CEO Blindspots® Podcast

Would You Hire Your Own Graduate? What if the true measure of a university wasn’t its rankings, campus amenities, or brand recognition—but the quality of the young adults it sends into the world? In this episode of CEO Blindspots®, UATX⁠ President ⁠Dr. Carlos Carvalho discusses a bold question facing higher education today: Are colleges producing graduates who are truly prepared for life, leadersh...

An invisible piggy bank. A global chess match. And a blindspot that could cost—or unlock—millions on your balance sheet. Is your company prepared for one of the biggest shifts in corporate treasury strategy that many leaders still don’t see? In this episode, we simplify the latest regulations, examine the corporate Bitcoin leaderboard, and break down what CEOs, CFOs, and board members need to know...

The leaders who know about this are saving 30-50% on healthcare. The ones who don't are still writing the same painful checks every year. Grace Gosnell, Co-Founder of Scoop Health , reveals the legal alternative that's being called "the 401k moment for healthcare." =========== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest:  ⁠⁠ Grace Gosnell As Co-Founder of Scoop Health , Grace has been at the f...

He lost his father at 15, then went from washing cars to becoming the president of one of the most iconic brands in the American performance automotive world. Alex Roys, President of Hennessey (Hennessey Specialty Vehicles, Hennessey Performance, and Tuner School), gets real about the transition from scrappy to scalable — and the blindspot that forced him to lead with both heart and a hammer. ✅ K...

What if your biggest leadership blindspot isn’t strategy — but incentives? Jesse Tevelow shares why “ incentive determines behavior .” From game theory and startup growth to Bitcoin’s protocol design, he explains how incentive alignment shapes culture, performance, and long-term value. For leaders navigating AI, Bitcoin, and accelerating change, this conversation offers a powerful lens on what wil...

The AI blindspot many CEOs miss isn’t choosing the right tool —it’s the clarity of their instructions. My "R.O.A.D.S.?" Formula is the difference between wrestling with AI for hours and getting 10× better results in minutes. 👉 To  access the transcript  of this episode of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast go to; ⁠⁠⁠⁠Birgit’s YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ceobl...

Do you know how much you matter? This episode is a personal thank you to the guests, listeners, team members, and partners who helped CEO Blindspots® achieve exceptional results in 2025. According to Spotify’s 2025 podcast insights: Listeners spent more time with CEO Blindspots® than 93% of other podcasts Engagement generated 89% more comments than comparable shows Podcast growth outpaced 99% of s...

Kiet Tran went from bartending to leading billion-dollar companies by discovering the WHO Blindspot many CEOs miss when scaling. In our conversation, he shares priceless insights that help leaders invest better, develop higher-performing teams, and accelerate results. =========== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Kiet Tran Kiet Tran , CEO of Lukka Tech , is a testament to the enduring spirit of the A...

What happens when leaders try to serve everyone? They end up serving no one. UATX President Dr. Carlos Carvalho reveals “The Value Blindspot” reshaping higher ed — and how CEOs can avoid the same trap. =========== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Dr. Carlos Carvalho Dr. Carlos Carvalho is the President of the University of Austin . Prior to taking on this role, he spent 15 years as a professor at th...

Most CEOs miss the competitive edge blindspot —Barry LaBov reveals the two simple questions that uncover your true differentiation and give your company an advantage competitors can’t copy! ============== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Barry LaBov , Founder and CEO of LaBov Marketing . Barry is a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and founder of LABOV Marketing, Communications, an...

What do broken trust, addiction crises, and eroding profits have in common? Investor and Oxford physicist Joe Bryan exposes a massive money blindspot—and reveals the bold solution top leaders are quietly using to safeguard profits and accelerate impact. ============== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Joe Bryan. Joe’s background includes a physics degree from the University of Oxford, a deca...

What do AI, oil, and bicycle blindspots have in common? Pixel Paws CEO Josh Holtz reveals how spotting them—from whale oil innovations to GenAI as an "electric bike for the mind"—sparked his leap from chemical engineering at Dow to building AI-powered pet toys that enhance lives. ============== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Josh Holtz, CEO of Pixel-Paws.ai Josh Holtz, CEO of Pixel-Paws.ai...

What if the biggest threats to your deal flow aren’t the numbers—but the blindspots? Gili Elkin , Founder and Managing Partner at ICI Fund (Innovation, Community, and Intelligence), shares how she evaluates and builds high-impact, high-integrity partnerships with both funders and founders. ============== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: ⁠⁠ ⁠ Gili Elkin ⁠ , Founder and Managing Partner at ⁠ ICI Fund...

From Accenture to startup trenches, from teaching Bitcoin at Oklahoma University to fighting 250-pound Jiu Jitsu opponents before sunrise — Kaz’s leadership journey is raw, revealing, and rich with insights. Kaz opens up about: * The bulldog blindspot that nearly sabotaged his team dynamics * Why he claims everyone at work is like a 3-year old, and why he is passionate about Oklahoma becoming Bitc...

What’s more dangerous than a volatile market? A leadership blindspot! Cory Klippsten , CEO of Swan , exposes crypto scams, shares leadership lessons shaped by personal tragedy, and explains why Bitcoin outlasts 30M+ altcoins. ============== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: ⁠ Cory Klippsten , CEO of Swan 👉 For more information about Cory Klippsten ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryklippsten/ 👉 For...

Discover what happened when Boe told 3,000 employees on a global video call at Barclay's that he was scared… when he became a Goldman Sachs partner in record speed… and what's motivating him to disrupt the $4.9 trillion healthcare system as the co-founder of Nomi Health ! In this episode of CEO Blindspots® , Boe Hartman exposes the costly blind spots hurting U.S. business owners—like why your heal...

Manufacturing leaders are overlooking a costly sales blindspot—inefficiencies that AI can solve. In this episode of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast , Fay Goldstein , CEO of Folio. Build , reveals how AI is transforming manufacturing sales, eliminating waste, and giving leaders a competitive edge. She also shares key leadership lessons on adapting to change, building the right team, and making smarter...

In a single week, Chinese startup DeepSeek has developed a groundbreaking AI model at just one-tenth the cost of its American counterparts like OpenAI, triggering a $1 trillion upheaval in the U.S. stock market. Join us in this CEO Blindspots® Podcast episode as we delve into the critical blindspots this has exposed, and which adjustments leaders are already making (5 minute episode). For access t...

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In 2024, as Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark and industry giants embraced digital assets, discover which of your CEO peers have joined the Crypto Club. Learn how they're turning the potential blind spots of other leaders into their strategic advantages (5 min). ============================ CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: Birgit Kamps Birgit's professional experience includes starting and selling an...

Navigating politics in today's workplace can be a minefield, especially in our polarized environment. In this episode, Birgit Kamps reveals 5 critical blindspots that could put your organization at legal risk, and provides actionable steps to handle workplace politics both professionally and legally (5 min). Link mentioned by Birgit for free legal tips from the Fisher Phillips law firm, and their...

Amazon, Dell, Citigroup, JP Morgan, and other big name companies are shaking things up with their big RTO (Return To Office) mandates. But what is the right move for you? Tune in to discover the potential blind spots leaders may have, which KPMG's 2024 CEO Outlook survey and Stanford University's study have revealed (6 min)! ======================================== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: Bi...

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Discover how Craig Broussard, CEO of Magnum Development LLC and ACES Delta, learned early in his career to never bring your boss anything you wouldn't sign yourself, and why he insists that knowing your destination is crucial before assembling your team (12 minute episode). ======================================== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Craig Broussard Craig Broussard is a founder of a...

In a world where 20% of U.S. workers are bound by non-competes, a court just flipped the script. Discover how this ruling exposes various leadership blindspots." ======================================== CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: Birgit Kamps Birgit's professional experience includes starting and selling an “Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company” and a “Best Company to Work for in T...