GoTo CEO Rich Veldran

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 history and growth of LogMeIn and GoTo
05:03 - Acquisitions and product integrations
06:10 - Balancing innovation and integration
07:00 - The complexity of cloud telephony and AI
08:46 - The future of AI in business
10:50 - Public vs. private company management
12:07 - The evolving SaaS model
14:06 - A day in the life of a CEO vs. CFO
16:12 - Embracing remote and hybrid work
18:25 - The global talent pool and remote work benefits
19:50 - Reading recommendations
21:21 - Leadership style and development
23:34 - AI agents and human interaction
24:38 - Financial and market perspectives for 2025
26:44 - The importance of focusing on controllable factors
26:54 - The chance that made a difference in Rich's career