Asma Paigeer talks to Clint Betts about living as a woman in Afghanistan under Taliban control, her harrowing escape from Afghanistan with the help of her sister and the Pentagon, studying fintech and big tech analytics in hopes of creating a new financial system in Afghanistan, fostering courage and resilience through education, and the opportunities for women in the US. Asma Paigeer is a 20-year-old Afghan woman who escaped Taliban controlled Afghanistan. She is currently studying fintech and ...
Nov 10, 2022•43 min
Dan Cooper talks to Clint Betts about what return on character means, the data on high character vs low character CEOs, why character matters from an investment standpoint and the science behind behavioral integrity, working with Joe Ritchie, allocating capital on the basis of character, why ESG is controversial, and what CEOs should do to prepare of difficult times ahead. Dan is the founder and CEO of ROC Investments LLC. Dan has worked with presidents of nations, CEOs of large public companies...
Nov 08, 2022•43 min
Douglas London talks to Clint about the image and credibility of the CIA before and after 9/11, Putin and Ukraine, the Russia/China alliance, day to day life of a spy, qualities of transformational leadership, the unique challenges of publishing a book as a former CIA officer, and the ways media is used in the US and abroad. Douglas London is a retired Senior CIA Operations Officer and author of The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence.
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Cliff Hudson talks to Clint about the difference between growing a business and strengthening a brand, the advantages and disadvantages of the franchise model, how to maintain consistency and quality in franchises, the evolution of marketing and advertising strategies throughout his 35-year career, and his book on leadership, Master of None: How a Jack of All Trades Can Still Reach the Top. Clifford Hudson spent 35 years of his career at Sonic Corp., an Oklahoma City-based, publicly held company...
Oct 27, 2022•47 min
Shane Snow talks to Clint about using teaching as a way to learn, the importance of asking the right questions well, the value of Substack journalism, learning to have hard conversations about work at work, how to change the game by rethinking the game, the evolution and process of writing multiple books, the credibility stamp, and what his daily deep work practice looks like. Shane Snow is an award-winning entrepreneur, explorer, and journalist. His writing has appeared in GQ, Fast Company, Wir...
Oct 25, 2022•55 min
Godard Abel talks to Clint about building Big Machines and SteelBrick, merging with SalesForce, working with brands on product visualization in the metaverse with ThreeKit, looking for natural partnerships and building trust when acquiring companies, the benefit of entrepreneurial hubs, the value of speaking up as a leader, and the future of G2. Godard Abel is the co-founder and CEO of G2. He previously built cloud CPQ pioneers BigMachines (acquired by Oracle) and SteelBrick (acquired by Salesfo...
Oct 13, 2022•26 min
Bret Rasmussen talks to Clint about how Nike transformed footwear, Kuru’s ideal customer, launching a business in the wake of the 2008 recession, how customer’s experiences and stories shape the future of any company, and how leadership is about shifting the focus from making every basket to winning the game. Founder & CEO of KURU Footwear. Bret is a passionate, strategic entrepreneur who’s dream to start a footwear company began in 5th grade.
Oct 11, 2022•40 min
Mary CraftsMary Crafts talks to Clint Betts about her early life as a single mother and CEO, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro at 65, and the limitations of living out of fear and learning to build an authentic, love-based life. Mary Crafts is the former CEO of Culinary Crafts. She is a consultant, speaker, and philanthropist. Mary also hosts the podcast “Crafting a Meaningful Life” and is the author of the upcoming book, Unbounded: From Sorrow to Summit.
Oct 11, 2022•47 min
Al Buford talks to Clint about being an Army ranger, how the military creates strong leaders through being in service to something bigger than oneself, working with Glenn Beck’s Mercury One, how private corporations work faster and more efficiently than governments, rescuing and taking in Afghanistan refugees, using his network to help those in need, and how a shared goal is the antidote to division. Al Buford is the President, Board Member, Co-Owner of Patriot Group International Inc. He also w...
Oct 06, 2022•44 min
Claire Coder talks to Clint about stocking businesses, venues, and public schools with free organic cotton period products, the Menstrual Movement, applying to Tech Stars 6 times, focusing on period positivity through education on access, sustainability, and awareness when working with legislators and grassroots organizers, and why no one should worry about getting their period in public. Claire Coder is the founder and CEO of Aunt Flo.Through Claire’s leadership, the company has implemented fre...
Oct 04, 2022•39 min
Rob ShallenbRob Shallenberger talks to Clint Betts about what he learned about leadership from the high-performance fighter pilot world and what he means by “Do What Matters Most.” Rob Shallenberger is one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership and execution. He’s trained and coached hundreds of companies around the world, including many Fortune 500 organizations. He is also the author of two books, Becoming Your Best and Do What Matters Most.erger
Sep 27, 2022•44 min
Jeff Kearl talks lessons from vSpring, Skullcandy, the power of genuine differentiation in the creation of Stance, and the future of investing in Utah’s entrepreneurs. Jeff Kearl is the co-founder, CEO, and chairman of Stance, a high-growth apparel company whose investors include Dwayne Wade, Jay-Z, and Will Smith. Prior to Stance, Jeff was formerly the executive vice president and served on the board of directors at Logoworks, an internet startup that was successfully acquired by HP in 2007. Fo...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Tanvi Gupta is the CEO and founder of SwoonMe, a voice first avatar-based dating app. Gupta has an MBA from Marquette University and worked at Morgan Stanley and Facebook before creating and launching her metaverse playground for meaningful connections, SwoonMe.
Sep 21, 2022•24 min
Rabbi Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading figures in interreligious dialogue. He is founder and director of the Elijah Interfaith Institute since 1997. His work bridges the theological and academic dimension with a variety of practical initiatives, especially involving world religious leadership. A noted scholar of Jewish studies, he has held academic posts at Tel Aviv University and has served as director of the Center for the Study of Rabbinic Thought, Beit ...
Sep 14, 2022•53 min
A writer, researcher and thought leader on diversity and women’s issues-in the workplace, in politics and in between, Lauren’s book Crossing The Thinnest Line (Hachette, Sept 2016) argues diversity is THE most under-leveraged economic asset in the United States. She has co-authored a long list of research studies from global think tank Center for Talent Innovation, where she served as President, and her opinion pieces have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, NY Post, Refinery29, The Hi...
Oct 18, 2021•43 min
Liz Wiseman talks about leading with transparency, how to deal with diminishers, and whether politics should be discussed in the workplace. Liz is the author of several NY Times best-selling books and speaks across the country on the topic of leadership.
Sep 15, 2021•56 min
A conversation with eLuma founder and CEO Jeremy Glauser on overcoming loss, creating a remote work environment, and building a health tech company that matters. We're seeing an explosion of healthcare companies at the moment. How should one interested in starting one focus their energy, time, and resources?
Sep 08, 2021•46 min
A conversation with Andrew Smith, co-founder and Managing Director of Savory Fund, on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, how he went from building a tech company to a restaurant empire, and what it takes to create a concept that resonates with customers and drives revenue growth. Clint also pitches Andrew a terrible restaurant idea. We're not sure what else to say about that.
Sep 07, 2021•34 min
Scott Paul is present and energetic and fun. He doesn't take himself too seriously, but his passion for entrepreneurs and startups is plenty serious. In this wide-ranging interview, Scott and Clint talk about crypto, Elon Musk, investing, mental health, and a whole bunch of other things.
Sep 06, 2021•41 min
A discussion on overcoming imposter syndrome, what it means to be a credible leader, and the opportunities and challenges that exist for immigrants to the United States. Bassam Salem is the founder and CEO of Atlas RTX. His insight and perspective is immensely valuable and relevant on these topics. This is an interview you have to watch.
Sep 01, 2021•38 min
A discussion on how to overcome ego, how others think of you, and conquering the struggles of entrepreneurship. Ryan Westwood, Simplus founder and CEO, knows more about this topic than almost anyone. He talks about how he went from a farm kid to managing a deli to building a $250 million company. Ryan also talks about how and when to raise capital for your business. This is a must-watch for any leader or entrepreneur.
Aug 30, 2021•49 min
Clint Betts interviews Divvy co-founder and CEO Blake Murray. They discuss how Blake built a multi-billion dollar fintech company in such a short amount of time, leadership lessons he's learned along the way, the influence his father has had in his life, and the future of Divvy following its $2.5B acquisition by Bill.com.
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Clint Betts talks with Cotopaxi founder and CEO Davis Smith about creating a business that generates impact. Davis talks about what it takes to create a successful benefit corporation, leadership lessons he's learned, acquiring PoolTables.com, and the inspiration behind Cotopaxi.
Aug 23, 2021•44 min
