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Xavier Shay: From Code to CEO – Building Systems for Scaling Companies and Miles

31 Aug 2025

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Xavier Shay joins Execs Who Run to explore how software engineering, executive leadership, and distance running all thrive on structure, systems, and sustained effort.From his time scaling Square in the U.S. to leading innovation at Bendigo Bank, Xavier brings deep insight into building cultures that work—and staying grounded through running.🔑 Key Moments in This Episode:Accidentally signing up for a half marathon on a Wednesday (and running it solo)The shift from software engineer to manager at Square during hypergrowthHow leadership became a natural extension of systems-thinkingCEO role at Up and how the fintech was integrated post-acquisitionThe benefits of running clubs and community in San Francisco and MelbourneHis most meaningful race: a 3-day 200km ultramarathon with his fatherThe power of consistency, simplicity, and knowing your personal operating systemWhy more companies should have gyms—and how wellness builds workplace cultureFollow Xavier Shay:Xavier Shay’s Blog: https://xaviershay.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviershay/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/xshayStay Connected with Jason & Execs Who Run:Jason Hunt (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonzanehunt/Execs Who Run (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/execs-who-runInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/execswhorun/Website: https://execswhorun.com🎧 Support the Show:Enjoyed this episode? Please follow, rate, and review Execs Who Run on your favourite podcast platform—and share it with someone who runs toward big goals.

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