more about tony:

tony capasso is an all-american athlete turned venture partner, fellow podcast host, and now ceo of an ai company in stealth mode. tony's journey spans from leading growth at global firms like andela and auctane to investing the future at a tx venture partners to building companies of his own. what makes tony remarkable isn't just the titles, but his heart, curiosity and resilience, he carries from the soccer field to the boardroom. he's a leader who believes in possibility, people, and pushing boundaries.

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timestamps:

00:00 – welcome and introduction

03:18 – who is tony now? stealth ai for revenue & founding story

04:58 – “i never wanted to be a ceo”…until I did: making the leap

09:49 – why this is the most fun year: flow state, autonomy, no board meetings

12:30 – managing investors with a builder’s mindset

13:16 – career design: keep one constant, force growth on purpose

15:15 – putting “tension in the system” & beating parkinson’s law

17:46 – challenging limiting beliefs; “why does everything take a week?”

19:02 – the power of noticing: recognition and coaching

22:26 – generous intent in sales

25:27 – kind vs. nice; telling the truth, spending leadership equity

27:52 – when you hit a plateau: owning misses & moving on

30:12 – athlete → sales: time & space and ripple effects

34:07 – coaching women: same emotions, different expression; development > scoreboard

44:45 – culture of recognition vs. “visibility”

49:18 – health as a leader’s duty: pit crew, “i don’t miss,” 250 workouts/yr

54:14 – quad rupture: dark night, control vs. surrender, comeback mindset

1:02:16 – wu-wei in business: stop squeezing quarters; let deals happen

1:04:27 – fatherhood: believing in your kids, empowering contribution

1:09:55 – advice to grads: go for it