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Summit Sessions with Bryan SchielkeSusan Werkner & Peter Applebaum - Co-Founders of The Agency AcceleratorsIn this episode of Summit Sessions with Bryan Schielke, hosts Bryan sits down with Susan Werkner and Peter Applebaum, Co-Founders of The Agency Accelerators. With decades of experience building and scaling award-winning digital agencies, they've helped over 300 agencies worldwide land 5-, 6-, and 7-figure corporate contracts.They share practical insights on overcoming imposter syndrome to pursue enterprise clients, building predictable business development systems to avoid the revenue roller coaster, staying ahead of trends like digital investor relations and sustainability, keeping relationships human in an AI-driven world with "Customer Romance," balancing long-term brand positioning with short-term revenue needs...
2026-03-1009 min
Summit Sessions with Bryan SchielkeShelly Freeman – President & CEO, BoldIQOn this episode of Summit Sessions with Bryan Schielke, Bryan sits down with Shelly Freeman, President & CEO of BoldIQ and a global operating executive who has spent more than 20 years scaling SaaS, enterprise software, and AI companies.Shelly shares candid insights from leading organizations from early-stage startups to enterprise scale - including what growth really feels like behind the scenes (hint: it’s harder and slower than you think). She discusses how to spot real leaders inside your organization, why turning around underperforming teams requires tough decisions, and how customer feedback should shape product roadmaps....
2026-03-0306 min
Summit Sessions with Bryan SchielkeJosh Green – CEO, Deadlift StudiosIn this episode of Summit Sessions, host Bryan Schielke sits down with Josh Green, CEO of Deadlift Studios and a veteran QA leader with over 15 years of experience across AAA and indie game development.Josh shares key insights on how quality assurance scales across vastly different studio environments, how strong culture and work-life balance drive better results, and why listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills in gaming.They also dive into how to identify and validate a beachhead audience, balance creativity with technical rigor, and why setting boundaries is essential for innovation...
2026-02-1707 min
Summit Sessions with Bryan SchielkeSteve Shefveland – Founder & CEO, VitalCXIn this episode of Summit Sessions with Bryan Schielke, Bryan sits down with Steve Shefveland, Founder & CEO of VitalCX, the world’s first Healthcare Experience Platform (HXP), to explore what it really takes to scale customer and patient experience in the age of AI.With over 30 years of global experience building and operating customer experience teams across the U.S., Africa, Mexico, and beyond, Steve shares a grounded, real-world perspective on why AI alone is never enough - and why the human element still defines great service.Yo...
2026-02-1019 min
Summit Sessions with Bryan SchielkeDave Moody – CFO, Founder & CEO, Meka Deal FlowIn this episode of Summit Sessions with Bryan Schielke, Bryan sits down with Dave Moody, MBA, CEPA®, CFO and Founder of Meka Deal Flow, to explore the journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship and exit planning. Dave shares how business owners can increase the value of their companies by 20–40%, common blind spots when preparing for an exit, and the leadership lessons learned across Fortune 100, PE-backed, and small businesses.From technical financial rigor to the human side of advising owners, Dave emphasizes integrity, empathy, and impact in every business decision. He also discusses his personal mission of giving bac...
2026-01-2712 min
Summit Sessions with Bryan SchielkeDoug Stovall – Tech Executive, Altus AllianceIn this episode of Summit Sessions, host Bryan Schielke sits down with seasoned tech executive Doug Stovall, a leader who has scaled multiple organizations into market leaders across wireless, semiconductor, SaaS, and deep tech.Doug shares hard-earned insights from securing global regulatory approval for wireless power in more than 60 countries, building the world’s largest wireless power IP portfolio, and guiding early-stage companies from prototype to commercial success. The conversation dives deep into what founders and CEOs often underestimate - from regulatory timelines and product-market fit to translating complex technology into real commercial va...
2026-01-2008 min
Summit Sessions with Bryan SchielkeKeith Jia - Founder & CEO, Aude.aiIn this episode of Summit Sessions with Bryan Schielke, Bryan sits down with Keith Jia, Founder & CEO of Aude.ai, to explore the challenges of engineering visibility, team trust, and performance measurement in tech organizations. From his early days at Microsoft and Amazon to founding his own company, Keith shares his personal journey and the lessons that inspired him to rethink how engineering output is measured.Keith dives into the gaps he sees in traditional performance dashboards, the importance of balancing human factors with data-driven insights, and how leaders can coach and build teams that consistently improve...
2026-01-1311 min
Summit Sessions with Bryan SchielkeDavid Utrilla, CEO of U.S. Translation CompanyIn this episode of Summit Sessions with Bryan Schielke, Bryan sits down with David Utrilla, founder and CEO of U.S. Translation Company, to explore the pivotal decisions, challenges, and leadership principles that have shaped his award-winning business. From navigating early struggles to embracing AI in film and TV localization, David shares how adaptability, continuous learning, and relationship-building have driven decades of growth.Listeners will gain insights into:Overcoming early business obstacles and earning client trustBalancing technical accuracy with cultural nuance in translationLeveraging AI to scale operations globallyLeadership lessons from serving on boards and in diplomatic...
2026-01-0610 min