CEO.com Podcast | Dispatch from the frontier of leadership

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative world of leadership with our special guest, Kyle McDowell, the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, "Begin With We: The 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence." With nearly 30 years of experience in corporate America, leading tens of thousands of employees, Kyle shares invalua...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Dan Conant, the CEO and founder of Solar Hauler, the largest developer and installer of solar projects in central Appalachia. Dan shares his inspiring journey of building a solar industry from scratch in coal country, focusing on West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:21 - What is Solar Hauler? 01:20 - Impa...

On this episode, Clint sits down with David Chung, the CEO of iLabs, a leading contract manufacturing company specializing in the beauty industry. From skincare to haircare, David shares his journey of building successful companies, including his previous venture, Inglewood Lab, which he took public in Korea. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - About iLabs and its focus areas 01:24 - David's...

On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Clark Benson, the CEO of Ranker, to discuss his journey as a lifelong entrepreneur and the evolution of media in the digital age. Clark shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in the media landscape, the rise of the influencer economy, and how Ranker has become a definitive source for crowdsourced rankings in pop culture. Tim...

In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, we sit down with Barry Mainz, the CEO of Forescout, to discuss the critical importance of cybersecurity in today's world. Barry shares insights into Forescout's innovative approach to network access control and the management of both traditional and unmanageable devices like IoT and OT devices.  Barry also delves into his journey to becoming CEO, his extensi...

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Kamran, a venture partner at Headline Ventures, to discuss the dynamic world of FinTech and venture capital. With over 20 years of experience in the tech and venture business, Kamran shares his journey from Tenaya and Greycroft to his current role at Headline Ventures. We dive deep into the state of FinTech in 2020, the impact of AI on the s...

In this episode, Clint sits  down with Adolfo Gómez Sánchez, a renowned tennis coach, author, and CEO mentor, who joins us all the way from Spain. Adolfo shares his fascinating journey from being a competitive athlete to coaching professional athletes and mentoring top CEOs. He dives deep into the science of performance, discussing the intersection of sports and business, and how principles from o...

On this episode, Clint sits down with David Heacock, the CEO and founder of FilterBuy, to explore his fascinating journey from working at Goldman Sachs to transforming a family business into a leading air filter manufacturing company. Timestamps: 00:11 - Introduction and Background 00:25 - Early Career and Family Business 00:48 - Transition to FilterBuy 01:25 - Challenges and Innovations 02:50 - U...

Clint recently sat down with Linda Tong, CEO of Webflow, to explore the transformative journey of Webflow and its impact on web development in the age of AI. Linda shares her inspiring story of becoming CEO, the innovative vision behind Webflow, and how AI is revolutionizing the way we build and interact with websites. Timestamps: 00:13 - Introduction and Correction 00:42 - Linda's Journey to CEO...

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Charlie Garcia, the visionary founder of R360, an exclusive peer-to-peer group for individuals with significant wealth who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Charlie shares his incredible journey from aspiring military pilot to successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Timestamps: 00:12 - Introduction and Career Backgr...

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Alex Atzberger, the CEO of Optimizely, to discuss his impressive career journey and the transformative growth of Optimizely. From his early days during the dot-com boom to working alongside industry leaders like Bill McDermott at SAP, Alex shares invaluable insights into leadership, innovation, and the power of AI in marketing. Timestamps: 0...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Scott Clark, co-founder and CEO of Distributional, to discuss his journey from founding SIGOPT to leading a new venture focused on AI confidence. Scott shares insights on optimizing AI systems, the importance of consistent and reliable behavior in AI, and the challenges of balancing creativity and control in AI models. We delve into Scott's experience with rai...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Tyler Moebius, the CEO and Chairman of Smart Media Technologies, to delve into his journey in the ad tech industry and the innovative strides his company is making in the Web3 space. Tyler shares his insights on the evolution of Web3, the impact of AI, and the future of blockchain technology. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:09 - Tyler's journey to becoming...

In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, we sit down with Rich Veldran, the CEO of GoTo, to discuss his incredible career journey, leadership insights, and the future of AI and remote work. Rich shares his experiences from his early days at Procter & Gamble to his transformative role at GoTo, formerly known as LogMeIn. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Rich's career journey 00:54 - Trans...

In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, Clint sits down with Ania Smith, the CEO of Taskrabbit, to discuss her incredible career journey and the insights she's gained from her experiences at Uber and Airbnb. Ania shares how Taskrabbit connects people with skilled taskers for home services, the challenges of managing a marketplace, and the role of AI in enhancing customer experience. Timestamps: 00...

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we chat with Beth Houck, the passionate and driven CEO of SonarMD. Beth takes us through her inspiring journey—from being the right-hand person at several startups to finally stepping into the CEO role in 2021. She opens up about the highs and lows of leading a healthcare startup, how SonarMD is changing the game in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and...

On this episode, Clint sits down with Lance and Nigel, the dynamic duo behind Vantage Discovery, a groundbreaking generative AI-powered SaaS platform that's transforming the e-commerce landscape. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - What is Vantage Discovery? 02:13 - The journey from Yahoo to Pinterest 04:12 - Raising seed funding 05:28 - Proving the thesis and building the tech 07:15 - Differ...

In this episode, we sit down with John Leh, the CEO of Talented Learning, to explore the fascinating world of Learning Management Systems (LMS). Talented Learning is an independent global research and analyst firm that has been studying the learning technology market for over a decade. John shares his journey of founding the company, the importance of LMS in corporate training, and how Talented Le...

On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Yaky Yanay, the CEO of Pluri, a groundbreaking biotech company specializing in 3D cell technology. Yaky shares his unique journey into the biotech industry, inspired by a graph on life expectancy, and how Pluri is revolutionizing various sectors from healthcare to food security. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:09 - Yaky's journey to biot...

In this episode, we sit down with Mo Al Adham, the CEO and co-founder of Frec, to dive deep into his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative solutions his company offers in the wealth management industry. Mo shares his personal story of frustration with traditional money management and how it led him to create Frec, a platform that democratizes sophisticated investment strategies for everyone....

In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, Clint sits down with Liz Hunt, the dynamic CEO and Chief Creative at Day Cloud Studios. Liz shares her incredible journey from being fired from her dream job to founding a successful creative agency in Omaha, Nebraska. Discover how she landed her first major clients, the evolution of Day Cloud Studios, and the challenges and triumphs of managing a team of cr...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Marie Moody, the founder and CEO of Stella & Chewy's, to explore her incredible journey from the fashion industry to revolutionizing the pet food market. Marie shares the heartfelt story of how a sick dog led her to discover the benefits of raw diets for pets, ultimately inspiring her to create Stella & Chewy's in 2003. She discusses the challenges of...

On this episode of the CEO Podcast, we sit down with John Mueller, the CEO of Greenlight, a leading multi-state cannabis operator. John shares his fascinating journey from running a cattle feedlot in China to becoming a key player in the cannabis industry. Discover the challenges and intricacies of operating in a highly regulated market, the process of obtaining licenses, and the impact of politic...

In this episode, Clint sits down with Shawn Boom, the CEO of Labster, to explore the innovative ways his company is transforming education and healthcare. Labster is at the forefront of creating immersive virtual simulations for STEM education, addressing critical issues like the nursing shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Timestamps: 00:09 - Introduction and Background of Labster 00:36...

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, host Clint sits down with Tom, the CEO and President of Samsara Vision, a groundbreaking medical device company specializing in vision restoration. Tom shares his incredible journey from a personal trainer to leading a company that is transforming lives with its innovative implantable miniature telescope for patients with age-related macular degeneration. Timest...