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The CEO and co-founder of Daffy, Adam Nash, joins Clint Betts on this episode of the For Leaders podcast. Daffy is a not-for-profit community built around a new, modern platform for giving with the intention of creating a good habit. Charitable giving is a massive market in the United States and Adam talks about navigating that market and expanding it further so millions of people can donate as mu...

Clint Betts meets with Samuel Wilson, who is the CEO at 8x8, for this exciting episode of the For Leaders podcast. 8x8 is a platform that empowers teams worldwide to connect, collaborate, and excel. They chat about AI's ability to synthesize meaning from questions and they touch on the topic of working from home, as well as the culture surrounding that debate. Even if they work from home, 8x8 empl...

Join Clint Betts as he sits down with Adam Famularo, who is the CEO of WorkFusion, for this episode of For Leaders. WorkFusion seamlessly joins the traditional workforce with an automated workforce, integrating AI across industries. They chat about leveraging AI technology in the world of finance and expanding to various industries to optimize the workforce. Adam shares the biggest lessons learned...

Peter Platzer, who is the CEO of Spire Global, joins Clint Betts on this exciting episode of For Leaders! They chat about Peter's impressive resume, including how he was inspired to found Spire Global and his life's mission statement. His company leverages outer space to improve life on Earth by capturing essential, satellite-powered data to create informed global solutions. Peter speaks on the im...

Manish Sood, who is the Founder and CEO of Reltio, joins Clint Betts for this episode of the For Leaders Podcast. They chat about how paying attention to market trends and identifying gaps in the tech industry led to the founding of Reltio. Manish talks about how they leverage the capabilities of AI and how this technology has boosted productivity for his teams. They speak on prioritization and Ma...

The CEO of Seven Seas Water Group, Henry J Charrabé, joins Clint Betts for this episode of For Leaders. When starting a company, investors often ask, "Why do people need this company?" and Henry has fortunately been able to avoid this question because everyone needs clean water. They chat about offering water as a service to make it more accessible internationally, and what that process looks like...

On this episode of the For Leaders Podcast, Clint Betts is joined by Adam Sullivan who is the CEO at Core Scientific. They chat about evolving with the market and adapting as a company with hot topic trends through building a solid infrastructure. Managing stress as a CEO is an essential part of being an effective leader who can lead teams forward with confidence, and Adam shares some tools that h...

The CEO of Randstad, Graig Paglieri, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to chat about leadership and growth. Graig shares what his typical day looks like as a CEO in the service industry where he strives to motivate his team to evolve, stay ahead of industry trends, and to constantly work with a problem-solving mindset. They speak on the state of the market including current events in the...

Rob Painter, Trimble's CEO, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to discuss how connecting the physical and digital worlds can solve customer problems and revolutionize industries. The technology Rob works with plays a vital role in the future of agriculture, supporting the growing population and addressing factors of climate change. As they advance these powerful technologies, high-quality...

Kevin Kelly, CEO of Emerald Packaging, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders, discussing his journey in conquering the sustainable produce packaging industry. Kevin shares insights from his experience collaborating with farmers and understanding consumer needs, all while maintaining Emerald Packaging as a family-owned business. Recognizing the vulnerability of a business dependent on humans a...

Michael Weening joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to share his story of becoming the CEO of Calix and to talk about leading transformation and sustainable success. Michael learned a lot about being successful in business when he worked in Tokyo and he talks about how having a goal-centric mindset and following a strategic plan is a game changer for cohesive teamwork. He prioritizes spendi...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with JR Sherman who is the CEO at RainFocus, which just happens to be one of Clint's favorite software companies. With thirty years of experience in the industry, JR has learned that the most important aspect to forging relationships in B2B is building trust. Being a CEO can mean having an unpredictable schedule, which makes it a thrilling and engaging j...

David Light from Valisure joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about changing industries and identifying market needs. Valisure is an independent laboratory that conducts tests on pharmaceuticals to ensure quality and transparency and as such, their work saves lives. Clint and David dive into the sales process and what it takes to build relationships with organizations. W...

Join Clint on this episode of For Leaders for a conversation with the CEO of NexusTek, Bill Wosilius. They talk about Bill's journey to becoming a CEO, including starting in the military and later getting involved with IT, leading him to where he is today at NexusTek. Cybersecurity is a hot topic right now, especially with the rise of AI, and they talk about how AI is influencing that industry. He...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with the CEO of Collective Health: Ali Diab. They talk about the creation of Ali's company and how he has totally disrupted the insurance market by offering an empathetic, people-first approach to coverage care. Ali shares his experience of integrating a hybrid work schedule as well as finding the right balance for his employees, allowing them to work re...

Dimitri Boylan joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about software, founding businesses, and talent acquisitions. Dimitri has an impressive career in recruitment, co-founding HotJobs.com in 1997 and subsequently selling it to Yahoo before establishing Avature where he currently stands as the CEO. They talk about Dimitri's long history in this industry and how he came to b...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint is joined by the CEO of AllSeated, Yaron Lipshitz. Having spent years in investment banking, Yaron learned how to approach business from a strategic standpoint, including how to look at the numbers and how to drive the business forward against the competition. Being a CEO demands a lot of self-discipline and communication, and Yaron explains how a CEO's self-d...

Join Clint on this episode of For Leaders as he sits down with Laura Ritchey, who is the CEO of Radial. She recently joined Radial as CEO during its busiest time of the year and is looking forward to the future with a focus on innovation and growth. Laura shares what her typical day looks like and how she manages expectations, as well as how she decides to spend her time without getting lost in th...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Meti Basiri who is the CEO and Co-Founder of ApplyBoard. He speaks on founding his company and how it was a grueling process to get the platform up and running with the goal of helping students around the world study abroad in English speaking countries. They discuss how AI is being integrated into this industry and just how ApplyBoard is utilizing...

Clint meets with Dr. Marc Boom on this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about defining culture within the Houston Methodist hospital system. Marc talks about the future of medicine being driven by advanced technology and how AI will impact different aspects of healthcare like genetics and patient data. Marc shares how he would improve the healthcare system and he delves into the fundament...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Ben Chodor to talk about how he became the CEO of CallRevu and what his journey through the tech industry has been like. He talks about using AI to progress the business forward and to increase customer loyalty by making their experience even better with the use of data. They dive into the process of developing client relationships and how building...

The CEO of Teradata, Steve McMillan, joins Clint for this eye-opening episode of For Leaders to talk about the intersection of technology and management. After a long career at IBM and having learned numerous leadership skills, Steve was motivated for his next challenge: embracing the role of a public CEO. He talks about utilizing AI internally to improve efficiency, especially in transforming pro...

Join Clint on this episode of For Leaders for a chat with Chia-Lin Simmons, who is the CEO of LogicMark, a company that provides technology and services for healthcare and security. They talk about AI and how this evolving technology is being utilized in the healthcare industry, including in detecting cancer and other risk factors. Chia-Lin prioritizes building technology on the basis of being emp...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint is joined by Ranjit Tinaikar who is the CEO of Ness Digital Engineering. With a background in financial services and technology, Ranjit has a deep appreciation for the journey of digital leadership. They discuss what it means to be a truly effective leader not only for your teams, but for yourself, and how the same principles that apply to work also apply to l...

Nirav Patel joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to talk about what it truly means to rise together in business. "Rise" is a driving philosophy at Bristlecone and Nirav explains how an empowered team is one that rises to achieve better outcomes. They dive into supply chain, leveraging AI, and the effects of geopolitical affairs on supply chain. Nirav talks about having green offerings and ma...