The Conference Room with Simon Lader

In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we welcome Lauren Goldstein, a seasoned business consultant and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies including Apple, Nike, and AT&T and to a variety of fast growing early stage companies. Join us as we dive into the challenges faced by business leaders, and hear Lauren's insights into effective team building, the difference between gr...

In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we welcome Matthew Andriani , CEO of Mazebolt Technologies , as we delve deep into the world of cybersecurity, particularly focusing on the evolution and mitigation of DDoS attacks. Matthew talks us through the inception, growth, and effectiveness of Radar, Mazebolt's pioneering DDoS defense solution, the flaws of traditional DDoS mitigation p...

In the early hours of Saturday 7th October, Israel was savagely attacked by the terrorist group Hamas. Innocent civilians were murdered in cold blood, men women and children were kidnapped, their bodies desecrated and paraded through the streets. The Conference Room stands firmly by the people and the State of Israel. To show solidarity with our Israeli brothers and sisters, this message will be t...

In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we welcome Melissa Mitchell as we discuss her journey from a flight attendant to becoming the CEO of Abundant Life Studio, the nuances of organic marketing, and the challenges and advantages it presents in the ever-evolving digital landscape. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE Course Creation and Realizations 00:07:48 – Transition from off...

In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we welcome Sugey Piedra as we discuss holistic financial planning for service-based business owners and the importance of understanding taxes for long-term wealth creation. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE 00:04:23 : Sugey shares the mission and offerings of her tax planning advisory firm, Prominence Business & Wealth Management. 00:13:17 : Dis...

In this week's episode of "The Conference Room," we welcome LogRhythm' s VP EMEA, Kev Eley , an industry veteran with nearly thirty years of experience in growing technology businesses across EMEA. Join us as we dive into a conversation about the challenges and intricacies of launching and growing technology businesses in Europe, including the impact of Brexit and the importance...

In this week's episode, we welcome Baber Amin , a seasoned expert in product development and achieving that elusive product/market fit. Join us as we explore the world of innovation through Baber's experienced lens. We delve into the intricacies of product development and the strategic aspects of product planning and the transformative potential of data-driven decisions. Whether you're...

In this week's episode of The Conference Room we welcome Sean Blenkhorn , the Vice President of Worldwide Sales Engineering at Axonius, a leading cybersecurity vendor. With over two decades of experience in diverse organizations like Symantec, Canadian Bank CIBC, and eSentire, Sean is one of the authorities of Sales Engineering in the cybersecurity sector. Join us as we dive into the intriguin...

In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we're thrilled to welcome Julz Vitality , a seasoned podcast host, summit host, speaker, and the CEO of Positive Impact. Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking discussion on enhancing online presence, social media strategies, and achieving business success with practical insights from Julz's expertise. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS WEEKS E...

In today's episode, we focus on turning a problem into a technical product company, featuring a true industry luminary, Carsten Willems . As the Co-founder and CEO of threat analysis and detection vendor VMRay , Carsten has traversed a remarkable journey from his early hacking curiosity to pioneering VMRay into a cybersecurity powerhouse. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: The Symbiosis of Tech...

Embark on a journey into the realm of tech entrepreneurship with Ian L. Paterson , a serial visionary in the technology landscape. From pioneering ventures in events to his pivotal role at Terapeak, later acquired by eBay, Ian's trajectory embodies innovation and tenacity. Explore his path as he founded and guided Exapic, a transformative data analytics platform vendor, and delve into his late...

How does a sales leader drive consistent growth and navigate through the challenges of the ever-changing tech industry, including mergers and acquisitions? Join us as Brandon Conley , Chief Revenue Officer of AppOmni , shares his invaluable insights gained from a glittering 25+ year career into sales strategies, adapting to market dynamics, and successfully navigating the complexities of mergers a...

Join us for an electrifying episode of The Conference Room featuring the brilliant Taylor Fischer , a seasoned sales page copywriter and strategist. With real-life success stories and invaluable insights, she reveals the secrets behind crafting high-performing sales copy that drives remarkable results. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Taylor's expertise and discover how to unleash...

In this week's episode, we welcome Jeff Fleischer, the Global Head of Sales at Team Cymru, as he unveils the secrets of curiosity-driven success and exceptional leadership in the world of cybersecurity. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Embrace a CEO Mindset: Take Ownership of Success As a sales leader, think like a CEO and take full responsibility for your role. Proactively identify areas for i...

In this podcast episode, dive into the world of digital marketing with Austin Armstrong , a renowned social media expert, CEO of SocialityPro, creator of Syllaby, and host of the popular TikTok podcast BusinessTok. Discover the secrets behind his extraordinary success as he shares his journey from being a lifelong digital marketer to becoming the CEO of two thriving ventures. Join us as Austin rev...

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In this week's episode we explore the exceptional journey of marketing visionary Nathan Burke , Chief Marketing Officer of Axonius and discover how his unrivaled expertise is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. Join us as we delve into his remarkable contributions, shaping the future of digital security. Key Takeaways From This Episode The importance of differentiation in marketing and e...

In this week's episode we welcome cybersecurity sales leader Robert Freeman as we talk about sales, revenue growth and leadership in a hypergrowth cybersecurity startup. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Effective leadership involves uniting and motivating individuals towards a shared goal, understanding their motivations, and fostering good communication and positive culture. Leaders in startup...

Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome Anshul Kaushik , VP Sales of cybersecurity vendor Axio and a distinguished software sales leader, to delve into his strategies for driving sales, effective management, and exceptional leadership in hypergrowth companies. Discover the key elements that differentiate successful sales leaders from the rest, explore the invaluable lessons sports managem...

This week we welcome back friend of the podcast, Dr. Letitia Wright , as she shares her story and winning strategies that will skyrocket your brand by using the power of television. Key Takeaways from this episode How content creators can make money from their own TV channel Setting up your own digital TV channel is easier than you think Key mistakes to avoid Why TV can be a much better option tha...

In this episode we welcome serial investor, CEO and board member Tom Reilly who shares his insight into business growth, leadership and the role of a CEO. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE What is the role of a CEO? The Three Essential Ingredients to Scaling a Business How to lead leaders The Story of a Ten Figure Exit THIS WEEK'S GUEST Tom Reilly has a thirty year career forming, leading, scali...

In this week's episode we welcome Laura Bell Main , CEO of application security vendor SafeStack to discuss her experience of being a company founder, pivoting from services to software and building her initial team. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE Pivoting from services to software - the why and the how How to find your key initial hires How to hire when face to face interviewing isn't an...

This week we welcome international PR, publicity and branding consultant Brooke Young as she shares her story and winning strategies that will skyrocket your brand through the power of PR. Key takeaways from this episode PR - what it is and why you need it Good PR - how its done - and how not to spend a fortune on it Bad PR - yes, it really exsits and what to avoid The most powerful weapon in your...

In this week's episode we welcome Yochai Corem , CEO of hyperscaling cybersecurity intelligence vendor Cyberint who shares his story, his strategy for leadership, company growth and the role of a CEO in a rapidly scaling company. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: How to manage without authority The importance of trusting your team Managing people whose job you've never done How to step in w...

In this week's episode we welcome Uri Levy, the global head of sales of cybersecurity hypergrowth vendor XM Cyber who shares his story, his strategy for scaling revenue around the world and his tips for managing sales teams - and sales leaders. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: What makes a successful sales leader: understand your data, empower your team and make sure your strategy is aligned with...