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Not Another CEO Podcast

Not Another CEO

Our mission is to bend the curve for Founders and CEOs. At Not Another CEO, we know there’s no formula for running a business. Leadership is forged through unique journeys, real challenges, and hard lessons. Our exclusive content showcases unfiltered stories and practical guidance from those who’ve crawled through the trenches. Our platform offers the largest library of CEO insights and how-to guides, sourced directly from a diverse community of leaders. Find our full video library, detailed

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62:04

Disrupting the Florist Industry - Michael Jacobson -...

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2025/09/30

What does it take to reinvent an entire industry that’s been rooted in tradition for decades? In this episode, Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist, shares his journey from corporate consulting to transforming the floral business.Michael explains how he grew a single 3,000-square-foot location into a $9 million operation by modernizing systems, cutting inefficiencies from the supply chain, and infusing emotion into every part of the customer experience. He also reflects on the challenges

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68:53

Unlocking Product-Market Fit - Scott Voigt -...

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2025/09/23

How can CEOs stay adaptable while leading through pivots, growth, and constant change? In this episode, Scott Voigt, Founder and CEO of Fullstory, shares his journey from a failed first product to creating the leading digital analytics platform used by thousands of companies worldwide. Scott dives into the tough realities of leadership, from making difficult people decisions to evolving as a CEO as the company scales. He opens up about the power of storytelling in fundraising and

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61:32

AI Driven Legal Evolution - Max Junestrand - Legora -...

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2025/09/16

How do you scale a global company while transforming an industry as traditional as law?In this episode, Max Junestrand, Co-Founder and CEO of Legora, shares how he’s building the world’s first truly collaborative AI platform for legal services.Max reflects on his unconventional path from engineer to entrepreneur, what it took to win over law firms as an outsider, and why ambition and adaptability matter more than experience in fast-scaling environments. He also opens up about navigating

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25:02

First Hires, Fundraising Challenges, and the Power of...

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2025/09/11

Ever wondered what to consider when hiring your first key employees beyond the founding team? Or what are the secrets to successful fundraising for startups? In this solo episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David shares his insights from CEO gatherings, trends he’s noticed in the community, and a recent family trip that emphasizes the importance of origin stories.Ways to Tune In:Substack: https://notanotherceo.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NQ9oAB2XKlgWeL8iEQXg0 Apple

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58:50

From a $1.7b B2B Exit to Pro Sports League - Flint...

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2025/09/09

What does it take to build and scale a company while staying grounded in your values? In this episode, Flint Lane reflects on his journey founding and growing Billtrust and coming out of retirement to start Major League Table Tennis. He shares lessons on resilience, leadership, and the balance between personal integrity and business success. Flint also discusses the challenges of navigating growth, what he has learned about himself along the way, and the importance of staying true to

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55:20

Broadening Product Offerings - Nick Patrick - Radar -...

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2025/09/02

How does an aspiring product leader transition to the helm of a successful tech company? In this episode, Nick Patrick shares his unique perspective on leadership and growth in the tech industry.Nick discusses critical insights on how Radar's unique product strategy, company culture, and operational practices have driven their success. Takeaways:Multi-Product Strategy Innovation: Nick emphasized Radar's growth through expanding their product offerings rather than focusing on a singular

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61:48

Building A Beauty Empire - Natalie Mackey - Winky Lux...

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2025/08/26

What happens when you jump from a career in finance to tackling the beauty industry? In this episode, Natalie Mackey shares her reflections on building Winky Lux, from bootstrapping to private equity. She opens up about the importance of core values, the challenges of fundraising as a female founder, and the lessons she learned navigating through different growth stages. Takeaways:Importance of Core Values: Natalie emphasizes the transformative impact of clearly defined core values in the

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59:18

Co-Founder Chemistry - Toby Kraus - Lightship -...

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2025/08/19

What does it take to leave a high-profile role at Tesla and start your own electric vehicle company? In this episode, David talks with Toby Kraus, Co-Founder and CEO of Lightship, about his journey from working on Tesla’s Model S to building an innovative electric RV startup. Toby shares insights on taking big risks, scaling early teams, and navigating the challenges of a hardware business in the EV space. They dive into lessons learned at Tesla, the importance of building trust with

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56:39

Driving Customer Focus - Bryan Murphy - Smartling -...

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2025/08/12

What does it take to drive significant transformation in a tech company? In this episode, David interviews Bryan Murphy, the seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO of Smartling. Murphy shares insights into his strategic decision to integrate AI rapidly at Smartling, the challenges faced in execution, and the creation of a separate R&D function to innovate without disrupting core operations. Murphy discusses his approach to leadership, the impact of meeting with hundreds of customers, and

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64:01

Deciding to Bootstrap - Thomas Pedersen - Bunny &...

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2025/08/05

What’s it really like to build a SaaS company from scratch, not just once but twice? In this episode, David talks to Thomas Pedersen, the serial entrepreneur who co-founded OneLogin and now leads Bunny, a bootstrapped billing platform for B2B SaaS.Thomas also opens up about co-founding two companies with his brother, surviving a major security breach, and how he’s approaching company-building differently this time around. Takeaways:Why Thomas Is Bootstrapping This Time: After raising $175

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63:39

Building Trust and Credibility - Andrew Burton -...

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2025/07/29

Do you know the key factors for successful leadership in high growth tech companies? In this episode, CEO of commercetools Andrew Burton shares his extensive experience in building and scaling tech companies. With over 25 years in the industry, Burton details his approach to leadership since becoming CEO of commercetools in 2024. He emphasizes the paramount importance of maintaining customer focus, building strong team culture, and aligning company goals. Takeaways:Understanding Customer

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1 Year of Not Another CEO - David Politis - Episode #55

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2025/07/25

What happens when you commit to shipping a podcast episode every week for an entire year? In this solo episode, David Politis reflects on 12 months of building Not Another CEO Podcast, from humble beginnings to an ever-growing audience of Founders, CEOs, and leaders. David shares 10 of his favorite highlights from the journey so far, covering everything from guest stories and personal milestones to the behind-the-scenes evolution of the show. This episode is a heartfelt thank-you to the

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76:00

From College Dropout to Billion-Dollar CEO - Sean...

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2025/07/22

What does it take to transform a scrappy logistics startup into a leading supply chain platform trusted by Fortune 500 brands? In this episode, Sean Henry shares the story of founding Stord, dropping out of college to build it, and scaling a distributed logistics network from zero to national reach. He opens up about fundraising setbacks, building conviction in tough moments, keeping customer experience front and center, and navigating the pressure of rapid growth while staying anchored in

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71:39

Building, Leading, and Paying It Forward - Ellen...

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2025/07/15

What can you learn from someone who built and sold multiple enterprise startups, led teams through acquisitions, and now mentors the next generation of Founders? In this episode, Ellen Rubin shares lessons from her journey as a serial Founder and now Operating Partner at Glasswing Ventures. She talks about building strong cultures, nurturing early career talent, supporting women in tech, and helping startups avoid hype in favor of real-world value. From lunch-and-learns to boardroom

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57:59

Revolutionizing Legal Services - Todd Richheimer -...

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2025/07/08

What happens when you try to fund and scale a legal tech company in one of the most rigidly regulated industries in the country? In this episode, Todd Richheimer shares how he grew Lawfty into a tech-powered personal injury platform that has generated over 55,000 cases and nearly a billion dollars in recoveries.From taking his first client calls on his cell phone to surviving a last-minute funding failure, Todd speaks openly about scaling, leadership evolution, and what the legal world

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59:02

Relentless Incrementalism - Michael Nyenhuis - UNICEF...

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2025/07/01

What does it take to lead a global humanitarian organization through a pandemic and beyond? In this episode, Michael Nyenhuis shares how he has led UNICEF USA since March 2020, starting his role just two weeks after COVID shutdowns began. Michael talks about building strong boards and leadership teams, the balance between confidence and humility, and how to create connection in a hybrid work world. With decades of experience in humanitarian leadership, he reflects on his journey from

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61:26

Navigating Early Pivots - Adam Dell - Domain Money -...

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2025/06/24

What does it take to walk away from a big idea and start over inside the same company? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, Adam Dell opens up about the journey behind Domain Money. A serial Founder with multiple exits, Adam reflects on making hard pivots, recruiting top talent personally, navigating investor psychology, and why execution, not ego, is what earns the right to exist. He also shares how AI is transforming financial services and why the emotional highs and lows of

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72:11

Shoveling $H!T - Kass & Mike Lazerow - Buddy Media -...

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2025/06/17

What’s it really like to build a billion-dollar business with your spouse, and live to tell the story? In this special live episode, David Politis sits down with Kass and Mike Lazerow, Co-Founders of Buddy Media and authors of Shoveling $H!T: A Love Story About an Entrepreneur’s Messy Path to Success..They open up about building cult-like culture, radical transparency, co-founder dynamics, fundraising strategies, pivots, parenting, and everything in between. With humor and honesty, the

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56:24

Founders, Keepers - Tien Tzuo - Zuora - Episode #48

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2025/06/10

How do you scale yourself as your company scales? Tien Tzuo, Founder and CEO of Zuora, joins David Politis to share hard-won lessons from his journey building a category-defining SaaS company. In this candid conversation, Tien reflects on early team building, founder growth inflection points, strategic planning, and the leadership gaps many founders face as their companies mature. Drawing on his new book, Founders Keepers, he reveals why great founders often succeed in spite of

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63:17

Balancing Experience and Innovation - John Swigart -...

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2025/06/03

How do you grow a startup into a transformative force in a highly regulated, slow-moving industry? John Swigart, Co-Founder and CEO of Pie Insurance, joins David Politis to discuss the importance of decisive leadership, the balance between founder intuition and executive delegation, and how execution at scale can be a long-term competitive advantage. From assembling a thoughtful board to reorienting a business for profitability, John shares lessons from building a modern insurance company

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