Yuri Kruman

Career Strategist

HR, Talent & Systems

Current projects: 

1) partnering as AI x L&D and HR SME with top 5 AI labs (FAANG), top EdTech and other clients through Mercor, micro1 and Hurix to build, evaluate and improve AI-driven courses, highly specialized prompts and rubrics.

2) Running (successful) AI pilots for mid-size firms to build, evaluate and improve AI-driven tech stacks for HR, L&D and enterprise AI transformation.

Led more than 30 HR transformation projects for venture-backed startups, PE-owned firms, and mid-market companies

Provided interim CHRO and CLO support for organizations with headcounts ranging from 50 to 2,500 employees

Designed and implemented HR tech stacks including ATS (BreezyHR, Greenhouse), LMS (Trainual, LearnUpon), and engagement platforms (CultureAmp, Glint)

Delivered enterprise L&D programs with adoption rates over 90 percent, supporting manager and high-potential development

Managed HRIS configuration, onboarding flows, and performance systems aligned to organizational KPIs

Coached over 1,300 startup and Fortune 500 executives on leadership development, internal communication, and team strategy

Created HR analytics dashboards and scorecards using Power BI and PeopleBox to track engagement, retention, and performance metrics

Managed $300K+ HR and/or L&D budgets

Fractional CHRO / CLO, Strategic HR Advisor, CHRO Coach (AI, M&A)

The Wharton School

Guest lecturer for the Wharton CHRO program and CHRO Coach (AI, M&A)

Session: HR’s Midlife Crisis: AI, Grit and Irreverence

Guest Lecturer

HR.com

Advisory Board Member - The Future of Learning Technologies 2025

TM Forum

Built a company-wide, three-tiered L&D program for 300+ employees focused on universal, manager, and high-potential tracks

Delivered trainings via Butter.us and LearnUpon LMS with 100 percent staff satisfaction ratings

Redesigned performance management framework to incorporate L&D outcomes as 20 percent of evaluation

Coached all high-potential and managerial staff in 1-on-1 and cohort formats

Implemented internal communications plan to improve information flow, event cadence, and leadership transparency

Conducted full HR tech audit and helped lead HiBob implementation and configuration

Partnered with internal HR team to build workforce development metrics and analytics infrastructure

Developed custom training content based on proprietary leadership development methodologies

Managed $150K L&D budget

Interim CHRO / CLO (Consultant)

Lattice

Exciting news! I've joined the Winter 2025 Cohort of Lattice's Certified Fractional HR People Leader Program! This initiative is all about enabling strategic partners to effectively meet their clients' People Management needs.

What makes this adventure special?

 I'll be part of a diverse array of professionals united by the shared ambition of cultivating a thriving fractional HR business.

 The program offers clear and organized opportunities to confront business challenges, using Lattice to solve our clients' most critical issues.

 There are countless opportunities to engage with peers, learn from one another, and forge meaningful relationships.

If your team is in need of additional help or if you'd be interested in connecting with Lattice let me know! I can't wait to get started on this exciting journey and soon you’ll see my face amongst these talented Fractional HR People Leaders: https://bit.ly/4eVQjgl

Certified Fractional People Leader Program (Winter 2025 Cohort)

GCE Strategic Consulting

Yuri’s specialties include HR M&A Integration, Benefits, Payroll and Compliance, HR Tech Stack Builds, Performance Management, High Performer Retention, Team and C-Suite Coaching, Building L&D Programs and People Analytics.

His industry-leading HR consulting, L&D and DEI work has been recognized by multiple industry awards and has impacted many thousands of executives and staff. He advises enterprises, VCs and PE funds on HR Tech, GTM and product strategy, as well as strategic HR. Yuri has mentored 100s of founders and executives through Google for Startups, Venture for America, Crew Capital, Innovation Channel, Alchemist and other networks and accelerators.

HR Practice Area Leader / Fractional CHRO

Touro University

Currently teaching or have taught:
* Digital Marketing
* Principles of Marketing
* Consumer Behavior

Adjunct Professor

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Managed executive communications, media relations, and crisis communications for a global research university.
	•	Produced content for international campaigns, increasing media placements by 40% and enhancing the university’s global reputation.
	•	Trained faculty and leadership in media engagement and public speaking.

Head of Communications, PR and Social Media

PR and Communications Manager

Ideapress Publishing

FORBES “Top 21 Books to Read in 2021.” 
USA TODAY "Top 20 book fueling readers to upgrade their personal and professional lives"
Featured in ENTREPRENEUR

- Selected as a Best Book Award Finalist (Self-Help General category) at the 2022 American Book Fest
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Author - "Be Your Own Commander-in-Chief"

Commander-in-Chief Media Group

We empower brands, humans and organizations to create and scale fast growth using their greatest asset: their people and origin stories.

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF PODCAST:

Guests to date include:

Hillel Fuld, Israel's Unicorn Whisperer
Adam Singolda, CEO of Taboola (Nasdaq-traded)
Omer Keilaf, CEO of Innoviz (Nasdaq-traded)
Ronni Zehavi, CEO of HiBob (HR Tech Unicorn)
Didier Elzinga, CEO of CultureAmp (HR Tech Unicorn)

Apply to be a guest here: https://www.cicmediagroup.com/guest
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Podcast and Newsletter Creator

I help high-growth companies and global enterprises scale effectively by designing AI-powered people systems, building enterprise L&D programs, and integrating culture, compliance, and strategy across HR functions.

As a 3x interim/fractional CHRO and CLO, I have led over 30 large-scale HR transformation projects across healthcare, tech, financial services, and professional services. My work includes end-to-end HR tech implementations, M&A HR integrations, L&D strategy, employer branding, internal communications, and executive coaching.

Key achievements:

Led 12 full-cycle HR M&A integrations for firms ranging from 120 to 2,500 employees

Built and delivered multi-tiered L&D programs for organizations with up to 1,000 employees

Designed and implemented HR tech stacks, including ATS, LMS, engagement platforms, and performance systems

Boosted Glassdoor ratings from 2.7 to 4.3 through EVP and comms strategy

Increased project completion rate by 45 percent through internal comms system redesign (ClickUp, Slack)

Delivered over $1 million in HR consulting value over the past three years

Coached more than 2,200 executives at organizations including Danone, Medtronic, Flatiron Health, and Ariel Investments, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and many other Fortune 500, FAANG and other tech firms.

Tools: BreezyHR, Greenhouse, Workday, SuccessFactors, HiBob, SAP, CultureAmp, Glint, 15Five, Trainual, Docebo, LearnUpon, Obrizum, ClickUp, Power BI, SQL, PeopleBox

Let’s connect if you are scaling your people function, building L&D programs, preparing for M&A, or undergoing HR digital transformation.

Executive Board Member/Contributor

- Conducted comprehensive audit of HR function, Performance Management, Learning and Development, Internal Communication
- Co-built HR operating plan as part of larger organizational operating plan
- Built out 3-tiered L&D program (High Potentials, Managers, Universal) in LearnUpon using proprietary materials based on my books
- Designed and co-implemented internal communication plan
- Delivered trainings on Butter.us platform 
- Coached all High Potentials and Managers 1-on-1
- Coached HR team on strategic initiatives 
- Achieved 100% rating for value from all staff, to date on all trainings delivered 
- Helped redesign Performance Management function to include L&D as 20% of performance management
- Helped with HiBob configuration and rollout

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Jay Schweid

ephelants

ephelants is a boutique entertainment company focused on creating and distributing content to its clients and fans around the globe.

Based in NYC, ephelants, is a family of creative’s stationed around the world, working hand in hand, bringing creative concepts to fruition - from film, TV & web-series to videos, commercials, photography and events, from concept through distribution.

CEO/Managing Partner

DAC.digital

📢 your reliable technology partner👨‍💻 #CustomSoftwareDevelopment #IoT #DataScience #Kotlin #Blockchain

Board Advisor

FXC - Fireball Extreme Challenge

FXC - Fireball Extreme Challenge™ LLC is the exclusive governing body of FXC - Fireball Extreme Challenge™, the only competitive team sport, mandatory coed, where the two genders compete at the same performance level, thus guaranteeing 100% of gender equality on the court.

Advisor

FilmHedge

FilmHedge is the future of media financing. Our lending platform automates and streamlines the financing process, enabling creators to take control of their loans instantly.

We provide fixed-interest loans of up to $1 million, as well as lines of credit up to $5 million, to help finance film and TV gaps in Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production, Re-shoots, or Finishing. We’re an alternative lender, providing short-term financing to borrowers working in film, TV, and media.

Strategic Advisor

Top Tier Impact

Top Tier Impact is the global ecosystem of investors, entrepreneurs and professionals who are focused on solving the critical issues of our time.

Across all activities, our mission at Top Tier Impact is to accelerate the global adoption of best practices in impact and sustainability.

TT Impact Network is our global members-only community of 600+ leaders in impact and sustainability across more than 45 countries.

TT Impact Strategies is our global advisory firm providing ESG, climate and sustainability expertise. 

TT Impact Policy bridges the gap between private sector expertise and public sector implementation of impact-related policies.

https://www.toptierimpact.com

The time to step up as individuals, companies, communities and countries is right now.

Member

ephelants Tech

The ephelants platform is an all-in-one service that provides an eco-system for result-driven film & tv content creation, investing, production and distribution propelled by artificial intelligence, transparency and fairness.
 
ephelants platform has solutions to improve on each existing film & tv production system, we will integrate them in an all-in-one platform supported by artificial intelligence, making the entire process more streamlined, efficient & cost effective, enabling projects to be realized faster and be more profitable, maximizing the value chain for all participants in the ecosystem.

BaseLine Performance Finance Ltd

BaseLine is a global enterprise providing world class finance products to all levels of pro sports and entertainment

Business Partner

NAVADA STUDIOS

NAVADA Studios is a Digital Media Group based in the UK & the US that uses MARKETING, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY expertise to engage with diverse audiences worldwide. 

We deliver world class creative content marketing and influencer engagement campaigns for broadcasters, film industry, publishers and the creative industries. 

We deliver ground breaking new applications and models all over the world such as Mobile TV, Interactive Engagement Tools, Thought Leadership and Entertainment Media Platforms. 

We are digital storytellers who obsessed with new and innovative ways to inform, entertain and engage digital audiences.

Partner | Strategic Advisor 

Chelsea Realty Management

Family owned real estate management company that own 13 buildings in Chelsea.

Upgraded computer systems and software. Organized office and implemented systems to better track rent payments, leases and payables. Implemented procedures and tracking system for new, existing and departing tenants. Increased efficiency and profits while reducing costs.

Consultant

Jay's Concierge Service

High End Concierge Service for professional athletes, celebrities and high net worth individuals

Organized and hosted Unofficial Player Parties for the French Open, Wimbledon, US Open and Key Biscayne

Organized and hosted After Parties for Madonna’s Drowned World Tour in NYC and Miami

CEO @ ephelants / ephelants Tech / Village | Board Member / Advisor | #Entertainment #Media #Tech #Hospitality #Impact # Philanthropy

Jay Schweid is a native New Yorker and serial entrepreneur who immersed himself in the creative biosphere brewing in the city in the 1980s. As an inspiring pro tennis player, he founded JCS, a bespoke racket customizing and stringing service for elite players including John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Gabriela Sabatini, Yannick Noah, Jim Courier, Jennifer Capriati, and Andy Roddick. He was honored to act as the official racket service of the US Open and the US Davis Cup Teams.​  

Collaborating with Mickey Rourke, Jay went on to launch The Spot, a vibrant lounge and South Beach fixture. Blending his expertise in retail and hospitality, Jay launched an elite concierge and event service to address the needs of a roster of HNWI and entertainment clients.

In 2012 Jay launched ephelants – an entertainment brand focused on film, commercial, and event production.​ Recognizing systematic inefficiencies inherent to the industry, he built the model for the  ephelants platform. Jay’s desire to use technology as a tool to democratize the production process fuels his passion for this current venture and drives the momentum behind the company.

In addition to his role as CEO at ephelants, Jay currently serves as a Partner and Board Member on various Sports, Tech, Fashion & Entertainment companies.

✨ Can you wait one more day? Episode 16 coming tomorrow.... ✨

This week on Pickles & Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo opens up about what it really means to evolve when life and business grow at different speeds. 

From creative pivots and self-belief to building community through art and shared experience, it’s an honest look at progress in real time.

Growth doesn’t always feel graceful — sometimes it’s messy, uncomfortable, and full of surprises.

💡 Bring your curiosity. Stay for the laughter (and the rapid-fire on tofu, chocolate, and talking animals).

https://bit.ly/3JNlSOz

Stephanie Taormina Have Some Fun Today ephelants

#PicklesAndPasta #Podcast #GrowthMindset #Creativity #EntrepreneurLife #SelfBelief #Community #Inspiration #StephAndJay

CEO @ ephelants / ephelants Tech / Village | Board Member / Advisor | #Entertainment #Media #Tech #Impact # Philanthropy

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