Knowledge Networks
Knowledge sharing forums for like-minded professionals
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The Knowledge Network program was created by Vision Search Partners to address the knowledge-sharing needs of professionals who lack an internal peer network within their companies. We currently host two premier peer-exchange forums, including the CFO Knowledge Network and the Talent Acquisition Knowledge Network, each designed to facilitate high-value dialogue around role-specific challenges and trends. For executives seeking deeper, more intimate conversations, our KN Select program offers curated, invite-only gatherings for a small group of carefully selected peers in similar roles. These gatherings foster candid dialogue, trusted relationships and tailored peer learning in a private setting.
The CFO Knowledge Network consists of financial executives from emerging and middle market companies who share ideas and experiences about common challenges and current trends. Programs have included topics of broad interest, such as the use of artificial intelligence in the finance function, enterprise risk management, tax policy and tariff implications.
The Talent Acquisition Knowledge Network is a peer network of talent acquisition and human resources professionals who represent their companies on the front lines in the war for talent. Programs are designed to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices in order to better equip these professionals to attract and retain top talent.
KN Select is an exclusive, small-group series bringing together executives in similar roles and industries who are navigating comparable business challenges. With only a handful of carefully selected participants at each session, these invite-only events offer a confidential forum to tackle complex issues and exchange hard-won insights. Facilitated by Vision Search Partners, KN Select delivers depth, relevance and meaningful peer exchange.
Past events
Scroll through to browse a selection of recent Knowledge Network programs.
Navigating Transactions: Financial, Operational, and Tax Considerations for CFOs
There is no shortage of discussion around transaction readiness, yet much of it remains either overl...
How CFOs Influence Strategy Without Slowing Growth
CFOs are often wired to stabilize the business while CEOs are expected to initiate change. This natu...
Roundtable Discussion: The CFO as a Business Intelligence Leader
The role of the CFO is undergoing a profound transformation as Business Intelligence (BI) tools and ...
Knowledge Network Select dinner series at The Capital Grille in Stamford
The evening focused on the key challenges private equity financial executives face within their port...
Using AI Agents to Drive Financial Transformation and the Corresponding Security Implications
AI agents are smart, task-driven tools that combine the power of large language models (LLMs) with y...
Understanding the Business Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill
There is no shortage of coverage on the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), but much of it focuses on ind...
AI Agents in Finance: Securely Integrating LLMs with Financial Systems to Drive Transformation
Following our April session that explored the potential of generative AI for financial executives, w...
Tariffs, Trade & Turbulence
The current environment for global trade is facing an extraordinary degree of uncertainty. Tariff po...
How Financial Executives Can Leverage AI to Boost Efficiency
We’ve all heard the buzz about AI and its transformative potential, but for many financial executi...
Building a Sustainable Fractional or Interim CFO Practice
The idea of working as a fractional or interim CFO is undeniably appealing. It offers flexibility, a...
The CFO’s Role in Managing Enterprise Risk
Hosted by Vision Search Partners & CBIZ. In today’s interconnected business landscape, the rol...
CFO Knowledge Network: Discover the Power of ESOPS
At our next session, Discovering the Power of ESOPs, we will explore the transformative potential of...
Women Supporting Women in Private Equity
Private equity has historically been a male-dominated industry. Despite significant strides made by ...
Succeeding as CFO in a Family Business
Family businesses have been employers of choice for generations of financial executives. They are vi...
CARES Act and Other SBA Resources
Frank Milone, Partner Assurance and Advisory Services, and Bill Claffey, Partner Tax Services, from ...
Keeping It Legal: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in the Hiring Process
The legal landscape governing interactions between employers, employees, and potential employees evo...
Challenges for Fractional CFOs
The notion of working as a fractional CFO is appealing. The benefits are obvious and the thought of ...
Holding Your Hiring Managers Accountable
Hiring managers think it’s easy – have a kick-off meeting with the talent acquisition team where...
CFO as a Wingman
It’s not uncommon for a CFO to react to change by seeking to stabilize their environment. This can...
A Comparison of Internal Recruiting Models
Over the last decade, the success of LinkedIn has resulted in the democratization of data, necessita...
Talent Attraction and Retention
We’ve all seen the stats … unemployment is historically low, the cost-per-hire is increasing and...
Non-Dilutive Growth Capital
This was a roundtable discussion focused on growth capital options and alternatives for middle marke...
Preparing for Revenue Recognition
The FASB’s new revenue recognition standard, which incorporates principles-based concepts, represe...
Sponsors
In addition to Vision Search Partners LLC, The Knowledge Network recognizes the following co-sponsors who help support the funding and planning of our sessions.
