240: Leaders with Heart are Under Construction

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Alex Tolbert is the founder and CEO of BerniePortal, the all-in-one HRIS for small and mid-sized businesses. Alex received his B.S. and B.A. in Finance and International Studies from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, and obtained his J.D. and M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University Law School and the Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management.
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  • BerniePortal is an all-in-one HRIS for small and mid-sized businesses
  • They are committed to helping individuals and families with their health care
  • Alex believes that leadership is always evolving and improving

Alex Tolbert's Bio

Alex Tolbert is the founder and CEO of BerniePortal, the all-in-one HRIS for small and mid-sized businesses. Alex received his B.S. and B.A. in Finance and International Studies from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, and obtained his J.D. and M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University Law School and the Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management. Alex is an industry-recognized expert on HR technology, the benefits industry, small business operations, and software development.

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