Not Another CEO Podcast

The 10 Step Hiring Framework - April Pulse - Episode #97

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Description:Most companies don’t fail because of bad strategy they fail because of bad hires.In this solo episode, David Politis breaks down a battl...

He Lost Everything Twice…But Didn’t Stop Building - Rob LoCacsio - LivePerson - Episode #96

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the company you built… is no longer yours?Rob LoCascio, Founder of LivePerson, shares the full, unfiltered reality of building, sc...

Talent Won’t Save You Bad Teams Will Kill You - Ra’anan Cohen - Bringg & MobileMax (#95)

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What really happens when you bet it all on your company & end up with nothing?Ra'anan Cohen, Author & Founder of MobileMax and Bringg, pulls b...

Knew each other for 2 hours before We Co-Founded - Erica Jain - Healthie - Episode #94

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the reason your company isn’t growing… is because you’re spending too much time inside the company instead of with your customers?Erica ...

March Pulse - The 5 Cs to Align Your Team - Episode #93

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How can one simple strategy drive your company’s success? In this solo episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, host David Politis dives deep into the si...

Pivoting to Financial Clarity - Didi Gurfinkel - Datarails - Episode #91

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to transform a struggling startup into a booming enterprise? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, host David Politis sits dow...

Burned Bridges, No Retreats - Shaun Abrahamson - Third Sphere - Episode #91

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What sets apart the founders who persevere through immense challenges and come out stronger on the other side? In this episode, David sits down with S...

Mastering Startup Execution - Rudina Seseri - Glasswing Ventures - Episode #90

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a startup truly successful in the eyes of venture capitalists? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, host David Politis sits down wit...

Trust is the Real Capital - Ian Sigalow - Greycroft- Episode #89

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you choose an investor you’ll still trust when things inevitably get hard?In this episode, Ian Sigalow offers a candid, unfiltered look at ea...

Focus Is the CEO Advantage - Irina Novoselsky - Hootsuite - Episode #88

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you lead at scale when the role constantly asks you to stretch past what feels possible?In this episode, Irina Novoselsky shares the honest, vu...

Data-Driven Predictions - Vanja Josifovski - Kumo - Episode #86

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can experience truly make a difference in the startup world? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis speaks with Vanja Josifovski, C...

Organizational Efficiency Machines - Amish Jani - FirstMark - Episode #86

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do founders navigate the intricacies of investor relationships to scale iconic companies? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politi...

February Pulse - Handling Imposter Syndrome - Episode #85

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can imposter syndrome drive you to succeed? In this solo episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David explores his personal experiences with imposter syn...

Organizational Efficiency Machines - David Karandish - Capacity - Episode #84

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how leaders manage to scale their organizations without being involved in every intricate detail? In this week’s episode, Dav...

Creating Leverage with Speed - Jeff Morris Jr. - Chapter One - Episode #83

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Pioneering Tech and Culture - Donna Dubinsky - Palm & Handspring - Episode #82

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Investing in the Next Chapter - Jules Maltz - IVP - Episode #81

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 min...

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

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Survival Through Determination - Artem Rodichev - Ex Human - Episode #79

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Rodiche...

The AI Driven Customer Experience Evolution - Matt Price - Crescendo - Episode #78

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Building Through Broken Glass - Chieh Huang - Boxed - Episode #76

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...

11 CEOs give thanks to their investors - Episode #76

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 momen...

November Pulse - Driving An AI-First Workplace - Episode #75

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build one of the fastest-growing integration platforms in tech, while keeping culture, momentum, and innovation in sync?In this episode, Sh...

Mastering the Slope of Learning - Nikhil Basu Trivedi - Footwork - Episode #73

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Entrepreneurship Rooted in Values - Betsy Fore - Tiny Organics - Episode #72

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Bridging Human and AI Solutions - Ryan Wang - Assembled - Episode #71

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 As...

Unlocking Founder CEO Potential - Noah Shanok - Stitcher - Episode #70

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can founders build companies that scale without burning themselves out in the process?In this episode, Noah Shanok, Founder and former CEO of Stit...

October Pulse - The CEO Support System - Episode #69

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 cr...

Atlanta’s Entrepreneurial Revival - David Cummings - Atlanta Ventures - Episode #68

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can founders learn from an entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited multiple companies while reshaping an entire city’s startup ecosystem...

Demystifying Venture Capital - Chip Hazard - Flybridge - Episode #67

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

THE FIRST EPISODE OF INVESTORS UNFILTERED!What do venture capitalists really look for in founders, and how can CEOs build strong, lasting relationship...

Disrupting the Florist Industry - Michael Jacobson - French Florist - Episode #66

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Flori...

Unlocking Product-Market Fit - Scott Voigt - Fullstory - Episode #65

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can CEOs stay adaptable while leading through pivots, growth, and constant change? In this episode, Scott Voigt, Founder and CEO of Fullstory, sha...

AI Driven Legal Evolution - Max Junestrand - Legora - Episode #64

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

First Hires, Fundraising Challenges, and the Power of Origin Stories -September Pulse - Episode #63

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what to consider when hiring your first key employees beyond the founding team? Or what are the secrets to successful fundraising for st...

From a $1.7b B2B Exit to Pro Sports League - Flint Lane - Major League Table Tennis - Episode #62

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Broadening Product Offerings - Nick Patrick - Radar - Episode #61

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does an aspiring product leader transition to the helm of a successful tech company? In this episode, Nick Patrick shares his unique perspective o...

Building A Beauty Empire - Natalie Mackey - Winky Lux - Episode #60

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you jump from a career in finance to tackling the beauty industry? In this episode, Natalie Mackey shares her reflections on buildin...

Co-Founder Chemistry - Toby Kraus - Lightship - Episode #59

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

Driving Customer Focus - Bryan Murphy - Smartling - Episode #58

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to drive significant transformation in a tech company? In this episode, David interviews Bryan Murphy, the seasoned entrepreneur and...

Deciding to Bootstrap - Thomas Pedersen - Bunny & OneLogin - Episode #57

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ent...

Building Trust and Credibility - Andrew Burton - commercetools - Episode #56

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the key factors for successful leadership in high growth tech companies? In this episode, CEO of commercetools Andrew Burton shares his ex...

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

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

From College Dropout to Billion-Dollar CEO - Sean Henry - Stord - Episode #54

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 H...

Building, Leading, and Paying It Forward - Ellen Rubin - Causely - Episode #53

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can you learn from someone who built and sold multiple enterprise startups, led teams through acquisitions, and now mentors the next generation o...

Revolutionizing Legal Services - Todd Richheimer - Lawfty - Episode #52

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Relentless Incrementalism - Michael Nyenhuis - UNICEF USA - Episode #51

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 UN...

Navigating Early Pivots - Adam Dell - Domain Money - Episode #50

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Shoveling $H!T - Kass & Mike Lazerow - Buddy Media - Episode #49

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

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

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Balancing Experience and Innovation - John Swigart - Pie Insurance - Episode #47

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Startups, AI, and Radical Honesty - Sasha Pasulka - Elka AI - Episode #46

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a strong vision, real traction, and early funding still aren’t enough? In this Failing Forward episode of Not Another CEO Podcast,...

Global Talent & Community - Nicolas & Alina Vandenberghe - Chili Piper - Episode #45

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a global tech company from scratch—and stay married while doing it? Nicolas and Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Chil...

Communication and Culture - Alan Masarek - Avaya - Episode #44

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to lead lasting change in an organization? Alan Masarek, a multi-time CEO with a track record of company turnarounds, shares the les...

The Art of Brand Building - Jennifer Zuccarini - Fleur du Mal - Episode #43

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a pioneering luxury lingerie brand? In this episode, Jennifer Zuccarini, Founder and CEO of Fleur du Mal, shares her journe...

Q1 Reflections and Updates - David Politis - Episode #42

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you grow a podcast into a true platform for founders and CEOs? In this solo episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis reflects on Q1 20...

Learning from Setbacks - Anthony Corletti - Casa - Episode #41

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when passion, persistence, and curiosity meet the brutal realities of startup life? In this Failing Forward edition of Not Another CEO Po...

Creating a Culture of Customer Focus - Todd Olson - Pendo - Episode #40

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you scale a company to $200 million+ in ARR while maintaining deep empathy for the customer? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David ...

Bootstrapping to Success - Sean Griffey - Industry Dive - Episode #39

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you combine relentless focus with long-term trust and bootstrapped grit? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis c...

Leading Through Change - Rohyt Belani - PhishMe - Episode #38

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a cybersecurity expert pioneers a new approach to phishing defense? Join us as we delve into the journey of Rohyt Belani, Co-Founder...

Leveraging Technical Knowledge - Itamar Friedman - Qodo - Episode #37

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can AI revolutionize the way we build and test software? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Itamar Friedman,...

Empowering Plus-Size Fashion - Nadia Boujarwah - Dia&Co - Episode #36

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a brand that resonates deeply with millions of customers? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Na...

Rethinking Recruitment - Daniel Chait - Greenhouse - Episode #35

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a hiring powerhouse? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Daniel Chait, Co-Founder and ...

Leading with Love - Kyle Porter - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #34

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the secret to building a billion-dollar company while staying true to your values? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis ...

Balancing Vision and Action - Zac Smith - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #33

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build and scale a successful company? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Zac Smith, Co-Foun...

Purpose Meets Impact - Richard Buery - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #32

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build an organization that truly fights poverty at scale? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Rich Bue...

Harnessing AI In Business - Fredrik Thomassen - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #31

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you scale a company while staying true to your vision? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Fredrik Thomass...

Roundtables and Rollercoasters - Diego Oppenheimer - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #30

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you align company success with personal growth? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Diego Oppenheimer, the...

The Evolution of Real Estate Tech - Jindou Lee - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #29

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a high-growth company while staying true to your values? In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis sits down with Jin...

Trust Your Gut: Lessons Every Leader Needs to Hear - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #28

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the best career advice CEOs would give their younger selves? In this special compilation episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis re...

A Tale of Two Exits - Tom Buiocchi - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #27

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can two wildly different exits teach us about leadership? In this episode, David Politis talks with Tom Buiocchi, a tech industry veteran with a ...

Harnessing Community and Brand - Phil Fernandez - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #26

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David sits down with Phil Fernandez, a SaaS legend with over 40 years of experience. Fernandez is the Co-F...

Why Leaders Lead - Adam Bryant - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #25

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is a journalist turned executive leadership expert. Having interviewed over 1,000 CEOs over the course of his 30 year caree...

Scaling with Purpose - Melanie Fellay - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #24

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is a woman who's dedicated her career to giving employees access to knowledge and elevating women in business. Featured on ...

Year-End Reflections - David Politis - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #23

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special year-end episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, host David Politis shares his reflections on 2024 and his plans for the podcast in the ye...

From Engineer to CEO - Andrew Lau - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #22

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is a veteran of the Boston start-up community and leader in engineering management platforms. Having served as the VP of En...

Building a Breakout Company - Howard Ting - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #21

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is a seasoned CMO who has transitioned into a CEO role. Committed to creating a standout and lasting company in the cyberse...

Crafting the Future of Meal Prep - David Rabie - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #20

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is someone who’s been trailblazing the meal prep industry. Revolutionizing pre-prepared meals and the equipment to cook t...

The One Thing Top CEOs Would Do Again - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #19

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David begins every interview with a simple question:What is one thing you’ve done, big or small, that’s had the biggest impact on your company and...

Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit - Dane Atkinson - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #18

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dane Atkinson, Founder and CEO at Odeko, joins David to share his entrepreneurial journey. He covers the challenges of scaling a busi...

Failing Forward - Nick Freund - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #17

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re bringing you a very special episode of the Not Another CEO Podcast! Joining David this week is Nick Freund, the Founder and Former CEO o...

Navigating Global Business Challenges - Eran Gil - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #16

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this in-depth conversation, Eran Gil, CEO of AllCloud, shares his professional journey and key leadership philosophies. He talks about the founding...

The Value of Communication - Craig Walker - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #15

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Craig Walker, the Founder and CEO of Dialpad, discussing his 20+ year journey leading the business communications space. Craig h...

Adapting with Integrity - Ryan Simonetti - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #14

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Ryan Simonetti, co-founder and CEO of Convene, as he shares the company’s inspiring 15-year journey. Kn...

Crafting Success: The Path to Innovation - Nathan Rosenstock - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #13

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Nathan Rosenstock, Co-founder and CEO of Crafty, as he shares his journey as a first-time founder in the food service mana...

Creating Impact with Leadership and Growth - Ryan Westwood - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #12

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Ryan Westwood, the Chairman and CEO of Fullcast, discussing his career and the strategies behind growing successful businesses. ...

Leading with Vision and Determination - Kathryn Minshew - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #11

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Kathryn Minshew, Co-Founder and former CEO of The Muse, to discuss her journey in the tech and entrepreneurship spac...

Transforming the Future of Customer Service - Dan Michaeli - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #10

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can predictable schedules, clear expectations, and a learning mindset boost company performance, strategic success, and leadership effectiveness? ...

The Journey of Scaling a Tech Company - Godard Abel - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #9

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is someone who’s been building and selling successful companies for 25 years. A well-known and widely respected name in t...

Hiring for Success - Nick Cromydas - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #8

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor that has invested in over 40 companies. He is one of the best when it comes to ...

Changing Lives Through Tech - Jukay Hsu - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #7

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is an entrepreneur with a passion for getting people into the tech industry. With over a decade spent trying to improve the...

Building SaaS Giants - Alex Theuma - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #6

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is an entrepreneur with a work ethic that is second to none. Dedicating himself to helping SaaS companies grow and supporti...

Strategies for Startup Success - Jeron Paul - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #5

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is an entrepreneur who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit through his journey of founding and selling four successful comp...

Innovation and Integrity - Loren Castle - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #4

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is an entrepreneur who is passionate about combining good taste and good for you ingredients. This leader in the good for y...

Marathon Mindset - John Fazzolari & Anthony Serina - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #3

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week are two individuals who embody the idea of perseverance and grit, who’ve bootstrapped their way to become a leader in the...

From Family Business to 7x Google Cloud Partner of the Year - Tony Safoian - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #2

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show this week is a technology visionary who’s been at the forefront of the cloud and SaaS space for almost 20 years. This individual tu...

Leading with Authenticity - Nick Mehta - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #1

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining the show on its debut week is a SaaS veteran and leader in the Customer Success industry. A person who believes in developing strong company v...