CSR and DEI initiatives are top-of-mind for many leaders these days. Some think of them as boxes that need to be ticked. But Joseph Fung, CEO and co-founder at Uvaro, sees them as much more than that. Not only is he passionate about CSR and DEI initiatives because they’re the right thing to do—he’s found that they’re also good for business. He shares how embracing socially-conscious business practices has changed Uvaro for the better.

Even an organization with a fantastic product and innovative features will struggle to gain traction without a clear and compelling vision to guide it. Matthew Scullion, co-founder and CEO of Matillion, discusses how a clear vision helped transform the organization from scrappy startup to industry-leading brand.

The robots are not coming for our jobs; they’re here to help us do our jobs better. That theory is at the heart of what CEO David Ehrlich and the team at Aktana are doing. Their AI-driven technology allows life sciences sales representatives to support doctors in providing better patient care. David shares how the technology works and why the underlying principles can transform go-to-market strategies in any industry.

There’s often tension between the sales and marketing teams in large organizations. Becca Apfelstadt, CEO and co-founder of the treetree agency, works with B2B giants to unite the two groups and help them achieve the organization's goals. She shares how she gets everyone on the same page.

Greg Alexander successfully sold his consulting firm in 2017 and now helps other founders grow, scale, and exit their businesses through his membership program, Collective 54. He shares what he learned about building a service-based business and why it requires a different approach than product-based sales.

Brian Roland founded employee perk provider Abenity nearly 15 years ago as a way to help employers give back to their teams, while supporting a broader mission in the process. Brian recently made the decision to step away from the CEO role and transition to an advisory position; how did he know it was time for a change? And how did he manage the logistics and emotions that came along with it? Tune in to find out.

Kaarel Kotkas, founder and CEO of Veriff, dreams of becoming the global leader in identity verification. He and the team have made great strides in Europe, but as they expand, they must build trust in each new market with governments, regulators, brands, and individuals. How do they do it? Kaarel shares on this episode.

Every business has data they can learn from, but many leaders struggle to synthesize that data and create actionable learnings the whole team can rally behind. Experienced CEO Kermit Randa shares how he removes data from the academic realm, transforming it into something that drives business decisions and growth.

Stephan Aarstol founded beach lifestyle company Tower Paddle Boards to live the surfer life. But when he found himself and his employees putting in startup hours, he knew something had to change. He shares his journey in experimenting with a five-hour workday and the surprising things he’s learned about what motivates a team.

Professional services organizations, including law firms, are not always known for explicitly focusing on the customer experience. However, when Devin Miller founded his IP attorney’s office, helping startups navigate intellectual property law, he was intent on bucking that industry trend. Hear from him how he scales efficiently while keeping a focus on great service.

Everyone wants a viral marketing campaign, but creating one is far easier said than done. Daniel Stone and Lou Montemayor, co-founders of Bandolier Media, have developed a reputation for possessing the kind of creativity, humor, and heart that results in the creation of content that demands attention. They share their approach in this episode.

Billy Libby, CEO of Upper90, believes founders should hold the greatest portion of equity in their companies. But with the current VC model, many lose valuable equity in early rounds in exchange for necessary growth capital. Hear from Billy about the innovative model he’s developed to help startups delay their series A round and retain a greater portion of equity.

Professional services firms are essentially run on the premise of selling access to your team’s time and expertise. So when it comes time to scale, how do you do it without loading everyone down with endless work? Tom Barry, Managing Partner of GHJ Advisors, shares the four levers his team relies on to fuel growth.

The consumer packaged goods space is notoriously difficult to break into. But Colin Darretta and the team at Innovation Department have formulated a repeatable process for starting, launching, and growing CPG wellness brands. With three CPG companies already in their expanding portfolio, Colin shares their recipe for success.

Sharon Love, President and CEO of Community Brands, manages dozens of brands and a team of thousands spanning the globe. That’s a lot of complexity, but Sharon finds that focusing on basic tenets—like listening to employees, creating commonsense sales incentives, and letting each brand lean into their unique superpowers—keeps things surprisingly simple.

Many organizations claim to support innovation, but what happens when a fledgling company begins to grow within an enterprise business? Terry Jones, founder of both Travelocity and Kayak, shares the difference between his experience with intrapreneurship at Travelocity— the organization began within American Airlines—and more traditional entrepreneurship with Kayak.

David Kinsley became president of the family business, The Kinsley Group, 12 years ago. In that time, he’s grown the organization six and a half times over. He shares how having a company culture focused on compassion and empathy—for customers, employees, and the planet—has driven this success.

Bryan Clayton was already a landscaping pro when he decided to found GreenPal to solve a problem he saw in the industry. He shares how listening closely to customers enabled him to build a blossoming platform that connects lawn care providers with homeowners across the US.

David Friend is a serial entrepreneur who’s successfully launched and sold five companies. He now runs his sixth, Wasabi, a hot cloud storage business looking to take on Amazon and Google. David shares how he goes about building a trusted brand that’s well-positioned to challenge household names.

Nancy Ham, CEO of WebPT, is no stranger to disruption. The physical therapy industry, which her organization serves, has seen tremendous change over the last decade. COVID added yet another wave of rapid shifts. Through it all, Nancy has developed a method for remaining agile and fostering innovation.

Businesses solve a problem for a specific audience. But many leaders make the mistake of identifying symptoms rather than the root cause. John Campbell, CEO of Cambium Learning Group, shares how his organization drills down to find underlying pain points for students and teachers and develops new platforms to address those core needs.

First-time CEO Zvia Schoenberg is gearing up to expand test-prep and advisory business A-List Education into adjacent markets. How does she plan to do it? By listening carefully to customers, understanding their needs, and finding new and innovative ways to serve them. Hear more from Zvia about how listening can drive growth.

Most industries include a broad variety of markets. But when you try to be everything to everyone within an industry, you struggle to get ahead. That’s why finding your niche is critical. Marc Heyneker and his team at Revinate did a lot of work to identify the right audience within the world of hospitality and develop a product that serves them. He shares his process in this episode.

Jason Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Simon Data, believes deeply in the promise of data science and analytics to improve business performance. He shares some basic applications of data that any leader can use to begin accelerating growth for their organization.