CEO.com Podcast | Dispatch from the frontier of leadership

Clint is joined by John Petrie from NTT on this episode of For Leaders to have a conversation about the state of current global security and warfare. As a counselor to the NTT CISO, John brings extensive experience in the cybersecurity field, where he's navigated the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of this industry. They delve into the conflict in Israel and explore the potential consequences of...

Keith Nealon, the CEO of Bazaarvoice, joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders to have a discussion about scale, listening to consumer voices, and striving for greater innovation. They talk about dealing with and overcoming a common feeling many entrepreneurs and CEOs deal with that can be extremely harsh, which is imposter syndrome. Keith explains that in order to lead others, you need to be a...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with the CEO of Thryv, Joe Walsh. They meet to talk about all things leadership, scale, and creating a dynamic, fast-growing business. AI is booming more than ever, especially in business, and Joe talks about how AI has helped Thryv speed up their writing processes. Joe shares lessons learned as a long-time leader and how having core beliefs as a brand a...

CEO and co-founder of AvePoint, Dr. Tianyi Jiang (TJ), joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders to talk about his journey in tech. After witnessing the 9-11 tragedy firsthand, TJ realized that life is about pursuing your passion and creating something you can be proud of with the time you have, because everything can change in an instant. He shares his experience with founding AvePoint, and wha...

Scott Cutler who is the CEO at StockX, joins Clint for this episode of For Leaders. They chat about personal development for leaders and developing heightened self-awareness to become the best, most empathetic leader possible. When it comes to recruiting the right talent, Scott focuses on hiring in alignment with the cultural values of the brand because it brings in the most unique and passionate...

On this episode of the For Leaders, Michael Walrath joins Clint to talk about his entrepreneurial journey of founding Right Media, selling to Yahoo, and eventually becoming the chairman and CEO of Yext. They dig into some of Michael's most valuable lessons learned from running companies at scale and how they've helped him maneuver throughout his career. For example, moving slowly in larger organiz...

Andrew Farah, the CEO of Density, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders. He talks about prioritizing consumer privacy and why it's so important to stay transparent so your brand attracts your ideal users. A major part of the founder's journey is raising capital and Andrew shares his experience going through raising rounds and how he changed his tactics over time to be more efficient. Good lea...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Liz Wiseman who is a best-selling author, leadership coach, and the CEO of the Wiseman Group. Having an extensive background in tech, research, and development, she shares the most common qualities of great leaders who know how to be effective and make their teams smarter as a whole. She explains how viewing leadership through the lens of the custom...

Not only is Matt Hulett our guest on this episode of For Leaders, but he's also the CEO of PetMeds, a seasoned pro in the tech space, and is a leader in both world-class private and public companies. Matt shares 5 questions from his book every leader should be asking themselves that help to score where their company is within its growth journey. They talk about the major differences between leadin...

On this episode of the CEO.com Show, Clint is joined by the esteemed Michael Hyatt, the bestselling author, business coach, and Founder of Full Focus. In this inspiring conversation, Michael delves deeper into the principles of audience understanding and obstacle removal, shedding light on the keys to entrepreneurial success. They talk about the impact of his work and how he built a successful bus...

The CEO of Arctic Wolf, Nick Schneider, joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders for an in-depth conversation about cybersecurity and modern solutions for modern threats in this space. They discuss how AI is being used for nefarious reasons to scam and bait unsuspecting people, and how security is evolving to fight against it. Leveraging new technology is key to keeping customers secure and Nick...

Esteemed actor and retired United States Marine Officer Rob Riggle joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders for an insightful conversation about his career as an actor and an officer, and how he juggled the two responsibilities. Rob's list of acting accomplishments is long, including classics like The Lorax, 12 Strong, The Hangover, and 21 Jump Street. Family is what ultimately drove Rob to seek...

Raj De Datta joins Clint Betts on this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about understanding what your customers are seeking and delivering beyond their expectations. Companies are always on the hunt for authenticity and this requires reflection and inspection to discover exactly what to stand for as a brand. They talk about training AI to represent brands individually because AI doesn't k...

Ted Elliott, who is the CEO of Copado, joins Clint for a conversation about leveraging AI in the workplace and what a fascinating time it is to be a part of the tech industry. With the recent advancements of modern AI, people are understandably afraid of what this could mean for their jobs in the future, especially in fields like technical writing. Ted explains how this new technology is becoming...

David Alvo Verdugo joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to share his story of investing and how he's making a positive impact in his community and the world. His story proves that one person's words can forever change your life and it's up to you to learn, grow, apply, and evolve with new information. They discuss the twists and turns of the entrepreneur's journey and dealing with the unexpe...

Tony Jamous from Oyster joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders to talk about transforming the world through the power of business. Tony is empowering companies all over the globe to hire talent no matter where they live, through democratizing opportunities of employment, equality, and growth. Having a unique and inclusive workplace is so important today because it harbors an environment of emo...

Jeff Hoffman joins Clint on this episode of For Leaders for a fun conversation about entrepreneurship and investing. Jeff executive produces a series called Going Public where people pitch their ideas and you, the public, can go online and "click-to-invest" in their company. They talk about things every single entrepreneur should do to get their buisness off the ground and how it's dangerous to be...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Aaron Katz who is the CEO of ClickHouse and an integral part of the Salesforce story. Aaron has been in the enterprise software industry for 25 years, making him an expert in funding expansion and identifying solutions for customer needs. They discuss the stages CEOs and entrepreneurs go through when deciding what to do next with their careers, whet...

Join Clint for an exciting conversation with Renee Ryan, who is the CEO of Cala Health and is on a mission to transform the standard of care for chronic disease. They discuss her journey of being an investor to becoming the CEO of an industry-disrupting company. Modern tech advancements, including the recent boom of artificial intelligence, are driving medicine forward and Cala Health is using the...

Meet Marco Zappacosta, the co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack. This innovative, American company empowers small businesses nationwide through helping people care for their homes. A common theme we hear from high-profile entrepreneurs like Marco is their businesses usually start by identifying an issue in a market, and supplying a unique product or service that fills the gap. They talk about how the m...

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Lee Benson who is an accomplished author, serial CEO, and leadership coach. In his most recent book, Lee helps business leaders identify their most important number and impliment strategies to achieve their north star goals so they can navigate tough times with ease. They discuss mental health of leadership and how struggle does not define you, but...

Join us for a fun conversation with Fredrik Thomassen who is an entrepreneur, CEO, and Founder of Superside. Placing high value on company culture, Fredrik has transformed the way his company of creatives function and interact with their customers. By focusing on the needs of the customer, Fredrik was able to identify a gap in the market and deliver a service unlike any that existed. They discuss...

Ash Fontana joins Clint Betts on this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about modern tech and AI. Ash is an esteemed coach for CEOs and investors and he helps business leaders discover how to propel their companies forward using an adaptive approach in problem solving. They talk about the fears people are currently experiencing with the emergence of new AI technology and he explains why th...

Ilir Sela joins Clint for a conversation about standards of leadership and how he founded Slice, an awesome pizza delivery service on a mission to support local restaurant owners. Coming from three generations of small business owners, Ilir saw early on how hard these people work to achieve their goals and establish their customer base. Described as a "life saver", Slice has helped restaurant owne...

Dr. Tommy Watson is a successful author, coach, speaker, and entrepreneur and we're thrilled to have him on the show to speak with Clint about the resilience of the human spirit. On top of that, he's a big dreamer and his work helps teach people not only how to dream beyond their circumstances, but how to make their dreams a reality. Tommy's childhood was chaotic and he overcame some of the hardes...