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20 n e w h a v e n B I Z | M a y / J u n e 2 0 1 9 | n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m VIN PETRINI SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER YA LE NEW H AV EN HEA LTH SYSTEM Residence: Clinton College(s): Northwestern University, BS, MS Since he arrived in New Haven in 2003 it has been Petrini and not YNHH CEO Marna Borgstrom who has been the public face of New Haven's largest employer. "I'm privileged to work with a great team of incredibly talented people in a values-driven organization that impacts the health of the community every day. My role boils down to publicly positioning our health system in a way that maximizes the ability of our physicians, nurses, and more than 25,000 employees to best provide world-class care for our patients." How do you give back to the community? Many boards including Albertus Magnus College, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Council for Education Reform, Connecticut Tennis Foundation, Tweed New Haven Airport. What advice would you give to up-and-coming professionals? Surround yourself with smart, diverse and talented people who truly challenge you. Listen, learn and don't be afraid to jump into the chaos. Probably delusional: I grew up playing hockey in Connecticut and I still miss the Whalers. I wish that they could come back some day, which makes me either a dreamer or totally delusional…probably the latter. DAVID SALINAS CO-FOUNDER, DIGITA L SURGEONS; CEO, DISTRICT NEW H AV EN; CH AIRM A N, DISTRICT INNOVATION & V ENTURE CENTER Residence: Milford College(s): University of Bridgeport, BS Business Administration Tech en- trepreneur Salinas hit paydirt with startup Digi- tal Surgeons and parlayed that success into developing a derelict bus depot into the region's leading innovation hub. "I try to be a north star and guide our team and the community toward the vision and mission of District. I try to keep us laser focused on our mission to create energy, connectivity and competitiveness for the region and state." Salinas was also instrumental in opening two schools: the New Haven campus of San Francisco-based Holberton School, which trains soware engineers tuition-free until its graduates are gainfully employed; and U of Next, which aims "to show people what edu- cation can be through incubation of skill building programs like our soon to start data-science and leadership courses." e school's educational philosophy: "Rela- tionship is the only sustainable competitive advantage." What advice would you give up- and-coming professionals? Enjoy the journey. Expect constant ups and downs. Crazy is a good word. Focus on the culture of your busi- ness early. Hire slow and fire fast. What don't most people know about you? I visit WorldStarHiphop.com almost every day. MATTHEW NEMERSON VICE PRESIDENT, CORPOR ATE DEV ELOPMENT BUDDERFLY, SHELTON Residence: New Haven College(s): Columbia University, AB; Yale School of Organization & Management, MPPM No local- boy-made- good (native of deepest Woodbridge) has reinvent- ed himself more oen or more dramatically — from quasi-public econom- ic-development sultan (Science Park, Greater New Haven Cham- ber, CT Tech Council, City Hall) to private-sector paladin (Netkey, and now Al Subbloie's Budder- fly). He was even a boy-wonder publisher once (Washington Monthly). May fall short of his life's ambition (mayor of New Haven). What exactly is this Budderfly thing? I started four months ago for this start-up company working on strategy, marketing and developing new markets. Our aim is to make the region a center for the integrated approach to increasing commercial ener- gy-efficiency projects across the country by combining technolo- gy, engineering and financing in a one-stop service offering. What advice would you give to young entrepreneurs? Join networking groups such as the Chamber, New Haven.IO. Hang out at places such as Drive at the District, YEI and the Health Ha- ven Hub downtown. Also, let the City and Economic Development Corp.] staff people know you ex- ist. Everyone wants to be helpful to start-ups and entrepreneurs — even if you don't think so. Big wheel: If I had any talent I would have been a professional race car driver instead of whatev- er it is that I do. MICHAEL R. TAYLOR CEO COR NELL SCOTT-HILL HEA LTH CENTER, NEW H AV EN Residence: Glastonbury College(s): Northeastern University, BS Few CEOs do more with less than Taylor, who heads the not-for profit community health center that employs more than 500 workers who serve the medical, dental and behavioral health needs of more than 35,000 greater New Haven residents. Last year the Center, created in1968 as a partnership between community-based health-care providers and the Yale School of Medicine, marked its golden anniversary as a national leader in community health care. How do you give back to the community? I serve on boards of directors of several non-profit organizations including the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Community Health Center Association of Connecticut. I also serve on the board of directors of the National Association of Community Health Centers. What advice would you give to young up-and-coming professionals? Choose a career or shape your career so that it feeds your soul and allows you to help others. ere's nothing more inspiring, rewarding or sustaining. Art for art's sake: I've collected art since I was 18 years old, would have chosen architecture and interior design as an alternative career. I am also a movie buff. NEW HAVEN: POWER 50 >> Health Care & Technology

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