CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership Solutions by Text CEO Dave Baxter
Jun 24, 2025
23:09
In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of Solutions by Text, Dave Baxter, to hear his incredible journey — from turning down a board seat to leading one of the most innovative companies in fintech.
Dave shares how he scaled a small, founder-led family business into a fintech powerhouse by combining mobile messaging, AI, and compliance-driven solutions for the financial industry. We dive into his leadership lessons, the lonely reality of being a first-time CEO, how he leverages AI to drive better outcomes for clients, and how he balances family, work, and personal growth along the way.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:06 - Dave's Background and Career Path
02:08 - The Aha Moment and Vision for Solutions by Text
06:45 - Leadership Lessons Learned
10:38 - AI Integration in Solutions by Text
13:39 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
16:15 - Reading Recommendations
18:34 - The Importance of Mentorship
22:00 - Closing Remarks
Dave shares how he scaled a small, founder-led family business into a fintech powerhouse by combining mobile messaging, AI, and compliance-driven solutions for the financial industry. We dive into his leadership lessons, the lonely reality of being a first-time CEO, how he leverages AI to drive better outcomes for clients, and how he balances family, work, and personal growth along the way.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:06 - Dave's Background and Career Path
02:08 - The Aha Moment and Vision for Solutions by Text
06:45 - Leadership Lessons Learned
10:38 - AI Integration in Solutions by Text
13:39 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
16:15 - Reading Recommendations
18:34 - The Importance of Mentorship
22:00 - Closing Remarks