“Each day is an opportunity to lead with more purpose, more positivity, and more impact than the day before.” —Jon Gordon in The Power of Positive Leadership Leadership is often described as a climb — an upward trajectory marked by promotions, influence and expanding responsibility. Yet for many leaders, there comes a moment when progress stalls, enthusiasm fades or the weight … [More]
Data Centers in the Desert: W(h)ater You Worried About?
Water stewardship is increasingly important in evaluating projects long-term
As data center development expands across the Phoenix region, questions about water use have moved quickly from engineering discussions to the center of public conversation. For an industry built on reliability and efficiency, the challenge is clear: How can digital infrastructure scale responsibly in one of the most water-conscious regions in the United States? Few topics … [More]
Strategies to Help Your Workforce Maximize Their Healthcare Benefits in 2026
Start with understanding the employee population
As a new year begins, employers have an opportunity to empower their workforce to live healthier lives and to make more informed healthcare decisions. Data shows 1 in 4 employees reported knowing little to nothing about their employer-sponsored benefits, a gap that can lead to higher costs and worse health outcomes for both employees and organizations. Understanding the … [More]
Beyond the Bottom Line: Navigating the Future of Pharmacy Benefits
Across the U.S., rising rates of chronic illness, obesity and mental health concerns have made it clear that our healthcare system must evolve. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, currently 42% of adults are obese, 60% live with at least one chronic condition and 40% live with two or more. Life expectancy now lags behind other developed nations by six … [More]
Jetstream Venture Fund Founded with Access in Mind
An investment fund recently launched in Scottsdale lowers the barriers to VC-style investing while also fueling the Valley's burgeoning med-tech industry. The Jetstream Venture Fund offers something rare: a way for professionals to access private company equity through a regulated, integrity-driven investment structure. The fund is founded by the team at Xcellerant Ventures in … [More]
AIAEC Opens Regulatory Bottleneck in Land-Use Development
AIAEC builds technology for the people who “design, develop and build the world,” says founder and CEO Ali Fakih. Founded in Arizona, the company helps architects, engineers, developers, construction teams and real estate professionals get clear zoning and regulatory answers faster, reducing time spent on manual research and avoiding costly delays early in development across … [More]
Artificial Intelligence Is Powerful – But It Cannot Replace a Lawyer’s Judgment
What happens at the intersection of law, strategy, risk management and human dynamics?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the practice of law. From drafting contracts to analyzing discovery, AI tools can complete in minutes what once took hours. For businesses under pressure to move quickly and control costs, the appeal is obvious. But as powerful as these tools are, they cannot replace one essential component of legal representation: professional … [More]
Joseph Crivello and Jet OUT Redefine Private Aviation
Founder and CEO, Crivello built his model around familiarity, continuity and accountability
Before Joseph Crivello built a private aviation company, he built the case for one. Managing flight operations for a rapidly growing commercial real estate firm gave him a front-row seat to what private aviation could deliver, and where it fell short. In 2011, Crivello joined Phoenix Investors, which at the time held a small portfolio of retail commercial real estate. Working … [More]
The Changing Face of Funding
Governmental cuts, policy change influence philanthropic support
Ever-tightening government funds and rollbacks to longstanding social programs continue to impact millions of Americans — with job losses and, in many cases, diminished access to vital programs and services. Nonprofits are on the frontlines, filling in many of these service gaps, but they’re doing so with fewer governmental grants, less capital and a revolving door of policy … [More]
Why Arizona Companies Are Turning to ESOPs
Employee stock ownership plans transform business transitions from endpoints into evolutions
Across Arizona, closely held companies are rethinking how — and to whom — they will eventually sell. Common M&A paths don’t always align with the complex goals of founders, families and management teams, especially when legacy, culture and continuity are chief concerns. In response, more local businesses are embracing employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) as transition … [More]
