Details:
- When: May 14, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
- Where: Gather – Midlothian (Richmond, VA), ReCity (Durham, NC), or online via Roam
- Cost: Free—lunch included for in-person attendees
The Future is Flexible: A Hybrid Work Lunch Link-Up
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Join us for a one-hour lunch and learn that spans Richmond, VA (Gather), Durham, NC (ReCity), and a virtual Roam office—three spaces, one conversation. We’re unpacking how hybrid work drives talent and culture. Expect real insights, a live poll, and lunch on us if you’re in-person—all free. Spots are limited—sign up below!
Hear from Experienced Leaders
Kim Mahan, CEO and Founder of Maxx Potential, has been a trailblazer in tech talent development since 2012, empowering organizations to build flexible, future-ready workforces. With a leadership background at GE Corporate and Genworth Financial, she’s driven innovation in emerging technologies and workforce strategies, including Maxx Potential’s apprenticeship program that has launched diverse talent into roles at Google and Amazon Web Services. In 2021, her team introduced an AI-powered Work Simulator, revolutionizing scalable training for the AI age. Recognized by Fast Company as an “Innovator Changing the South,” Kim’s expertise in hybrid work culture, talent retention, and diversity makes her the perfect moderator to guide dynamic discussions on the future of work.
Dr. Leaston is the Assistant Dean of the IT and Business/Entrepreneurship Pathways at Durham Tech Community College, with extensive experience in leveraging hybrid work models and technology infrastructure to support faculty, students, and staff. Drawing on over 15 years of expertise as an IT consultant and Network Engineer with various Fortune 500 companies throughout RTP, he has led efforts to ensure seamless access to IT services and resources, enabling a flexible and dynamic academic environment. His work focuses on how hybrid technology can foster collaboration, adaptability, and resilience within educational settings. With a deep commitment to evolving academic systems, Dr. Leaston’s insights on navigating change and supporting both faculty and students through technological innovation are further informed by his doctoral research on online learning and access for adult learners, positioning him as a thought leader in education’s digital transformation.
Chris Savage specializes in transforming companies through innovative processes, technology, and agile teams. At Insight, he spent years collaborating virtually across global teams and diverse time zones, delivering award-winning solutions and driving substantial revenue growth. Now based in Raleigh-Durham and working remotely as the founder of Builder Clarity LLC, Chris empowers businesses by optimizing systems, streamlining operations, and building high-performing teams.