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The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgSerial Entrepreneur Toby Zhang on How VC Firms Really Work, How Startups Can (or Can't) Effectively Use VC Funds, and What a Career in VC Looks LikeMeet my alumni friend,Toby Zhang, who’s been passionate about basketball since forever. In 2014, he joined a hedge fund to help launch their VC arm as Partner. From $38 million to $1.3 billion, he steered returns over a 10-year tenure at CRCM. In 2017, Toby was recognized as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30. One of his notable exits was Musical.ly, which was acquired by ByteDance (now TikTok).Toby brings a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial landscape, with experience as both a venture partner and a startup founder. Despite his success, his character remains unchanged from our coll...
2025-02-121h 25
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgCEEATTLE's Mentor & Artist KT Eisler on a Spouse’s Role in a Startup Founder’s Life: Quality Time, Interpersonal Skills, Love, Partnership, Home, and MarriageJoin me LIVE withKT Eisler as we discuss her mentorship for startup founders and the critical role of home life, shaped by her experience as a founder’s spouse. We’ll explore the highs, lows, and how she and her partner navigated the biggest risks and highest stakes—together as a team.The 3x topics we will be talking about are:Spouse Role in a Startup Founder’s LifeQuality time & interpersonal skillsLove, partnership, home, & marriageThis conversation is for anyone directly supporting a startup founder—because the right mental environmen...
2025-02-121h 38
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgPlerion's Chief Innovation Officer Daniel Grzelak on SaaS Identity Sprawl & Legacy Logins, Invisible Security Breach & SSO, Leaked Keys & Non-Human IdentitiesJoin me LIVE withDaniel Grzelak, Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion, as we dive into the latest in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security, with a special focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM). We’ll be venting on 3x key topics👇SaaS Identity Sprawl & Legacy LoginsInvisible Security Breach & SSOLeaked Keys & Non-Human IdentitiesYou won’t want to miss this candid discussion! And if you watched Daniel and I's first podcast episode together, you'll know we're pretty frank and direct. Cee you inside the room! 👋
2025-02-121h 09
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgIs It Leather?’s Business Operations & Strategy Lead, Katie Kutskill, on Mythbusting the Leather Industry, Responsible Luxury & Trade-offs, and the Benefits, Costs & Resale ValueJoin me LIVE withKatie Kutskill, Business Operations & Strategy at Is It Leather? as she shares her expert insights on the current state of the global leather industry and how it impacts B2B across key sectors like automotive, fashion/apparel, and furniture/upholstery. We’ll dive deep into these critical topics:Mythbusting the leather industryResponsible luxury & trade-offsBenefits, costs, & resell valueKatie brings extensive experience in the leather and manufacturing industries, offering valuable takeaways on how businesses within this ecosystem can navigate sustainability, cost-efficiency, and ethical sourcing. Don’t miss this opportunity to h...
2025-02-121h 04
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgRose Mills Influencer's President & Founder Rose Mills on a Business Owner's Game of Visibility, Targeted Messaging, Positioning, Social Media and the Medical CommunityJoin me and Rose Mills, President & Founder of Rose Mills Influencer, LLC, on a LIVE candid chat about navigating marketplace activity for even the most unlikely technical operators who understand the WHY but need help unlocking the HOW of building a strong online presence👇Business owner's game of visibilityTargeted messaging and positioningSocial media & medical communityIf you’ve been unconsciously engaging with social media as an end user instead of a marketer—and bringing that same mindset to the investment table when discussing budget allocation—this conversation will challenge your perspective....
2025-02-121h 11
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgAeon Law's CEO & Founder Adam Philipp on Cybersecurity, IP Rights, Blockchain in the Fintech Industry, and Why SaaS Startups Need TrademarksJoin me live withAdam Philipp, Founder & CEO of AEON Law, for an insightful discussion on these game-changing x3 topics 👇Cybersecurity & IP RightsBlockchain in the Fintech IndustryWhy SaaS Startups Need Trademarks✨ Cee you in the room! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Adam’s expert advice on protecting innovations and navigating the intersection of technology and intellectual property.
2025-02-121h 16
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgThe Sugaring Hut's Founder & Owner Christy Mehelich on Growth in the Med Spa Industry, Favorite Business Aspect, Customer Service & Golden RulesJoin me live withChristy Mehelich, powerhouse founder & owner of two thriving businesses in Wenatchee! We’ll be talking shop and diving into these 3x exciting topics 👇Growth in the Med Spa IndustryChristy’s Favorite Business AspectCustomer Service & The Golden Rules✨ Cee you in the room! Don’t miss the chance to hear Christy’s invaluable business insights and learn what it takes to succeed as an owner-operator in today’s market.
2025-02-1239 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgMicrosoft's Senior Cloud Solution Architect Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury on Data, AI Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Strategy, Reorg Structure, & Integrity in the Startup EcosystemWant to learn howAnanya Ghosh Chowdhury, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft & engineer/mentor/advisor, is talking about AI in the boardrooms? Join us! Our chat goals👇 Data, AI Infrastructure & SecurityEnterprise Strategy & Reorg StructureIntegrity in the Startup EcosystemIn this conversation, we’ll explore how AI is driving business transformation—from early adopters to latecomers—and tackle the critical questions you should be asking in your next boardroom meeting.Don't miss the opportunity to gain invaluable insights that bridge technology and strategy with Ananya and I!Cee you in the room!
2025-02-1245 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgCEEATTLE Fine Art's Represented Artist Ingrid V. Wells on Time Expansion & High Performance, Perceived Value vs. Value, and Subconscious ReprogrammingJoin my candid conversation with Ingrid Wells in the Bay Area and we are going to discuss about:1. Time expansion & high performance2. Perceived value vs. value3. Subconscious reprogramming
2025-02-1238 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgSteadfast Group's General Manager Dean Hislop on Decentralized Information Assets, Governance Mindset Within an Org, Azure, PII, and the Insurance IndustryJumping live withDean Hislop of Steadfast Group Limited to have a candid conversation on decentralized information assets in the modern workforce, governance mindset within an organization, and how Azure, PII and the insurance industry works together from his unique global perspective.Dean brings over 20 years of IT expertise, having held roles such as General Manager, National Head of Technology, and Senior Systems Administrator. He’s led large teams and overseen 100+ large-scale infrastructure projects, combining leadership, strategy, and compliance with high-level technical skills in server and application virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud technologies.I’m excited to d...
2025-02-1256 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgMeahana's CEO & Co-Founder Adam Boggs: Live Product Demo & WalkthroughIn this episode, I sit down with Adam Boggs, CEO & Co-Founder of Meahana, for an exclusive live product demo and walkthrough. We dive into how Meahana is transforming collaboration in real-time, explore its standout features, and discuss the vision behind the platform. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, operator, or tech enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this firsthand look at how Meahana works and what makes it a game-changer. Tune in and see it in action! 🚀
2025-02-1237 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgBoltt's Fractional Chief Revenue Officer Sanjit Singh on Hunting vs. Farming (CAC skill diff), Cut-Throat Pivoting to Fail Fast, and Founder Ownership & AccountabilityIn this conversation, Sanjit Singh, a 5x Founder (3x successful exits), angel investor, and Fractional Chief Revenue Officer, shares his expertise on scaling sales and marketing in a startup environment. We’ll explore the key differences between “hunting” for new customers and “farming” existing relationships, with a focus on the skill sets required for each. Sanjit will also address the gap that founders, especially those from large corporate backgrounds like FAANG, often face when transitioning into startup life, and how they can bridge that gap to thrive in the startup grind.Founders and executives tuning in will walk away...
2025-02-1238 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgCyber Way US vCISO & COO Todd Dekkinga on Risk, Board & Startup Advisory, Proactive Data Protection, and PII Vendor 360 Evaluation ProcessWant to learn howTodd Dekkinga, a seasoned 3X CISO, advisor, and angel investor in startups, navigates the world of cybersecurity and strategic decision-making? Join us! 👋Our chat goals👇1. Risk, Board & Startup Advisory:How CISOs help guide the C-suite in making proactive decisions that protect the organization and boost growth.2. Proactive Data Protection & PII: Why securing sensitive data is everyone’s responsibility and how to move from a reactive to a proactive security posture.3. Vendor 360 Evaluation:What enterprise buyers really look for in security vendors and how startups can build trust and meet ind...
2025-02-1231 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgCEEATTLE Fine Art's Represented Artist Esther Loopstra on Psychology of High-Performers, Curating a Thriving Mental Room, Neuroscience & Decision-MakingSafety & security is my #1 priority to show up best to the people who I love, respect and collaborate on work I am proud of to bring into the world. Join Esther Loopstra and I on how to unlock self as a leader to solve problems in the day-to-day:Psychology of high-performersCurating a thriving mental roomNeuroscience & decision-making
2025-02-1245 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgCelestic's CEO & Co-Founder Aaron Huslage on the Role of a CEO & Personal Brand, Storytelling in Press Articles, and Speaking in Live TV News ShowsAaron Huslage, co-founder & CEO of Celestic, is a global security leader who not only masters DevOps, infosec, and infrastructure management—he knows how to communicate that expertise to the public with clarity and impact. You’ve probably seen him on live TV news shows, expertly breaking down complex security topics for a nationwide audience.Join us in our conversation about:Role of CEO & personal brandStorytelling in press articlesSpeaking in live TV news shows
2025-02-1239 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgPlerion's Chief Innovation Officer Daniel Grzelak on Startup Advisory & Cloud Security, Enterprise Sales Cycle, and Qualifying Vendor RelationshipsWant to learn howDaniel Grzelak (ex-Linktree & Atlassian), Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion, Security Leader/Advisor to many founders, leverages his startup-to-enterprise #security expertise in the boardroom? Join us! 👋 Our chat goals 💬👇 1. Startup Advisory & Cloud Security2. Navigating Enterprise Sales Cycles3. Qualifying Vendor RelationshipsIn this conversation, Daniel Grzelak will showcase how his experience advising startups, coupled with his role as CISO at large-scale enterprises, has shaped his approach to cloud security and strategic decision-making.Daniel will provide actionable insights into navigating complex enterprise sales cycles, from understanding client needs to effectively positioning solutions. He’ll discuss how he helps founders and security te...
2025-02-1257 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgFractional CRO Sanjit Singh on Bridging B2B Sales & Marketing, Lead Effective Customer Interviews, & Convert Sales Calls to Marketing GoldJoin me in a 30 min chat about a healthy P&L with serial entrepreneur Sanjit Singh, founder of 5 companies with 3 successful exits, angel investor, and a sales/marketing expert in F500. Talking points below 👇Bridging B2B sales & marketingLead effective customer interviewsConvert sales calls to marketing goldDon’t you hate it when you attend something and don’t know how to apply it right away? Yeah, we’ve been there too. Can't buy back time!! So, roll up your sleeves, blink twice, and actively listen. The next customer call you’re on and the next web...
2025-02-1228 min
The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee NgResourcely's CEO & Co-Founder Travis McPeak on Personal Branding, Distribution MarComms Strategy, and B2B Marketing in DevSecOpsLearn how Travis McPeak (ex-Netflix & Databricks), a founder/CEO & investor/advisor/engineer/dad, shows up online and offline in security. Travis is a tech executive I’ve come to truly appreciate for his mastery in marketing himself and his many startup ventures with consistency, simplicity, frequency, and capacity through personal branding. When engineers and founders in my network ask for a real-life example of someone who successfully juggles the demands of being both a CEO and a founder, I’m proud to champion Travis.
2025-02-1128 min