In this episode of Branded, host Jackson Carpenter sits down with David Solomon, CEO of Lightspeed, to explore how a company built around classroom audio quietly became a model for culture, trust, and transformative leadership.

David shares how he guided Lightspeed through a near-shutdown during the pandemic, why he took a pay cut to join the company in the first place, and how their transition to 100% employee ownership reshaped everything—from morale to performance.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to build a company where people actually want to stay, this one's for you. It’s a masterclass in leadership without ego, culture without fluff, and why great businesses start with great humans.