Executive Insights - Boston

In this conversation, Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, talks with Jim Kinney, vice president of sales and business relations at Altus Dental Insurance Company. Kinney details the “Altus Advantage,” highlighting a boutique approach supported by a dedicated local service team, as well as the company’s significant growth.“The Massachusetts market has had some challenging times. We took that head on, changed our model around a little to make sure we were flexible and adapting to that changing marketplace,” Kinney said.

In this Executive Insights conversation, Carolyn Jones, Boston Business Journal market president and publisher, talks with Venky Venkatachalam, dean of the College of Management at UMass Boston. They explore the program’s evolving curriculum, increased AI integration and the diverse student body. Venkatachalam also highlights the school’s mission of social mobility, strong retention and graduation outcomes.“Our success is heavily dependent on the City of Boston’s success,” Venkatachalam says. “So we are deeply committed in community engagement and engagement with the businesses. All that is engagement is built into our curriculum.”