DC based executive coach who covers entrepreneurship
January 4, 2026
In an interview with Rhett Power for Forbes, IES President, Kara Hertzog, breaks down 3 key factors behind a talent-first, cross-border approach to global expansion.
This playbook helps leaders test new markets, build real local intelligence, and scale with significantly less risk.
Read the full interview in Forbes here.

Kara Hertzog, President | Innovative Employee Solutions
Kara Hertzog is the President of Innovative Employee Solutions (IES), a leading provider of remote and contingent workforce solutions, specializing in full-service global Employer of Record, Agent of Record, and Independent Contractor compliance services in 150+ countries and the U.S. Founded in 1974, IES is a woman-owned business, certified by the WBENC and partners with companies to provide compliant employment solutions that empower people’s lives.

