In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we sit down with Cleveland Brown, the co-founder and CEO of PayScout. Cleveland shares his fascinating journey from building a communication platform for public schools to leading a global payment processing technology company. Discover how PayScout transforms payment processing from a cost center to a profit center using their proprietary payment orchestration platform and AI-driven tools. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Cleveland's journey to becomi...
Apr 22, 2025•25 min
In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Springate, the founding partner of Muse Capital, to explore her incredible journey from brand research to becoming a venture capitalist. Rachel shares her unique, non-linear path into the world of venture capital, highlighting the pivotal moments and influential figures that shaped her career. Timestamps: 00:07 - Introduction and Welcome 00:29 - Overview of Muse Capital 01:02 - Investment Focus Areas 02:07 - Care, Play, and Live Buckets 02:48 - Early Chal...
Apr 17, 2025•26 min
In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Robert Hargrove, the esteemed author of "Masterful Coaching," now in its third edition. Robert shares his incredible journey from being an editor at the Boston Globe to becoming a renowned executive coach. He delves into his experiences interviewing iconic figures like Henry Kissinger, Muhammad Ali, and Salvador Dali, and how these interactions sparked his interest in leadership. Robert discusses the evolution of his career, from lea...
Apr 15, 2025•22 min
In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, we sit down with David Snider, the founder and CEO of Harness Wealth. David shares his journey from being the COO and CFO of Compass, the largest residential real estate company in the US, to founding Harness Wealth, a company dedicated to making the tax process seamless and insightful. David discusses the importance of proactive tax planning, the impact of AI on the finance and tax industries, and his personal strategies for effective leadership and time ...
Apr 08, 2025•36 min
On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Bill O'Dowd, the CEO and founder of Dolphin Entertainment. Recently named the agency of the year, Bill shares the incredible journey of how he transitioned from a failed attorney to a successful entrepreneur in the entertainment industry. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Agency of the Year Award 01:02 - Founding Dolphin Entertainment 01:55 - Early Days and First Productions 03:35 - First Big Accomplishment 04:46 - English Language Tele...
Apr 03, 2025•38 min
In this episode of the CEO.com podcast, Clint sits down with John Harris, the CEO of Worldwide Partners, to delve into the unique model and global impact of this remarkable network of independent marketing services agencies. With 95 agencies across 50 countries, Worldwide Partners stands out by maintaining the independence of its agencies while fostering a collaborative spirit that drives success for both the agencies and their clients. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:13 - Overvi...
Apr 01, 2025•22 min
In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative world of leadership with our special guest, Kyle McDowell, the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, "Begin With We: The 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence." With nearly 30 years of experience in corporate America, leading tens of thousands of employees, Kyle shares invaluable insights on what it means to be a leader today. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:18 - Discuss...
Mar 27, 2025•37 min
In this episode, Clint sits down with Dan Conant, the CEO and founder of Solar Hauler, the largest developer and installer of solar projects in central Appalachia. Dan shares his inspiring journey of building a solar industry from scratch in coal country, focusing on West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:21 - What is Solar Hauler? 01:20 - Impact of Solar on Communities 02:03 - West Virginia's Energy Legacy 02:44 - State Support for Solar Com...
Mar 25, 2025•28 min
On this episode, Clint sits down with David Chung, the CEO of iLabs, a leading contract manufacturing company specializing in the beauty industry. From skincare to haircare, David shares his journey of building successful companies, including his previous venture, Inglewood Lab, which he took public in Korea. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - About iLabs and its focus areas 01:24 - David's entrepreneurial journey 02:05 - Supply chain issues and tariffs 03:53 - The impact of tariffs on the...
Mar 20, 2025•20 min
On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Clark Benson, the CEO of Ranker, to discuss his journey as a lifelong entrepreneur and the evolution of media in the digital age. Clark shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities in the media landscape, the rise of the influencer economy, and how Ranker has become a definitive source for crowdsourced rankings in pop culture. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Clark Benson's entrepreneurial journey 00:54 - The genesis of ...
Mar 18, 2025•26 min
In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, we sit down with Barry Mainz, the CEO of Forescout, to discuss the critical importance of cybersecurity in today's world. Barry shares insights into Forescout's innovative approach to network access control and the management of both traditional and unmanageable devices like IoT and OT devices. Barry also delves into his journey to becoming CEO, his extensive background in security, and the evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape, including the imp...
Mar 13, 2025•28 min
In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Kamran, a venture partner at Headline Ventures, to discuss the dynamic world of FinTech and venture capital. With over 20 years of experience in the tech and venture business, Kamran shares his journey from Tenaya and Greycroft to his current role at Headline Ventures. We dive deep into the state of FinTech in 2020, the impact of AI on the sector, and the intriguing dynamics between major players like Stripe and Shopify. Kamran also provid...
Mar 11, 2025•34 min
In this episode, Clint sits down with Adolfo Gómez Sánchez, a renowned tennis coach, author, and CEO mentor, who joins us all the way from Spain. Adolfo shares his fascinating journey from being a competitive athlete to coaching professional athletes and mentoring top CEOs. He dives deep into the science of performance, discussing the intersection of sports and business, and how principles from one can be applied to the other. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background 00:37 - Interse...
Mar 06, 2025•40 min
On this episode, Clint sits down with David Heacock, the CEO and founder of FilterBuy, to explore his fascinating journey from working at Goldman Sachs to transforming a family business into a leading air filter manufacturing company. Timestamps: 00:11 - Introduction and Background 00:25 - Early Career and Family Business 00:48 - Transition to FilterBuy 01:25 - Challenges and Innovations 02:50 - Unique Selling Proposition 04:40 - Impact of AI on Business 06:04 - A Day in the Life of a CEO 07:12 ...
Mar 04, 2025•23 min
Clint recently sat down with Linda Tong, CEO of Webflow, to explore the transformative journey of Webflow and its impact on web development in the age of AI. Linda shares her inspiring story of becoming CEO, the innovative vision behind Webflow, and how AI is revolutionizing the way we build and interact with websites. Timestamps: 00:13 - Introduction and Correction 00:42 - Linda's Journey to CEO 01:03 - What is Webflow? 01:35 - Linda's Background and Passion for Webflow 02:41 - The Magic of Web...
Feb 27, 2025•28 min
In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Charlie Garcia, the visionary founder of R360, an exclusive peer-to-peer group for individuals with significant wealth who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Charlie shares his incredible journey from aspiring military pilot to successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Timestamps: 00:12 - Introduction and Career Background 00:32 - Military Aspirations and Career Shift 01:04 - Transition to Financial Services 01:25 - ...
Feb 25, 2025•42 min
In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Alex Atzberger, the CEO of Optimizely, to discuss his impressive career journey and the transformative growth of Optimizely. From his early days during the dot-com boom to working alongside industry leaders like Bill McDermott at SAP, Alex shares invaluable insights into leadership, innovation, and the power of AI in marketing. Timestamps: 00:13 - Introduction and Career Background 02:14 - Growth and Vision of Optimizely 03:01 - Overview o...
Feb 20, 2025•27 min
In this episode, Clint sits down with Scott Clark, co-founder and CEO of Distributional, to discuss his journey from founding SIGOPT to leading a new venture focused on AI confidence. Scott shares insights on optimizing AI systems, the importance of consistent and reliable behavior in AI, and the challenges of balancing creativity and control in AI models. We delve into Scott's experience with raising capital, including his recent Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz, and the lessons he's l...
Feb 18, 2025•36 min
In this episode, Clint sits down with Tyler Moebius, the CEO and Chairman of Smart Media Technologies, to delve into his journey in the ad tech industry and the innovative strides his company is making in the Web3 space. Tyler shares his insights on the evolution of Web3, the impact of AI, and the future of blockchain technology. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:09 - Tyler's journey to becoming CEO of Smart Media Technologies 00:28 - The mission and vision of Smart Media Technologies 02:28 - ...
Feb 13, 2025•28 min
In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, we sit down with Rich Veldran, the CEO of GoTo, to discuss his incredible career journey, leadership insights, and the future of AI and remote work. Rich shares his experiences from his early days at Procter & Gamble to his transformative role at GoTo, formerly known as LogMeIn. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Rich's career journey 00:54 - Transition to GoTo and the impact of the pandemic 02:00 - Merging companies and brands 03:37 - The histor...
Feb 11, 2025•29 min
In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, Clint sits down with Ania Smith, the CEO of Taskrabbit, to discuss her incredible career journey and the insights she's gained from her experiences at Uber and Airbnb. Ania shares how Taskrabbit connects people with skilled taskers for home services, the challenges of managing a marketplace, and the role of AI in enhancing customer experience. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - What is Taskrabbit? 01:21 - Ania's journey to becoming CEO 01:59 - Lesson...
Feb 06, 2025•27 min
In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we chat with Beth Houck, the passionate and driven CEO of SonarMD. Beth takes us through her inspiring journey—from being the right-hand person at several startups to finally stepping into the CEO role in 2021. She opens up about the highs and lows of leading a healthcare startup, how SonarMD is changing the game in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and why company culture is at the heart of everything she does. We also dive into some big topics: the ...
Feb 04, 2025•27 min
On this episode, Clint sits down with Lance and Nigel, the dynamic duo behind Vantage Discovery, a groundbreaking generative AI-powered SaaS platform that's transforming the e-commerce landscape. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - What is Vantage Discovery? 02:13 - The journey from Yahoo to Pinterest 04:12 - Raising seed funding 05:28 - Proving the thesis and building the tech 07:15 - Differentiating real AI from the hype 09:07 - The state of Silicon Valley and remote work 11:56 - Building...
Jan 28, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we sit down with John Leh, the CEO of Talented Learning, to explore the fascinating world of Learning Management Systems (LMS). Talented Learning is an independent global research and analyst firm that has been studying the learning technology market for over a decade. John shares his journey of founding the company, the importance of LMS in corporate training, and how Talented Learning helps organizations find the right systems to meet their needs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduct...
Jan 23, 2025•27 min
On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Yaky Yanay, the CEO of Pluri, a groundbreaking biotech company specializing in 3D cell technology. Yaky shares his unique journey into the biotech industry, inspired by a graph on life expectancy, and how Pluri is revolutionizing various sectors from healthcare to food security. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:09 - Yaky's journey to biotech 01:55 - What is 3D cell technology? 04:04 - Cell-based coffee production 08:18 - Being based in ...
Jan 14, 2025•30 min
In this episode, we sit down with Mo Al Adham, the CEO and co-founder of Frec, to dive deep into his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative solutions his company offers in the wealth management industry. Mo shares his personal story of frustration with traditional money management and how it led him to create Frec, a platform that democratizes sophisticated investment strategies for everyone. Timestamps: 00:09 - Introduction and Background 00:21 - Founding of Frec 00:43 - Frustration with Tr...
Jan 09, 2025•25 min
In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, Clint sits down with Liz Hunt, the dynamic CEO and Chief Creative at Day Cloud Studios. Liz shares her incredible journey from being fired from her dream job to founding a successful creative agency in Omaha, Nebraska. Discover how she landed her first major clients, the evolution of Day Cloud Studios, and the challenges and triumphs of managing a team of creatives. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:53 - Liz's journey to founding Day Cloud Studios 02:25 ...
Jan 07, 2025•28 min
In this episode, Clint sits down with Marie Moody, the founder and CEO of Stella & Chewy's, to explore her incredible journey from the fashion industry to revolutionizing the pet food market. Marie shares the heartfelt story of how a sick dog led her to discover the benefits of raw diets for pets, ultimately inspiring her to create Stella & Chewy's in 2003. She discusses the challenges of starting a business pre-internet, the evolution of pet food manufacturing, and the importance of bui...
Dec 19, 2024•32 min
On this episode of the CEO Podcast, we sit down with John Mueller, the CEO of Greenlight, a leading multi-state cannabis operator. John shares his fascinating journey from running a cattle feedlot in China to becoming a key player in the cannabis industry. Discover the challenges and intricacies of operating in a highly regulated market, the process of obtaining licenses, and the impact of political changes on the industry. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:34 - Early Ventures a...
Dec 17, 2024•29 min
In this episode, Clint sits down with Shawn Boom, the CEO of Labster, to explore the innovative ways his company is transforming education and healthcare. Labster is at the forefront of creating immersive virtual simulations for STEM education, addressing critical issues like the nursing shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Timestamps: 00:09 - Introduction and Background of Labster 00:36 - Impact of COVID on Education and Labster's Role 01:18 - Virtual Simulations in STEM Education 01:...
Dec 12, 2024•17 min
