CEO Pulse Podcasts
CEO Pulse Podcasts
In this episode, Strive’s chief officers—Matt Cole, Jeff Walton, and Ben Workman—discuss how the company is pioneering Bitcoin‑backed treasury strategies and digital credit products to address the U.S. retirement crisis. They explain their model of treating Bitcoin as a perpetual carry trade against the dollar, generating 12.5% yields that can fund high‑yield digital credit offering 11‑13% returns, and they stress rigorous risk modeling to ensure sustainability even in bear markets. The guests argue that this is Bitcoin’s "iPhone moment," with layered product stacks (L1 Bitcoin, L2 credit, L3 infrastructure) unlocking new institutional and retail opportunities. Their perspective blends deep personal conviction in Bitcoin with a pragmatic, structured‑finance approach to create scalable, low‑volatility credit solutions.
In this episode, host Ryan Donovan talks with Galen Wolf‑Pauly, CEO of Tlan, about building a decentralized, user‑owned messaging platform built on the Urbit virtual‑machine architecture. Wolf‑Pauly explains how early internet ideals of personal control gave way to cloud services,...
In this episode, Dan Caruso, founder and former CEO of Zayo, walks through his 45‑deal roll‑up strategy that delivered an 8.5x return, sharing how he built a disciplined, buyer‑led M&A thesis, sourced and integrated fiber assets, and allocated capital to...
In this episode, Adnan Malik, founder and CEO of Software Finder, explains how his bootstrapped B2B software marketplace generates $20‑$25 million in annual revenue with 15‑20% profit margins by offering free, 10‑minute human consultations to buyers and charging software vendors for...
In this episode, Eric Ries discusses the pervasive problem of short‑termism in corporate governance, which he calls “financial gravity,” and introduces his new book *Incorruptible* that proposes integrity‑focused reforms. He explains how his experience building the Long‑Term Stock Exchange (LTSE)...
In this episode, Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of the $100 million Slutty Vegan brand, recounts her journey from a two‑bedroom Atlanta apartment to a national vegan empire, detailing how she leveraged bold branding, TV‑style storytelling, and social media to attract...
In this episode, Mark Gagan talks with Richard Milner, CEO of Chaucer Group, about the firm’s five‑year strategic plan (2026‑2030) and how it will focus on its core underwriting strengths while expanding its global footprint. Milner emphasizes a disciplined approach:...
The episode focuses on Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro, who in his first week faces three major setbacks: the cancellation of OpenAI’s Sora video app, which threatened Disney’s AI partnership, and troubles with Epic Games as Fortnite’s latest release underperforms,...
In this episode, John McNeil—former President of Tesla and COO of Lyft—breaks down the five‑step "hyper‑growth algorithm" that helped Tesla surge from $2 billion to $20 billion in revenue in just 30 months. He illustrates each step with vivid stories, from questioning...
In this episode, Public’s co‑CEO Leif Abraham explains how the firm is building the first truly agentic brokerage, where AI agents help users construct and manage multi‑asset portfolios, from fractional stocks to bonds, crypto and options. He discusses Public’s shift...
In this episode of The Curious Consumer, hosts Nate and Jenna chat with Shemin Ross, third‑generation owner of Killer Brownie, about the brand’s evolution from a regional bakery staple to a national CPG powerhouse now in over 15,000 retail locations,...
In this episode, host Nick Law talks with DC Moore, a former Motorola, Lockheed Martin, and McKinsey executive who spent eight years doing M&A in Africa before acquiring and running Atlantic Technology Group, an enterprise wireless and mobility solutions provider. DC...
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s recent trip to China, highlighted by a flagship store opening and remarks at the China Development Forum, underscores Apple’s heavy reliance on iPhone sales in the mainland, which are up 23% in 2026 despite a shrinking...
In this episode, host Trav sits down with Warren Gilman, head of Queens Road Capital and board member of NextGen, to recount his 25‑year career in mining investment banking. Gilman details landmark deals—including the $1.4 billion Falconbridge IPO, a record‑size secondary...
In this episode, Sean McGovern, CEO of AXA XL UK & Lloyd's and newly appointed chair of the Lloyd's Market Association (LMA), outlines the LMA’s five‑point agenda: enhancing technical expertise through training, advocating for managing agents with regulators and government,...
