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The CEOpeek ShowChoosing Courage When Certainty Is Gone with Ernesto AguilarWhat happens when playing it safe starts costing more than taking the risk?Ernesto Aguilar has spent more than three decades leading through complexity—scaling firms, integrating acquisitions, and making decisions where certainty was never guaranteed. In this conversation, Ernesto reflects on the moments when caution felt responsible—but courage turned out to be essential.We talk about fear not as something to eliminate, but as something to work with. Ernesto shares how experience, loss, and long-term perspective reshaped the way he approaches leadership, growth, and responsibility—not just to the business, but to the...
2026-01-2041 min
The CEOpeek ShowBuilt in the Hard Moments with Travis Hess, CEO of BigCommerceSome leadership lessons don’t come from wins—they come from the moments that test who you are when things don’t go as planned.Travis Hess has spent more than 15 years leading global commerce organizations, advising boards, scaling businesses, and navigating high-stakes transitions. Today, as CEO of Commerce, he carries responsibility for a global platform and thousands of customers. But in this conversation, Travis doesn’t focus on playbooks or success stories.Instead, he speaks candidly about adversity, vulnerability, and the reality that “bad stuff happens”—even at the highest levels. We explore why be...
2026-01-1342 min
The CEOpeek ShowWhen Success Doesn’t Save You with Norman RadowYou can survive a bad deal. You can even recover from a failed strategy. But some leadership mistakes don’t announce themselves—and they don’t fade quietly.Norman Radow knows this firsthand. As the Founder and CEO of The RADCO Companies, Norman has led more than 150 real estate turnarounds, transforming distressed assets into thriving communities and building one of the most respected multifamily investment and management platforms in the industry. But in this conversation, he goes beyond transactions and trophies.Norman reflects candidly on the harder lessons of leadership—how people decisions compound...
2026-01-0647 min
The CEOpeek ShowWhen Metrics Lose Meaning with Jay BrownWhat happens when the numbers are strong—but leadership still feels off course?Jay Brown, CEO of David Weekley Homes, has led at the highest levels of business, doubling the size of an S&P 500 company while building a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and people-first performance. In this conversation, Jay challenges a quiet leadership trap: when metrics pull our attention downward, leaders can lose sight of where they’re actually going.Jay shares how great leadership requires lifting your gaze beyond dashboards and near-term motion to the horizon—where purpose, direction, and long-t...
2025-12-3040 min
The CEOpeek ShowWhen Leadership Follows You Home with Jordan SmithWhat if leadership didn’t end when the workday was over?In this episode, Jordan Smith, the CEO of Jet Dental, challenges one of the most comfortable myths in leadership: that work and life can be cleanly separated. Drawing on lived experience and deep reflection, Jordan explores how the quality of a leader’s day at work doesn’t stay at work—it ripples into families, relationships, and the lives of people far beyond the office walls.In a powerful moment inspired by Clayton Christensen’s work, Jordan shares how fulfillment, purpose, and challenge...
2025-12-2340 min
The CEOpeek ShowWhen Life Changes the Leader with Lance LovedayWhat happens when leadership stops being theoretical and becomes deeply personal?Lance Loveday, CEO of Closed Loop, didn’t grow into a stronger leader through a new strategy or framework. His transformation came through life itself. After losing his father, Lance found that grief reshaped how he showed up—not just as a person, but as a CEO. What emerged was a deeper commitment to his values, greater emotional clarity, and a steadier, more grounded way of leading.In this deeply human conversation, Lance shares how personal loss changed his relationship with authority, cont...
2025-12-1635 min
The CEOpeek ShowConflict Creates Alignment with Lisa RosenthalWhat happens when a CEO builds a culture where disagreement isn’t a threat — it’s a requirement?Lisa Rosenthal, CEO of Mayvin, leads with unapologetic transparency. She invites dissent, celebrates challenge, and believes alignment is only possible when people are willing to say the uncomfortable things out loud. In her world, “conflict” isn’t chaos — it’s clarity. And she pushes her teams to embrace it through a simple rule: disagree twice, then commit.In our conversation, Lisa shares the leadership moments that shaped her no-filters philosophy, how she learned to love productive frict...
2025-12-0943 min
The CEOpeek ShowLeading Through the AI Shockwave with Phillip ThuneWhat if the trait that once got you in trouble became your greatest leadership asset?What do you do when your entire industry changes overnight?When AI upended the search world, Phillip Thune, CEO of Adthena, faced a leadership crucible few CEOs ever encounter: transform the company’s core business or risk being left behind.In this gripping conversation, Philip shares how he and his team spent a thousand hours debating, redefining, and ultimately reinventing their company’s future in just two months. Guided by an extraordinary boar...
2025-11-1146 min
The CEOpeek ShowLeading Without Looking Back with JP HamelWhat happens when the very experience that built your success starts blinding you to better choices today?JP Hamel didn’t become CEO overnight. After 17+ years at N2—rising from franchisee to CRO, President, and now CEO—he’s seen the full loop: trying, failing, trying again, and learning when to let go of what used to work. In this candid conversation, JP shares how long-tenured leaders can use history as a guide without becoming attached to it—and why isolating tests (instead of hard left turns) protects the company’s “soul” while raising performa...
2025-11-1136 min
GrowCFO Show#255 From CFO to CEO: Lessons on Leadership, Dave Osh, Mentor
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In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the transition from CFO to CEO is a journey that demands more than technical expertise—it requires a profound shift in mindset, leadership style, and strategic vision. In this episode, Dave Osh, a seasoned CFO, CEO, and mentor, joins host Kevin Appleby to share his unique path from fighter pilot to corporate leader, and the critical lessons learned along the way. The episode opens by underscoring the...
2025-10-1440 min
The CEOpeek ShowNo Poker Face Leadership with Denny LeCompteWhat if the trait that once got you in trouble became your greatest leadership asset?Denny LeCompte, the CEO of Portnox, has built his leadership philosophy on a foundation of unfiltered transparency. He owns his mistakes in company-wide emails, actively invites dissent, and aligns his teams by always sharing the complete picture. A former cognitive psychology PhD turned tech leader, Denny reveals how embracing “the opposite of a poker face” can fuel trust, improve retention, and boost performance—all without the drama.In this conversation with Dave Osh, Denny shares the defining moments that s...
2025-10-0744 min
The CEOpeek ShowGood Enough Wins with Felipe CornejoWhat if delivering ‘good enough’—openly and together—created better outcomes than chasing perfect in silence?Felipe Cornejo, CEO and founder of Devsu, leads teams across Ecuador and the U.S., serving clients throughout the Americas. Early on, a live ESPN launch nearly went sideways when performance tests were missed—and the team hesitated to surface the risk. That moment catalyzed a leadership stance Felipe holds to this day: radical transparency with clients and teams, paired with a pragmatic bias for progress over perfection.In this conversation, Felipe shares how he bridges U.S.–LATAM culture with...
2025-09-3046 min
The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast#703 – Building wafer.space with Tim Ansell
Welcome back Tim Ansell!
Tim’s past appearances and previous work
Discussing Tomu on 375
Discussing Fomu on 456.3
Discussing the open source PDK on 501
Tim’s previous work at Google involved releasing a manufacturable open-source PDK (Process Development Kit), which contains the fundamental information needed to create integrated circuits.
Key open-source tools discussed include OpenROAD (a backend compiler for IC design) and Open Lane (an end-to-end suite turning chip descriptions (RTL) into manufacturing data (GDS)). Andreas had been on the show talking about his work on OpenROAD. Not discussed on the show but after Efabless went away, Open...
2025-09-2558 min
The CEOpeek ShowTeam-First CEO with Dylan SerotaWhat if the fastest turnaround move isn’t a strategy deck—but a calendar full of one-to-ones?Dylan Serota didn’t start as CEO. After co-founding Terminal inside the Atomic venture studio and serving as Chief Strategy Officer, he stepped into the top job during a brutal reset—RIFs, salary cuts, and a near refounding. His first act: meet every single employee one-on-one to rebuild trust, alignment, and momentum.In this conversation, Dylan shares the inflection points of moving from “influencing strategy” to owning the call, how he eliminates low-stakes battles to focus on conflict...
2025-09-1642 min
The CEOpeek ShowThe Leader Who Rejects Autocracy with Chad HestersDo CEOs really need to control everything—or is that the fastest way to kill innovation?Chad Hesters, President & CEO of Boyden, learned early in his career—first as a U.S. Naval Intelligence officer and later in the corporate world—that the most effective leaders are not autocrats at the top of the pyramid. Instead, the best leaders empower others, build trust, and create organizations where accountability and innovation thrive.In this episode, Chad shares with me how his military experiences shaped his philosophy that leaders must “eat last,” why fear suffocates potential, and how creati...
2025-09-0251 min
The CEOpeek ShowLead Without Fear with Marc ZiontsThe most trusted leaders aren’t the ones who avoid conflict—they’re the ones who step into it with courage and clarity.Marc Zionts has built an extraordinary international career, leading companies across Israel, India, Japan, China, and beyond. As the CEO of SundaySky, he believes that leadership means making the hard calls, being radically transparent, and fostering trust through direct, honest communication. But Marc’s perspective isn’t only shaped by boardrooms—it’s grounded in a life well-lived with over 35 years of marriage, four kind adult children, and the discipline of competitive cycling.In this conv...
2025-08-1237 min
The CEOpeek ShowThe Leader Who Finds Joy in Service with Ben KesslerWhat if the secret to true leadership isn't chasing outcomes but embracing genuine service?Ben Kessler discovered the core of his leadership philosophy at a surprisingly young age when his father taught him that true joy emerges from serving others. From nearly becoming a Catholic priest to navigating the challenging world of McKinsey consulting and eventually becoming CEO of 66degrees, Ben’s diverse journey underscores the profound power of intentional human connection and selfless leadership.In this engaging conversation, Ben reveals to me why the deepest joy often arises from a paradox: being both selfishly co...
2025-08-0434 min
The CEOpeek ShowWhen Tragedy Shapes Purpose with Harry BruellWhat happens when your deepest personal tragedy reshapes your purpose and transforms your approach to leadership?Harry Bruell spent 25 years passionately leading conservation efforts, growing small regional programs into a nationwide movement. But in 2016, the unimaginable happened—Harry lost his 14-year-old daughter to suicide. This profound loss became a pivotal turning point, compelling Harry to shift his life's mission toward helping individuals facing mental health challenges and disabilities.In this deeply personal conversation, Harry shares with me how his family’s tragedy taught him powerful lessons on empathy, the illusion of control, and the critical role...
2025-07-1537 min
The CEOpeek ShowThe Leader Who Survived a Nightmare Boss with Brian UnderhillWe've all had difficult bosses, but what happens when your first boss is straight out of Hollywood’s worst nightmares?Brian Underhill started his career under a toxic boss who screamed, cursed, and threw objects at him, leading Brian to question everything about work and leadership. Instead of breaking him, this experience inspired Brian to become obsessed with transforming the way leaders lead. Today, he’s the Founder & CEO of CoachSource, the world’s largest executive coaching provider, helping thousands of leaders achieve measurable, lasting change.I sat down with Brian to discover how he transf...
2025-07-0745 min
Dave and MahoneyOsh Gosh BAWKOCKShow Features: Lazy Bones Mahonez, Redneck Report and Pop TrashSocials: @DaveandMahoney Voice Mail: 833-Yo-Dummy https://www.twitch.tv/daveandmahoney Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-05-151h 04
MUSICALITÉ sessions - OSHMUSICALITÉ #66 Edition - OSHTracklist:
01.Firefly - Love Is Gonna Be On Your Side (Michael Gray Remix) [High Fashion Music]
02.Antonello Ferrari, Aldo Bergamasco - Here We Go Again (Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco Club Mix) [Sunflowermusic Records]
03.Prospect Park - Shake It Up Tonight (Dave Lee's Disco Re-Shake) [Z Records]
04.Dimitri From Paris x Fiorious - Music Saved My Life (The Extended Discomix) [Glitterbox Recordings]
05.Prefix One, Lifford - I Don't Really Care (Classic Killer Biscuit Mix) [Househead London]
06.Mothers Favorite Child feat. Tanya Tiet - Reflections Of A Disco Ball (Joey Negro Club Mix) [Z Records]
07.Full Flava feat. Carleen Anderson - Was...
2024-01-011h 20
MUSICALITÉ sessions - OSHMUSICALITÉ #62 Edition - OSHTracklist:
01.Rachel Claudio & Nicolas Vautier - Miscommunicate (Louis Benedetti Vocal Mix) [Dallinghoo Recordings]
02.Distant People feat. Imaani - Thing's You'll Never See (Vocal Version) [Future Spin Records]
03.Andrea Erre, Soul Groove, Venessa Jackson - Who Are You (Soulbridge Mix) [Soul Mood Records]
04.Soulista, Tasha LaRae - One Kiss (Original Soulista Vocal) [POJI Records]
05.Sheree Hicks & EL - Open (Mark Di Meo Soulstice Remix) [Chic Soul Music]
06.Deep Roger, Lifford - Forbidden Love (Rightside Remix) [Quantize Recordings]
07.Tortured Soul feat. Lisa Shaw - I Wish You Were Here (Mark Di Meo Remix) [TSTC Music]
08.Dave Anthony, Lisa Millett - In Love...
2023-12-2259 min
MUSICALITÉ sessions - OSHMUSICALITÉ #49 Edition - OSHTracklist:
01.Eltonnick feat. Jon Delinger - Release Me (Original Mix) [Baainar Records]
02.DJ Paleface feat. Sherona Knight - For Real (Original Mix) [Pasqua Records]
03.DJ Randall Smooth feat. Ed Ramsey & Ms Yazz Roar - Grace (Rick'S Pure Soul Mix) [ChiNolaSoul]
04.Ralf GUM, Joseph Junior - The Calling (Ralf GUM Main Mix) [GOGO Music]
05.Yolanda Madikane - Thinking Of You (Original Mix) [Heat Note Records]
06.Dave Anthony feat. Beverlei Brown - How Do You Like It (Club Vocal Mix) [Newtown Recordings]
07.Franck Roger feat. Mani Hoffman - Right Make It Right (Original Mix) [Real Tone Records]
08.Earl Tutu & John Khan feat...
2023-08-271h 04
MUSICALITÉ sessions - OSHMUSICALITÉ #46 Edition - OSHTracklist:
01.Kings of Tomorrow feat. Penelope Calloway - Strong Enough (Kings Of Tomorrow Classic Mix Extended) [deepvisionz]
02.Michele Chiavarini Paul Venice & Mike Belmondo feat. Pete Simpson - Because of You (Original Mix) [Capitaldisko]
03.David Anthony feat. Latreda Maxie - Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me (D&D Mix) [Planet Hum]
04.Rony Breaker - Wonder Why (Allovers Remix) [King Street Sounds]
05.Jonny Montana, Craig Stewart, Sofia Rubina - I Need U Back (Vicky MDLR Re-Touch) [Wiggly Worm Records]
06.Dave Baron & Latouche Finale - Keeps Gettin' Better (Ladies On Mars Remix) [Midnight Riot]
07.Cafe 432 feat. Joy Malcolm - WHY (Extended Club Mix) [Soundstate Records]
08...
2023-07-231h 02
Safety And Risk SuccessWhat's it like to get run over?In this powerful podcast episode, our host Christian, a survivor of a serious road accident himself, engages in a candid conversation with Lisa Ramos and her husband, Dave Garton about what's it like to get run over. Lisa, who lost a leg in a workplace forklift truck accident, along with Dave, share their personal journey of recovery, their ongoing mission to raise awareness about workplace safety, and the lasting physical and emotional impacts of such incidents - not only for the injured party, but for those close to them. Highlights: Lisa and Dave share t...
2023-05-1355 min
MUSICALITÉ sessions - OSHMUSICALITÉ #35 Edition - OSHTRACKLIST:
01.David Anthony feat. Tara Jamelle - Dream Chaser (Extended Mix) [Planet Hum]
02.Nicolas Bassi - Love Yourself (Main Vocal) [Soulstar Records]
03.Drew Feelin feat. Mr. V - The Night Life (Mr. V Remix) [SALTED MUSIC]
04.Colonel Abrams - Music Is The Answer (Tedd Patterson's Classic Mix) [dot dot dot Records]
05.Cafe 432 & Sheree Hicks - Intuition (Extended Club Mix) [Soundstate Records]
06.Soul Divine - He Loves Me (Shane D Remix) [Stereo Flava Records]
07.Daniele Baldi feat. Josephine Sweett - Somebody Said (Original Mix) [Birkin Records]
08.Newman (UK) Dave Anthony Dawn Tallman - Only Heaven (Michele Chiavarini Remix) [Kemnal Road Studios]
09...
2023-04-111h 02
MUSICALITÉ sessions - OSHMUSICALITÉ #31 Edition - OSHTracklist:
01.Prefix One feat. Nixo - Imagination (Original) [Soul Grid Records]
02.Carmen Brown - Coming True (Stacy Kidd House 4 Life Remix) [D#Sharp Records]
03.Maxdal, Roy Picone, B.Grace - Strong Enough (Original Mix) [King Street Sounds]
04Fizzikx feat. Phillip Ramirez - Never Let You Go (Original Mix) [Disco Explosion Records]
05.Newman (UK) & Dave Anthony feat. Stephanie Cooke - Till the Lights Come On (Original Mix) [Kemnal Road Studios]
06.Rampus Ft. Lynsey Grace - Cry (Lucius Lowe Remix) [Phunky Rabbit Records]
07.Jersey Maestros - Something Inside (Original Disco Mix) [Quantize Recordings]
08.Alex Millet feat. Cinnamon Brown - Never Give Up...
2023-04-111h 00
Conversations.buzzBOBBY OCEAN - Radio MasterThis episode opens with a wonderful recording of BOBBY OCEAN at his dynamic best on San Francisco's iconic Big 610, KFRC. It was 1983, forty years ago and nearly twenty years after the golden age of music radio was forged by Bill Drake and starring legendary deejays Bobby Ocean, The Real Don Steele, Robert W. Morgan, Charlie Van Dyke, and many others. Together these brilliant performers combined their unique individual talents with Drake's "More Music" branding to create the tight, high-energy sound still revered today as Boss Radio.
Now in his seventies, Bobby Ocean is healthy, happy, grateful for...
2023-03-271h 04
The CEOpeek ShowCreating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace - Wynne Nowland, CEO, Bradley & ParkerIn this revealing interview, Wynne Nowland, Bradley & Parker CEO, shares her simple, yet powerful worldview of expansive and united leadership.Bradley & Parker is a premier insurance, risk management, and financial services firm founded in 1939 in Long Island, New York. With more than 15,000 clients, including publicly traded companies with complex global insurance programs and the largest software framework company for autonomous systems, Bradley & Parker is one of the largest privately held insurance companies in the United States, underwriting in excess of $100 million in insurance premiums annually. Wynne Joined Bradley & Parker 34 years and 9 months ago. Sh...
2022-05-1923 min
The Main Street Electrical Podcast: A Disney PodcastThe One with Sedona & CruellaIn the 55th episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave meet again on the podcast, with Jenn returning home from her 40th birthday trip out west. She shares a little Disney'ing with her nieces, while Dave discusses clients being upgraded to a deluxe resort. Quick news leads to a longer discussion about the Boo Bash announcements and prices... the reopening of The Tusker House... and no mask news from Disney... Then, they give their review of "Cruella", including the music and the fashion. Plus, a new contest involving a chance to win a Cr...
2021-06-0342 min
The CEOpeek ShowLeading Globally in High Complexity - Paula Schneider, CEO, Susan G. KomenIn this insightful interview, Paula Schneider, Susan G. Komen CEO, reveals the leadership lessons she learned from leading global organizations.Susan G. Komen is a global movement that, over 30 years, has led the way in funding $3 billion in groundbreaking research, community health initiatives, and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries, serving millions of people.Paula joined Komen three and a half years ago, after serving as president and CEO of American Apparel, the largest apparel manufacturer in the United States with 260 retail stores globally; CEO of Delta...
2021-05-1224 min
The CEOpeek ShowEmpower Conscious Capitalism - Andrew Pass, CEO, A Pass Educational GroupIn this discerning interview, Andrew Pass, the CEO of A Pass Educational Group, shares the magic of empowerment by having a double bottom line.A Pass Educational Group develops customized educational content, from designing courses to creating assessments, for K-12, higher education, and corporate clients. Prior to founding A Pass Educational Group, Andrew completed advanced doctoral work in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy at Michigan State University. He started his career as an elementary school teacher and continued teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in topics such as educational technology, or ed-tech, at Michigan St...
2021-05-1017 min
The CEOpeek ShowDiscover the Keys to Scaling Your Business - Manish Hirapara, CEO, PeakActivityIn this video, Manish Hirapara shares the leadership strategies that helped him scale PeakActivity to more than 200 employees.PeakActivity is a digital strategy and implementation company that partners with businesses to accelerate growth through e-commerce, Digital Marketing, and Technology solutions. Topics discussed:Transforming from a scrappy startup to a high-performing organizationWorking on the business rather than working in the businessAlignment around purposeBeing an authentic leaderOvercoming the constraints we set in our mindsLearn more:https://peakactivity.com/ / peakactivity / mani...
2021-05-1022 min
The CEOpeek ShowLeading Hyper-Growth - Nathan Stooke the CEO of Wisper InternetIn this thought-provoking interview, Nathan Stooke the CEO of Wisper Internet, a company that provides fast, reliable internet services to rural communities where other providers don't, shares the leadership lessons learned during the pandemic year leading the growth from 71 to 187 employees.Nathan founded Wisper Internet 18 years ago when a friend didn’t have Internet access at his business. Nathan Stooke accepted the challenge. It took a little research, a few maxed-out credit cards, and hard work, and Wisper Internet was born to bridge the gap in rural America with fast internet. Some of Nath...
2021-04-3021 min
The CEOpeek ShowLeading Through Multiple M&As - Kevin Jones, CEO, Celero CommerceIn this fascinating interview, Kevin Jones, the CEO of Celero Commerce, which provides payment processing services, business management software, and data intelligence on a single holistic platform, discusses the leadership challenges and solutions for leading high growth through Mergers and Acquisitions.Celero’s leadership team has completed 6 acquisitions since its inception. That's untypical for a young company. Among Kevin's insights:The need to have a strong core leadership team Culture fit as a prerequisite for an acquisitionHow culture evolves as the company absorbs new culturesThe shift from...
2021-04-2521 min
The CEOpeek ShowBreaking walls - Matt Powell, CEO, MorochIn this insightful interview, Matt Powell, the CEO of Moroch, an independent, integrated marketing agency based in Dallas, shares his 20-year journey from media planner to CEO and offers valuable insights about career, work, and life.Among his insights:How to fight through a career wallHow to have a tough conversation with an employerAre you running from something or towards something?The shift from the C-suite peer group to the CEO roleAcknowledging the elephant in the room accelerates teamworkHow to quickly come t...
2021-04-0120 min
The CEOpeek ShowStewardship Delegation, -Brady Harris, CEO, DwollaIn this discerning interview, Brady Harris, the CEO of Dwolla, a FinTech company that develops payment gateway software to transform the way innovative businesses move money, shares his simple yet powerful framework for delegation.Brady's 5 steps to stewardship delegation: 1. Establishing results, goals, and outcomes2. Setting guidelines to accomplish these outcomes3. Providing the resources necessary to be successful4. Holding people accountable for the outcomes mutually agreed on5. Clarifying the consequences of the accountability Brady has some additional insights about:"Leadership is more so about organizing the collective genius and le...
2021-03-0322 min
The CEOpeek ShowEmbracing Irrationality - Ben Gaddis, CEO, T3In this 'free-dive' interview, Ben Gaddis, CEO of T3, an innovation firm that helps brands create value for consumers first and then build messaging around that value, explains how embracing irrationality drives innovation in business. Some of Ben's insights:Irrationality is closely linked to new ideasInnovation goes against hard-wired habits and short-term needs (quarterly earnings)How to trick your brain to allow crazy ideasInnovation is about removing the constants from an industryThe impact of fear on innovationHow one-degree decisions drive innovation without ne...
2021-03-0120 min
The CEOpeek ShowLevel Up Next Generation Leaders - Carmela Castellano-Garcia, CEO, California Primary Care AssociationCarmela Castellano-Garcia, California Primary Care Association CEO, reveals some of the strategies she has been applying for 23 years to develop the next generation of leaders.Here are some of the strategies she mentioned:Create career paths for people to move up within the organizationFocus on internal leadership development for the C-SuiteAdopting and implementing a diversity policyEncouraging independent and creative thinkingMotivate women to take a proactive and bold approach to their careersHow women can take bold steps to take initiatives...
2021-02-2223 min
The CEOpeek ShowObtain a Great Talent Mix - Scott Francis, , CEO, BP3In this insightful interview, Scott Francis, CEO of BP3, an award-winning automation provider with offices in Austin, Denver, London, Amsterdam, and Lisbon, shares his journey from co-founder and CTO to CEO, lessons learned from growing the company, and his unique approach to hiring and developing talent. Some of his insights are:How to balance the technical skills and business skillsHow to adjust the type of employees you hire to the growth rateThe right mix of experienced and non-experienced employeesFree flow communication across reporting lines
2021-02-1828 min
The CEOpeek ShowBoost Business Results Through Employee Engagement - Tom Salonek, CEO, IntertechIn this episode of CEOpeek, Dave interviews Tom Salonek, Founder and CEO of Intertech, a Minneapolis-St. Paul-based software consulting and education company. Dave and Tom discuss employee engagement. When an organization has high engagement, employees give extra discretionary effort in their jobs, staying, and referring prospective employees and customers. Also, organizations with high engagement are more profitable and have more productive and less absent employees. Dave and Tom discuss the core parts of employee engagement, including:• Alignment with goals• Teamwork• Co-worker trust• Manager effectiveness and trust in senior leaders• Job satisfaction•...
2021-02-1522 min
The CEOpeek ShowMaximize your Purpose, Maximize your Organization - Ron Scheese, Andesa Services CEOIn this inspiring interview, Ron Scheese, Andesa Services CEO, a provider of integrated solutions to life insurance and annuity carriers and producers, shares his unique leadership philosophy.Ron continuously contributes to the body of work around leadership and he is working on an upcoming leadership book.Some of Ron's insights:Finding your purpose and aligning your professional and life purposeLeverage strengths to pursue the purpose using a StrengthsFinderMaximize strength to fulfill your purposePlanning is an emergent processStarting and failing fast
2021-01-0818 min
The CEOpeek ShowAchieve Clarity in Decision Making - Stuart Frankel, CEO, Narrative ScienceStuart Frankel, Narrative Science CEO, shares the leadership lessons he learned over the last 11 years since he founded the company. Some of Stuart's insights:Prepare to play the long gameEmbrace the ups and downsDon't treat problems equallyDifferentiate existential from non-existential decisionsEmpower the team to move the business forwardExecutives should prioritize their team of peers over the team that reports to themKeep asking for that context until you find itHave a healthy skepticism in data analysis t...
2020-12-1121 min
The CEOpeek ShowCreate a Jerk-Free Workplace - Reid Carr, CEO, Red Door InteractiveReid Carr, the CEO of Red Door Interactive, shares the leadership philosophy that has helped him shape and grow the company over the last 19 years. Among Reid's insights:How to balance long-term sustainability with short-term needsHow to operate within a world of chaosHow to create a 100% jerk-free workplaceHow to hire talent that balances confidence with humilityRed Door Interactive is a fiercely independent full-service marketing and advertising agency. It helps brands effectively, efficiently, and emotionally deliver their stories to the audiences th...
2020-11-2321 min
The CEOpeek ShowTeam is the Greatest Enabler - Arman Eshraghi, CEO, QrveyArman Eshraghi, the CEO of Qrvey, shares his entrepreneurship and leadership lessons from founding and growing tech companies. Arman is truly a serial entrepreneur. Qrvey is the 4th company he founded. Qrvey simplifies business analytics on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and moves analytics beyond just visualizations by offering an all-in-one cloud-native platform for making your data collection, analytics, and automation fully self-service.Some of his team members worked with Arman on a startup 20 years ago. That reflects on his leadership capability to attract talent and to stay connected over many years. Acc...
2020-11-1921 min
The CEOpeek ShowBuild a Culturally Responsive Organization - André Chapman, CEO, Unity CareIn this inspirational interview, André Chapman, the founder and CEO of Unity Care, shares his purposeful journey and leadership foundation that has driven his move from high-tech to nonprofit. Unity Care is a California-based nonprofit organization that provides safe, stable, and affordable housing for youth and young adults as they age out of foster care and provides them with the supportive services they need to achieve self-sufficiency. André left his lucrative Silicon Valley career in high-tech sales to start Unity Care and fulfill his mission to advance and evolve foster care of young adults. 2...
2020-11-1827 min
The CEOpeek ShowLeverage Partnerships Within the Ecosystem - Sanjeev Kumar, CEO, SkienceIn this fascinating interview, Sanjeev Kumar, the CEO of Skience, a digital transformation platform for broker-dealers and Registered Investment Advisors that provides wealth managers with an efficient way to unify their technology and increase their productivity, shares the lessons he has learned growing the company to 200 employees strong.Some of Sanjeev's insights: Reinvent yourself to stay relevant.Choose partners based on the ecosystem they have created.Working unconventionally during the pandemic.Leveraging technology in innovative ways. Looking at how behavior is changing in the target market.
2020-11-1618 min
The CEOpeek ShowExpand Holistically - Kunal Chopra, CEO, KaspienIn this inspiring interview, Kunal Chopra, the CEO of Kaspien, a NASDAQ-listed company that grew from a third-party Amazon seller into a robust e-commerce platform, shares the leadership principles that enable him to thrive in a fast-growing, highly complex, and technology-driven business environment. Here are a few of Kunal's individual and team principles:1. Being a lifelong learner and applying the theory learned to work.2. Keep a constant loop of absorbing information and giving back.3. Integrate work and life.4. Bring your whole self to work.5. Everyone should become a well-rounded person and think...
2020-11-1220 min
The CEOpeek ShowLeading with Optimal Anxiety - Rob Castaneda, CEO, ServiceRocketIn this insightful interview, Rob Castaneda, CEO of ServiceRocket, a Silicon Valley-based company transforming how fast-growing software businesses engage with their customers for effective implementations, shares his leadership philosophy and guiding principles.Key highlights include:Viewing service as an art form, where beauty lies in the details and nuances.Rob’s unique application of the Yerkes-Dodson law to find the balance of optimal anxiety.Incorporating emotions into the check-in process to build trust and connection.The CEO’s role in fostering an emotionally safe environment for teams.Empowering leaders to help individuals improve and achi...
2020-11-1124 min
The CEOpeek ShowMitigate Risks With International Expansion - Dan Vetras, CEO, KollectiveIn this insightful interview, Dan Vetras, CEO of Kollective, the leading independent provider of enterprise content delivery networking infrastructure that leverages existing network infrastructure to deliver content faster, more reliably, and with less bandwidth.Some of Dan's Insights:How to cooperate with people from different backgrounds, different thinking. The 3 D’s in sports that apply to leadership: Dedication, Discipline, and Desire. Play to win as a team without being the individual superstar.Communicate consistently with humility.How important is accessibility and transparency for the CEO?...
2020-10-1921 min
The CEOpeek ShowBuild Trust to Facilitate a Productive Debate - Inna Kuznetsova, CEO, 1010 DataIn this insightful interview, Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of 1010data, a premier provider of cross-enterprise data analytics solutions, shares her expertise on building and leading high-performing teams.Key Takeaways from Inna:Navigating relationships with the board effectively.Cultivating trust to foster productive debate.Encouraging employee mobility between teams for growth.Handling difficult conversations while preserving relationships.The CEO’s role in not just hiring star talent but integrating them into the leadership team.Viewing the CEO as an orchestra conductor, orchestrating harmony among team members.
2020-09-1822 min
GammonautsThe Great Unfurling, with Lord Nonce-Cosh - Gammon FilesDave and Osh discuss protests against "Everything mandatory", the horror of Blue passports and the recent antics of our favourite pond-life: Britain First. The lads also trial a new segment: Special Boys, in which a new bunch of lesser-known assorted fascist scum will be discussed used each episode.
2020-09-1556 min
The JUSHBOX PodcastDave Stone is the King of the Ocean!Join the Jushbox Podcast this episode as I interview Dave Stone his crazy stories out on the water while surfing, his journey going pro in baseball, and his heart behind worship leading at Saddleback Irvine North Campus. **Sorry for the special guest audio that join in the background (garbage truck in 7:20-11:37; helicopter in 38:17-38:57). Logo: Amy LeeIntro Theme Song: Jonathan Chundoong Jackson"We Must Go" by Saddleback Worship. ℗ 2019 The Fuel MusicReleased on: 2019-09-27Producer: Andrés FerreiraLead vocals: David StonePr...
2020-09-111h 05
The CEOpeek ShowDrive Results with Diversity of Thoughts - Hannah Kain, CEO, ALOMIn this thought-provoking interview, Hannah Kain, President and CEO of ALOM, a Silicon Valley-based global supply chain company, makes the case for a results-driven business balanced with care and empathy for the employees. Hannah's highlights:Overcome gender disparity in the organization. Promote a sense of ownership to generate stronger commitments to achieve results. Remove systemic blocks for women leaders. Navigate the women's narrow bandwidth for behavioral change Gender equality for stretch assignments Hannah Kain founded ALOM in 1997. ALOM operates out of 19 global locatio...
2020-08-3119 min
The CEOpeek ShowThe Future of Work - Morten Brøgger, Wire, CEOMorten Brøgger, Wire CEO, shares his vast experience leading multinational and multicultural teams around the world.Based in San Francisco, Morten is the CEO of Wire, an enterprise-grade, end-to-end encrypted collaboration platform. He has over 20 years’ experience in the technology industry, as well as extensive go-to-market and SaaS experience spanning both the U.S. and European markets. Most recently, Morten was the CEO at Huddle, a content collaboration platform serving large professional services firms as well as the UK and U.S. governments. His previous experience includes leadership roles at Syniverse, MACH, Sunrise Switzerland, TDC...
2020-08-2115 min
The CEOpeek ShowDemocratize Company Participation - Carlo Brayda, CEO, Gorilla CorporationCarlo Brayda, Gorilla Corporation CEO, shares his secret sauce for building a multinational corporation. In this deep dive conversation, Carlo explains:How empathy leads to cultural diversityHow authenticity bridges cultural differencesHow a sense of purpose lifts consciousness and closes cultural gapsHow vulnerability and authenticity build strong relationships within remote teamsFounded by Mr. Tortora Brayda in 1992, Gorilla Corporation is a leading provider of services and technologies in IT channel and partnership strategy. With headquarters in San Francisco, USA, and lo...
2020-08-2018 min
GammonautsAnything Goes with Lord Pube-Beard - Gammon FilesDave and Osh Deliver juicy updates on your favorite Gamms and dissect the farcically nepotistic honors list. Special Guest: Ivo, calling in from his internship with Mossad.
2020-08-1754 min
The CEOpeek ShowOrganizational Language Impacts Diversity - Ryan Prosser, CEO, VeryIn this interview, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, shares the story of building a stronger company culture by focusing on language in the workplace. Ryan loves building awesome teams, growing companies, racing mountain bikes, reading presidential bio's, and being with his family. Very is a fully-distributed IoT engineering firm, partnering with clients to build systems for smart manufacturing, smart energy & utilities, consumer electronics, and connected wellness.
2020-08-1025 min
Demon Dayz: An Actual Play PodcastChapter 55 - The Ver'osh DeaRest and revelations are the order of the day as the party arrives and gets settled into the Ver’osh Dea. For Leysa it’s a call to action and a charge to take stock of what’s important to her.-- DM --Jonathan Hardesty @movieguyjon-- PLAYERS --Andrew Staton @andrew_statonTony Dane @nomsternessyJohnny Recher @johnnyrecherSamantha Garrison @samijane613 (Insta)Bryan Dressel @WhyBryanWhy-- CHECK OUT --Check out Dear America, From A Black Guy, an indiegogo campaign for a docu...
2020-07-1555 min
The CEOpeek ShowAlign Your Leadership Team Visions - Jeff Smith, CEO, Providence Medical TechnologyJeff is a seasoned healthcare entrepreneur with extensive global experience in the life sciences industry. He co-founded Providence Medical Technology in 2008 and has been serving as its CEO and a member of the Board of Directors since the company’s inception. Over the years, Jeff has played a pivotal role in shaping Providence’s success, spearheading every financing round and leading efforts in product development, clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and commercialization. His leadership is driven by the company’s core Purpose: “To build a passionate team that delivers innovative spinal technology to help patients enjoy pain-free lives.”In additio...
2020-05-3114 min
GammonautsThe Infidels or 'The Curious Incident of The Llama in The Crack Den'What do you get if you mix a crack support group with violent racism? Dave, Osh and I are joined by our friend John to take a look into The Infidels. The more violent and, by some miracle, more inept EDL splinter group formerly led by part-time animal rights abuser John "Snowy" Shaw. A loosely organised collection of racist drug-dealers, The Infidels are violent, racist, and stupid, but also very funny. And it's character-building to laugh at them.
Please check out John's work in helping young men to constructively engage with mental health issues and the ideas a...
2020-05-291h 31
Airline Pilot Guy - Aviation PodcastThe OSH Blast is Coming! NEWS [59:36] Delta Passenger Severely Mauled by Emotional Support Dog Files Lawsuit [1:11:06] UPDATES on a Few Recent Accidents [1:25:32] More Than 300 Boeing 737s to be Inspected for Faulty Parts [1:29:57] FAA Finds Boeing 787 Jets' Wheels and Tires Could Lose Braking and Steering Function FEEDBACK [1:43:01] VC10 Ron - What Would You Do? [1:53:51] Dave - High Altitude Training [1:57:38] Plane Tale - Daks on D-Day - Pt 1 [2:22:54] Tim - The Private Pilot Guy - Boarding Aircraft [2:35:03] Micah/Mark Roboff - Meet up Interview [2:50:38] Rick - Capt. Nick's Retirement Party ABOUT RADIO ROGER "Radio Roger" Stern has been a...
2019-06-103h 00Airline Pilot Guy - Aviation PodcastThe OSH Blast is Coming! NEWS [59:36] Delta Passenger Severely Mauled by Emotional Support Dog Files Lawsuit [1:11:06] UPDATES on a Few Recent Accidents [1:25:32] More Than 300 Boeing 737s to be Inspected for Faulty Parts [1:29:57] FAA Finds Boeing 787 Jets' Wheels and Tires Could Lose Braking and Steering Function FEEDBACK [1:43:01] VC10 Ron - What Would You Do? [1:53:51] Dave - High Altitude Training [1:57:38] Plane Tale - Daks on D-Day - Pt 1 [2:22:54] Tim - The Private Pilot Guy - Boarding Aircraft [2:35:03] Micah/Mark Roboff - Meet up Interview [2:50:38] Rick - Capt. Nick's Retirement Party ABOUT RADIO ROGER "Radio Roger" Stern has been a...
2019-06-103h 00
The CEOpeek ShowPeer-to-Peer Network - Doug Ricket, CEO, PayJoyDoug Ricket is the founder and CEO of PayJoy, an innovative technology solution that offers fair credit to people with no credit history in the US, Mexico, and India. PayJoy makes smartphones more affordable, allowing everyone to join the modern connected world. It solves a huge paradox: half the world's population today lacks access to finance, yet they purchase $1 trillion of electronics, either using cash or through predatory lending. PayJoy changes that.Doug holds a B.S. Computer Science and Engineering from MIT, Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, and MBA f...
2018-07-1805 min
The CEOpeek ShowSharing Ownership - Jeremy Sicklick, CEO, HouseCanaryJeremy Sicklick is the Co-Founder and CEO of HouseCanary, Inc., where he leads the company’s vision, strategy, and growth. His mission is to uncover innovative ways for corporations, investors, and homeowners to leverage data to unlock maximum value in real estate.Before founding HouseCanary, Jeremy served as a Partner and Managing Director at The Boston Consulting Group, where he guided leading real estate investors in deploying billions of dollars in capital. His drive to improve real estate price predictions led him to collaborate with Chris and Key in 2013, ultimately paving the way for HouseCanary’s creation....
2018-06-1505 min
The CEOpeek ShowTrust But Verify- Mark Fischer Colbrie, CEO, LabcyteMark Fischer-Colbrie serves as the president and CEO of Labcyte, bringing over 30 years of expertise in launching and scaling innovative diagnostics, medical devices, therapeutics, and high-tech solutions for growth-focused companies. His career spans guiding startups from inception, through IPOs, and into substantial revenue milestones.Before joining Labcyte, Mark was the CFO at Adeza Biomedical Corporation, a women’s healthcare startup that went public in December 2004 and was later acquired for $450 million. During his tenure, he was named as the inventor on four patents and six patent applications and spearheaded the business development function for three years.
2018-05-3105 min
The CEOpeek ShowThe Magic of a CEO Group - Paul Witkay, CEO, Alliance of Chief ExecutivesPaul Witkay is the Founder & CEO of the Alliance of Chief Executives. Paul carefully designed the Alliance to bring CEOs together to enable them to learn faster, make better decisions and move forward with more confidence.Paul’s diverse experience ranges from ownership of a highly successful executive search and consulting firm to senior executive positions for a $7 billion international manufacturing organization. His personal experience in strategic planning and business management with companies of all sizes has helped to create an incredibly diverse organization.Paul began his career in the process industries for Amoco Oil Cor...
2018-05-2120 min
The CEOpeek ShowBuilding Remote Global Teams - Bruno Larvol, CEO, Larvol GroupBruno Larvol is the founder of The Larvol Group. Larvol has more than 15 years of successful experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has worked previously with industry leaders such as The Wilkerson Group / IBM Healthcare Consulting, Lehman Brothers, Sandoz (Novartis), and Abbott. Mr. Larvol founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of Cognia. He serves on the Biotechnology Advisory Board of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He holds an MBA with distinction from the Kellogg School of Management and an MS in biotechnology from Northwestern University.In founding Larvol, Bruno focused on...
2018-04-1607 min
MUSICALITÉ sessions - OSHMusicalité - Abril 018 - osh...y en esta décimo quinta edición y como viene siendo habitual en Musicalité, tenemos un nutrido tracklist con Jose Carretas, Dani, The L.O.V.E Project, Shean Williams, Mark Di Meo, Dave Anthony, Lisa Millett, Soulmagic, J-Sun, Micky More & Andy Tee, Paolo Faz, Mara J Boston, Jihad Muhammad, Lorraine Reid, Cafe 432, Lonyo, DJ Jorj, Abby Joyce, Richard Earnshaw, Rightside, Maria Marcial, Shane D, Thomas Graham, Steven Stone y Anthony Moriah.
Contamos contigo en la medida de lo posible para que este proyecto siga adelante, entra en www.oursoulfulhouse.com y haz tu donación, muchísimas gracias !!
2018-04-081h 03
The CEOpeek ShowCultivating a Culture of Gratitude - Steve Benson, Badger Maps, CEOSteven Benson is the Founder and CEO of Badger Maps, the #1 route planner for field salespeople. After receiving his MBA from Stanford, Steve’s career has been in field sales with companies like IBM, Autonomy, and Google, becoming Google Enterprise’s Top Performing Salesperson in the World in 2009. In 2012, Steve founded Badger Maps to help field salespeople be more successful. He has also been selected as one of the Top 40 Most Inspiring Leaders in Sales Lead Management.
2018-02-0111 min
The CEOpeek ShowAccomplishing Coherence - Deborah Rozman, HeartMath, CEODeborah Rozman has over thirty years of experience as a business executive, serial entrepreneur, psychologist, author, and educator. She has been involved with HeartMath since its inception, first as founding executive director of the non-profit HeartMath Institute, then as executive vice president of HeartMath LLC, and for the past decade as founding director, President, and CEO of Quantum Intech Inc. (dba HeartMath Inc.) and more recently of HeartMath LLC.Prior to her work at HeartMat,h she was EVP of Biogenics, Inc., a biotech firm, from 1981 to 1987 and managed 90 employees through the company’s rapid growth, going fr...
2018-01-3008 min
The CEOpeek ShowCommitment to Social Impact - Shannon Adkins, CEO, Future StateShannon Adkins is the CEO at Future State, a strategic consulting firm focused on supporting change management and operational transformation within global Fortune 500 companies. Shannon is deeply passionate about driving forward the Future State vision to “Enable Extraordinary Visions that Positively Impact the World,” and continuously hones her point of view on what it takes to build a purpose-led culture. An expert facilitator known for supporting and aligning teams as they develop strategies, plans, and trust, she is quick to understand the complexities of any business and to identify tangible opportunities for growth and value creation.
2017-12-2308 min
The CEOpeek ShowPrepare for Unpredictability - Mo Tahmasebi, Stonefly, CEOMo Tahmasebi is a serial entrepreneur in the Silicon Valley. He is currently the founder and CEO of 2 companies. Dynamic Network Factory is a full-service storage, server, and security enterprise solution provider. DNF also offers project management, IT consulting, and staff augmentation services across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, defense, high-tech manufacturing, and education.Stonefly delivers simple and affordable storage optimization and disaster recovery protection through IP storage area network (IP SAN) solutions.
2017-11-1407 min
The CEOpeek ShowShare Your Progress in Real Time - Stuart McLeod, Karbon, CEOStuart is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record of founding and leading successful companies. In 2014, he co-founded Karbon Inc., where he now serves as CEO, with the vision of creating innovative software solutions for accountants. With over 15 years of expertise spanning software development, sales, support, and product management, Stuart brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his role.Before launching Karbon Inc., Stuart co-founded Paycycle in 2011, a pioneering startup focused on online payroll for the Australian market. After two years of development, Paycycle was acquired by Xero. Following the acquisition, Stuart played a pivotal...
2017-11-0608 min
MUSICALITÉ sessions - OSHMUSICALITÉ - Noviembre017 - OSHPara este mes de noviembre, contamos con la calidad de Dj Fudge & Hallex M, Cafe432, Seb Skalski, de los geniales Cool Million, Andre Le Phunk, Giulio Bonaccio y con la efervescencia de los remixes de Richard Earnshaw, Sergio D'Angelo & Aldo Bergamasco, Dave Doyle, Shane D, Nicolas Bassi o el gran Kenny Carpenter, sin dejar de mencionar y mi mayor reconocimiento a Donald Sheffey, Stephanie Cooke, Tasita D’ Mour, Maiya Sykes, Sharon Pass, Polina Griffith, etc....
No dejes pasar el momento y pulsa "PLAY"...
2017-11-051h 02
The CEOpeek ShowAuthentic Interactions - Padman Ramankutty, Intrigo, CEOAs the heartbeat of Intrigo, Padman Ramankutty is a seasoned leader in the ERP and SCM domains with over 20 years of experience. A strategist by nature, he brings forth extensive expertise in deploying new-gen technologies and serves as a trusted advisor to numerous clients in the SAP space.Padman has written many thought leadership articles and led the transformation of local supply chains to global businesses. Prior to Intrigo, he was the co-founder and CEO of Bristlecone, an IT services company. Padman is also a valued solution architect for SAP products and has designed a ‘capable-to-match’ engi...
2017-10-3108 min
The CEOpeek ShowFrom Ideas to Execution - Austin Dannhaus, FreeRange, CEOAustin leads a dynamic team of brand strategists, movement creators, problem solvers, and trusted partners dedicated to helping organizations innovate, grow, and adapt to change.At FreeRange, our mission is to deliver the ideal balance of purpose-driven business innovation and creative execution. We pride ourselves on crafting solutions that are inspired, resourceful, and immediately impactful for you and your organization's unique needs.
2017-10-3107 min
The CEOpeek ShowInternal & External Mentoring, Peter Sortwell, Arborwell, CEOWith over 30 years of experience in tree contracting, Peter has been instrumental in transforming Arborwell into one of California’s fastest-growing companies. As a Board Member of the Tree Care Industry Association, he has played a key role in shaping industry safety and quality standards that have contributed to Arborwell’s success. Peter earned his academic foundation in Plant and Soil Science at the University of Maine, further fueling his expertise and passion for the industry.s.
2017-10-3107 min
The CEOpeek ShowSet-Up The Right Environment - Randal Ussery, Steigen Ventures, Managing PartnerRandall Ussery is a seasoned business design and growth strategist with deep expertise in brand positioning, product marketing, consumer research, market innovation, entrepreneurship, and private equity.As the managing partner at Free Range, Randall leads a dynamic team of brand builders, movement creators, and problem solvers dedicated to helping organizations innovate, grow, and adapt to change.Free Range is driven by a mission to blend purpose-driven business innovation with compelling storytelling and creative solutions. Their approach is inspired, resourceful, and tailored to deliver immediate, impactful results that meet the unique needs of your organization.
2017-10-3005 min
The CEOpeek ShowFocus, Commitment & Responsiveness - Rajesh Subramaniam, CEO, embedURAs the Founder and CEO of embedUR systems, Rajesh has successfully guided the company through over a decade of consistent profitability and impressive growth, averaging 35% annually. Under his leadership, embedUR has cultivated a loyal customer base among Fortune 500 Network and Telecom equipment providers, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.Rajesh holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. His relentless drive and expertise propelled him through the engineering management ranks at both startups and established companies during the dynamic Silicon Valley boom of the 1990s. His career sp...
2017-10-3008 min
The CEOpeek ShowCulture First - Doug Brien, Mynd, CEOIn May 2016, Doug co-founded Mynd with the vision of building the leading property management company for mid-market residential rental properties in the United States. Mynd leverages technology, systems, and data to enhance team efficiency, delivering a superior experience for renters and improved investment performance for property owners.Previously, in 2009, Doug co-founded Waypoint Homes, a trailblazer in the single-family rental (SFR) industry. Under his leadership, Waypoint grew to over 600 employees and managed approximately $3.5 billion in assets, including a portfolio of 17,000+ rental homes. The company became the second-largest public SFR REIT. Doug initially served as Co-CEO and later as...
2017-10-2007 min
The CEOpeek ShowLive Your Truth - Alexandra Bernadotte, Beyond 12, CEOAlex Bernadotte is the founder and chief executive officer of Beyond 12, a nonprofit that integrates personalized coaching with intelligent technology to increase the number of traditionally underserved students who earn a college degree. She has more than 15 years of executive management and strategic development experience in both the nonprofit and private sectors. Before creating Beyond 12, she served as an Associate Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, where she oversaw the firm's work to build community and share knowledge among its entrepreneurs, and also guided the organization's efforts to ensure that its portfolio organizations prepare students to not only attend college...
2017-10-1907 min
The CEOpeek ShowPersonalized Management - Gary Beasley, Roofstock, CEOGary has dedicated his career to building successful businesses across real estate, hospitality, and technology. After earning a BA in Economics from Northwestern, he pursued an MBA at Stanford, where he developed a passion for entrepreneurship and continues to serve as a guest lecturer.Over the years, Gary has played pivotal roles in transformative ventures. At KSL Resorts, he led the acquisition and integration of over $800 million in resort properties. As CFO of pioneering online brokerage ZipRealty, he guided the company to a successful IPO in 2004. Later, as CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, he oversaw the...
2017-10-1505 min
The CEOpeek ShowInnovation, Execution & Culture - Bill Shepard, COO Forum, CEOBill is the founder and CEO of the Chief Operating Officer Business Forum, Inc. (COO Forum), a professional development association dedicated to Second-in-Command executives. For over 13 years, the COO Forum has supported Chief Operating Officers, Operating CFOs, General Managers, Divisional Presidents, Operating CIOs, and Executive Vice Presidents in their leadership roles.With a commitment to integrity and value, the COO Forum provides a collaborative space for peer learning, offering members the tools and connections they need to thrive. Its mission focuses on:Enhancing the professional development of individual members.Sharing best practices tailored...
2017-10-1405 min
The CEOpeek ShowOutgrowing Life Phases - Marwan Forzley, Veem, CEOMarwan Forzley, founder and CEO of Veem, is a visionary innovator with a passion for bringing new products to both domestic (U.S.) and international markets. He has a proven track record of building successful companies, assembling exceptional teams, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to create competitive advantages with strong market positioning. Marwan’s experience spans leading small startup teams to managing large, global teams within Fortune 500 companies. He is highly skilled in capital raising, strategic business development, mergers and acquisitions, as well as executing both sell-side and buy-side deals.
2017-10-1306 min
The CEOpeek ShowFailure is Mandatory - Vaseem Anjum, SchoolCity, CEOVaseem Anjum is the Founder, President, and CEO of SchoolCity Inc., a company he established in 2006.Before launching SchoolCity, Anjum founded multiple internet ventures, including N-Square Inc. and BizPivot.com Inc., an internet consulting firm with an offshore development center in India. During the early days of the internet, he also founded Internet Commerce Solutions, where he honed his ability to harness the power of the web to create practical solutions for real-world challenges.Additionally, Anjum founded Enabling Technologies, which later merged with Avaz Networks and was subsequently acquired by Quartics (www.quartics.com).
2017-10-1305 min
The CEOpeek ShowEstablish Career Paths - Warren Packard, Thuuz:Warren Packard is the founder and CEO of Thuuz, a company revolutionizing the sports entertainment industry through its real-time, personalized sports discovery platform. Prior to co-founding Thuuz, I was a partner at DFJ where I spearheaded over two dozen investments and realized eighteen exits, including the IPOs of Digital Impact and Fogdog Sports, as well as the acquisition of Direct Hit by Ask, FeedBurner by Google, Seamicro by AMD, TicketsNow by Ticketmaster, and Xfire by Viacom.
2017-10-0905 min
The CEOpeek ShowMake Difficult Moves Faster - Kurt Abrahamson, ShareThis, CEOKurt Abrahamson is a visionary executive with the leadership, strategic insight, and management expertise to drive significant organizational growth and operational efficiency. With a proven ability to design and lead initiatives across sales, marketing, and product development, he excels at steering companies toward success.Before joining ShareThis, Kurt served as CEO of SocialMedia.com (now LivingSocial), where he played a pivotal role in the company's growth. He also held key leadership positions, including Director at Google, where he managed the direct sales channel for publishers and oversaw the global launch of AdSense. Additionally, he served as COO...
2017-10-0605 min
The CEOpeek ShowEmbracing Clarity: Sameer Patel, Kahuna, CEOSameer Patel has been the CEO of Kahuna since August 2016. Kahuna is a leading B2C cross-channel marketing automation platform that empowers brands to build authentic engagement with their consumers through personalized, 1:1 communication.Recognized as one of the "2017 Best Places to Work" by The San Francisco Business Times, Kahuna has a thriving culture—and yes, we’re hiring!Before joining Kahuna, Sameer served as GM and SVP at SAP/SuccessFactors, where he led the team responsible for positioning SAP as a leader in customer and employee collaboration solutions, serving over 35 million subscribers worldwide.Earl...
2017-10-0205 min
The CEOpeek ShowHaving Strategic Vision - Mihir Shah, Drobo, CEODrobo creates award-winning storage solutions, providing an unprecedented combination of data protection, expandability, and ease of use. Based on the patented and proven BeyondRAIDTM technology, Drobo delivers the best storage experience ever for hundreds of thousands of consumers, professionals, and businesses.
2017-10-0205 min
The CEOpeek ShowBuilding Workplace Culture: Marilyn Weinstein, Vivo, CEOMarilyn Weinstein is the founder and CEO of Vivo, leading the company’s strategic direction and driving its growth and development.Before launching Vivo in 2009, Marilyn laid the groundwork for its success by founding iTalent Solutions in 2006. Prior to that, she served as Vice President and General Counsel at AlphaSoft Services Corp., where she played a key role on the Executive Team for over seven years. During her tenure, Marilyn helped transform AlphaSoft from a startup into a $50-million-a-year, multi-office powerhouse.With a strong background in employment law, Marilyn has advised and provided counsel to mi...
2017-10-0206 min
The CEOpeek ShowMake Value Based Decisions: Pamela Hawley, CEO, Universal GivingPamela Hawley is the founder and CEO of UniversalGiving, a nonprofit with a vision to "make giving and volunteering a natural part of everyday life." UniversalGiving is an award-winning platform that connects people with top-performing global volunteer opportunities and projects. The organization also offers UniversalGiving Corporate, which helps companies like Cisco and BEA launch philanthropy and volunteer programs worldwide. UniversalGiving has been featured in CNNMoney.com, the New York Times, and the L.A. Times.Ms. Hawley co-founded VolunteerMatch, a nonprofit that has matched over two million volunteers with nonprofits. She also launched VolunteerMatch Corporate (VMC), which...
2017-09-2505 min
The CEOpeek ShowBreak What Is Not Broken: Charlie Nooney, MobiTV, CEOCharlie Nooney serves as the Chairman and CEO of MobiTV, Inc., bringing decades of experience as a seasoned media executive. Throughout his career, he has focused on connecting media and mainstream brands with consumers through innovative technologies. As CEO, Nooney shapes MobiTV's corporate and business strategy, driving distribution, fostering adoption, and strengthening partnerships with the company’s extensive roster of global clients, including leading mobile carriers and cable operators.Since joining MobiTV in 2007, Nooney has been instrumental in transforming the company’s vision, delivering more personalized, relevant, and immediate mobile video experiences for users. His leadership has play...
2017-09-2405 min
The CEOpeek ShowPredict to Avoid Failure: David Mariani, AtScale, CEODavid brings over 25 years of experience in Big Data, consumer Internet, online advertising, and hosted services, contributing to nearly $800 million in successful company exits.In 2013, David founded AtScale with a mission to democratize access to Big Data. His vision was to empower businesses by enabling seamless access to data, regardless of its format, size, or the tools preferred by users. Today, leading enterprises like American Express, Visa, Bloomberg, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Allstate, Home Depot, Comcast, and Toyota rely on AtScale to unlock the full potential of their data for employees across the organization.David...
2017-09-2105 min
The CEOpeek ShowGet People Want What You Want: Rick Wilmer, Mojo Networks, CEOWith more than 25 years of leadership in Silicon Valley, Rick Wilmer brings extensive experience to the CEO role at Mojo Networks. As CEO, Rick is propelling Mojo Networks to the next phase of rapid growth and development, starting with a new leadership team, the rebranding of the company, and a focused go-to-market strategy. With headquarters in Silicon Valley and a large staff in Pune, India, Rick oversees both offices, providing leadership and vision. Rick has extensive international experience, especially in Asia, where he resided for two years. Rick received his BS in chemistry from the University of California at...
2017-09-1805 min
The CEOpeek ShowArticulate a Single Overarching Core Value: Laurent Dhollande, Pacific Workplaces & CloudVO, CEOLaurent Dhollande is a co-founder and CEO of Pacific Workplaces and of CloudVO.Pacific Workplaces is a shared office space operator with 19 locations in the West Coast of the United States.Recently, Pacific Workplaces acquired Nextspace, the California-based legendary coworking operator. CloudVO is a provider of on-demand office and meeting room space, with a network of 600 partnering coworking locations worldwide.Prior to his current activities, Laurent held various executive positions with large Silicon Valley companies. He holds an MBA from the Haas School at UC Berkeley.
2017-09-1405 min
The CEOpeek ShowGrowth Mindset: Rich Campagna, Bitglass, CEORich joined Bitglass as VP Products, and then became SVP Products and Marketing, before becoming CEO in June 2017. Prior to joining Bitglass, Rich was senior director of product management at F5 Networks, responsible for access security. Rich gained valuable experience in product management and sales engineering at Juniper Networks and at Sprint before working at F5. Rich received an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
2017-09-0705 min
The CEOpeek ShowBuilding an Enduring Company: Nat Mani, Bestronics, CEONat brings over 20 years of international expertise to delivering smart, cost-effective manufacturing solutions for complex electronic products. His extensive experience in offshore manufacturing, combined with a holistic approach to total manufacturing costs, shapes Bestronics' business practices to consistently deliver maximum value to customers.
2017-09-0605 min
The CEOpeek ShowAttract. Train. Retain: Mitch Schock, Bentek, CEOMitch Schock, CEO of Bentek, attributes his journey to leadership to a deep understanding of his peers' business functions. He credits his growth as a CEO to his ability to collaborate effectively and achieve results through others.Mitch’s core focus, both internally and externally, revolves around three key objectives: Attract, Train, and Retain talent. He prioritizes setting clear and simple success metrics, ensuring his team stays aligned and motivated. Given the cyclical nature of Bentek’s industry, Mitch consistently invests time, money, and effort into diversifying the business to ensure long-term stability and growth.For...
2017-09-0105 min