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  • Bloomfire CEO Philip Brittan

    Bloomfire CEO Philip Brittan
    Jul 22 2025
    In this episode, Clint sits down with Philip Brittan, the CEO of Bloomfire, to discuss his impressive career journey and the innovative work being done at Bloomfire in the knowledge management and enterprise search space. From his early days at Google to leading Crux Informatics and now Bloomfire, Philip shares his insights on the evolving landscape of AI, the importance of enterprise intelligence, and the future of technology in business.

    Timestamps:
    00:06 - Introduction and Guest Background
    00:36 - Overview of Bloomfire
    01:40 - Philip's Journey to Bloomfire
    03:07 - Concept of Enterprise Intelligence
    05:27 - AI's Impact on Bloomfire
    08:27 - Practical Applications of AI
    09:35 - Future of AI
    12:00 - Challenges with AI Implementation
    17:25 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
    19:16 - Life on a Ranch
    19:41 - Montana's Tech Ecosystem
    24:58 - Remote Work and Company Culture
    30:56 - Economic Outlook for Tech and SaaS
    35:15 - Importance of Giving and Receiving Chances
    37:58 - Closing Remarks
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    39 Min.
  • Fundbox CEO Prashant Fuloria

    Fundbox CEO Prashant Fuloria
    Jul 17 2025
    In this episode of the CEO.com Podcast, Clint engages in a riveting conversation with Prashant Fuloria, the CEO of Funbox. Prashant shares his incredible journey from being an early product manager at Google to leading Funbox, a capital platform dedicated to empowering small businesses.

    Timestamps:
    00:07 - Introduction and Career Overview
    00:32 - Early Career at Google
    01:14 - Transition to Facebook and Flurry
    01:35 - Joining Fundbox
    01:56 - Fundbox's Mission and Services
    03:44 - Importance of Small Businesses
    05:09 - Fundbox's Strategy
    05:52 - Impact of AI on Fundbox
    08:01 - Future of AI in Business
    10:41 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
    12:33 - Importance of Sleep for Leaders
    12:47 - Company Culture and Values
    15:15 - Economic Outlook for Small Businesses
    19:02 - AI's Role in Supporting Small Businesses
    21:57 - Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements
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    24 Min.
  • Vidyard Co-Founder & CEO Michael Litt

    Vidyard Co-Founder & CEO Michael Litt
    Jul 15 2025
    In this episode, Clint sits down with Michael Litt, the co-founder and CEO of Vidyard, a leading video platform for businesses. Michael shares his incredible journey from being a Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo to building a successful tech company that has been thriving for over a decade.

    Timestamps:
    00:06 - Introduction and Background
    00:23 - University of Waterloo Experience
    01:06 - Early Work Experiences and Entrepreneurial Drive
    01:50 - Starting Vidyard
    02:22 - Initial Business Model and Early Challenges
    03:24 - Developing Video Technology
    03:46 - Y Combinator Application and Experience
    05:01 - Becoming the CEO
    05:38 - Lessons from Y Combinator
    08:37 - Fundraising and Demo Day
    10:49 - Early Investors and Series A
    11:15 - Evolution of Vidyard's Product
    14:53 - Inflection Points and Product Market Fit
    17:17 - AI and the Future of Video
    22:17 - Building Vidyard in Canada
    26:28 - Reflecting on Key Support and Personal Story
    28:28 - Conclusion and Thanks
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    29 Min.
  • NewForm Co-Founder & CEO Hamza Alsamraee

    NewForm Co-Founder & CEO Hamza Alsamraee
    Jul 10 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Hamza Alsmaraee, an extraordinary young entrepreneur who has already achieved more than most do in a lifetime. At just 22, he's a published author, a Stanford undergrad, and the Co-founder and CEO of NewForm. Join us as we dive deep into his journey from writing a calculus book at 16 to building a multimillion-dollar business while still in college.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction and Hamza's Background
    00:17 - Publishing a Calculus Book at 16
    01:04 - Marketing the Calculus Book
    01:25 - Starting a Math Page on Instagram
    01:46 - Growing the Instagram Page
    02:07 - Book Sales and Revenue
    02:36 - Documentary and Stanford
    03:02 - Founding NewForm
    03:12 - Shift from Social Media to Interest Media
    03:44 - New Form of Marketing
    04:15 - Content-First Marketing Strategy
    05:08 - Scaling a Consumer App with TikTok Ads
    06:01 - NewForm's Role in Growth Marketing
    07:03 - Simplifying Complex Software Marketing
    07:27 - Effective Short-Form Content
    08:09 - Visual Appeal in Ads
    09:08 - Misconceptions About Marketing in Tech
    10:00 - The Importance of Marketing in Tech
    11:06 - Evolution of Marketing in Tech
    12:20 - Elon Musk and Marketing
    12:52 - Typical Day of a 22-Year-Old Entrepreneur
    14:19 - Implementing AI in Marketing
    15:02 - AI in Marketing Workflows
    16:05 - Woolbot: AI Performance Marketer
    17:08 - AI-Assisted Workflows vs. AI-Generated Content
    18:24 - Future Vision for Nuform
    19:08 - Woolbot's Role in Marketing
    21:01 - Connecting Media and Creative Teams
    21:58 - Great vs. Good Short-Form Ads
    23:30 - Social Media Celebrities vs. Traditional Media
    24:47 - The Importance of IRL Experiences
    25:03 - The Chance That Made a Difference
    26:19 - Majoring in Math at Stanford
    26:57 - Conclusion and Farewell
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    27 Min.
  • Ansel Health Founder & CEO Veer Gidwaney

    Ansel Health Founder & CEO Veer Gidwaney
    Jul 8 2025
    In this episode, Clint sits down with Veer Gidwaney, the founder and CEO of Ansel Health, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and the mission behind Ansel Health. Veer shares insights into the challenges of the U.S. healthcare system, the importance of supplemental health insurance, and how his company aims to alleviate the financial burden of health distress.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:16 - Veer's Background and Entrepreneurial Journey
    00:37 - The Mission of Ansel Health
    01:08 - Challenges in the Healthcare System
    01:51 - Understanding Supplemental Health Insurance
    03:21 - The State of Healthcare in the U.S.
    05:28 - Leadership Lessons and Company Culture
    07:13 - Managing Stress and Work-Life Balance
    08:19 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
    09:33 - The Role of AI in Insurance
    11:27 - Advice for Success
    12:19 - Reading Recommendations
    13:31 - Finding Purpose and Motivation
    14:11 - Learning from Failure
    15:09 - Company Values
    17:32 - The State of the Economy
    19:08 - The Importance of Giving Chances
    20:23 - Closing Remarks
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    21 Min.
  • Blaize Co-Founder & CEO Dinakar Munagala

    Blaize Co-Founder & CEO Dinakar Munagala
    Jul 1 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Dinakar Munagala, the co-founder and CEO of Blaize, a pioneering company in the realm of physical world AI. Blaize is revolutionizing industries such as agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, and defense with their novel chip processor architecture and software solutions.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:17 - Dinakar's background and Blaize's mission
    01:02 - The rise of AI and its impact on various industries
    03:23 - AI's potential to transform jobs and productivity
    04:11 - Advice for CEOs on implementing AI
    06:40 - A day in the life of Blaize's CEO
    08:08 - Leadership and managing a hybrid workforce
    10:05 - Democratizing AI and making it accessible
    12:34 - Downsides and risks of AI
    13:51 - Reading recommendations and staying informed
    15:09 - Economic perspectives and navigating challenges
    16:03 - The importance of mentorship and support
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    18 Min.
  • 7thonline CEO Max Ma

    7thonline CEO Max Ma
    Jun 26 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Max Ma, the founder and CEO of 7thOnline, a company revolutionizing the retail industry with cutting-edge AI solutions. Max shares his incredible journey from identifying inefficiencies in the retail supply chain to building a global enterprise that partners with top brands like Birkenstock, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Patagonia.

    Timestamps:
    00:06 - Introduction and Background
    00:21 - Founding 7thOnline
    01:26 - Business Evolution and Leadership
    03:25 - Daily Routine and AI Integration
    04:54 - AI in Retail and Supply Chain
    06:30 - AI Growth and Industry Impact
    08:21 - Moving Beyond Excel
    09:55 - Work-Life Balance
    11:15 - Reading Recommendations
    13:32 - Economic Outlook and Tariffs
    15:00 - Mentorship and Support
    16:39 - Closing Remarks
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    17 Min.
  • Solutions by Text CEO Dave Baxter

    Solutions by Text CEO Dave Baxter
    Jun 24 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of Solutions by Text, Dave Baxter, to hear his incredible journey — from turning down a board seat to leading one of the most innovative companies in fintech.

    Dave shares how he scaled a small, founder-led family business into a fintech powerhouse by combining mobile messaging, AI, and compliance-driven solutions for the financial industry. We dive into his leadership lessons, the lonely reality of being a first-time CEO, how he leverages AI to drive better outcomes for clients, and how he balances family, work, and personal growth along the way.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:06 - Dave's Background and Career Path
    02:08 - The Aha Moment and Vision for Solutions by Text
    06:45 - Leadership Lessons Learned
    10:38 - AI Integration in Solutions by Text
    13:39 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
    16:15 - Reading Recommendations
    18:34 - The Importance of Mentorship
    22:00 - Closing Remarks
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    23 Min.