Founder | CEO

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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on friction in scaling companies and highlight friction from misalignment of priorities, poor communication, and outdated systems.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...

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...

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...