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What does it take to build a freight company that thrives through uncertainty? In this episode of Return on Insights , Zach Trumble shares how a people-first approach has become the foundation of sustainable growth at Fide Freight. While many organizations focus on transactions and short-term gains, Zach explains why investing in relationships—with employees, customers, and partners—creates a stro...

What if the future of workforce strategy isn't offshore—but nearshore? In this episode of Return on Insights , Brian Samson, Founder & Chairman, Plugg Technologies, shares firsthand lessons from building and scaling nearshore operations across Latin America and explains why more organizations are turning to this model to gain a competitive advantage. Brian explores how nearshoring differs...

In this episode of Return on Insights , David Lindover sits down with Hunain Siraj Barkati, CEO of Hubaix, for a fast-moving conversation on AI, execution, and what it really takes to win inside Amazon’s ecosystem. Hunain shares why AI is no longer optional for companies trying to compete at scale — and why speed has become the biggest competitive advantage in business. From building an AI-focused...

What if your company’s biggest cybersecurity threat isn’t your network… but the files your team uses every day? In this episode of Return on Insights , David Lindover sits down with James Oliverio — founder of IdeaBox and creator of ActiFile — to uncover one of the most overlooked vulnerabilities in modern business: unstructured data. From spreadsheets and PDFs to internal reports and shared docum...

AI isn’t coming. It’s already changing who wins—and who gets left behind. In this episode of Return on Insights , host David Lindover sits down with entrepreneur and technologist Remus Lechintan to unpack what it actually takes to build and stay relevant in an AI-driven world. Remus shares a journey shaped by adaptability—from his early days in Romania to building ventures in Canada—and the mindse...

Most companies don’t fail because they can’t grow. They fail because they can’t adapt fast enough . In this episode of the Return on Insights podcast, host David Lindover sits down with operations expert Rob Manne to unpack what resilient leadership actually looks like when the pressure is on. Rob shares a no-BS framework—test, learn, listen, adapt—that helps leaders move faster without creating c...

In this episode of Return on Insights , David Lindoner sits down with Shampa Bagchi, Founder & CEO of ConvergeHub, to explore how CRM has evolved from a simple database into a true growth engine. Today’s CRM isn’t just about managing contacts—it’s about managing the entire customer journey. Shampa breaks down how AI-powered platforms are enabling organizations to align sales, marketing, and se...

In this episode of Return on Insights, Kristin Dennewill, Founder and CEO of Denamico, joins us to unpack what actually makes CRM implementations succeed, particularly inside complex mid-market IT and B2B organizations. Kristin shares how Denamico evolved from marketing services to deep technical expertise in HubSpot CRM, and why most CRM failures have less to do with software and more with leader...

In this episode of Return on Insights , David Lindover sits down with Joseph Belsanti, an executive advisor with 30+ years of experience scaling B2B SaaS and vertical software companies across North America, APAC, and EMEA. Joseph shares how pattern recognition — not vanity metrics — drives real growth. From inflated pipelines and misaligned sales and marketing teams to long sales cycles and unqua...

In this episode, Tim Kapp , AI architect, professor, and founder of Cinco.ai ,  joins the show to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, labor markets, and national economies through a human-centered lens. Drawing on his background in economics and his work with organizations including The Walt Disney Company and the AI for Good initiative, Tim introduces the concept of “knowl...

In this episode of Return on Insights, Amber Britton, CEO of Doppler, joins us for a grounded conversation on building a developer-first company in a fast-moving cybersecurity landscape. Amber shares the unconventional path that shaped her leadership style, and why clarity, focus, and psychological safety matter more than noise. She explains how Doppler differentiates itself in secrets management...

Ready for a fresh take on compliance training? In this episode of the Return on Insights podcast, David Lindover sits down with Avi Singer, CEO of Showd Me, to dive deep into why listening is the secret sauce for meaningful client connections. From Avi’s unique journey bridging tech and healthcare, to Showd Me’s smart use of managed services and AI, this conversation is packed with real-world tips...

On this episode of Return On Insights , host David Lindover sits down with Scott Billows, CEO of BelMar Consulting, for a candid look at why so many technology projects in nonprofits and public organizations go sideways — and what it actually takes to get them back on track. Scott pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest culprits of failed Salesforce implementations: a gap between leadership’s...

Join us on this episode of the Return on Insights Podcast where David Lindover chats with Laavanya Pari, CFO of Beforepay and Carrington Labs, about shaking up the lending world with heart and smarts. Laavanya shares her journey from diverse industries to leading ethical fintech companies that use AI to lend fairer, faster, and smarter. Discover how her team’s groundbreaking tech looks beyond trad...

On this episode of Return on Insights, host David Lindover sits down with Stephanie So, the visionary founder of Geeq, to unpack how blockchain technology can rebuild trust in an increasingly uncertain digital world. Stephanie’s journey from economics and public health to leading blockchain innovation is a story of challenging the status quo—questioning outdated economic ideas and reinventing how...

In this episode of the Return on Insights podcast , host David Lindover sits down with Uwe Kurfürst, an engineering leader whose career path has taken him from the grit of steel mill maintenance to leading massive EPC projects across Texas. His journey is a masterclass in what it means to lead with humility, transparency, and a deep respect for collaboration. Uwe opens up about how clear communica...

In this inspiring episode of Return on Insights , host David Lindover sits down with Jeffrey Moss, sales leader at AppDirect, to unpack the secret sauce behind a culture that drives both personal growth and business success. Jeffrey shares how AppDirect’s “Be Yourself” philosophy—grounded in authenticity, humility, and positivity—shapes the way teams lead, sell, and support one another. With stori...

What does it really take to build five successful companies, pioneer an entirely new tech category, and stay ahead in one of the most regulated industries on the planet? In this week’s episode of Return on Insights , host David Lindover sits down with Anu Shukla—the unstoppable entrepreneur behind Botco.ai, a conversational AI platform transforming healthcare and senior living through secure, HIPA...

On this episode of Return on Insights , David Lindover sits down with Philip Portman, founder and CEO of Textdrip, a business texting platform that blends smart automation with a truly human touch. Philip’s career journey is anything but conventional: leaving the corporate world, running a food delivery franchise, and managing a massive horse farm, he’s built businesses that thrive on real, person...

On this episode of Return on Insights , David Lindover sits down with JP Holecka, a filmmaker turned digital innovation leader, to explore how creativity and AI can coexist—and even thrive together. JP shares how lessons learned on chaotic film sets shaped the structured, empathetic approach behind his agency, Power Shifter Digital. He dives into his experience integrating AI tools like Chat GPT a...

In this episode of Return on Insights , David Lindover talks with Dr. John Sviokla, founder of GAI Insights and Harvard Business School Executive Fellow, about how generative AI is evolving from a technology to a transformative business capability. Dr. Sviokla draws parallels between AI and the electric motor—both redefining how work gets done. He shares his WINS Framework (Words, Images, Numbers,...

In this episode of Return on Insights , host David Lindover talks with Eliron Ekstein, founder and CEO of Raven AI, about how artificial intelligence is bringing trust, transparency, and speed to the car rental and insurance industries. From his time at Shell and BCG to building Raven AI—a company that’s raised $35M to create virtual experts that resolve damage disputes in seconds—Eliron shares wh...

In this powerful episode of Return on Insights , host David Lindover sits down with Evgeniy Kharam, Chief Strategy Officer at Discern Security, to explore a challenge many in tech quietly face—the fear of public speaking and the struggle to connect beyond technical expertise. Evgeniy shares his personal journey from hiding behind the screen to confidently leading with his voice. He unpacks why so...

In this inspiring episode of Return on Insights , host David Lindover talks with Breck Rice, whose journey from oil industry merchandising to healthcare advocacy shows what happens when purpose meets innovation. Breck shares how the pandemic pushed ServeRx to transform corporate spaces into care hubs and build stronger community partnerships—redefining the role of pharmacists as frontline healthca...

In this episode of Return on Insights , host David Lindover sits down with Ora Goldman, Founder & CEO of Mekorma, and Brendan Coffey, Director of Revenue, to explore what it really takes to modernize finance operations. From accounts payable to payment workflows, they reveal how embedded financial automation within Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems is reshaping how companies work. Brendan shares...