Founder | CEO

Founder | CEO

Former Founder, Mike Viscuso, and Former CEO, Patrick Morley, of cybersecurity firm Carbon Black, which sold to VMware in 2019 for $2.1B, help modern business leaders by discussing the most important entrepreneural topics today.
Episode 35: "Go Slow to Go Big" An Interview with Recorded Future's Christopher Ahlberg
April 16, 2025x
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Episode 35: "Go Slow to Go Big" An Interview with Recorded Future's Christopher Ahlberg

In this episode of the Founder and CEO podcast, Christopher Ahlberg, founder of Recorded Future, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and chats with Mike and Patrick about: the importance of "go slow to go big" philosophy in building a successful company; how Recorded Future c...

Episode 34: Defying Traditional Playbooks - An Interview with Nexthink Founder & CEO Pedro Bados
March 31, 2025x
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Episode 34: Defying Traditional Playbooks - An Interview with Nexthink Founder & CEO Pedro Bados

What does it take to build a ~$300 million company while staying true to your entrepreneurial spirit? Join us as Pedro Bados, founder and CEO of Nexthink, reveals the unconventional wisdom that propelled his company to success. From navigating early-stage challenges to creating a unique approach to...

Episode 33: Building Efficient Systems to Scale Smarter - An Interview with Billy Bosworth
February 24, 2025x
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Episode 33: Building Efficient Systems to Scale Smarter - An Interview with Billy Bosworth

Scaling a company isn’t just about growth—it’s about building efficient systems and processes to support that growth. In this episode, Patrick and Mike sit down with Billy Bosworth, experienced tech executive and partner at Vista Equity Partners, to explore how VISTA helps portfolio companies strea...

Episode 32: Running Executive Offsites
February 05, 202500:39:1853.98 MB

Episode 32: Running Executive Offsites

In today's episode, Patrick and Mike discuss the ins and outs of hosting an executive offsite, leaning on their experience at Carbon Black. From preparing materials, settling differences, and communicating key decisions to the larger organization, this episode covers the essentials for running ...

Episode 31: AMA - Talking to the Board, Metrics Galore, Channel Strategy & Remembering All Those Names
January 21, 202501:05:0989.49 MB

Episode 31: AMA - Talking to the Board, Metrics Galore, Channel Strategy & Remembering All Those Names

In their first-ever AMA episode, Patrick and Mike answer listener questions across a variety of topics including: communicating to the board, metrics across the business, channel strategy, sales enablement, brand vs. demand gen, and more. Patrick also reveals his "trick" for remembering e...

Episode 30: Preventing Friction Mini-Series - When Orgs Don't Get Along
December 23, 2024x
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Episode 30: Preventing Friction Mini-Series - When Orgs Don't Get Along

Today's episode delves into the dynamics of inter-departmental conflicts, such as the classic tensions between sales and marketing, and the pivotal role leadership plays in resolving them. Patrick kicks things off with a compelling high school fight story to illustrate how emotions can escalate. He...

Episode 29: Preventing Friction Mini-Series - Communication & Decision Making
December 16, 202400:40:1155.21 MB

Episode 29: Preventing Friction Mini-Series - Communication & Decision Making

In today's episode of "Founder & CEO," Mike and Patrick discuss the key elements of communication to help alleviate friction, including the RACI and ARCI models, which the duo used at Carbon Black to mixed effect.

Episode 28: Preventing Friction Mini Series: Objective Alignment
December 12, 202400:32:5745.26 MB

Episode 28: Preventing Friction Mini Series: Objective Alignment

In today's Founder and CEO podcast, Mike and Patrick start a miniseries on friction in scaling companies and highlight friction from misalignment of priorities, poor communication, and outdated systems. Today's episode emphasizes addressing friction to maintain growth, using a management by objecti...

Episode 27: Hiring Great People Fast: Part 2, An Interview with Global Talent Acquisition Leader, Marisa Ianelli
November 27, 2024x
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Episode 27: Hiring Great People Fast: Part 2, An Interview with Global Talent Acquisition Leader, Marisa Ianelli

In part two of the "Hiring Great People Fast" series, Michael and Patrick bring in Global Talent Acquisition Leader, Marisa Ianelli, who discusses the ins and outs of recruiting during the early stages, including: readiness for scaling, a clear hiring strategy, how to best use LinkedIn and Glassdoo...

Episode 26: Hiring Great People Fast: Part 1, Executives
November 25, 2024x
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Episode 26: Hiring Great People Fast: Part 1, Executives

In part one of the "Hiring Great People Fast" series, Patrick and Mike discuss the process for hiring early-stage executives. The conversation covers the risks of over-hiring, the importance of hiring the right executive, and the need for a supportive board. Mike and Patrick also stress the signifi...