In this episode, I talk with Dr. Karla Johnson, CEO of the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School. Karla shares how her view of leadership changed completely over 30 years — from trying to do everything herself to realizing that true leadership is about what you get done through your team. We also talk about building trust, scaling education with technology, and preparing the next generation of leaders to think differently.

In this episode, I talk with Fran Brzyski, the CEO and co-founder of Hark, a feedback intelligence platform that turns customer stories into business insight. Fran shares why believing in yourself (even when it feels a little crazy) is what it really takes to build something great. We also talk about scaling empathy with AI, trusting your gut as a founder, and learning how to scale yourself before scaling your company.

In this episode, I sit down with Alex Shevelenko, CEO and co-founder of Relayto AI, to explore how AI is redefining the way we share ideas. Alex explains why information alone doesn’t move people — and how static documents like PDFs and slides are holding companies back. He shares his lessons from scaling SuccessFactors to a $3.4B exit and why every business must design intelligent, interactive content that drives real action.

In this episode, I sit down with Norberto Clemente, founder of ProTopVA, to talk about the art of letting go. Norberto shares how founders can escape the chaos of doing it all, build systems that scale, and delegate with confidence. He explains why every entrepreneur must shift from hustle to structure — because holding on too long keeps your business from growing. A must-listen for CEOs learning to scale smarter, not harder.

In this episode, I sit down with Kian Alavi, CEO of Mazlo, to talk about purpose, leadership, and building tech that serves the greater good. Kian shares why he believes it’s immoral to let nonprofits fight for good with outdated tools, how values alignment builds trust, and how AI can help nonprofits close the gap and scale impact faster. A powerful reminder that capitalism and compassion must grow together.

In this episode, I sit down with Dario Markovic, CEO of Eric Javits, to discuss what it really takes to transform a 40-year-old luxury brand for the digital age. Dario shares how focusing on less helped him scale more, why patience beats speed, and how discipline and focus can help any leader balance legacy with growth. A must-listen for CEOs driving transformation without losing their roots.

In this episode, I talk with Francois Byrne, the CEO of Hybrid Power Solutions. He shares his journey from building his first prototypes in his parents’ basement to running a successful clean-tech company. We talk about why your first hires should be your most experienced people and how trying to save money on talent can end up costing you much more. Francois also shares what he has learned about scaling, leadership, and staying close to customers.

In this episode, I sit down with AJ Bruno, the CEO of QuotaPath and a two-time founder. We talk about why every software company needs to become AI-first to survive. AJ shares how AI is changing leadership, productivity, and company culture, and what CEOs can do to adapt fast. He also speaks highly of our coaching work together and how it has shaped his leadership approach. We discuss his lessons from scaling two successful companies, staying close to customers, and leading with discipline and focus. This is a real conversation about how to grow smarter in the age of AI.

In this episode, I sit down with Tom Chavez, founder of super{set}, the startup studio that builds and scales data-driven companies from scratch. Tom has sold companies to Microsoft and Salesforce, generating over 17x returns for investors. We talk about why data isn’t something to process, it’s the main event, how ego can stop CEOs from scaling, and why the best leaders stay curious like kids.

In this episode, I sit down with Avanish Sahai, the executive behind Salesforce’s AppExchange, Google Cloud’s partner ecosystem, and ServiceNow’s explosive growth. We talk about what CEOs often get wrong about scaling, why purpose is the real growth engine, and how AI is changing not just business, but people. He also shares lessons from his work at the Stanford Center on Longevity, exploring the future of work and future of learning.