Allan Leinwand
Allan Leinwand is the Chief Technology Officer at Webflow, where he’s guiding the evolution of a platform that makes building powerful websites simpler and more collaborative. His leadership journey spans pivotal roles as CTO of Shopify, ServiceNow, and Zynga, and SVP of Engineering at Slack. In the conversation, Allan shares lessons from scaling engineering cultures, bridging technology and business strategy, and how AI is transforming developer productivity without replacing human creativity.
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.
Joe Moglia
Joe Moglia’s journey is unlike any other. A journey from the sidelines to Wall Street to the boardroom and back to the gridiron. As the former CEO and Chairman of TD Ameritrade, he delivered a 5X return to shareholders. As the Head Football Coach at Coastal Carolina, he built a powerhouse program from the ground up. In this episode, Joe shares the principles behind his “BAM” leadership philosophy, lessons in risk-taking and reinvention, and how to lead with clarity, accountability, and heart across any arena.
Erik Blachford
Erik Blachford helped pioneer the online travel industry as a founding executive at Expedia, eventually serving as its CEO. Since then, he’s built a career as a board member and investor in iconic consumer tech companies, including more than 20 years on the board at Zillow. In this episode, Erik shares a wide range of insights on CEO leadership, company culture, board governance, and the future of AI. We also talk about his early jobs in adventure travel, his theater background, and how storytelling and cadence shape enduring organizations.
Monica Molenaar and Anne Fulenwider
Monica Molenaar and Anne Fulenwider are the co-founders and co-CEOs of Alloy Women’s Health, a fast-growing telehealth platform redefining care for women navigating hormonal changes. In this candid conversation, they share the deeply personal origins of Alloy and unpack the widespread medical gap in menopause care, highlighting how limited training and systemic shortcomings have left many women underserved. We also explore lessons from their second-act careers, the realities of building a mission-driven company, and the power of curiosity, trust, and timing in both leadership and life.
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.
Ajay Prakash
Ajay Prakash is the co-founder and CEO of Rinse, a company redefining laundry and dry cleaning through a managed marketplace model built on trust, technology, and consistency. In this conversation, Ajay shares his decade-long journey building Rinse from an idea into a multi-city operation with W2-employed valets, a growing brick-and-mortar presence, and a clear vision for national scale. We explore the lessons learned from scaling a service business, the intentionality behind hiring and culture, and why Ajay believes in playing the long game in both business and in life.
Dr. John Hillen
John Hillen is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, CEO, decorated Army officer, and professor of leadership and strategy. In this episode, John shares insights from his latest book, The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management, offering practical tools for executives navigating complexity. We discuss how dialogue sharpens strategic thinking, why leaders must build a shared vocabulary around strategy, and what separates effective decision-makers from reactive ones. A must-listen for current and aspiring C-level leaders.
Dr. Frederik Pferdt
Dr. Frederik Pferdt, Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist and founder of its Innovation Lab, explores how to cultivate a “future-ready” mindset in both life and leadership. Drawing from his book What’s Next is Now, he shares actionable strategies for embracing curiosity, radical optimism, and perpetual experimentation to create impactful change. Learn how small, intentional steps can lead to transformative outcomes and why fostering a culture of innovation begins with mindset shifts.