On this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Yaky Yanay, the CEO of Pluri, a groundbreaking biotech company specializing in 3D cell technology. Yaky shares his unique journey into the biotech industry, inspired by a graph on life expectancy, and how Pluri is revolutionizing various sectors from healthcare to food security.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:09 - Yaky's journey to biotech
01:55 - What is 3D cell technology?
04:04 - Cell-based coffee production
08:18 - Being based in Israel
10:22 - A typical day for Yaky
12:02 - Cultivated meat
14:48 - Medical applications
17:31 - Future areas for cell technology
20:20 - Thoughts on aging and longevity
22:42 - Financing and investments
24:41 - Reading recommendations
26:55 - The importance of mentorship

In this episode, we sit down with Mo Al Adham, the CEO and co-founder of Frec, to dive deep into his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative solutions his company offers in the wealth management industry. Mo shares his personal story of frustration with traditional money management and how it led him to create Frec, a platform that democratizes sophisticated investment strategies for everyone.

Timestamps:
00:09 - Introduction and Background
00:21 - Founding of Frec
00:43 - Frustration with Traditional Wealth Management
01:15 - Technology in Financial Services
02:08 - Introduction to Frec's Main Product
02:49 - Direct Indexing Explained
04:15 - Tax Loss Harvesting
05:40 - Historical Context and Technology Evolution
06:43 - Differentiation from Competitors
07:43 - Revenue Model
09:11 - Additional Revenue Sources
10:00 - Potential Expansion into Mortgages
10:49 - Company Size and Team Structure
11:28 - Benefits of a Small Team
12:32 - Hiring Philosophy
13:03 - Typical Workday
14:09 - Importance of Planning
14:38 - Customer Acquisition Strategy
16:00 - Word of Mouth Growth
16:11 - Advice for Founders
17:48 - Reading Interests
19:06 - Economic Outlook for 2025
20:46 - Thoughts on Bitcoin
 22:06 - Reflecting on Opportunities Given
24:10 - Conclusion and Thanks

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint welcomes Nicole Sahin, the visionary CEO and founder of Globalization Partners (GP). Nicole shares her incredible journey of building a company that revolutionizes global employment, making it easier for businesses to hire talent from anywhere in the world.
Nicole dives deep into how GP operates in over 180 countries, providing a seamless platform for companies to manage legal, HR, and tax complexities. She also discusses the transformative power of AI in their operations and the exciting launch of their new AI product.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Nicole's journey to founding GP
00:47 - How GP simplifies global employment
02:43 - Expanding to 180 countries
03:26 - The role of AI in GP's operations
05:41 - Democratizing opportunity globally
08:02 - Nicole's book and key insights
09:04 - Speaking at the World Economic Forum
10:41 - The future of AI and its impact on humanity
11:54 - Nicole's daily routine and reading recommendations
13:48 - Maintaining company culture across countries
16:34 - Staying motivated as a leader
18:06 - The evolving role of CEOs in society
19:44 - Traits of a successful leader
21:08 - Who gave Nicole a chance

Join Clint for an exciting conversation with Renee Ryan, who is the CEO of Cala Health and is on a mission to transform the standard of care for chronic disease. They discuss her journey of being an investor to becoming the CEO of an industry-disrupting company. Modern tech advancements, including the recent boom of artificial intelligence, are driving medicine forward and Cala Health is using these tools to help people with hand tremors live a normal life again. Renee shares her best advice from lessons learned over the years. Tune in to learn more about Cala Health's incredible work and hear what the future of the medical industry holds in tech. "I think there's just so much we can do in a preventative way before things happen, that makes more sense than all this down-stream care that we spend so much money on."

Meet Marco Zappacosta, the co-founder and CEO of Thumbtack. This innovative, American company empowers small businesses nationwide through helping people care for their homes. A common theme we hear from high-profile entrepreneurs like Marco is their businesses usually start by identifying an issue in a market, and supplying a unique product or service that fills the gap. They talk about how the modern customer and buying experience has to be effortless and how that's the key ingredient to making businesses succeed today. "Thumbtack was founded in the same 6-12 month period that spawned Uber and AirBnb. And that has always shown me how big and how impactful these businesses can get when you truly get it right, when you truly solve that problem in sort of that magical of a way."

On this episode of For Leaders, Clint meets with Lee Benson who is an accomplished author, serial CEO, and leadership coach. In his most recent book, Lee helps business leaders identify their most important number and impliment strategies to achieve their north star goals so they can navigate tough times with ease. They discuss mental health of leadership and how struggle does not define you, but is necessary for personal empowerment and growth. Lee's mission is to motivate companies to embrace struggle in healthy ways and to intrisically build value within organizations. His primary driver is to make the world a better place by teaching people about their purpose and how they can build value in themselves from a young age, so they can practice reaching their goals and bettering themselves throughout their lives. "That's where the self-esteem comes from. When you're accomplishing challenging things, you did it, you're in the middle of it, you feel great about yourself. That permeates out into your family. That permeates out into the communities you engage with."

Join us for a fun conversation with Fredrik Thomassen who is an entrepreneur, CEO, and Founder of Superside. Placing high value on company culture, Fredrik has transformed the way his company of creatives function and interact with their customers. By focusing on the needs of the customer, Fredrik was able to identify a gap in the market and deliver a service unlike any that existed. They discuss the future of AI and how it's affected his business, as well as the opportunities such a tool presents in today's market. With so many employees working remotely, Fredrik shares his expert tips for keeping a thriving sense of company culture no matter where people are located around the world.

"We're incredibly excited about it and we're pretty much all in. I think there hasn't been anything in the last 6 months or so where we haven't spoken about AI."

Ash Fontana joins Clint Betts on this episode of For Leaders for a conversation about modern tech and AI. Ash is an esteemed coach for CEOs and investors and he helps business leaders discover how to propel their companies forward using an adaptive approach in problem solving. They talk about the fears people are currently experiencing with the emergence of new AI technology and he explains why these feelings are natural from a humanistic perspective. Ash shares some insights about how the modern employee working landscape is evoloving. With a goal of helping people work for themselves, Ash is a leading voice in the future of work. Tune in to learn more from this great mind!

"I think people think about strategy a lot at work, but remarkably, people don't think about strategy a lot in their own personal life."

Ilir Sela joins Clint for a conversation about standards of leadership and how he founded Slice, an awesome pizza delivery service on a mission to support local restaurant owners. Coming from three generations of small business owners, Ilir saw early on how hard these people work to achieve their goals and establish their customer base. Described as a "life saver", Slice has helped restaurant owners successfully move parts of their business online, further tapping into an infinite market. With so many large-scale pizza chains in the nation, Slice levels the playing field between the neighborhood corner pizzeria and popular takeout spots, making Ilir a genius in the industry. They discuss implementing change and overcoming the struggles of entrepreneurship - something many can relate to. Tune in to learn more about Ilir's journey!

"Our mission is to keep locals thriving. There are people on the team that are more passionate about that mission than I am and I live and breathe it 24/7."

Dr. Tommy Watson is a successful author, coach, speaker, and entrepreneur and we're thrilled to have him on the show to speak with Clint about the resilience of the human spirit. On top of that, he's a big dreamer and his work helps teach people not only how to dream beyond their circumstances, but how to make their dreams a reality. Tommy's childhood was chaotic and he overcame some of the hardest obstacles that no child should have to endure. Having learned so much from the harsh circumstances at home, he's making the most out of his experiences, helping people turn their lives around.

"I've got to take care of myself first. But others who have the same drive who want to do something as well, I'm going to try to bring them along with me. I'm going to be their encourager."

We're thrilled to have Chip Wilson, the founder and former CEO of Lululemon, on the show today to have a conversation about entrepreneurship with Clint. Chip has always had the desire to make something great, incorporating athleisure, adventure, and innovative company culture together in harmony. With a focus on living a healthier and happier life, Chip's mission is to elevate the world to greatness. They dig deep into the foundation of Lululemon and how Chip's ideas, as its founder, shaped the industry as a whole, forever changing market integrity. They also discuss valuable lessons learned about making mistakes and how important it is to be resilient as a business leader today. "Of course being a creative person, I love change and I love the disruption."

Clint meets with Mel Torrie on this episode to talk about everything from tractors to Elon Musk to AI and automation in the agricultural industry. Entrepreneurs are professional risk-takers and Mel is no stranger to taking risks to make his vision become reality. Mel discusses his work in outdoor autonomy and how prominent brands are starting to employ this new technology in their designs. With the largest center for autonomy being in Australia, Mel's business has become an optimized operation worldwide, branching into nations across the globe. Tune in to hear just how Mel was able to work with his leadership to make his company a leader in the industrial automation space. "It really replicates what we're doing down in mining, for example, in Australia where the truck drivers have now been trained. They commit never to lay anyone off and they retrained the drivers. Some of them now run our software from 800 miles away and run the mine and don't have to leave their families and fly into a camp in the middle of nowhere."

On today's episode, Clint meets with Tony Aguilar, the CEO and Founder of Chipper, for an insightful conversation about fintech and the lasting impacts of student loans. As a first-generation graduate, he saw firsthand how difficult student loan debt is to pay off and noticed how much it held students back from launching their lives and careers. He approaches entrepreneurship with a community-first mindset and has made massive waves in the industry because of it. They discuss the future of education and how that landscape might change over time from a financially innovative perspective. "I think you have to have that as a founder, this unwavering confidence in your abilities to succeed and to just tackle any challenge you face in building your company."

Clint recently interviewed Amanda Holmes, the CEO of Chet Holmes International, to discuss her incredible journey from being a singer-songwriter to leading a renowned sales and marketing training company. Amanda shares her personal story of inheriting the company at the age of 24 after her father's passing and how she managed to increase leads by 1176% in her first year as CEO.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Amanda's Background
00:21 - Transition to CEO of Chet Holmes International
01:03 - Battling Adversity and Taking Over the Company
01:50 - Hurricane Alert and Amanda's Dedication
02:31 - Achievements as CEO
03:03 - Key Strategies for Success
04:02 - Condolences and Personal Connection to Cancer
04:33 - Overview of Chet Holmes International
05:03 - Business Success Statistics
05:28 - Skills for Scaling a Business
06:11 - Mastery and Focus in Business
06:52 - Essential Business Skills
07:03 - Time Management Secrets
07:24 - Identifying Quality Clients
07:45 - Effective Messaging in Marketing
08:28 - Importance of Buying the Book
08:41 - Impact of AI on Sales
09:25 - Human Element in AI-Driven Sales
11:25 - Increasing Importance of Human Connection
12:37 - Amanda's Daily Routine and Time Management
16:43 - Keynotes and Training Events
18:29 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude
19:09 - Acknowledging Support and Guidance

Navid Alipour joins Clint Betts on today's episode to talk about the impact of AI in the medical field - specifically in cancer and heart disease detection. Navid shares his experience with AI and how he's using data to his advantage to help humankind. In a time when people are afraid that AI will replace everyone's jobs, Navid is an advocate for its use in medicine because it will never replace an actual doctor; it will simply enhance their abilities. As the healthcare industry evolves and advances, the demand for technology will rise and Navid discusses some ethical dilemmas that might arise. Regardless, the future looks bright for medicine with the help of AI. "I think historians will look back on this decade, which we're in the earlier part of still, and we're the huge cornerstone historically. When we look back in ten years, modern medicine, I think, is going to advance more in the next ten years than the last fifty years combined."

Join Clint Betts for a fun conversation with Chet Kapoor about AI and how it's impacting the world. As the Chairman and CEO of DataStax, Chet's on a mission to build products that change people's lives. They discuss the future of innovation in tech and what that means for massive regulations coming down the pipeline, which is something never seen before. As the world of technology is evolving, Chet suggests industries adapt and integrate their processes with AI because it will propel them forward. "There is no AI without data. Everything needs to be real-time because imagine you go to ChatGPT and put in a request at the prompt and you get a response back in two days. Useless. We want a response right away and that's what AI needs to be...It needs to be in everything you do in your real-time world because you don't live a batch life...You live in the moment."

Clint Betts brings on the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Media, Jason Feifer. He's an accomplished author who recently wrote Build for Tomorrow, a guide to resilience. They discuss his journey as a writer and how it helped him learn so much about the entrepreneurial spirit and what keeps people going in stressful times. He discusses the evolution of content over past decades and how the monetization and consumption of content has changed drastically. Tune in to learn more! "What you should have is something that makes people feel like they are progressing through a very complicated, big idea by giving them a lot of really interesting small ideas that are going to be evermore logical because of the way you are laying them out."

Ismael Wrixen joins Clint Betts to talk about all things Saas, data, and content. With a huge background in investment banking and finance, Ismael is able to apply diverse strategies for success in his career today as the Executive Chairman of FE International. They discuss the current state of SaaS businesses and how this industry has evolved over time. Ismael offers his insights to the world of AI and just how it's affecting SaaS businesses today. "My advice to people is don't make short-term decisions based on things that may or may not materialize."

Clint Betts meets with Amos Schwartzfarb to learn about his adventurous career as a best-selling author and Managing Director at Techstars. They discuss what traits investors look for when identifying great leaders and what it takes to build a superstar founders team worth the investment. Something many business leaders struggle with is finding balance between work and home life and Amos talks about finding this ideal balance in his own life. He also talks about evolving as a leader and what that means in his industry. Tune in to learn more! "For me, this work is really important but the work doesn't define everything that I do. There are other things in my life. So for me, it's important to also have time with my family..."

Founder of Envoy, Larry Gadea, joins Clint Betts for an honest conversation about visibility in workplace systems and being forced to adapt to fit the needs of the world. He shares his experience in fundraising and how he was able to win the trust of his investors. Larry explains how efficiency is key to success in modern business and those who refuse to adapt will be left behind. This world is new and constantly changing and company evolution is mandatory. Larry's extremely passionate about clarity and reminds leaders that they need to empower their teams through being transparent about expectations so the work can be fulfilled accurately. "Companies are going to have to be way more efficient and effective in the way they operate. Gone are the days where you can just put somebody on something and then it grows like crazy and all this revenue comes in... you've got to really work for it now."

Clint Bets meets with tech and musical giant, Ola Sars, who successfully integrated his passion into the industry - something so many strive to accomplish. Ola has a keen eye for identifying gaps in the market and is able to make something amazing out of it. They discuss the woes of copyrighted music and how Ola masterminded a plan to deal with the legalities of mixing music. Recently, AI has become a mainstream topic in the industry but Ola says machine learning in his field is actually nothing new and has been used for years in music production and distribution. "96% of all businesses in the US play music. 90% of all consumers say that they like or love music. So, it's such a huge cultural phenomenon in the human race's way of living. In all cultures everywhere, it always evolves and it moves our emotions and it makes us cry and it makes us laugh and it makes us dance. It's always there. It's just one of those things that, it's always going to be around and it's always going to be an important part of human nature."

Join Clint Betts as he speaks with renowned author, Bill Eckstrom, about leadership and how we define it in modern business. People often confuse leadership with coaching and while certain aspects of both go hand-in-hand, one is ultimately better than the other. They discuss what it takes to build trust between a company and employees and Bill talks about leaders who want to quantify their efforts and expand their impact in the workforce. While writing his book, The Coaching Effect: What Great Leaders Do to Increase Sales, Enhance Performance, and Sustain Growth, he uncovered some very interesting data that actually changed the content of his book greatly. "We can't teach people to care...we can teach them to show that they care."

Jason Feifer talks to Clint Betts about learning to articulate vision by asking, “What are you going to do with it?”, how everything drives something else, the process of writing, publishing, and launching his book, Build for Tomorrow, building and utilizing a network, the future of magazine and newspaper publishing, and finding a model that makes sense in today’s marketplace.


Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcast Problem Solvers, which is about entrepreneurs solving unexpected problems in their business. Outside of Entrepreneur, he is the author of the book Build For Tomorrow, which is an action plan for embracing change and adapting fast, as the host of the podcast Build For Tomorrow (yes, same name as the book), which is about the smartest solutions to our most misunderstood problems. He writes a newsletter about how to find opportunity in change.

Kaz Ohta talks to Clint Betts about democratizing data, how great companies are built during difficult times, growth vs profitability, how big data collection has changed over time, thinking of the IPO as a milestone not the goal, decentralizing Silicon Valley, acting like the underdog when you are the underdog, and the future of Treasure Data. Kazuki Ohta (太田 一樹) is a Co-Founder/CEO at Treasure Data, Inc. He’s  a Japanese entrepreneur with a heart for computer science.

In this episode, Clint sits down with Mike, the CEO and founder of Brightwave, to explore the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on investment research. Brightwave is an innovative platform that leverages AI to enhance human cognition and streamline investment workflows. Mike shares his journey, insights, and the future of AI in trading and investment.

Timestamps:
00:09 - Introduction and Background of Mike and Brightwave
00:30 - Overview of Brightwave's AI-Powered Investment Research
01:12 - Human Judgment vs. AI in Investment Decisions
02:04 - Market Efficiency and AI Limitations
03:00 - Historical Comparison: Accountants and Computational Spreadsheets
04:11 - Mike's Career and Decision to Found Brightwave
06:00 - Early Work with Language Models and Databricks
07:02 - Open Source vs. Closed Source AI Debate
09:14 - Future of AI: Agentic Tool Use and Long-Term Predictions
11:59 - AI's Impact on Employment and Professional Work
13:01 - Future of Trading Platforms in the Age of AI
14:49 - Rise of Retail Trading and Democratization of Technology
16:00 - Disillusionment and the American Dream
17:08 - A Day in the Life of Brightwave's CEO
19:41 - Mike's Reading Preferences and Recommendations
20:47 - Mental Health and Loneliness in Entrepreneurship
23:42 - Importance of Human Connection in the Age of AI
24:31 - Building and Defining Company Culture at Brightwave
27:23 - Staying Motivated as a CEO
29:20 - Decision to Work In-Person vs. Remote
30:44 - Preparing for 2025 and Capital Efficiency
31:57 - Reflecting on Who Gave Mike a Chance
33:02 - Shoutout to Investors and Closing Remarks

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes talks to Clint Betts about working on FRIENDS, winning a Mormon comedy competition, not making money from her viral joke on YouTube, the process of writing and refining jokes and putting together an hour special, defining success before pursuing it, her book Who Do I Think I Am?, and her advice for new comics and everyone else: do you, and do you well. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is an actress, stand-up comedian, podcast host, and dog mom.

Carlos Salaff and Pete Bitar talked to Clint Betts about all-electric flying cars, barriers to success, why Elon isn’t tackling flying cars, multi-layered safety systems and unique propulsion design, and the regulatory strategy for all-electric flying cars in the future. Carlos Salaff is founder and creative director of SALAFF where they design and make high-performance handbuilt cars. Working at Mazda Design Americas from 2003-2012, he was instrumental in the creation of several concept and production vehicles. His works have been recognized by the Louis Vuitton Classic, LA Design Challenge, and the Grand Prix Du Design awards. Pete Bitar is the founder, President and CEO of Electric Jet Aircraft (EJA), LLC and AirBuoyant, LLC, and was the founder, owner and director of the Anderson Innovation Center, a private business incubator in Anderson, IN, as well as Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems (XADS), both of which he sold in 2018. Pete is the developer of the VertiPod® family of electric VTOL (EVTOL) aircraft such as the EJ-1—the world’s first, patented Electric Jetpack, and the VertiCycle—a flying, electric motorcycle.

Gaurav Garg talks to Clint  Betts about the golden era of Sequoia Capital, cultivating a culture of risk, intellectual curiosity when grappling with uncertainty, how to build enduring markets, data availability and data usability, AI, asking “what comes after the phone?”, the future of Silicon Valley, projections for 2023, and giving people a chance. Prior to founding Wing with Peter Wagner, Gaurav was a partner at Sequoia Capital from 2001 to 2012. Gaurav was a founder and board member of two companies that achieved public listings: Redback Networks (founded 1996, IPO 1999), and Ruckus Wireless (founded 2002, IPO 2012). He incubated and helped build FireEye (founded 2004, IPO 2013) and Jasper (founded 2004, acquired 2016 for $1.5B) into significant businesses, serving on their boards for more than a decade each.

Jeremy Andrus talks to Clint Betts about being a CEO of a publicly traded company, how experiences bond human beings together and create a foundational community, pivoting strategy during an ongoing, multifaceted crisis, sticking it out through economic cycles, finding joy and resiliency in creative problem solving, geopolitical strategy, and the future of public/private partnerships through understanding and respect. Jeremy Andrus is president and CEO of Traeger Grills. He joined Traeger in 2014 and acquired the business with Trilantic Capital Partners. Previously, he served as president and CEO of Skullcandy, where he helped grow annual sales from $1 million to nearly $300 million.

Ali Tamaseb talks to Clint Betts about the stereotypes and myths about what makes venture-backed companies successful, how the media has created a distorted reality when it comes to entrepreneurship narratives, the surprising benefit of strong competition and saturated market opportunities, what makes a great VC, how to get to revenue first and faster, how to decide whether or remain private or go public, macro economic outlook for 2023, and the future of tech startups. Ali Tamaseb is a partner at DCVC, a Silicon Valley VC fund with over $3 billion under management. The investments Tamaseb led on behalf of DCVC has generated an enterprise value of over $6 billion and the companies he sits on as a board director employ over 3,000 people.

Lindsay Hadley talks to Clint Betts about her new documentary Uncharitable, how the private sector thinking and strategies could help the foster care system, the complexity of social entrepreneurship, when helping hurts in developing countries, trust equity, and a donor’s responsibility to find good foundations, and how relationships are everything. Lindsay Hadley is an Executive Producer/Film Maker, Global Social Impact Consultant, Executive Producer of Global Citizen, CSR Strategists, and Convener Model Expert.

Asma Paigeer talks to Clint Betts about  living as a woman in Afghanistan under Taliban control, her harrowing escape from Afghanistan with the help of her sister and the Pentagon, studying fintech and big tech analytics in hopes of creating a new financial system in Afghanistan, fostering courage and resilience through education, and the opportunities for women in the US. Asma Paigeer is a 20-year-old Afghan woman who escaped Taliban controlled Afghanistan. She is currently studying fintech and big tech analytics at Virginia Tech and hopes to create a new financial and economic system in Afghanistan.

Dan Cooper talks to Clint Betts about what return on character means, the data on high character vs low character CEOs, why character matters from an investment standpoint and the science behind behavioral integrity, working with Joe Ritchie, allocating capital on the basis of character, why ESG is controversial, and what CEOs should do to prepare of difficult times ahead. Dan is the founder and CEO of ROC Investments LLC. Dan has worked with presidents of nations, CEOs of large public companies, philanthropists, and a small number of extraordinary leaders.

Douglas London talks to Clint about the image and credibility of the CIA before and after 9/11, Putin and Ukraine, the Russia/China alliance, day to day life of a spy, qualities of transformational leadership, the unique challenges of publishing a book as a former CIA officer, and the ways media is used in the US and abroad. Douglas London is a retired Senior CIA Operations Officer and author of The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence.

Cliff Hudson talks to Clint about the difference between growing a business and strengthening a brand, the advantages and disadvantages of the franchise model, how to maintain consistency and quality in franchises, the evolution of marketing and advertising strategies throughout his 35-year career, and his book on leadership, Master of None: How a Jack of All Trades Can Still Reach the Top. Clifford Hudson spent 35 years of his career at Sonic Corp., an Oklahoma City-based, publicly held company that owns, operates, and franchises SONIC Drive-In restaurants. Most recently, he was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of this public company with more than 3,500 franchised and company-operated drive-in restaurants. He left the company upon its sale in December 2018 and joined the law firm Crowe & Dunlevy as Of Counsel in the firm’s Oklahoma City office.

In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Anushka, the CEO of Nanit, to discuss how their groundbreaking smart baby monitor is transforming the parenting experience. Nanit’s Pro Camera uses advanced computer vision technology to provide parents with personalized insights and smart alerts on their child's sleep, breathing, speech, and developmental milestones.

Anushka shares the inspiring story behind Nanit, founded by two dads who wanted to leverage their expertise in computer vision to help parents get more sleep. She also delves into her own journey from working at Rent the Runway to leading Nanit, and how her passion for consumer technology and data-rich businesses has driven her career.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:09 - Anushka’s background and journey to Nanit
00:23 - Overview of Nanit’s smart baby monitor
01:05 - The benefits of better sleep for families
01:21 - How Nanit’s technology works
02:06 - The founding story of Nanit
02:28 - Anushka’s career at Rent the Runway
03:23 - The challenges of modern parenting
04:01 - The future of AI in consumer tech
06:29 - Integrating AI in product and business operations
07:41 - Expanding Nanit’s technology beyond baby monitoring
08:44 - A day in the life of a CEO
09:40 - Reading recommendations
10:55 - Building company culture and hybrid work models
12:37 - The importance of in-person collaboration
14:07 - The state of consumer tech and economic outlook
17:28 - Balancing product development and customer feedback
19:07 - Staying grounded as a leader
20:05 - The role of empathy in leadership
21:25 - The importance of giving and receiving opportunities

Shane Snow talks to Clint about using teaching as a way to learn, the importance of asking the right questions well, the value of Substack journalism, learning to have hard conversations about work at work, how  to change the game by rethinking the game, the evolution and process of writing multiple books, the credibility stamp, and what his daily deep work practice looks like. Shane Snow is an award-winning entrepreneur, explorer, and journalist. His writing has appeared in GQ, Fast Company, Wired, and The New Yorker—and he is a world-renowned keynote speaker on innovation and human behavior.

Godard Abel talks to Clint about building Big Machines and SteelBrick, merging with SalesForce, working with brands on product visualization in the metaverse with ThreeKit, looking for natural partnerships and building trust when acquiring companies, the benefit of entrepreneurial hubs, the value of speaking up as a leader, and the future of G2.    Godard Abel is the co-founder and CEO of G2. He previously built cloud CPQ pioneers BigMachines (acquired by Oracle) and SteelBrick (acquired by Salesforce).

Bret Rasmussen talks to Clint about how Nike transformed footwear, Kuru’s ideal customer, launching a business in the wake of the 2008 recession, how customer’s experiences and stories shape the future of any company, and how leadership is about shifting the focus from making every basket to winning the game.    Founder & CEO of KURU Footwear. Bret is a passionate, strategic entrepreneur who’s dream to start a footwear company began in 5th grade.

Mary CraftsMary Crafts talks to Clint Betts about her early life as a single mother and CEO, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro at 65, and the limitations of living out of fear and learning to build an authentic, love-based life.     Mary Crafts is the former CEO of Culinary Crafts. She is a consultant, speaker, and philanthropist. Mary also hosts the podcast “Crafting a Meaningful Life” and is the author of the upcoming book, Unbounded: From Sorrow to Summit.

Al Buford talks to Clint about being an Army ranger, how the military creates strong leaders through being in service to something bigger than oneself, working with Glenn Beck’s Mercury One, how private corporations work faster and more efficiently than governments, rescuing and taking in Afghanistan refugees, using his network to help those in need, and how a shared goal is the antidote to division.   Al Buford is the President, Board Member, Co-Owner of Patriot Group International Inc. He also worked as a Senior Director for Triple Canopy and served as an Army Ranger in the US military for 20 years.   If you would like to donate to Asma Paigeer's Go Fund Me to help further her education please visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-fund-my-education-in-computer-science

Claire Coder talks to Clint about stocking businesses, venues, and public schools with free organic cotton period products, the Menstrual Movement, applying to Tech Stars 6 times, focusing on period positivity through education on access, sustainability, and awareness when working with legislators and grassroots organizers, and why no one should worry about getting their period in public.    Claire Coder is the founder and CEO of Aunt Flo.Through Claire’s leadership, the company has implemented free period products in 23,000 bathrooms, donated 1,600,000 tampons & pads, and raised $11 million+ in venture capital. She was named Forbes 30 Under 30 and received the Thiel Fellowship by the age of 22. 

Rob ShallenbRob Shallenberger talks to Clint Betts about what he learned about leadership from the high-performance fighter pilot world and what he means by “Do What Matters Most.” Rob Shallenberger is one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership and execution. He’s trained and coached hundreds of companies around the world, including many Fortune 500 organizations. He is also the author of two books, Becoming Your Best and Do What Matters Most.erger

Jeff Kearl talks lessons from vSpring, Skullcandy, the power of genuine differentiation in the creation of Stance, and the future of investing in Utah’s entrepreneurs.   Jeff Kearl is the co-founder, CEO, and chairman of Stance, a high-growth apparel company whose investors include Dwayne Wade, Jay-Z, and Will Smith. Prior to Stance, Jeff was formerly the executive vice president and served on the board of directors at Logoworks, an internet startup that was successfully acquired by HP in 2007. Following the acquisition, Jeff ran strategy and new ventures at HP. Jeff has worked as an associate at vSpring Capital, a Salt Lake City-based venture capital firm with over $500M under management where he invested in both software and internet companies including Altiris, Ancestry.com, Cerberian, Control4, and MediConnect Global. Jeff serves on the board of directors at Skullcandy (NASDAQ: SKUL), Needle, and Julep.  Jeff is an active angel investor and a managing director at Precedent Investments. He has invested in over 30 startup companies. Most of Jeff’s investments have been in consumer technology companies such as 99 Designs, Ancestry.com (NASDAQ: ACOM), Familylink (acquired by MyHeritage), Science and Uber. He has also invested in several social media infrastructure companies such as Dynamic Signal, Lithium, Needle, Supernova, Visual.ly and ZEFR. Other investments include SAAS companies such as Coupa, Domo, InsideSales.com, Omniture (IPO then acquired by Adobe) and Outright (acquired by GoDaddy). But his favorite investments are brands with authenticity; Celtek (snowboarding), Matuse (surfing), The People’s Movement (environmental awareness) and Skullcandy (music).

Tanvi Gupta is the CEO and founder of SwoonMe, a voice first avatar-based dating app. Gupta has an MBA from Marquette University and worked at Morgan Stanley and Facebook before creating and launching her metaverse playground for meaningful connections, SwoonMe.

Rabbi Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading figures in interreligious dialogue. He is founder and director of the Elijah Interfaith Institute since 1997. His work bridges the theological and academic dimension with a variety of practical initiatives, especially involving world religious leadership. A noted scholar of Jewish studies, he has held academic posts at Tel Aviv University and has served as director of the Center for the Study of Rabbinic Thought, Beit Morasha College, Jerusalem. A multi volume series of interfaith studies edited by him is published by Lexington Books. He has published several monographs and many articles. His most recent publications are The Jewish Encounter with Hinduism: Wisdom, Spirituality Identity and Same God, Other God: Judaism, Hinduism and the Problem of Idolatry, both published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.
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In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with RJ Pittman, the Chairman and CEO of Matterport. RJ shares his incredible journey through the tech industry, from his early days in startups to holding key positions at Google, Apple, and eBay. Discover how his passion for technology and real estate led him to Matterport, a company revolutionizing the way we interact with physical spaces through 3D digital twins.

Timestamps:
00:09 - Introduction to RJ Pittman
00:21 - RJ's impressive resume in tech
00:53 - RJ's early entrepreneurial journey
02:48 - Full circle experience at Apple
05:00 - The rapid advancement of technology
06:26 - The resilience of Silicon Valley
09:09 - The importance of Silicon Valley for startups
14:43 - What is Matterport?
20:14 - The growth and impact of Matterport
24:44 - Utilizing AI and spatial data at Matterport
30:12 - The importance of customer interaction
39:38 - Who gave RJ a chance?

A writer, researcher and thought leader on diversity and women’s issues-in the workplace, in politics and in between, Lauren’s book Crossing The Thinnest Line (Hachette, Sept 2016) argues diversity is THE most under-leveraged economic asset in the United States. She has co-authored a long list of research studies from global think tank Center for Talent Innovation, where she served as President, and her opinion pieces have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, NY Post, Refinery29, The Hill, The Huffington Post and Inc.

Liz Wiseman talks about leading with transparency, how to deal with diminishers, and whether politics should be discussed in the workplace. Liz is the author of several NY Times best-selling books and speaks across the country on the topic of leadership.

A conversation with eLuma founder and CEO Jeremy Glauser on overcoming loss, creating a remote work environment, and building a health tech company that matters. We're seeing an explosion of healthcare companies at the moment. How should one interested in starting one focus their energy, time, and resources?