Danelle Dixon, CEO of Stellar Development Foundation, interviews Janet Foudy, Executive Chair of Deloitte US Board, discussing women's leadership in tech and web3, digital transformation, and authentic leadership. They explore Deloitte's decade-long involvement in blockchain and digital assets, governance challenges in web3 adoption, and how breaking cultural orthodoxies drives equity and inclusion.
In this Block by Block episode, Danelle Dixon interviews Janet Foudy about her career journey from back-office technology on Wall Street to leading digital transformation at Deloitte Consulting and now serving as Executive Chair of Deloitte's US Board. Foudy discusses how her parents' unconventional paths shaped her belief in letting passion find you rather than chasing it. She details Deloitte's decade-long work in blockchain and digital assets across financial services, gaming, metaverse, NFTs, and crypto-native companies. Key themes include the importance of authentic leadership, sponsoring women in male-dominated fields, and the critical role of governance in addressing web3 risks including regulation, AI, cybersecurity, and ethical implications. Both leaders emphasize that digital transformation is fundamentally people-centric, requiring change management and cultural shifts. Foudy shares insights from Deloitte's recent DEI transparency reports, highlighting the need to disaggregate data and challenge organizational orthodoxies like assumed meritocracies. The conversation underscores investing in one's best self through activities that provide energy, enabling stronger leadership and empathy.