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CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership

CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership

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 The CEO.com Podcast delivers unfiltered access to the strategic minds reshaping global business. Each episode features intimate conversations with Fortune 500 CEOs, unicorn founders, and industry titans who reveal the decision-making frameworks, leadership philosophies, and bold moves that built their empires — and what they're betting on next.

Clint Betts guides intimate conversations that explore the intersection of leadership, innovation, and human ambition. Each episode dissects the pivotal decisions that shaped billion-dollar companies, examines the economic forces reshaping entire industries, and reveals the personal beliefs that drive extraordinary achievement — delivering the raw, unvarnished perspectives missing from mainstream business coverage.Copyright CEO.com Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Octopus Energy US CEO Nick Chaset

    Octopus Energy US CEO Nick Chaset
    Sep 16 2025
    In this episode, the CEO of Octopus Energy US, Nick Chaset, shares his bold vision for the future of energy—one built on manufacturing, not extraction. From navigating the rapid growth of electricity demand driven by AI, to leveraging smart tech and AI for better customer service, he breaks down how Octopus is revolutionizing renewable energy in the U.S. With insights from his time advising the California Public Utilities Commission and leading community energy initiatives, he explains the challenges of affordability, infrastructure, and innovation in today’s energy market—and what it will take to build a cleaner, more reliable grid for everyone.

    Timestamps:
    00:07 - Introduction and Background
    00:17 - Nick's Career Journey
    01:18 - Future of Energy
    03:29 - Consumer Engagement in Energy
    04:49 - A Day in the Life of a CEO
    05:58 - Octopus Energy's Presence in the US
    06:41 - AI Integration in Operations
    09:26 - Current Energy Market Overview
    12:11 - Experience at California Public Utilities Commission
    14:00 - Impact of Tariffs on Energy Prices
    16:00 - Leadership Lessons
    17:34 - Acknowledging Mentorship
    18:35 - Closing Remarks
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    19 mins
  • GoAERO Founder & CEO Gwen Lighter

    GoAERO Founder & CEO Gwen Lighter
    Sep 11 2025
    In this episode, Clint sits down with Gwen Lighter, the CEO and founder of GoAERO, a groundbreaking global emergency response competition supported by industry giants like RTX, NASA, Boeing, and Honeywell. Gwen shares her inspiring journey from a personal emergency to leading a multi-million-dollar initiative aimed at revolutionizing emergency response through innovative aviation technology.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:17 - Gwen's background and the inception of GoAERO
    00:38 - The mission of GoAERO
    01:10 - Personal story that inspired GoAERO
    03:04 - The golden age of aviation and breakthrough technologies
    03:54 - Partnering with industry giants
    06:22 - Stages of the GoAERO Prize competition
    10:02 - Insights from the Go Fly competition
    11:51 - A day in the life of Gwen as CEO
    13:48 - Building a community and ecosystem
    16:08 - Technical challenges and innovations
    20:40 - Gwen's legacy and vision
    22:17 - The importance of giving and taking chances
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    25 mins
  • Landing Founder & CEO Bill Smith

    Landing Founder & CEO Bill Smith
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode of the CEO Podcast, we sit down with Bill Smith, the founder and CEO of Landing, the leading network for flexible lease apartments. Bill shares his incredible journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial family to dropping out of high school at 16, starting multiple businesses, and eventually founding Landing.

    Bill discusses the challenges and triumphs he faced while building his companies, including the pivotal moments at Shipt and Landing. He also delves into the importance of unit economics, the impact of AI on business operations, and the significance of maintaining a consistent customer experience.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:16 - Bill's entrepreneurial journey
    01:16 - Founding Landing and the inspiration behind it
    02:04 - The tech and business community in Birmingham
    03:30 - Lessons from Shipt applied to Landing
    04:46 - The impact of COVID-19 on Landing's business model
    06:12 - Target market and consumer needs
    07:13 - A day in the life of a CEO
    08:46 - The role of AI in business operations
    10:44 - Reading recommendations
    11:22 - Recruiting and maintaining company culture
    14:34 - Competitors and market positioning
    17:22 - Funding the business and building relationships
    20:10 - Market outlook and economic cycles
    22:19 - Thoughts on the AI bubble
    24:29 - Ensuring consistency in customer experience
    26:19 - The importance of giving and receiving chances
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    28 mins
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