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The Inc Magazine is delighted to release its much-awaited edition – “The 10 Most Influential
Business Leaders in 2023”. In this issue, we delve into the fascinating world of business leaders,
highlighting a few noteworthy figures who have captured our attention with their distinctive ideas and
creative approaches.
What can we expect from this edition? We can assure you, however, that as you navigate through the
pages of this edition, you will discover in-depth profiles of each innovative leader, highlighted
innovative ventures, and inspirational narratives of their incredible journeys from the beginning to
where they are now. Some people have risen to the occasion and established themselves in the global
corporate scene in a world continuously changing and posing new obstacles. They are influential
business leaders whose persistent passion and determination have created new opportunities and
strengthened businesses.
They have impacted not only their organizations but also entire industries and the way they think
about and do business, thanks to their outstanding vision, strategic prowess, and unwavering resolve.
They led their businesses through unusual circumstances with exceptional resiliency and adaptation,
embracing growth and innovation.
So let's uncover the motivational tales of these outstanding leaders who have embraced new
technology, upended established paradigms, and led with empathy and inclusivity, profoundly
influencing the lives of their workers, clients, and communities. These remarkable leaders have
overcome obstacles, busted glass ceilings, and encouraged countless others to aim high and follow
their dreams while coming from a variety of industries and backgrounds.
We have absolute trust that this issue will provide you with valuable knowledge. Read the whole
edition and send us an email with your comments. Additionally, we truly appreciate your input and
suggestions, as they help us evaluate the value we are providing to our devoted readers. We offer our
sincere congratulations to each of the featured leaders for their remarkable successes.
Last but not least, I encourage you to take an active role in creating a future where opportunities are
limitless and potential is infinite as you weave your threads into this magnificent thread.
Let’s move together towards a better, brighter tomorrow with unwavering determination.!
Let’s Read.. !
Roman Gruzdev
CEO | Sequentur
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CoverStory
The 10 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023.
Roman Gruzdev
CEO | Sequentur
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R
oman Gruzdev, the CEO and Co-founder of clients, rather than considering it as a mere overhead
Sequentur, is a dedicated professional expense. We strive to ensure that our clients remain
committed to delivering exceptional IT operational, secure, and free to concentrate on their own
solutions to clients. Throughout his career, Roman has core business values and missions.” - Roman Gruzdev.
remained focused on delivering the best possible IT
services to meet the unique needs of his customers. In Changing the Business Landscape
2007, he took the initiative to establish Sequentur with
the primary objective of offering reliable, robust, and Under Roman’s leadership, Sequentur is presently
secure Managed IT Services. engaging in deploying AI in its subset of daily
operations. Primary areas of involvement pivot around
Roman understood early on that the success of his accurately predicting possible attack vectors and
clients would be the cornerstone of building a premier developing preventive measures based on the statistical
IT Managed Service Provider company. By prioritizing characteristics of the cybersecurity dataset at hand.
the development of long-lasting relationships based on Additionally, Sequentur is analyzing its standard
unwavering support, trust, and loyalty, Sequentur monitoring and response methodologies to enhance their
achieved rapid growth in its client base for Managed IT efficiency.
Services.
Roman firmly believes that AI-powered cybersecurity
As a testament to their exceptional client service, solutions can bring massive benefits to organizations
Sequentur was recently honored with the distinction of across various industries. The ability to accurately
being named one of the Top 15 Managed Service predict attack vectors and enhance cybersecurity
Providers in the world, as revealed in the latest Channel measures empowers companies to strengthen their
Futures MSP 501 rankings. defenses against always evolving threats. By leveraging
AI technology, organizations can safeguard sensitive
“This success can be attributed to a valuable formula data, prevent financial losses, and ensure uninterrupted
that encompasses ensuring the security of your staff and business operations.
business and always delivering best-in-class IT services.
We routinely accomplish these goals by employing a Motivating Innovation and Creativity
highly skilled tech team, emphasizing scalability, and
aligning your IT and business goals. With Sequentur, Roman is a strong advocate for cultivating creativity
you can trust that we are dedicated to your success by and fostering innovation within Sequentur. He
delivering exceptional IT services that propel your recognizes the importance of maintaining a healthy
business forward.” – Roman Gruzdev. work environment that enables the company to remain
competitive and drive growth. Roman is proud to have
An Industry Leader established a culture that encourages open
communication, provides autonomy and empowerment,
As a leader in the IT Solutions industry, Sequentur offers recognizes and rewards innovation, and promotes
two key products and services: Managed IT Services and cross-functional team collaboration. Through the
Managed Cybersecurity Services. implementation of these strategies, Roman and his team
at Sequentur have successfully created a work
In today's digital landscape, where cybersecurity is of environment that stimulates creativity, promotes and
paramount importance, Sequentur recognizes the critical embraces a learning culture, encourages innovation, and
nature of protecting its clients and considers it a constant prioritizes the well-being of employees.
focus and top priority. With the rapid advancement of
cyber-attacks, data breaches, ransomware, and other Tackling Challenges
malicious activities, organizations face ongoing threats
to their IT infrastructure. Sequentur is aware of the Roman acknowledges the multitude of challenges that
ever-evolving nature of these threats and takes pride in the IT industry consistently faces. Cybersecurity threats
providing expert and unparalleled support to address the pose a significant obstacle as they become increasingly
challenges they represent. sophisticated and frequent. Data Privacy is another
critical concern, with organizations striving to safeguard
“Our aim is to transform IT into a powerful tool for their valuable data in the face of widespread breaches.
enhancing efficiency, stability, and growth for our Additionally, with the adoption of cloud technology,
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● Microsoft Gold and Managed Cloud Solution
Provider: Sequentur holds the prestigious Microsoft
Gold certification, representing the highest level of
recognition for Microsoft Partners. The certification
underscores Sequentur’s expertise and proficiency in
Microsoft Technologies.
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positive change in the industry, and as a visionary leader 3. Volunteering: Roman actively engages in
who can identify emerging trends, embrace volunteering activities, dedicating his time and skills
technological advancements, and leverage them to create to non-profit organizations and initiatives. By actively
groundbreaking solutions for Sequentur’s clients. participating in community service, Roman aims to
make a direct and meaningful contribution to the local
He also wants Sequentur to be known as a company that communities we serve.
consistently delivers exceptional results and exceeds
expectations at every turn. By focusing on quality, The Future
efficiency, and delivering tangible value to Sequentur’s
clients, Roman aims to leave a lasting impression as a Roman’s professional goals are closely aligned with AI
reliable and trusted partner. and cybersecurity, and with a firm commitment to
safeguarding Sequentur’s clients. He fully recognizes
Furthermore, Roman places great importance on the constantly evolving nature of the IT landscape and
creating a supportive, creative, and collaborative work the importance of staying ahead of emerging trends and
environment. He understands that the success of threats.
Sequentur is built upon the efforts and contributions of
the team around him. By fostering a culture of As the CEO of Sequentur, Roman is resolute in
teamwork, open communication, and continuous leveraging the potential of AI technologies to enhance
learning, Roman hopes to inspire and empower his cybersecurity measures and protect Sequentur's
employees to thrive and reach their full potential. This customers. He understands that the IT landscape can
collaborative atmosphere not only drives the company's undergo significant changes in a span of just a few
success but also fosters a fulfilling and rewarding work years. Therefore, his goal is to ensure that Sequentur
experience for the entire team. remains at the forefront of technological advancements,
equipped to effectively address emerging cybersecurity
“Ethics and integrity have always been paramount to challenges.
me. It is very important to me to leave a history of
performance as a leader who operated with the highest By embracing proactive strategies, staying abreast of the
ethical standards, treating employees, clients, and latest developments, and fostering a culture of
stakeholders with fairness, transparency, and respect. innovation, Roman strives to position Sequentur as a
Overall, I hope to be remembered as a CEO who leader in the field. Through continuous research,
combined innovation, integrity, collaboration, and strategic partnerships, and investment in cutting-edge
social responsibility to create a positive and lasting technologies, he aims to deliver unparalleled
impact on our industry, our team, our clients, and the cybersecurity solutions and establish Sequentur as the
communities we serve.” – Roman Gruzdev go-to provider for clients seeking robust protection in
the ever-changing digital landscape.
Giving it Back
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The 10 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023
Keith Jansa
CEO | Digital Governance Council
W
hen we talk about a business leader with serves as a member of the Information and Privacy
breakthrough solutions and who inspires Commissioner of Ontario’s Strategic Advisory Council
others with his unwavering commitment to and Ontario’s Trustworthy AI Framework Working
his field, one name that comes to mind is Group. He is called to testify as an expert before
Keith Jansa, Chief Executive Officer of the Digital parliamentary and senate committees, contributing to
Governance Council (DGC). government reports and legislative proposals to enhance
trust and confidence in the digital economy. Keith
Keith works with senior leaders to safeguard Canadians graduated with honors from the University of Ottawa
participating in the digital economy while together with a degree in health sciences. Keith is happily
strengthening Canada's position in an increasing digital married to Kayla and is the loving father of their three
world. He has over 15 years of experience in the public, children.
private, and nonprofit sectors and is renown for his
expertise in strategic application of standards. His Revolutionary Changes by the Digital
unparalleled acumen in devising strategies for Governance Council
responsible data and digital governance has earned DGC
the distinction as preeminent technology leadership Accreditation
council globally.
Keith led the development of national standards to
Keith’s Professional and Personal Life: At a enhance Canada's digital economy by providing
Glance executive leadership in the design and successful
accreditation of the organization's standards-setting
Keith is a charismatic and dynamic leader with process.
razor-sharp focus on meeting strategic objectives. He is
a provincially appointed member of the Ontario Health Significance: Lawmaking and regulation lag the
Data Council and Chair of its strategic working group on development of new technologies. Standards define
Data Governance and Data Stewardship. Keith also acceptable practices, and technical specifications, and
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occasionally modernize cumbersome regulations. Protecting Children’s Rights
Without standards, there would be no way to measure
success, no way to ensure product safety, no way to Bill S-210, An Act to Restrict Young Persons' Online
integrate worldwide markets with a single technology, Access to Sexually Explicit Material, has swiftly passed
and most definitely no way to allow for healthy its third reading in the Senate in April 2023, a year after
competition. Keith Jansa was humbled to testify before the Senate of
Canada Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional
Specifics: Through their agile, open-by-default, Affairs. Senator Miville-Dechene proposed an
consensus-based approach, DGC has accelerated the amendment to the Bill based on his testimony during a
standards-setting process in Canada to match the speed clause-by-clause review in committee before the third
of innovation and advancement in ICT, developing new reading in the Senate.
standards in months, not years, and making them readily
available at no cost to organizations and individuals. Significance: By establishing adequate protections for
Comprised of hundreds of thought leaders and experts the use of age verification technologies with children, the
cutting across various economic sectors from coast to Bill now protects children's rights. In doing so, it also
coast, the hard work of their technical committees led to supports Canada's commitment to upholding the rights of
the publication and development of critical standards for children under the United Nations (UN) Convention on
data governance, AI ethics, digital identity, cybersecurity, the Rights of the Child and the OECD Recommendations
and more. on Children in the Digital Environment.
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responsible design, architecture, and management of Words of Wisdom
digital technologies. It convenes senior leaders from
diverse sectors to engage in strategic discussions and the Never undervalue standards. Underestimating standards
exchange of best practices, collaborates on proving out can reduce market access, stifle innovation, raise risks,
new digital technologies, designs global technology create unnecessary harms, and undermine public
governance standards through the DGSI, and certifies confidence. By strategically developing and applying
organizations in the responsible use of digital standards, we can shape the blueprint for our digital
technologies. future, embedding our core values, safeguarding the
well-being of citizens, and fostering the growth of our
The work of the DGC DGSI continues to advance domestic innovators.
standards that lessen risk for Canadians and Canadian
organizations adopting and utilizing breakthrough digital
technologies in today's digital economy in collaboration
with specialists, national and international partners, and
the general public. DGSI is an independent division of
DGC.
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EMPOWERiNG REMOTE WORKERS
HOW TO SUPPORT A PRODUCTiVE TEAM
Remote and hybrid work models are going nowhere, even after the pandemic. According to a
performance-based remote work survey in 2020, 67% of employers reported that productivity had been the
same and 27% stated that it was even higher with employees working remotely. That’s impressive, right?
Not surprisingly, countless organizations continue to run with the model. But even as remote work saves tons of
money and space for companies, employee support continues to be challenging. It’s not all sunshine and
rainbows, boss, because you may need to do a lot of hard work to support your employees physically,
emotionally, and technically.
Lucky for you, we’ve got some valuable tips to help you cover all fronts. Let’s dive in!
Not being in the same office with your colleagues elevates the risk of miscommunication. Moreover, employees
often feel edgy and isolated when working alone in the long run.
They miss the water cooler chats, team bonding activities, and even just staying in touch. Professionally, a lack
of communication can cause bottlenecks and conflicts.
The best way to support your team members is by being accessible and available to them. Also, listen to them
and ensure good communication between team members to ditch the gaps.
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Trust your team
Micromanaging is the worst way to lead, right? And it goes against being supportive. But managers often end up
micromanaging their remote team because they can’t physically see what everyone is working on.
Foster trust in your team to get their work done. Also, give them the autonomy to do things their way. As long as
they deliver on time and quality, you shouldn’t hover over them.
Supporting a remote team is about setting clear expectations and stepping back to let people work. And when
they do a great job, give them the recognition they deserve.
Investing in the right tools is another crucial step when it comes to providing support to your remote team. It
includes communication apps, video conferencing software, and project management tools.
Also, invest in an Unattended Remote Access solution to facilitate seamless IT support to remote workers.
Typically, they will encounter tech issues at some point, and your IT support team should be right there to help.
Having a robust solution ensures early resolution, minimal downtimes, and zero productivity loss.
Think beyond tech tools and IT support for your remote team, business leaders! You can go the extra mile by
providing them with WFH facilities such as ergonomic equipment and stipends for home office supplies.
It enables them to work comfortably and create a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home. A remote
team’s success depends on its ability to handle its job well, and that starts with having the right resources.
Just because employees aren’t physically in the same space doesn’t mean they should feel disconnected. Making
them feel like a part of a community is a much-needed support initiative.
Schedule regular team-building activities and encourage people to get to know each other beyond their work
roles. Feeling like a part of a cohesive group makes workers more engaged and motivated, regardless of the
physical distance.
Remember, managing a remote team isn’t always easy, so don’t expect shortcuts, boss. But being supportive
makes you a good leader and sets your team up for success. Try these hacks to build a team of winners. You’ve
got this!
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SOCiAL MEDiA WiLL BECOME A CUSTOMER SERViCE TOOL
If you own a company and are not currently active on social media, you should start doing so immediately. If
you already have a presence on social media, you must remain active and responsive to your followers’
questions and comments. The following are a few of the reasons why social media platforms like Facebook and
Twitter should be considered among your most important tools for providing excellent customer care in the
modern era:
The use of social media puts you in direct contact with your target audience.
Everyone’s eyes are glued to their phones these days, even amid a discussion or watching a movie. Through the
use of social media, you can do a lot. Many companies even provide social media help around the clock. In
addition, since Facebook now allows users to create their pages, it is possible to post stores and menus to the
platform. Because of the high percentage of internet users on at least one social media site, keeping in contact
with your clients via these channels is essential. You may get vital information from their likes and comments,
which can also assist you in properly positioning your company. However, given the pampered nature of
today’s consumers, you will need to maintain a high level of activity on the site. They are looking for a prompt
answer. For instance, 72 per cent of consumers who complain through Twitter anticipate receiving a response to
their message within two hours of submitting it. Brands are placed under great pressure due to this, yet that
pressure may help them enhance their service to customers.
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The use of social media allows you to listen to what your clients have to say.
It’s not always easy to get feedback from customers. It shouldn’t be, yet there are instances in which it is. You
can distribute surveys and ask for replies, but there is no guarantee that individuals will take the trouble to
supply the information that you are requesting. It is even more challenging since contented or happy customers
don’t often fill out surveys or offer feedback, but dissatisfied customers do. This makes it tough to accurately
measure what your consumers have to say about you and to gain genuine feedback from them. Compared to
filling out surveys or responding to questionnaires, providing input via social media is often far quicker and less
complicated. Customers will even freely provide feedback without being prompted to do so. You will better
understand what you are doing well and what your consumers want to see improved when you are active on
social media. This will allow you to make modifications that boost your customers’ happiness with your
business.
The use of social media makes it easier to address concerns raised by customers in a more timely manner.
Customers will use social media to complain about anything and everything; they will complain about their
difficulties at work, they will complain about their crazy relatives, and they will complain about poor customer
service or negative experiences with brands that they have encountered on social media. Not only will they
complain to their friends and followers, but they will also use social media as a way to connect with brands
because social media can be used to return a quick response. They will not only complain to their friends and
followers but also use social media to connect with brands. You may wish that you never received any
complaints at all, but the reality is that this is not how life works; thus, you can utilize social media to your
advantage by taking advantage of the fact that consumers use it as a place to complain. Instead of having staff go
through a general inbox and use their best judgment to route comments and complaints to the appropriate
departments, you may react within minutes if a client mentions you or sends you a direct message.
Engaging Your Customers Is Now Possible Thanks to Social Media
During branding, it is essential to engage with customers, build a brand, create a customer community, earn
consumer trust and loyalty, and create a relationship with those consumers. On the other hand, offline
engagement might be difficult to achieve, especially when clients are not physically present in your place of
business. Social media platforms allow you to have a nearly continual dialogue with your clientele. You may
hold sweepstakes, offer buy-one-get-one-free promotions, ask questions about your goods (or even questions
just for fun), post client testimonials, and many other things. Engaging with people is crucial, and social media
is a tool to ensure that your customers are constantly connected with what you’re doing as a business.
The use of social media gives you more control over how others see you.
People will say whatever they want about you, regardless of whether what they say is true, inaccurate, or based
on a solitary experience that does not appropriately represent your company. This will happen regardless of
whether or not what they say is founded on fact. When you have no power to affect a situation’s outcome, you
can only cross your fingers and hope that no one else overhears the less-than-wonderful things that current or
former customers could say about you. This can be frustrating. If you use social media, you will have more
control over how others see you than if you choose to do nothing but wait and see what happens. You can
swiftly respond to complaints; address issues promptly in threads; offer apologies; produce articles and provide
material that helps present your business in a favourable light and express the quality of your items; this assists
you in better managing your image.
It is conceivable that you are not giving the highest level of customer service possible if you are not using social
media as a tool for customer service. Please make the most of your social media accounts by interacting with
consumers, giving them the greatest possible experience, and using them to their maximum potential.
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