CEO.com Podcast | Dispatch from the frontier of leadership

Carrie Joy Grimes, Founder & CEO of WorkMoney, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on the shrinking middle class, the future of the American Dream, and how collective bargaining power could reshape the economy for everyday people. WorkMoney has grown to more than 9 million members by helping Americans save money, lower bills, access discounts, and better navigate an increasingly difficult fin...

Seth Sternberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Honor, joins Clint Betts for a powerful conversation on aging, AI, mental health, leadership, and what it means to build technology that is genuinely “world good.” Honor is transforming how society cares for older adults by helping seniors safely age in their homes through technology-enabled care. In this episode, Seth explains why the aging population crisi...

Dax Dasilva, founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on building one of Canada’s most successful tech companies from the ground up. From launching Lightspeed in 2005 to scaling it into a global public company serving 145,000 businesses worldwide, Dax shares lessons on leadership, AI, company culture, profitable growth, and why human connection still matters in...

Jay Kulkarni, Founder & CEO of Theorem, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on AI, video commerce, hybrid work, and building a global technology company without outside funding. Jay bootstrapped Theorem more than 20 years ago from a spare bedroom in New Jersey and grew it into a global digital marketing technology company serving major media, streaming, and commerce brands around the world. I...

Susan Odle, CEO of StorMagic, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on leadership, remote culture, AI, and the future of edge infrastructure. StorMagic helps organizations keep critical systems running in remote environments around the world — from retail stores and warehouses to utilities and manufacturing sites. In this episode, Susan explains how the company simplifies virtualization and infrast...

Eric Stine worked in Washington during the Clinton impeachment, got cynical about politics, and ended up in enterprise software because someone saw potential in a guy who knew government and was willing to listen. Twenty-some years later, he runs Sitecore , the digital experience platform behind how major brands reach, engage, and serve their audiences. In this conversation, Eric breaks down what...

Hannah Testani is the CEO of Intelligent Audit , a company that helps businesses ship smarter across the globe. She has built her company on a simple but counterintuitive idea: disruption is good for business if you know how to use it. In this conversation, Hannah breaks down the difference between AI as productivity and AI as innovation, and why most companies are only thinking about one of them....

Andrew Powell is the co-founder and CEO of Ethos, an AI-powered readiness platform serving the U.S. Department of Defense, the Seattle Seahawks, and other high-stakes organizations. In this conversation, Powell talks about what it actually means to prepare people for the highest-stakes moments of their lives, why the military spends 95 percent of its time training, how AI is changing the nature of...

In this episode, the CEO of Octopus Energy US, Nick Chaset, shares his bold vision for the future of energy—one built on manufacturing, not extraction. From navigating the rapid growth of electricity demand driven by AI, to leveraging smart tech and AI for better customer service, he breaks down how Octopus is revolutionizing renewable energy in the U.S. With insights from his time advising the Ca...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Gwen Lighter, the CEO and founder of GoAERO, a groundbreaking global emergency response competition supported by industry giants like RTX, NASA, Boeing, and Honeywell. Gwen shares her inspiring journey from a personal emergency to leading a multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at revolutionizing emergency response through innovative aviation technology. Times...

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we sit down with Bill Smith, the founder and CEO of Landing, the leading network for flexible lease apartments. Bill shares his incredible journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial family to dropping out of high school at 16, starting multiple businesses, and eventually founding Landing. Bill discusses the challenges and triumphs he faced while building his...

In this episode, Clint sits down with the President and CEO of TIGER 21, a premier peer membership organization for high-net-worth individuals. Discover the fascinating story behind TIGER 21, its mission, and the unique community it fosters. Our guest shares his personal journey, from his early career in leveraged buyouts to leading global education companies, and ultimately, to his current role a...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Todd Marks, the founder, president, and CEO of Mindgrub Technologies. Todd shares his journey from a high school math teacher to leading a digital innovation agency that has worked with major brands like Wendy's, Geico, and Yamaha. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - What is Mindgrub Technologies? 00:54 - Industry Outlook 02:08 - AI Agents and Automation...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Scott Voigt, the co-founder and CEO of Fullstory, a leading behavioral intelligence platform. Scott shares the fascinating journey of how Fullstory was founded, the innovative approach they took to capture and structure data, and how they help over 3000 customers worldwide improve their digital experiences. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:17 - What is FullSt...

In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Bryan Murphy, the CEO of Smartling, to discuss the transformative power of AI in the translation and localization industry. With a rich background that includes a successful tenure at eBay, Bryan shares his journey to leading Smartling, an AI-driven translation platform that's revolutionizing the $50 billion translation market. Timestamps: 00:00 - I...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Blima Ehrentreu, the inspiring founder and CEO of The Designers Group. Blima shares her incredible journey from a childhood fascination with construction to leading a world-renowned interior design firm. Discover how The Designers Group, with offices in Toronto, New York, and Miami, is transforming spaces across North America with a mission-driven approach to...

In this episode of the CEO.com podcast, Clint Betts sits down with Ben Borodach, the co-founder and CEO of april, the first AI-powered embedded tax platform. Ben shares his journey from an NYU student to a successful entrepreneur, his insights on integrating AI into the tax industry, and the challenges and triumphs of building a groundbreaking company. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - The...

In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Boyd, the Co-CEO of The Digital Dept., to discuss her incredible journey from fashion PR to leading a top influencer marketing agency. Sarah shares her experiences, the evolution of her career, and the strategic acquisitions that shaped The Digital Dept. into what it is today. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - Sarah's career journey and becoming CEO 0...

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint we sits down with Blake Garrett, the founder and CEO of Aceable, a company dedicated to transforming mandatory education into engaging, mobile, and gamified experiences. Blake shares his journey from management consulting to raising $115 million and building a profitable, impactful business. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:14 - What is Acea...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Philip Brittan, the CEO of Bloomfire, to discuss his impressive career journey and the innovative work being done at Bloomfire in the knowledge management and enterprise search space. From his early days at Google to leading Crux Informatics and now Bloomfire, Philip shares his insights on the evolving landscape of AI, the importance of enterprise intelligence...

In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, Clint engages in a riveting conversation with Prashant Fuloria, the CEO of Funbox. Prashant shares his incredible journey from being an early product manager at Google to leading Funbox, a capital platform dedicated to empowering small businesses. Timestamps: 00:07 - Introduction and Career Overview 00:32 - Early Career at Google 01:14 - Transition to Facebo...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Michael Litt, the co-founder and CEO of Vidyard, a leading video platform for businesses. Michael shares his incredible journey from being a Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo to building a successful tech company that has been thriving for over a decade. Timestamps: 00:06 - Introduction and Background 00:23 - University of Waterl...

In this episode, we sit down with Hamza Alsmaraee, an extraordinary young entrepreneur who has already achieved more than most do in a lifetime. At just 22, he's a published author, a Stanford undergrad, and the Co-founder and CEO of NewForm. Join us as we dive deep into his journey from writing a calculus book at 16 to building a multimillion-dollar business while still in college. Timestamps: 00...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Veer Gidwaney, the founder and CEO of Ansel Health, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the mission behind Ansel Health. Veer shares insights into the challenges of the U.S. healthcare system, the importance of supplemental health insurance, and how his company aims to alleviate the financial burden of health distress. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 0...

In this episode, we sit down with Dinakar Munagala, the co-founder and CEO of Blaize, a pioneering company in the realm of physical world AI. Blaize is revolutionizing industries such as agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, and defense with their novel chip processor architecture and software solutions. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Dinakar's background and Blaize's mission 01:02 - Th...