Shift & Thrive: CEO Insights on Driving Change

How does the transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship shape an approach to innovation, leadership, and global impact? This week on Shift & Thrive: CEO Insights on Driving Change, we delve into the inspiring journey of Laurent Canneva, CEO and founder of Spare-It, a groundbreaking SaaS platform revolutionizing waste management. From his corporate leadership roles at Sanofi Genzy...

How can leaders navigate change, drive organizational alignment, and leverage emerging technologies like GenAI to stay customer-focused in today’s evolving tech landscape? In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie sits down with Ronen Schwartz, CEO of K2View and a seasoned leader in cloud storage, data management, and technological innovation. From his transformative leadership at NetApp, whe...

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, host Natalie sits down with Matt Darrow, CEO and co-founder of Vivun, to explore his journey from consulting to leading innovations in AI sales engineering. Matt shares insights on transforming Vivun’s SaaS offerings into AI-native solutions, navigating organizational change, and maintaining leadership vision during times of transition. From his global upbrin...

In this week’s episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie sits down with Saket Saurabh, Co-Founder and CEO of Nexla. Saket, a seasoned entrepreneur and technologist, shares his journey from his early days at NVIDIA to leading a Gartner Cool Vendor company. They explore the massive impact of generative AI, how it reshaped businesses, and the importance of data integration. Saket offers deep insights in...

Today, we are revisiting our conversation with Konstantin Vilk, Founder and CEO of UnPwnAble (formerly LinkTempo). Konstantin shares his journey from launching tech startups to pioneering innovations in cybersecurity and data management. He discusses the importance of customer insights, organizational alignment, and diverse perspectives in solving complex challenges. This episode dives into applyi...

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie sits down with a distinguished guest, Matt McCrann, CEO of DroneShield. Throughout the conversation, they explore the intricacies of driving major organizational changes, the importance of a clear vision, and aligning teams for successful innovation. Matt shares insights on hiring the right talent, fostering a growth mindset, and building a dynamic te...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Shift & Thrive,  where we dive deep into stories of transformation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Today we hear from the remarkable Lior Klisman, a serial entrepreneur who's now on his fourth venture. He's lived in seven countries across three continents, carrying a profound passion for supporting foreign-born entrepreneurs to make a positive impa...

On this week's episode of Shift & Thrive: CEO Insights on Driving Change, Natalie sits down with guest Matt Farry, Chief Product Officer of CyFlare and Founder. Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert with 20 years in the industry and nine years of active duty in the US Coast Guard. They discuss managing major organizational change, the role of individual adaptability, and the...

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie interviews Sherri Davidoff, CEO of LMG Security. Sherri, a seasoned professional with over 16 years in the cybersecurity industry, shares her journey in leading her company, the challenges of bootstrapping a company, the benefits of becoming employee-owned, and the value of maintaining a flexible and supportive company culture. She provides insights i...

In this week’s episode of Shift & Thrive, host Natalie Nathanson sits down with Jorge Myszne, Chief Product Officer Niobium Microsystems. Jorge shares his remarkable journey, from his early days in Uruguay to his innovative work at Niobia. They delve into his extensive experience leading organizations through critical transformations such as fundraising, rapid scaling, and successful exits. Jo...

In this week’s episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie sits down with Gary Garofalo, CEO and co-founder of Loud Crowd, a pioneering creator management platform. Gary discusses his journey from management consulting to entrepreneurship and the extensive experience he has gained in the rapidly evolving worlds of e-commerce, affiliate marketing, and digital influencers. Together, they explore the chal...

In this week’s episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie sits down with Adi Klevit, CEO and founder of Business Success Consulting Group and host of the System Simplified podcast. Adi shares her extensive experience in helping companies streamline and optimize their operations. With over 25 years of experience, including a background in industrial engineering and management consulting, Adi brings a w...

In this week’s episode, host Natalie welcomes Greg Toroosian, Founder and CEO of Samson Rose. They delve into a variety of topics including misconceptions about driving major change in organizations, the importance of diverse talent pools, and the necessity of strategic hiring at different growth milestones. Greg also discusses the shifting work environments post-COVID-19, emphasizing the trends t...

Summary In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie interviews Ben Ben-Aderet, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of GRSee Consulting Group. They discuss Ben's extensive experience in the InfoSec industry and his views on driving major organizational change. Ben addresses common misconceptions about strategy, emphasizing the importance of execution. He shares insights on navigating cultural...

Summary On this week's episode of Shift & Thrive, Sneer Rosenfeld, CEO of Cyber 2.0, shares his unique approach to endpoint and network security, which focuses on stopping the spread of malicious software rather than just protecting individual computers. Sneer’s emphasis on storytelling, customer focus, and team empowerment stands out as a model for successful leadership and organizational gro...

Summary On this week's episode of Shift & Thrive: CEO Insights on Driving Change, Natalie sits down with guest Brad Thies. Brad is the CEO and Managing Partner at BARR Advisory. They discuss managing organizational change, and addressing common misconceptions while emphasizing the importance of agency, trust, and self-awareness. Brad shares valuable practices like the Colby Index and EOS (Entr...

In this week’s episode, Natalie sits down with Paul Harris, the CEO of Aurora Multimedia. Paul shares insights from his 30-year career as a technology executive, discussing major innovations in the AV industry. He emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box and listening to customer feedback. Paul explains how his company approaches product development, customer support, and innovative t...

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, host Natalie Nathanson sits down with Christian Hyatt, CEO & Co-Founder of risk3sixty! Together, they discuss his journey in cybersecurity, the challenges of driving organizational change, and valuable leadership insights. Christian also highlights the current trends impacting cybersecurity and how risk3sixty helps clients navigate complex compliance land...

Host Natalie interviews Eli Wachs, a dynamic entrepreneur and visionary in the privacy tech industry. Eli shares his journey from starting ventures in high school to his latest undertaking, Footprint, a startup focused on seamless and secure user onboarding. Throughout the discussion, Eli offers key insights into leadership challenges, such as the importance of clear communication and giving speci...

Summary In this episode of Shift & Thrive, host Natalie sits down with Emile Sayegh, an early pioneer in cloud computing and seasoned leader with over two decades in the tech industry. Emile shares valuable advice on driving major changes within organizations, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, communication, and stakeholder buy-in. He also delves into the critical roles of marketing,...

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie sits down with Mark Hewitt, president and CEO of EQ Engineered. Mark shares insights from his extensive background, which includes military roots, studying at West Point, leading entrepreneurial ventures, and a leadership role at Forrester Research. The discussion delves into key strategies for successful digital transformation, emphasizing inclusive...

In this episode, host Natalie interviews Mike Shannon, an accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of driving growth and innovation. Mike shares his experiences leading PackBack, a successful education technology company, and his current venture Impruve, which aims to revolutionize coaching and feedback with AI. He discusses the misconception of dramatic organizational change, stressing the i...

In this episode, Phil Duffy, the COO and Chief Product Officer at Graze Robotics, shares his extensive experience in product strategy and change management. With over 25 years in product development, including 15 years in China overseeing hardware manufacturing, Phil has led initiatives that scaled startups and successfully integrated robotics into various industries such as retail, healthcare, an...

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, host Natalie welcomes Anne Hartslief, a masterful business leader and co-founder of Lockstep. Anne shares her profound insights into successful organizational transformation, emphasizing the difference between transactional and transformational change. She discusses the common pitfalls of overengineering transformation processes and the importance of inviting...

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, host Natalie engages in a compelling conversation with Naveen Rajkumar, Naveen shares his views on how change can be a win-win-win for shareholders, clients, and team members if implemented thoughtfully and strategically. Naveen talks about the importance of a clear strategy, client-centric culture, and team empowerment in achieving successful transformation....