In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed reflects on key takeaways from the TED 2025 conference in Vancouver—where the theme of “humanity reimagined” sparked big questions about the future of AI, leadership, and what it means to be human.

Virtual, Inc. announced the appointment of Adam Rak as Head of Strategic Partnerships and West Coast Initiatives. Based in California, Rak will lead business development efforts to grow Virtual’s technology and standards client portfolio.

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In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed explores how data is reshaping organizational strategy—and how leaders can use it to improve decision-making, drive engagement, and uncover opportunities they might otherwise miss.

Virtual, Inc.’s Ashley Costello, Senior Director of Growth Strategy, and Julie Utano, Managing Director, will lead an interactive workshop on mastering member engagement for association leaders at the ASAE 2025 Marketing, Membership, Communications + Tech (MMC+Tech) Conference in Washington, DC on May 12.

The best leaders never stop learning. In this episode of 5Minutes with Andy, Andy shares why leadership learning isn’t limited to books or formal courses—it’s about finding lessons everywhere you go. Whether it’s a concert, a TV show, or a retail store aisle, there’s always something new to learn if you’re paying attention.