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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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44:59

Organizational Efficiency Machines - Amish Jani -...

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2026/02/10

How do founders navigate the intricacies of investor relationships to scale iconic companies? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis speaks with Amish Jani, co-founder and partner at FirstMark Capital, about key considerations for both investors and founders in the venture ecosystem. Amish discusses his criteria for investment, the importance of understanding the 'why' behind a founder's journey, and the strategic approach to board meetings. He also sheds light on the

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14:46

February Pulse - Handling Imposter Syndrome - Episode...

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2026/02/05

Can imposter syndrome drive you to succeed? In this solo episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David explores his personal experiences with imposter syndrome and shares valuable insights gathered from countless conversations with leaders who have faced similar challenges.Ways to Tune In:Substack: https://notanotherceo.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NQ9oAB2XKlgWeL8iEQXg0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-ceo-podcast/id1751581707 YouTube:

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49:23

Organizational Efficiency Machines - David Karandish...

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2026/02/03

Have you ever wondered how leaders manage to scale their organizations without being involved in every intricate detail? In this week’s episode, David Politis welcomes David Karandish, Founder and CEO of Capacity. Together, they delve into the art of building compound startups, scaling intricately interconnected businesses, and the profound role AI plays in today's market dynamics.David introduces the idea of building "machines" within your organization. While this doesn't refer to physical

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46:04

Creating Leverage with Speed - Jeff Morris Jr. -...

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2026/01/27

How do you know if a company is actually building momentum, or just looking polished on the surface? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David sits down with Jeff Morris Jr., Founder and General Partner at Chapter One, to break down what truly matters at the earliest stages of building a company. Jeff invests at pre-seed and seed, where ambiguity is high, data is limited, and speed of learning is often the only real signal. Before becoming an investor, Jeff was an early product

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70:07

Pioneering Tech and Culture - Donna Dubinsky - Palm &...

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2026/01/20

How do you create a work culture that stands out and inspires team loyalty across multiple companies? In this episode, we gain valuable insights on this and more from the illustrious career of Donna Dubinsky. Known for her pivotal roles at Palm Computing and Handspring, Donna offers a rare long-term perspective on leadership, culture, and the technological landscape that has spanned decades. Takeaways: The Importance of Building a Strong Culture: Donna emphasizes that a great company starts

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54:43

Investing in the Next Chapter - Jules Maltz - IVP -...

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2026/01/13

How do great founders use their best moments, not their hardest ones, to build the future of their company?In this episode, Jules Maltz shares the mindset that has guided him through decades of backing generational companies like Slack, Dropbox, Grammarly, MuleSoft, G2, and Buddy Media. For Jules, the brightest periods in a company’s journey are the moments to build aggressively: to hire exceptional executives, deepen product moats, and prepare for act two and act three long before the

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14:42

December Pulse - Maximize Your Year-End - Episode #80

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2025/12/18

How can you get the most out of your year-end? In this solo episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David explores how leaders can leverage the end of the year for reflection, rallying their troops, and recharging for what lies ahead.Ways to Tune In:Substack: https://notanotherceo.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NQ9oAB2XKlgWeL8iEQXg0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-ceo-podcast/id1751581707 YouTube:

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59:39

Survival Through Determination - Artem Rodichev - Ex...

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2025/12/16

How do you keep building when every month your company is almost out of money, and quitting would be the logical choice?In this episode, Artem Rodichev shares the gritty, unfiltered story of Ex Human’s near-death year. Instead of shutting the company down, that year hardened the team, shaped the culture, and created a level of resilience that became Ex Human’s defining advantage.Now Ex Human is profitable and building empathetic AI characters capable of multimodal emotional intelligence,

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60:31

The AI Driven Customer Experience Evolution - Matt...

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2025/12/09

How do you scale a company from zero to $100 million in 18 months without losing quality, clarity, or control?In this episode, Matt Price shares the remarkable story of building Crescendo, one of the fastest-growing companies ever featured on the show, by reimagining customer experience through advanced AI and deeply trained specialists. Matt’s journey has come full circle: from a technical support rep early in his career, to scaling Zendesk, to now creating an entirely new model for

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66:35

Building Through Broken Glass - Chieh Huang - Boxed -...

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2025/12/02

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a company from your garage to a public entity?In this episode, Chieh Huang shares the raw, unfiltered story of building Boxed from a garage into a national e-commerce brand serving tens of millions of customers, and the emotional toll, unlikely breakthroughs, and market forces that shaped every chapter of the journey. He reflects on the lonely months of almost no orders, the overnight surge that changed everything, the pressure of becoming a

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54:36

11 CEOs give thanks to their investors - Episode #76

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2025/11/25

When was the last time you paused long enough to thank the people who quietly helped you build?In this special compilation episode, we highlight moments from eleven CEOs who reflected on the investors that shaped their companies’ trajectories, not just through capital, but through conviction, guidance, and belief. These clips reveal how the right investors help founders stay grounded in their mission, navigate uncertainty, and make better decisions during pivotal moments of growth.Across

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15:20

November Pulse - Driving An AI-First Workplace -...

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2025/11/20

How can you motivate your team to embrace AI in their daily work? In this solo episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David discusses strategies to drive an AI-first mindset in your company.Ways to Tune In:Substack: https://notanotherceo.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NQ9oAB2XKlgWeL8iEQXg0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-ceo-podcast/id1751581707 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotAnotherCEOPodcast Transistor:

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51:41

Momentum to Millions - Shensi Ding - Merge - Episode #74

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2025/11/18

How do you build one of the fastest-growing integration platforms in tech, while keeping culture, momentum, and innovation in sync?In this episode, Shensi Ding, Co-Founder and CEO of Merge, shares her journey from investment banking to leading one of the most successful integration infrastructure companies in the market. She opens up about the company’s evolution, from a small startup in San Francisco to a category leader powering technology products and AI agents for companies like Ramp

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39:17

Mastering the Slope of Learning - Nikhil Basu Trivedi...

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2025/11/11

How do the best founders learn faster, think deeper, and turn that mindset into companies that endure for decades?In this episode, host David Politis sits down with Nikhil Basu Trivedi, Co-Founder of Footwork, one of Silicon Valley’s most respected early-stage investors. Nikhil’s career spans both sides of the table, from co-founding Artsy, the groundbreaking online art platform, to investing in category-defining companies like Canva, Lattice, Frame.io, and The Farmer’s Dog.Nikhil shares

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51:28

Entrepreneurship Rooted in Values - Betsy Fore - Tiny...

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2025/11/04

How do you build something meaningful without losing yourself in the process?In this episode, David talks with Betsy Fore, Co-Founder and former CEO of Tiny Organics and Founding Partner of Velveteen Ventures. Betsy shares her remarkable journey from toy inventor to serial entrepreneur and impact investor, becoming the first Native American woman to raise a Series A along the way.She opens up about co-creating Tiny Organics alongside 100 founding families, facing setbacks like her unaired

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56:01

Bridging Human and AI Solutions - Ryan Wang -...

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2025/10/28

How do you scale exceptional customer support without losing the human touch?In this episode, David sits down with Ryan Wang, Co-Founder and CEO of Assembled, to explore this very challenge. What started as a simple scheduling tool has evolved into an AI-powered customer support platform trusted by leading companies like DoorDash and Salesforce.Ryan opens up about the realities of scaling a fast-growing company, balancing innovation with culture, leading through learning, and keeping

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62:10

Unlocking Founder CEO Potential - Noah Shanok -...

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2025/10/21

How can founders build companies that scale without burning themselves out in the process?In this episode, Noah Shanok, Founder and former CEO of Stitcher, reflects on his entrepreneurial journey leading one of the earliest podcast platforms, which ultimately sold to SiriusXM for $325 million. He shares candid lessons from the early days of Stitcher, navigating sleepless nights, hiring versatile early employees, and learning from missteps along the way.Noah also discusses how his time at

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25:18

October Pulse - The CEO Support System - Episode #69

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2025/10/16

Do you know how essential a support system is for a CEO? In this solo episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David discusses the often overlooked, yet critical support necessary for CEO success.Ways to Tune In:Substack: https://notanotherceo.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NQ9oAB2XKlgWeL8iEQXg0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-another-ceo-podcast/id1751581707 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotAnotherCEOPodcast Transistor:

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73:51

Atlanta’s Entrepreneurial Revival - David Cummings -...

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2025/10/14

What can founders learn from an entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited multiple companies while reshaping an entire city’s startup ecosystem?In this episode, David Cummings, Founder and CEO of Atlanta Ventures, reflects on his journey building ten companies, including Pardot, which sold to ExactTarget for $95 million, and investing in some of Atlanta’s most successful startups like Calendly and SalesLoft. He shares the guiding principles that shaped his entrepreneurial path, from

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47:13

Demystifying Venture Capital - Chip Hazard -...

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2025/10/07

THE FIRST EPISODE OF INVESTORS UNFILTERED!What do venture capitalists really look for in founders, and how can CEOs build strong, lasting relationships with their investors? In this episode, Chip Hazard, Co-Founder and General Partner at Flybridge, offers an inside look at how VCs think about evaluating founders, funding opportunities, and long-term partnerships. He shares the traits that consistently stand out and explains how these factors matter as much as business metrics, especially in

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