The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee Ng

Aviso Ventures’ Founding Partner Andrew Peterson joins Cee Ng for an insightful conversation on leadership, decision-making, and the art of conflict resolution. Together, they explore the challenges of balancing personal and professional life, the role of communication in effective leadership, and the importance of transparency and trust when working with teams and investors.Andrew shares real-world lessons and experiences from his journey as both a founder and investor, offering valuable takeaways for anyone navigating high-stakes business environments.

Join serial entrepreneur Craig Eisler and Cee Ng for a live conversation on Craig’s transformative journey in tech — from pioneering Microsoft DirectX to leading innovative projects across global organizations.

He shares hard-won insights on tech leadership, startup fundraising during economic downturns, and building diverse, high-performing teams.

Discover how a seasoned tech executive balances ambition, innovation, and personal growth, and take away actionable lessons you can apply to your own career, startup, or leadership journey.

In this live conversation with Cee Ng, Miles Ward shares his journey from being a startup founder to becoming the Chief Technology Officer at SADA. He discusses his experiences with AWS and Google Cloud, highlighting the challenges and successes in scaling businesses and managing enterprise relationships. Miles emphasizes the importance of leadership, adaptability, and understanding both technical and business aspects to drive innovation and growth.

In this conversation, Cee Ng and Fred Wilmot dive into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity leadership and the multifaceted role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

They explore the CISO’s journey, the importance of communication and collaboration across departments, and how reporting structures shift as organizations scale. The discussion underscores the value of building relationships, managing risk effectively, and leveraging community support through the CISO Society.

Fred shares practical insights on vendor management, articulating business cases for security investments, and integrating security into overall business strategy. Together, they also examine the intersection of CIO and CISO roles, operational resilience, and the ongoing challenges of detection engineering and cybersecurity tool onboarding — highlighting the critical need to stay adaptive and focused on solving real-world security problems.

In this conversation, Cee Ng and Mary Brodie explore the intricacies of digital experience strategies, emphasizing the importance of people and emotional connections in business.

They discuss the similarities and differences between startups and Fortune 500 companies, the significance of customer journeys, and the role of community and trust in marketing. The dialogue highlights the necessity of listening to feedback, building consensus within teams, and the impact of empathy on customer engagement.

Mary Brodie and Cee Ng explore the complexities of team dynamics, communication, and the human element in B2B sales. They discuss the importance of creating a safe space for honest conversations, the necessity of acceptance within teams, and the challenges faced by startups in navigating legal and procurement processes. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of understanding roles, building trust with investors, and leveraging community for startup success. They also highlight the critical role of CRM systems in managing customer relationships and the need for effective communication strategies in sales.

Meet my alumni friend, Toby Zhang, who’s been passionate about basketball since forever. In 2014, he joined a hedge fund to help launch their VC arm as Partner. From $38 million to $1.3 billion, he steered returns over a 10-year tenure at CRCM. In 2017, Toby was recognized as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30. One of his notable exits was Musical.ly, which was acquired by ByteDance (now TikTok).

Toby brings a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial landscape, with experience as both a venture partner and a startup founder. Despite his success, his character remains unchanged from our college days—rooted in humility, integrity, and curiosity.

Toby and his wife, along with their two children, live in San Francisco. He adores and credits his spouse for her unwavering support when they had their first child and for believing in his ambitions. From starting out in a one-bedroom apartment while raising a new family to figuring out how to let go of a supercar that doesn’t fit a baby seat, to enhancing his impact on the world with his experience—Toby will share his personal journey on topics like:

• How VC firms really work behind the scenes
• How startups can (or can’t) effectively use VC funding
• What a career in VC really looks like

A lifelong sports fan, Toby’s dream day would be spent shadowing a sports team GM. He’s also working on his strength training through rock climbing and enjoys intellectually exploring quant funds. With a background as a software engineer at Microsoft, an MBA from Wharton, and a deep commitment to entrepreneurship, Toby has valuable insights to share—whether you’re a founder, investor, mentor, advisor, or consultant.

Cee you inside the Cee-suite with Toby! 👋

Join me LIVE with KT Eisler as we discuss her mentorship for startup founders and the critical role of home life, shaped by her experience as a founder’s spouse. We’ll explore the highs, lows, and how she and her partner navigated the biggest risks and highest stakes—together as a team.

The 3x topics we will be talking about are:

1. Spouse Role in a Startup Founder’s Life
2. Quality time & interpersonal skills
3. Love, partnership, home, & marriage

This conversation is for anyone directly supporting a startup founder—because the right mental environment can be the key to thriving through the toughest challenges.

Like whatDavid S. Rose, book author of Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups, said on page. 72:

"I don't know any entrepreneur who works less than 60 hours a week, and many work much longer hours. Entrepreneurship is an all-in sport... which means that real founders are work on—or at least thinking about—their ventures 168 hours a week (yes, that's 24/7). This is *not* conducive to having the same work/life balance as in a normal job. That's probably why another critical component of a successful entrepreneurial enterprise is spousal support."

Join me LIVE with Daniel Grzelak, Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion, as we dive into the latest in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security, with a special focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM). We’ll be venting on 3x key topics👇

1. SaaS Identity Sprawl & Legacy Logins
2. Invisible Security Breach & SSO
3. Leaked Keys & Non-Human Identities

You won’t want to miss this candid discussion! And if you watched Daniel and I's first podcast episode together, you'll know we're pretty frank and direct. Cee you inside the room! 👋

Join me LIVE with Katie Kutskill, Business Operations & Strategy at Is It Leather? as she shares her expert insights on the current state of the global leather industry and how it impacts B2B across key sectors like automotive, fashion/apparel, and furniture/upholstery. We’ll dive deep into these critical topics:

1. Mythbusting the leather industry
2. Responsible luxury & trade-offs
3. Benefits, costs, & resell value

Katie brings extensive experience in the leather and manufacturing industries, offering valuable takeaways on how businesses within this ecosystem can navigate sustainability, cost-efficiency, and ethical sourcing. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the top experts in the field! The insights Katie shares will be crucial for your next boardroom meeting as a decision-maker, make sure you’re in the know!

Join me and Rose Mills, President & Founder of Rose Mills Influencer, LLC, on a LIVE candid chat about navigating marketplace activity for even the most unlikely technical operators who understand the WHY but need help unlocking the HOW of building a strong online presence👇

1. Business owner's game of visibility
2. Targeted messaging and positioning
3. Social media & medical community

If you’ve been unconsciously engaging with social media as an end user instead of a marketer—and bringing that same mindset to the investment table when discussing budget allocation—this conversation will challenge your perspective.

Discover how the pros leverage these platforms to deliver measurable results in a world where online connections and societal search habits can no longer be ignored. Game recognizes game 🔥