E206 - “Why Business Acumen is the Capability You Control” Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify
Published: August 18, 2026
Duration: 31:24
How can you build business acumen without owning a P&L?
Why is developing your business acumen within your control?
My guest on this episode is Rose Velez-Smith, CHRO, DoubleVerify
During our conversation Rose and I discuss:
Why stepping out of HR to be in the business can be the single best thing you do for your career. How to start every executive conversation with business priorities first, then ask what talent outcomes are needed to enable them.Why talent doesn't exist separate from business strategy...