Best Alexandra Filipe Podcasts (2025)

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AI Supercharges Content Marketing & Workflow Automation with Ryan McCready 44:13

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16h ago44:13

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In this episode, Aydin sits down with Ryan McCready, who went from hating AI to becoming one of the most creative AI-powered content builders on the internet. After getting laid off in mid-2025, Ryan realized that every job interview demanded AI fluency. So he went all-in, teaching himself Zapier, Lovable, Supabase, and advanced prompting to engine…

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AI Replaces Paid SaaS Tools by Letting You Build Your Own | Scott Knowles - Co-founder of Mello 49:31

8d ago49:31

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In this episode of This New Way, Aydin chats with Scott Knowles, the co-founder of Mello, a digital process manager designed to automate human-centric workflows. Scott shares how he reentered software development after a six-year hiatus — not through online courses or bootcamps, but through ChatGPT. With AI as his co-pilot, he rebuilt his coding sk…

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AI Powers 1500 Developers & Generates Movie Magic with Allan Isfan of Warner Bros 49:29

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In this episode, Aydin chats with Allan Isfan, Senior Director of Global Video Platform at Warner Bros Discovery, about how AI is reshaping creativity, software development, and large-scale enterprise culture. Allan explains how he drives AI literacy for 1,500+ employees, the power of internal demos and sandboxes, and gives a hands-on walkthrough o…

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How to Build Vertical AI Businesses Fast with Ryan Carson, Builder in Residence at Sourcegraph 45:33

22d ago45:33

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Ryan Carson (ex-Treehouse, Intel; now Builder-in-Residence at Sourcegraph’s AMP) shares his origin story and a practical playbook for shipping software with AI agents. We cover why “tokens aren’t cheap,” how AMP made pro-level coding free via developer ads, a concrete workflow (PRD → atomic dev tasks → agent execution with self-tests), and why mana…

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How Designers Become Builders with AI with Filip Skrzesinski of Subframe 50:09

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Aydin sits down with Filip Skrzesinski, co-founder of Subframe, to unpack how AI and code-native design tools are collapsing the classic PM → design → engineering handoffs. Filip explains why “pictures to code” is an unfair ask of engineers, shows how Subframe lets teams design directly in the same material as production code, and demos building a …

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AI + n8n: From YouTube Insights to Sales Funnels in Minutes with JD Fiscus 45:52

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JD Fiscus (nerding.io) shares how a late-night hack connecting MCP to n8n exploded to ~1M downloads, then demos practical MCP workflows: indexing YouTube channels for Q&A, and auto-building n8n flows from natural language. We dig into the Agentic Commerce Protocol, real security pitfalls (like destructive commands), and how to turn MCPs into produc…

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Compound Engineering: Manage Teams of AI Agents with Kieran Klaassen of Cora 55:03

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Aydin and Kieran Klaassen (Cora) unpack Compound Engineering—treating every task as an investment so the next time is faster. Kieran shares his path from film composer to startup CTO and live-demos how he plans → prototypes → ships a feature using AI agents (Claude Code), then runs multi-agent reviews. They discuss why managers are primed to orches…

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AI Lets Every Team Create Marketing-Ready Videos Instantly with Emily Kensley 27:56

2M ago27:56

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Content marketer and video lead Emily Kensley (Fellow) walks through a near-zero-friction workflow for creating polished product videos fast. She records clean, auto-animated screen demos with Screen Studio, fixes (or replaces) audio with Podcastle (Magic Dust + AI voices), and drafts scripts by riffing into a Fellow meeting then refining the trans…

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AI Designs Products, Ads & Growth Strategies Faster Than Ever with Eddie Yoon 36:50

2M ago36:50

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Eddie Yoon, Sr Director, Paid Media at NP Digital, shows how CMOs can spin up a full creative campaign in ~30 minutes using AI. He breaks down a rapid “three-tab” workflow—Meta Ad Library for competitive research, GPT for strategy and prompts, and an image generator (Reeve) for instant mood boards—then extends it into testing (Trial Reels, TikTok h…

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The Future of Engineering Ops: AI Agents That Listen, Write & Ship with Alexandra Sunderland 40:56

2M ago40:56

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In this episode, Alexandra Sunderland (VP of Engineering at Fellow) pulls back the curtain on how she runs engineering with agentic workflows that actually move the needle: background coding agents in Cursor that fix bugs while she’s in meetings, Claude + MCPs to query Linear and auto-generate reports in seconds, and Zapier pipelines that turn meet…

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How a 4-Person Team Runs a 7-Figure Business with AI | Emil & Cassy Aite 44:39

2M ago44:39

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In this episode, Aydin chats with brothers Emil and Cassy—founders behind Hoppier (snack stipends for teams) and Postbeam (an AI-native LinkedIn content engine). They show how transcripts, voice interfaces, and AI browsers can 10× content output and product velocity for small teams. Demos include: turning transcripts into LinkedIn posts, Postbeam’s…

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AI Teammates that Write Briefs, Draft Blogs & Keep Projects on Track with Marquis Murray 49:12

3M ago49:12

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Host Aydin Mirzaee welcomes Marquis Murray, productivity consultant and YouTuber, to share how AI agents are transforming day-to-day work. Marquis walks through live demos connecting Claude to Asana via MCP to auto-build projects from transcripts, generate executive-ready status PDFs, and create “AI teammates” in Asana that triage requests, draft b…

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How a Chief Engineering Officer Automates Customer Prep, Scheduling & Reports with AI | Ali Pourshahid of Solace 41:15

3M ago41:15

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In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Ali Pourshahid, Chief Engineering Officer at Solace, to explore how he’s woven AI into his daily routines as a technology executive. Ali shares real demos of how he uses Solace’s Agent Mesh and other AI tools to: Generate security-focused slide decks from Confluence in minutes Schedule a 12-pers…

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How Motive Uses 1,000+ AI Agents to Boost Productivity by 50% with Maddie Engelmeier 40:33

3M ago40:33

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In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Maddie Engelmeier, AI leader at Motive, to dive deep into how her team is transforming employee productivity with AI. Motive has set an ambitious company-wide goal: boost productivity by 50%. Maddie shares the three-tier strategy behind this initiative, showcases real AI agents in action—from se…

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Scaling a Two-Person Agency to 200 Million Views Using AI with Ethan Hochberg 42:58

3M ago42:58

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Ethan Hochberg and his partner have built three AI-powered X personas that rack up 200 million views annually—all while running a lean creative agency for AI and tech brands. These aren’t just vanity accounts; they’re distribution engines that feed into their core business. In this episode, Ethan walks us through: - How they blend AI content genera…

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AI Writes, Designs & Sends Your Newsletter in 30 Minutes with Alex Lee of Cadre AI 43:14

4M ago43:14

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Alex Lee joins the show to walk us through an end-to-end automated newsletter generator built using N8N, Airtable, and generative AI. From aggregating news and generating summaries to crafting branded HTML and distributing it via email, Alex shows how businesses can reduce newsletter production from 6 hours to 30 minutes. He also shares how Model C…

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AI SDR Books $200K/Month in Sales Calls with Tom Crawshaw 41:55

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AI Becomes Your Personal Mentor and Builds Custom Dashboards with Rob Williams 1:01:03

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In this episode, Aydin sits down with Rob Williams, a former Chief Product Officer turned AI consultant, to explore the future of work, apps, and personal development—powered by generative AI. Rob demos Limitless, an AI pendant that helps him become a better human, and Claude Code, an agentic AI development environment that builds apps like a team …

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What If Every Employee Had Their Own AI Executive Assistant? with Nick Sonnenberg 25:25

4M ago25:25

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What if your intern had a better executive assistant than your CEO? In this episode of TNW, Aydin sits down with Nick Sonnenberg—Wall Street veteran, bestselling author, and founder of Leverage—to explore how AI agents are radically transforming how work gets done. Nick demos a real AI-powered assistant that can handle email, prep meeting briefs, a…

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AI Pays Taxes, Builds Product Roadmaps & Centralizes Knowledge with Solon Angel, Founder of Remitian 36:39

4M ago36:39

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Solon Angel is the founder of MindBridge and now Remitian, and he’s been at the forefront of applying AI to deeply unsexy but powerful domains like accounting and tax compliance. In this episode, he shares the origin story of MindBridge, how a DeepMind demo changed his life, and what it’s like to build a modern startup where AI plays the role of a …

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AI Becomes a Board Member and Thought Partner with Greg Shove, CEO at Section AI 44:47

5M ago44:47

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In this episode, Aydin sits down with Greg Shove, CEO of Section, to unpack how AI isn't just a productivity tool—it's a new cognitive layer for modern organizations. Greg shares how Section pivoted from executive education to AI enablement after a single eye-opening session with ChatGPT. He dives deep into what it really takes to embed AI into wor…

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AI Agents Run Your Inbox, Calendar & Socials with Sam Partee 40:46

5M ago40:46

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What if your AI agent could send emails, check your calendar, and even text people on your behalf—all securely and with your permission? In this episode, Aydin and guest co-host Alexandra from Fellow talk with Sam Partee, co-founder of Arcade, about how AI agents are actually becoming useful in the real world. Sam breaks down how Arcade enables LLM…

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AI Builds Custom Software and Replaces Tedious Dev Work with Edmundo Ortega of Machine & Partners 40:38

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In this episode, Edmundo Ortega, partner at Machine & Partners, joins to explore how AI is transforming the way we build and ship software. He shares real-world use cases—from cutting document processing time by thousands of hours to prototyping apps with tools like Bolt in under 15 minutes. We also dive into: • How non-technical team members can n…

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AI Prototypes 5 Products in a Weekend with Sukhpal Saini, CEO of Engyne 40:59

5M ago40:59

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In this episode of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Sukhpal Saini, founder of Engyne, to dive into how AI is reshaping the way we build products, market them, and even manage our personal networks. Sukhpal shares how he prototypes with AI, automates content creation, and turns conversations into distribution-ready assets. From building 30+ produc…

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AI Replaces Forms, Pre-Screens Job Applicants and Trains Teams with Rob Imbeault from Heartee Foods 39:51

6M ago39:51

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In this episode of This New Way, Aydin talks to Rob, co-founder of Heartee Foods, co-founder of Assent and longtime AI practitioner, about how he’s integrating AI into every corner of his mushroom farming business — from training systems and voice-driven data entry to hiring pipelines and grant applications. Rob shares how his team replaced costly …

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Support 2.0: Reimagining Customer Support & Networking via AI Agents with Irosha de Silva 34:13

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Subscribe at www.thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In this episode, Aydin chats with Irosha de Silva, the founder of Marketrics, about how AI is transforming customer support from passive documentation to real-time, visual, and agentic assistance. They discuss how they met through an AI networking tool called B…

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AI Creates Hundreds of Ads in Minutes with Fredrik Thomassen and Phillip Maggs From Superside 50:11

6M ago50:11

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Subscribe at www.thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In episode 6 of This New Way, Fredrik Thomassen and Phillip Maggs walk us through how Superside—a global creative services company—has fundamentally transformed its workflows using generative AI. From automating asset production to embedding AI directly into to…

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AI Saves $40K/Year on Employee Engagement Software with Liam Martin, Co-Founder of Time Doctor 47:18

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Subscribe at thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In episode 5 of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Liam Martin, co-founder of Time Doctor and Running Remote, to explore how AI is reshaping team productivity, SaaS economics, and the future of work. Liam shares how his team replaced $40K/year worth of employee eng…

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How the CEO of a Billion Dollar Company Uses AI with Andrew Waitman of Assent 39:16

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Subscribe at ⁠www.thisnewway.com⁠ to get the step-by-step playbooks, tools, and workflows. In episode 4 of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Andrew Waitman, CEO of Assent, to explore how a billion-dollar B2B SaaS company is transforming operations, product development, and team productivity with AI. Andrew shares how Assent went from under $1M to …

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AI Digs For Insights From Unstructured Data with Philippe Dame of Recollective 1:05:34

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Subscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows. In episode 3 of This New Way, Aydin sits down with Philippe Dame, CPO of Recollective, to unpack how AI is transforming qualitative market-research, sales operations, internal knowledge-sharing, and day-to-day productivity.Phil walks through the product pivot that turned Recollective…

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AI Responds to All Your Emails with Felipe Izquierdo 46:13

7M ago46:13

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Subscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows. In episode 2 of This New Way, Felipe Izquierdo, CEO of Quest, explains how a small, boot-strapped team runs both an educational game studio and a cohort-based learning program by leaning on AI for almost every function — prototyping multiplayer math games in hours instead of weeks, a…

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AI Creates Your Board Report in 60 Seconds With Aydin Mirzaee 29:42

7M ago29:42

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Subscribe at Thisnewway.com to get the step-by-step AI workflows. Welcome to the very first episode of This New Way. We’re kicking things off by flipping the mic and letting Manuela Bárcenas interview Aydin Mirzaee, our podcast host, about why we’re retiring Supermanagers and launching this new, AI-centric show. In this episode, Aydin describes how…

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Topaz Adizes, Founder of The Skin Deep, on The Five-Act Framework for Transformative Leadership Conversations 38:50

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In episode 26 of season 2, we sit down with Topaz Adizes, award-winning filmmaker, founder of The Skin Deep, and author of 12 Questions for Love. Topaz has spent years exploring the transformative power of deep human connection and asking the right questions. In this episode he shares how leaders can create safe spaces for authentic conversations, …

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Zabeen Hirji, Executive Advisor and Retirement Disruptor, on How Gen AI and Purpose-Driven Organizations are Shaping the Future of Work 39:40

12M ago39:40

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In this episode of the Supermanagers podcast, we sit down with Zabeen Hirji, former Chief Human Resources Officer at RBC, to explore the evolving role of organizational purpose and leadership in modern times. Zabeen shares insights from her extensive experience managing a global workforce of 80,000 employees across 40 countries. She emphasizes the …

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Alan Todd, Udemy Executive and Author, on Cohort-Based Learning, Psychological Safety, and Inspiring Curiosity in Teams 45:57

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In episode 24 of season 2, we sit down with Alan Todd, an entrepreneur, executive learning expert, and advocate for cohort-based leadership development. Alan brings decades of experience in helping organizations build learning cultures that harness collective intelligence and foster team resilience. He is known for his work in developing innovative…

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David Weiss, Innovation Consultant, on Leading Through Uncertainty, Encouraging Open Dialogue, and Leveraging Emotional Maturity 37:18

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In episode 23 of season 2, we sit down with David Weiss, CEO of Weiss International, an expert in leadership development, innovation, and navigating complex organizational challenges. David’s experience as an author, speaker, and executive coach has equipped him with unparalleled insights into how leaders can thrive amid uncertainty and foster team…

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Charlie Gilkey, Founder of Productive Flourishing, on Tackling Productivity Gaps and Fixing Broken Processes 39:27

1y ago39:27

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In episode 22 of season 2, we sit down with Charlie Gilkey, founder of Productive Flourishing, a professional training and coaching company/community dedicated to helping individuals and teams achieve their best work. Charlie is an author, executive coach, and workplace consultant known for his expertise in organizational development, change manage…

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Charlene Li, Disruptive Leadership Expert, on Customer-Centric Strategy, Big Gulp Moments, and AI Transformation 44:40

1y ago44:40

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In episode 21 of season 2, we sit down with Charlene Li, New York Times bestselling author and expert in digital transformation and disruptive leadership. Known for her impactful books, including The Disruption Mindset, Open Leadership, and Groundswell, Charlene shares insights from her latest book, Winning with Generative AI: The 90-Day Blueprint …

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Shivani Berry, Founder of Arise Leadership, on Mastering Strategic Influence, Tackling Imposter Syndrome, and Getting Buy-In from Dominant Personalities 44:29

1y ago44:29

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In episode 20 of season 2, we sit down with Shivani Berry, CEO and founder of Arise Leadership, a program dedicated to helping women advance in their careers and excel in leadership roles. In this episode, Shivani delves into the key leadership skills that professionals must master to succeed, including strategic influence and getting buy-in from d…

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Aaron Hurst, Author of The Purpose Economy, on Shifting from a Transactional to a Purpose Mindset for High Performance 41:26

1y ago41:26

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In episode 19 of season 2, we sit down with Aaron Hurst, a serial social entrepreneur and author of The Purpose Economy. Aaron is an expert on the science of purpose and fulfillment and has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations discover their purpose. In this episode, Aaron shares his insights on building a purpose mindset w…

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Patrick Ewers, Author of Radical Delegation, on the Power of Positive Alacrity and Delegating Tasks to Improve Focus and Efficiency 45:51

1y ago45:51

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In episode 18 of season 2, we sit down with Patrick Ewers, founder of Mindmaven and author of Radical Delegation. Patrick is an expert on productivity and relationship building, and in this episode, he shares his powerful strategies for freeing up time and increasing impact as a leader. Patrick discusses his concept of radical delegation, which all…

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Jerry Colonna, Author of Reunion, on Creating Belonging Environments: Building Inclusive, Safe, and Diverse Workplaces 34:49

1y ago34:49

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In episode 17 of season 2, we sit down with Jerry Colonna, the CEO of Reboot.IO and author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. Jerry is known for his radical approach to leadership and self-inquiry, and in this episode, he shares his insights on how leaders can create conditions of belonging within their organizations. He explores the…

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Brian Gottlieb, Author of Beyond the Hammer, on Hiring to Your Weaknesses, Leading a Culture of Development, and Building Problem-Solving Systems 42:10

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In episode 16 of season 2, we sit down with Brian Gottlieb, author of Beyond the Hammer and a visionary business leader who scaled his home services company from a $3,000 startup to a $150 million enterprise. Brian shares his unique approach to leadership, focusing on hiring to your weaknesses and empowering others to fill the gaps where you fall s…

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Adam Coffey, Author of the Private Equity Playbook, on Navigating the Stages of Growth for Sustainable Success 48:11

1y ago48:11

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In this episode, we sit down with Adam Coffey, a seasoned CEO with over 21 years of experience leading private-equity-backed service companies. Adam shares his journey from his military career to becoming a leader in the private equity world, where he has overseen 58 acquisitions and facilitated billions of dollars in successful exits. In episode 1…

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Amy Edmondson, Harvard Professor and Author of “The Fearless Organization”, on Balancing Psychological Safety and Accountability 42:18

1y ago42:18

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Amy Edmondson, one of the world’s leading management thinkers. As the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, she is an expert in psychological safety and organizational learning. In episode 14 of season 2, she discusses the importance of creating environments where te…

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Anthony Onesto, CPO at Suzy, on Gen Z and AI: Leading a Generation with Unlimited Information 41:57

1+ y ago41:57

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In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Onesto, a visionary business leader and the founder of KAE.ai, an innovative AI-based HR platform. Anthony shares his extensive experience in empowering startups and tech companies to unlock their full growth potential. As the Chief People Officer at Suzy, a leading market research software company, and the…

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Eytan Bensoussan, CEO at NorthOne, on Reverse Engineering Decisions to Uncover Intuitive Insights 44:34

1+ y ago44:34

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In this episode, Eytan Bensoussan, CEO and co-founder of NorthOne, a business banking platform for small businesses, shares his experiences. He has had a diverse career path, including time at McKinsey & Company to co-founding NorthOne. In episode 12 of season 2, he delves into the importance of understanding team motivations, effective hiring prac…

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Matt Verlaque, COO at SaaS Academy, on Enhancing Team Performance Through Healthy Conflict and Feedback 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

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In this episode, our host Aydin Mirzaee sits down with Matt Verlaque, COO of SaaS Academy and co-founder of High Speed Ventures. Matt’s unique career journey spans over a decade in firefighting and emergency services before venturing into technology and entrepreneurship. He shares how his experiences have shaped his approach to leadership and manag…

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Mark MacLeod, Startup CEO Coach, on the 3 Core CEO Duties and How to Avoid Burnout While Balancing Them 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

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In this engaging episode, we sit down with Mark Macleod, a seasoned CFO, VC, and angel investor whose career has significantly impacted high-growth technology companies. Mark takes us through his extensive experience, from his roles at FreshBooks and Real Ventures to founding SurePath Capital Partners. He shares invaluable lessons on the evolution …

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Jessica Zwaan, COO at Talentful on Bringing Product Management Practices and a Commercial Focus into People Operations 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Jessica Zwaan, COO of Talentful, whose impressive career journey spans roles in HR and operations across leading tech and SaaS companies. Jessica shares her transition from HR to the COO role, discussing the significant learnings and challenges faced along the way. She delves into the importance of comme…