: Sridhar Vembu Leads Zoho With Principles First

As Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Zoho, Sridhar Vembu has scaled the company into a global SaaS leader, serving over 100 million users while defying the norms of the tech industry. He has deliberately built development hubs in rural India and small-town America, believing that prosperity should not be limited by geography. His approach, what he terms “transnational localism”—is rooted in creating long-term opportunity where it’s needed most, rather than chasing short-term capital gains…

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The Top 25 Software Executives of New York for 2025

Key Executives is pleased to announce The Top 25 Software Executives of New York for 2025. With a tech workforce now exceeding 400,000 professionals and software playing a central role in nearly every major industry, New York has cemented its status as one of the world’s most influential technology hubs…

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Strategic Command: Tyler Sloat Leads Cross-Functional Growth at Freshworks

At Freshworks, Tyler Sloat plays a dual role as Chief Operating and Financial Officer, overseeing corporate strategy, IT, workplace operations, and revenue enablement in addition to finance. His remit reflects the expanding scope of modern leadership, with responsibilities that cut across the systems and processes behind how a business actually runs. “I consider myself more of an operator,” Sloat says—a perspective that informs how he breaks down the company into core operational tracks and aligns cross-functional teams accordingly…

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From Grit to Growth: Andy Kofoid’s Leadership Evolution at Databricks

“Back to that grit and grind, back to that performance, that competitive, that conviction—you want to do well. And I’m driven that way.” Andy Kofoid, President of Global Field Operations at Databricks, leads from a place of personal responsibility and deep competitive drive. He’s the kind of leader who loses sleep when performance falls short—not from fear, but from conviction…

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Across 30 Countries: Jill Larsen Builds Persona-Based Talent Models at Synopsys

As Chief People Officer at Synopsys, a global leader in silicon-to-systems design solutions, Jill Larsen is steering the company’s People and Places organization to build a workforce that can match the pace of AI-driven transformation. Drawing on nearly three decades of HR leadership, she is focused on creating employee experiences powered by automation and data, strategies that allow talent to focus on higher-value work…

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Empowered but Measured: How Cian Weeresinghe Aligns Teams at Wise

Cian Weeresinghe, Chief Marketing Officer at Wise, is known for prioritizing clarity over complexity, especially when the pressure mounts. At Wise, where autonomous teams are a core part of the company culture, Weeresinghe sees leadership not as rigid authority, but as responsive direction-setting. When a crisis strikes, he’s quick to “take the handle of the tiller” and make confident, transparent decisions…

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