Venturous Blog

Featuring our community, healthcare industry insights, and tips for fractional executives

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What It Means to Be Venturous: Bold Leadership in Action

What does it really mean to be venturous? It’s more than a mindset—it’s a way of leading, building, and growing through bold decisions, calculated risk, and real resilience. In this piece, we break down the spirit of Venturous and how it shapes the leaders and companies we work with. From the thrill of taking risks to the practicality of scaling smart, discover why venturous work is redefining what it means to lead in healthcare and beyond.

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Kevin McGovern on Building Venturous

When Kevin McGovern transitioned from corporate leadership to consulting, he uncovered a growing need: healthcare companies were struggling to access experienced executive talent in a fast, flexible way. In this candid conversation, Kevin shares the origin story of Venturous, the growing demand for fractional and full-time leaders, and how his team is reshaping hiring for healthcare and healthtech companies at every stage of growth.

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Executive Spotlight: Janice Reese

From transforming tech and healthcare startups to building a thriving beach volleyball community in Nashville, Janice Reese thrives on connection and adaptability. As a seasoned fractional leader, she shares how working across industries fuels innovation, helps startups navigate complex challenges, and keeps her career—and life—dynamic.

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🎬 Lights, Camera, Leadership: How Storytelling Sets Fractional Executives Apart

Great leaders, like great filmmakers, know how to tell a powerful story. Fractional executives aren’t just solving problems—they’re crafting narratives that align teams, inspire action, and drive transformation. Discover how mastering storytelling can elevate your leadership impact, create stronger emotional connections, and help you navigate change with confidence.

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Executive Spotlight: Annette Kenney

With over 30 years of experience, Annette Kenney shares how fractional leadership provides early-stage companies with high-level expertise, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. From her passion for transforming healthcare to her unique approach to strategy and culture, Annette offers invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of leadership.

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The Role of Board Advisors in Enhancing Business Success

Board advisors bring expertise and connections without the formal governance of directors, making them a powerful asset for startups looking to scale efficiently. In this article, we explore the key differences between board advisors and directors, the benefits they offer, and how to select the right advisors to drive your business forward.

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Executive Spotlight: Jennifer Gendron

Jennifer Gendron’s career is a testament to the power of aligning passion with purpose. Beginning as a clinical social worker, she transitioned into the business side of healthcare, earning her MBA and spending over a decade driving impact in health tech and behavioral health tech. Today, Jennifer leverages her expertise as a fractional executive, working with mission-driven companies to scale their growth and achieve meaningful outcomes.

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Optimizing Business Growth with Fractional Leadership

Fractional leadership allows companies to hire part-time executives who provide essential expertise without the full-time commitment. This flexible model offers cost savings and specialized skills to drive growth. In this article, you’ll learn what fractional leadership is, its key benefits, and how it can help your business.

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Leading with Culture: Joel Bennett's Approach to Team Success

Joel's move from in-house HR roles to fractional leadership was driven by his passion for tackling tough issues and building open, transparent communities within organizations. As he puts it, "I enjoy helping business owners and managers wrestle with the elephants in the room." His approach fosters trust and accountability, creating stronger, more resilient company cultures. 

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