
Executive Runtime
Hey, I’m Johnny. Join me as I speak with highly accomplished executives in tech to learn how they successfully navigated their way to the top. We’ll explore key lessons learned through wins and fails, impactful stories and much more.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 52min
Meet Will Larson
Will Larson, Chief Technology Officer at Imprint and acclaimed author, dives into the essence of engineering leadership. He shares insights from his latest book, discussing the gaps in current engineering management literature. The conversation highlights the challenges leaders face when transitioning roles and the nuances of executive job negotiations, including how to identify red flags in job opportunities. Larson emphasizes the importance of contextual leadership and the transformative power of writing as a tool for growth and effective management.

May 5, 2025 • 48min
Meet Troy Dennis
I'm excited to welcome Troy Dennis, Head of Digital Transformation for North America at Mastercard. Troy brings over two decades of experience in fintech innovation, payments strategy, and product leadership across some of the most influential financial institutions in North America.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 45min
Meet Lucia Guillory, PhD
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Lucia Guillory, Chief People Officer at Virta Health and a fascinating example of someone who's successfully bridged the worlds of academia and corporate leadership. Lucia's journey offers a masterclass in combining analytical thinking with human-centered leadership.
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Feb 24, 2025 • 49min
Meet Zaina Orbai
Join me as I speak with Zaina Orbai—a remarkable executive coach and growth catalyst who has helped shape some of Silicon Valley's most successful companies. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience, Zaina played pivotal roles in scaling both Yelp and The RealReal through their IPOs, growing Yelp from $80M to $1B in revenue and expanding it to over 20 countries.
Zaina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainaorbai/Learn more about Zaina's coaching service: https://zainaorbai.com/Email Zaina: zaina.orbai@gmail.com
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Jan 26, 2025 • 2min
Welcome to Executive Runtime
Welcome to the Executive Runtime Podcast. Here's a quick introduction to your host and the purpose of this show. Stay tuned for our first full episode and guest in the coming weeks!