Momentum Mode w/ Corey Ferengul & Mike Shannon

Venture capitalist and Booth professor Ira Weiss joins Momentum Mode to break down what great board members actually do, how investor dynamics shift across funding stages, and why early-stage founders should rethink how they engage with their boards. A candid conversation on strategy, signals, and the real work of scaling.

Amanda Lannert became CEO of Jellyvision by surprise—literally. In this episode, the longtime leader of Jellyvision shares how she grew into the role, navigated scale without losing soul, and learned to balance rapid change with operational stability. It’s a candid look at leadership, authenticity, and building with intention, even on the fly.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re ready for the next big role—or if you’re already in it and figuring it out as you go—this one’s for you.

We’re back—with a new name! Opening the C-Suite is now Momentum Mode. Same podcast, same candid conversations—now with an even sharper focus on building and sustaining momentum in leadership and business.

In this episode, Dan Dal Degan (Triple D) joins us to unpack the realities of leadership, mentorship, and company-building. A seasoned SaaS executive, investor, and board member, Dan has played a pivotal role in scaling companies like Salesforce and leading major acquisitions—including a $250M sale to DocuSign.

Whether you’re leading a company, building a career, or investing in the next generation of leaders, this episode is packed with real-world lessons on how to build and sustain momentum in leadership.