Doug Conant
Doug Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, bestselling author, and champion of leadership that works. Over a 40 year career, he led Nabisco Foods, transformed Campbell Soup Company into a top tier performer, and later served as Chairman of Avon Products. He is the founder of ConantLeadership and co-author of bestselling books rooted in his experience elevating employee engagement and building high-trust, high-performance cultures. Today, he continues advancing principled leadership through his Higher Ground initiative.
Steve Lucas
Steve Lucas is the CEO of Boomi, a global leader in intelligent integration and data automation, helping enterprises connect systems, activate data, and unlock the value of AI. Over his career, Steve has held senior leadership roles at Salesforce and SAP, and previously served as CEO of Marketo, leading high-growth teams at the center of enterprise technology innovation. He is also the author of the new book Digital Impact, which explores how leaders can navigate AI-driven transformation without losing the human element.
Kim Scott
Kim Scott is a renowned executive coach, bestselling author, and leadership thinker whose work has shaped managerial culture in some of the world’s most influential companies. She is the author of Radical Candor and Radical Respect, two landmark books that have helped leaders create healthier, more effective workplaces. Kim previously led teams at Google, taught at Apple University, and coached senior executives at Dropbox, Qualtrics, and Twitter. She also co-hosts the Radical Candor and Radical Respect podcasts. In this conversation, Kim shares practical guidance for giving better feedback, navigating workplace tension, and building cultures rooted in clarity and care. It’s a masterclass in leadership for anyone committed to growing with honesty, humility, and courage.
Eric Becker
Eric Becker is the founder and co-chairman of Cresset, an award-winning multi-family office with more than $70 billion in assets under management. A lifelong entrepreneur, Eric previously co-founded Sterling Partners, a value-added growth private equity firm that raised eight funds totaling over $5.7 billion. He is also the author of The Long Game: A Playbook for the World’s Most Enduring Companies, a study of centurion businesses, stewardship, and long-horizon leadership.
Snehal Antani
Snehal Antani is the CEO and Co-Founder of Horizon3, a cybersecurity company pioneering enhanced, autonomous penetration testing powered by AI. Before launching Horizon3, Snehal served as the CTO at Splunk and later as the first civilian CTO for the U.S. Military’s Joint Special Operations Command, where he gained a front-row seat to offensive and defensive cyber warfare. In this episode, Snehal discusses scaling from $1 million to $100 million ARR, building culture under pressure, and how AI is reshaping cybersecurity.
Greg Piefer
Greg Piefer is the founder and CEO of SHINE Technologies, a pioneer in commercial fusion applications. Under his leadership, SHINE has advanced from neutron imaging and materials testing to building the world’s largest medical isotope production facility powered by fusion. Greg’s vision reframes fusion not as a distant moonshot, but as a staged, commercially viable path delivering value today while scaling toward clean energy tomorrow. His story is a must-listen for anyone with interests in science, strategy, and leadership.
Bryan Murphy
Bryan Murphy is the CEO of Smartling, an AI-powered translation and localization platform trusted by global enterprises like IBM, Disney, and Verizon. A serial entrepreneur, Bryan co-founded WrenchHead Inc., scaling it into a multi-billion-dollar business before selling to eBay. At Smartling, he’s using AI to cut the time and cost associated with helping the country’s biggest brands expand their online presence worldwide. In the conversation, he talks about scaling businesses, leading through AI transformation, and what it takes to stand out as a CEO.
Andrew Rubin
Andrew Rubin is the founder and CEO of Illumio, the market leader in zero trust segmentation and cybersecurity innovation. Under his leadership, Illumio has grown to a multibillion-dollar valuation while shaping how enterprises contain breaches and protect digital ecosystems. In our conversation, Andrew reflects on the naïveté and optimism that fueled his entrepreneurial journey, the cultural mindset required to sustain innovation at scale, and why resilience and authenticity matter as much as strategy.
Cheryl McKissack Daniel
Cheryl McKissack Daniel is the CEO of McKissack and McKissack, the oldest minority-owned professional design and construction firm in the United States. She is also the author of a powerful new book, The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissack’s Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers. In the conversation, Cheryl shares the incredible story of her family’s legacy and their impact on American infrastructure. She also discusses the challenges and importance of succession planning, re-engineering a legacy company, and the invaluable role of company culture. It’s a candid look at what it takes to build a lasting enterprise.
Linh Peters
Linh Peters has held senior marketing leadership roles at some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Starbucks, Walgreens, Calvin Klein, and Target. In this episode, she shares what it takes to lead brand transformation at scale, how to build customer-centric teams, and why short tenures and fractional roles are reshaping the CMO landscape. We also explore her work as an executive coach, the challenges of translating strategy across industries, and what today’s marketing leaders need to succeed in an ever-evolving landscape.