CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership
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The CEO.com Podcast delivers unfiltered access to the strategic minds reshaping global business. Each episode features intimate conversations with Fortune 500 CEOs, unicorn founders, and industry titans who reveal the decision-making frameworks, leadership philosophies, and bold moves that built their empires — and what they're betting on next.Clint Betts guides intimate conversations that explore the intersection of leadership, innovation, and human ambition. Each episode dissects the pivotal decisions that shaped billion-dollar companies, examines the economic forces reshaping entire industries, and reveals the personal beliefs that drive extraordinary achievement — delivering the raw, unvarnished perspectives missing from mainstream business coverage.
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Oct 18, 2021 • 43min
Lauren Leader On Political & Business Leadership
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 Hill, The Huffington Post and Inc.
Sep 15, 2021 • 56min
Liz Wiseman On Leadership & Politics In The Workplace
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 8, 2021 • 46min
How To Build A Health Tech Company That Matters
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 7, 2021 • 34min
The Secret To Building A Successful Business In The Food Industry
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 6, 2021 • 41min
Entrepreneurship Should Be Fun With Scott Paul
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 1, 2021 • 38min
Imposter Syndrome, Leadership Credibility, and U.S. Immigration With Atlas RTX CEO Bassam Salem
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.
Aug 30, 2021 • 49min
Leadership Isn't About You, An Interview With Simplus CEO Ryan Westwood
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 25, 2021 • 1h 1min
Building A Multi-Billion Dollar FinTech Company With Divvy CEO Blake Murray
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 23, 2021 • 44min
How To Build A Business That Creates Impact With Cotopaxi CEO Davis Smith
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.
