What happens when you put CEOs, state leaders, rising talent, and two seasoned reporters together at a football stadium? You get a jam-packed kickoff to MADE Conversations, the official podcast of the MADE Leadership Series.
In this premiere episode, Melissa Sheketoff (WICC) and Mike Cerulli (WTNH) go live from the floor of Talent MADE at Rentschler Field to break down how Connecticut is tackling one of its biggest opportunities: attracting and retaining top talent.
They sit down with Jeff Flaks, CEO of Hartford HealthCare, for a conversation about workforce pipelines, health tech innovation, and why Connecticut is a national leader in people-centered care—and jobs to match. Plus, they catch up with Anthony Anthony, the state’s Chief Marketing Officer, and Dan O’Keefe, DECD Commissioner and Chief Innovation Officer, on how strategy, swagger, and storytelling are building momentum statewide.