Dates: 17 February 2025 - 18 February 2025
The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is excited to welcome attendees to the 2025 Founder Friendly Capital Conference, hosted by the Jim Moran Institute. It is set to bring together industry leaders to explore emerging trends in executive search and leadership development. With a dynamic lineup of speakers, this event will focus on the evolving demands of leadership roles across industries. Boyden Managing Partners, Jeff Hodge and Robert Travis will be at the forefront of these discussions, offering valuable insights into talent strategy and leadership transformation.
Featured Boydenians
Jeff Hodge: Governance, Decision-Making, and Capital Market Readiness
Jeff Hodge will play a pivotal role in two key panels at the conference:
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Governance & Decision-Making Panel, alongside Kevin Poole and Jeff Haidet.
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Is Your Company Capital Market Ready: Due Diligence, facilitated with Eric Krucke and Jeff Haidet.
As a veteran in executive search, Jeff will highlight the increasing significance of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) in corporate governance. His sessions will explore how CHROs drive critical business transformations, manage labor complexities, and shape executive compensation strategies. His insights will reinforce the importance of integrating HR leadership into corporate boards to enhance strategic decision-making and prepare companies for capital market opportunities.
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Robert Travis, Managing Partner at Boyden Executive Search, joins as special guest and brings over 25 years of experience in leadership consulting. As a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, he specializes in executive search across multiple industries, including manufacturing, energy, technology, and consumer packaged goods.
Travis has played a key role in establishing Boyden's Atlanta and Calgary offices and has led executive searches for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. He brings comprehensive talent sourcing expertise with a functional focus on recruiting for management, finance, sales, marketing, operations, and human resources roles. Additionally, he serves on the board of GABY Inc. and has previously held leadership positions on Boyden’s Global Board, where he contributed to committees including Audit & Finance, Governance, and Technology.
What You’ll Learn
✔ The expanding role of CHROs in corporate strategy and governance.
✔ The importance of aligning executive search with regional and industry-specific needs.
✔ Boyden’s expertise in identifying and placing transformational leaders across diverse sectors.
Learn more here.
About the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial talent through innovative education, research, and real-world experiences. As the nation's first stand-alone entrepreneurship college, it equips students with the skills and mindset needed to launch and manage successful ventures across various industries.
About the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, part of the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, provides invaluable training, networking, and consulting services to established business owners, nonprofit executives, and entrepreneurs. Through its programs and resources, the institute supports sustainable business growth and leadership development at local, national, and global levels.