Growth doesn't happen by accident, it happens because you're prepared for it. In this episode, I speak with Garth Coleman about leading through hypergrowth, building scalable systems, writing playbooks instead of waiting for them, making the right hiring decisions, and preparing your business before rapid growth arrives. We also dive into how AI is changing software, product development, and the future of business operations.

Scaling a company requires more than growing revenue, it requires growing as a leader. In this episode, I talk with venture capitalist Krishna Srinivasan about how founders must evolve, build leadership teams, work effectively with their boards, preserve culture through growth, and make smarter decisions as their companies scale. We also explore how AI is changing investing, startups, and the future of technology companies.

In this episode, I sit down with Keith Zubchevich, CEO of Conviva, to explore the leadership shift from creating strategy to owning every outcome. We discuss building companies from startup to IPO, creating a leadership framework that fits you, why culture is a CEO's greatest responsibility, and how AI is transforming productivity and customer experience. If you're leading a growing company, this conversation is full of practical lessons you can apply immediately.

The hardest part of an acquisition isn't the deal, it's the people. In this episode, I sit down with Colby Durnin to discuss scaling through acquisitions, why culture determines whether integrations succeed, building strong relationships with your board, learning to delegate as a CEO, and leading through growth. We also explore how executives should approach AI strategically while protecting governance, intellectual property, and long-term business value.

As AI makes it easier for everyone to build products, what will actually make your company stand out? In this episode, I speak with Ezra Menaged, CEO of Hometalk, about the future of competitive advantage in the AI era. We discuss scaling from growth leader to CEO, developing executive judgment, empowering teams with AI, building data-driven businesses, and why taste and decision-making will matter more than ever. This is an essential conversation for leaders preparing for what's next.

AI is changing leadership faster than any technology before it. In this episode, I sit down with Jascha Kaykas-Wolff, CEO of Visiting Media, to discuss why executives must personally lead AI adoption instead of delegating it. We explore agile leadership, scaling from CMO to CEO, building AI-first organizations, empowering teams with AI agents, and preparing employees for the future of work. If you're leading a business today, this conversation is full of practical ideas you can use immediately.

Building a successful company starts with the size of your vision. In this episode, I speak with Dan Hnatkovskyy, Co-Founder and CEO of Jome, about why ambitious goals attract better talent, investors, and customers. We also discuss lessons from multiple startups and exits, hiring exceptional people, scaling leadership, building AI-powered products, and why every executive should think bigger if they want to build a lasting company.

Most founders believe they need to reinvent everything to build a successful company. In this episode, I sit down with Travis Hedge, Co-Founder and CEO of Vouch, to discuss why that mindset can actually slow your growth. We talk about transitioning from CRO to CEO, leading through listening instead of assumptions, building strategic partnerships, scaling from startup to a $160M-backed company, and how AI is changing the way executives lead their teams and serve customers.

This article is a summary of what many different senior executives have told me about what they are doing with AI right now.

As we enter July 2026, the state of AI in the executive office is defined by a striking paradox: executives are spending aggressively and taking personal control, yet most remain unable to prove clear financial returns.

Roughly 72% of CEOs now identify as their company's main AI decision-maker - twice the share from last year (BCG, IBM). 83% of leaders are betting on the deployment of AI agents in full production (Business Wire), even as 56% of firms report no significant financial return and close to 90% report no measurable impact on productivity over three years (Fortune, NBER).

While the macro-level data paints a picture of massive expenditure and structural uncertainty, the dispatches from the front lines tell a more nuanced story. 

Over the last month, I have sat down with sixteen CEOs on my podcast to discuss how they are navigating this moment. They aren't waiting for the ROI data to catch up to the hype. They are moving forward with five specific tactical shifts that redefine the executive's relationship with technology.

In this episode, I talk with Cleveland Brown, CEO and Co-Founder of Payscout, about building a culture that scales. We discuss why great leaders create environments for better decision-making, how to integrate culture during acquisitions, the importance of defining company values, fostering innovation, and how executives should think about adopting AI inside their organizations.