Pankaj Patel, Gina Osborn, Ellin Sidell | Office Hours #777

Pankaj Patel Pankaj Patel, a former Cisco executive and network engineer, is the founder of Nile, a company focused on simplifying networking for mid-size enterprises—often the most vulnerable to cyberattacks. With nearly three decades of experience in networking and a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Pankaj brings deep technical expertise to solving one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: complexity. Through Nile, his vision is to harness artificial intelligence and automation to reduce human dependence in network management and security, from routine operations to advanced cyber threat detection. Pankaj also speaks to broader themes of entrepreneurship, sharing insights on strategy and disruption as he works to challenge industry giants like Cisco and redefine the future of networking. Gina Osborn Gina Osborn, a former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent and 22-year FBI veteran, built her career investigating espionage, Asian Organized Crime, counterterrorism, and major cyberattacks, including the Sony Pictures Entertainment breach, before retiring as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Cyber and Computer Forensics in Los Angeles. Today, she is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and host of the Making Maverick Moves podcast, where she empowers leaders to navigate uncertainty, make bold decisions, and lead with confidence through times of change. Ellin Sidell Ellin Sidell is a leadership strategist and executive coach who helps leaders, professionals, and teams master influence, drive change, and accelerate growth. With senior leadership experience at Nestlé, Microsoft, and Costco, she has led strategic initiatives, built mentorship programs, and managed multi-million-dollar projects. Co-author of The Influence Advantage and a founding member of the Cialdini Institute, Ellin has trained leadership teams worldwide and holds certifications in executive coaching, neuroplasticity, DISC, project management, and habit formation, equipping her to create lasting impact for clients and organizations alike.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.