From Washington, D.C. to leading Ohio’s tech future — Chris Berry’s story is one of leadership, resilience, and building something from scratch. In this episode, he shares how OhioX is connecting innovators, growing opportunity, and shaping the state’s technology landscape.

In this episode of Success Stories with Steve Cross, we sit down with Chris Berry, President & CEO of OhioX, to dive into his journey from growing up in Akron, Ohio, to working in Washington D.C., and eventually leading Ohio’s statewide technology trade association.

We cover everything from his early passion for history and government, lessons learned from politics, and what it takes to start an organization from scratch, to the future of Ohio’s technology sector and the opportunities to keep talent in the state. Chris also shares candid insights on leadership, servant leadership, and how he approaches challenges while building something new.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, or Ohio’s growing innovation ecosystem, this episode is packed with wisdom and perspective you won’t want to miss.

About Our Guest

Chris Berry is the President and CEO of OhioX, a nonprofit trade association dedicated to building Ohio into a top tech hub. Under his leadership, OhioX connects, promotes, and advocates for the state’s technology community, bringing together startups, corporations, government, and educators to drive innovation.

About Success Stories

Welcome to Success Stories, the official podcast from the growth-obsessed team at iSynergy. Each episode dives deep into candid conversations with CEOs, founders, and business leaders who are building, scaling, and thriving across a variety of industries.

Through real-world insights, hard-won lessons, and inspiring strategies, we uncover what’s driving today’s top performers and how they’re shaping the future of their businesses. From scrappy startups to established enterprises, these stories go beyond surface-level wins to explore the mindset, habits, and decisions behind real success.

Hosted by iSynergy CEO Steve Cross, this podcast was built for growth-minded professionals who crave authenticity, actionable takeaways, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to succeed.

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Welcome back to Success Stories! In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Kaplan, co-founder of Chief, the groundbreaking executive network designed to connect and support women leaders.

From her early days in book publishing to becoming the first employee at Casper and eventually co-founding Chief, Lindsay shares her non-linear journey to entrepreneurship and leadership.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build something that truly strikes a nerve in the market (or how to lead without burning out), this is for you.

About Our Guest

Lindsay Kaplan is the co-founder of Chief, the premier executive network for women, valued at over $1 billion. Before launching Chief, she was the first employee at Casper, helping build the brand into a household name. A creative at heart and an English major turned entrepreneur, Lindsay has become a leader in brand strategy, community building, and early-stage investing. Today, she serves on the Chief’s board of directors while advising and investing in startups.

About Success Stories

Welcome to Success Stories, the official podcast from the growth-obsessed team at iSynergy. Each episode dives deep into candid conversations with CEOs, founders, and business leaders who are building, scaling, and thriving across a variety of industries.

Through real-world insights, hard-won lessons, and inspiring strategies, we uncover what’s driving today’s top performers and how they’re shaping the future of their businesses. From scrappy startups to established enterprises, these stories go beyond surface-level wins to explore the mindset, habits, and decisions behind real success.

Hosted by iSynergy CEO Steve Cross, this podcast was built for growth-minded professionals who crave authenticity, actionable takeaways, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to succeed.

👉 Subscribe to the channel and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

💡 For more about iSynergy and how we help brands grow through strategic digital marketing, visit https://isynergy.io/connect/.