My Biggest Lesson
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWelcome to My Biggest Lesson, the podcast that brings you the key learnings from the most influential founders, executives and investors in the Colorado tech community.
Hosts, Adam Burrows and Chris Erickson, are the founders of Range Ventures - an early stage venture firm based in Denver. Listen to a series of conversations featuring the leaders of successful startups in Colorado and beyond. You’ll learn about their life, career, and the most important lesson they’ve learned along the way.
Find out more about what they're up to at Range.VC at https://www.range.vc/
Connect with Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/
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Episodes
Kevin Wagstaff: Relentlessly Stay In Front of Your Customers
April 04, 2024 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week Adam speaks with Kevin Wagstaff, co-founder and President at Spectora, a top rated home inspection software. Kevin, alongside his brother, bootstrapped Spectora to an impressive 8,000 current customers on the platform! Previously he held positions at Charles Schwab, HomeAdvisor (where he met Adam), and in real estate. On this episode, Kevin shares his backstory on switching from finance to tech, the value of running a company with his brother, why Denver is an under the ra...
Kendra Haberkorn: What's Measured Isn't Always What Matters
March 14, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week Chris speaks with Kendra Haberkorn, Fractional Chief People Officer & Executive Search at the moderneer. Kendra was also previously the Head of Talent at Range Ventures where she advised portfolio companies on talent strategy and people operations while building a network that connected Colorado's leading early-stage companies with the people who will accelerate their trajectory. Kendra has also led talent initiatives and teams at McKinsey & Company before becoming a membe...
Josh Mayer: Harnessing the Potential of Mentorship
February 29, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week Chris speaks Josh Mayer the Head of Professional Services at EasyPost, a leading software provider of modern supply chain solutions. He joined EasyPost after its acquisition in July 2022 and has led supply chain consulting firm Summit Advisory Team and Elevate, a SaaS supply chain analytics product. One this episode, Josh talk about his career journey up to this point, how Colorado's influx of talent has a common mindset, plus his lessons on the importance of mentorship fo...
Ashmer Aslam: Be Stubborn About Your Vision
February 15, 2024 19:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week Chris speaks with Ashmer Aslam, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cured, a company specializing in marketing automation tools and CRM platforms for the healthcare sector. Ashmer has an impressive health and tech background that includes roles at Salesforce, Epic Systems, and Accenture. He has raised over $12M for Cured and recently had a successful exit. On this episode, Ashmer details his entrepreneurial journey, from medical school to co-founding a company in th...
Kirsten Suddath: Lessons from the Rearview Mirror
February 01, 2024 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThis week Chris speaks Kirsten Suddath, General Partner at Next Frontier Capital, an early stage venture firm that focus on B2B tech startups. Kirsten has been involved with numerous Boulder-based startups across CleanTech, telecom, and software technology companies. She helped launch Flytedesk, a Techstars advertising technology startup, and was a Senior Associate for Blackhorn Ventures prior to joining NFC. On this episode, Kirsten shares her career journey that has given her pers...
Brian Pontarelli: Leveraging Unbridled Optimism to Propel your Business
January 18, 2024 17:11 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week Adam speaks with Brian Pontarelli, the CEO and founder of Inversoft inc, the parent company to softwares FusionAuth, a leading customer identity and access management platform & Cleanspeak, a platform to filter offensive and inappropriate content. Prior to launching FusionAuth, Brian studied computer engineering at CU Boulder, was an employee at tech companies such as Orbitz and was co-chairman of Denver and Boulder Startup Weeks along with Adam. On this episode, Brian tal...
David Cohen: Empowering Success Through Choice, Language, and Belief
January 04, 2024 20:05 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week Adam speaks with David Cohen, the Founder and Chairman at Techstars, a global network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars, which launched in Boulder, has invested in more than 4,000 startups with offices in over 40 cities and 16 countries. He has played a significant role in putting Colorado tech and specifically Boulder on the map. Prior to Techstars, David founded three companies, two of which had succesful exits (Pinpoint Technologies and earFeeder). On this epi...
Dan DeGolier: The Power of Living and Working by Your Values
October 13, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThis week Chris speaks with Dan DeGolier, founder of Ascent CFO Solutions, a fractional CFO firm for growing companies. Ascent was recently named a "Fast 50 Company" by The Denver Business Journal. Dan has nearly 30 years of experience previously operating as a CPA with a global accounting firm and full-time CFO with multiple private companies in tech, SaaS, e-commerce and other industries. In this episode Dan shares what inspired him to launch his company, his experiences over the ...
Blakely Graham: Prioritizing People for Sustainable Growth
September 28, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week Adam speaks with Blakely Graham, the co-founder and former CEO of TaskRay, the leading software product for managing the post-sale customer experience. Under Blakely’s leadership, TaskRay grew from a bootstrapped startup in her basement to a mission-critical enterprise application with marquee customers including Salesforce, Domino’s, and GE Healthcare. Salesforce recognized her contributions to their ecosystem by awarding her the MVP Hall of Fame designation. On this epi...
Alison Lange Engel: Defining Success and Crafting Your Unique Path
September 14, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week Chris speaks with Alison Lange Engel, a partner at Greycroft, where she focuses on early-stage investments across fintech, enterprise, and education. Alison has 20+ years of experience leading, structuring, and scaling high-growth businesses including roles at Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, HBO as well as being the first CMO at Stripe and the VP of marketing at LinkedIn. On this episode, Alison shares her experiences transitioning from media into investment banking and high gro...
Matanya Horowitz: Align Product-Market Fit with Customer Needs
August 31, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week Adam speaks with Matanya Horowitz the founder and CEO of AMP Robotics, an industrial AI and robotics company applying automation to modernize recycling and waste industry. Prior to launching AMP in 2014, Horowitz earned four bachelor’s degrees, along with a master’s degree in electrical engineering, from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He holds a doctorate in control and dynamical systems from the California Institute of Technology. In this episode, Matanya shares w...
Godard Abel: Be a Conscious Leader
August 17, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThis week Chris speaks with Godard Abel, the CEO of G2, the leading business software review platform and marketplace, which he co-founded in 2012. G2 recently achieved unicorn status at a $1.1B valuation after raising $257M in capital to fuel global growth. Godard is also Executive Chairman of ThreeKit and Logik.io. Previously, he served as CEO of SteelBrick which was acquired by Salesforce in 2016 for $360M. In this episode, Godard shares how his first company inspired him to crea...
Jake Bolling: Be Impatient with Inputs and Patient with Outputs
July 20, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week Adam speaks with Jake Bolling, Co-founder and CEO of Skupos, a technology platform used by over 15,000 convenience stores nationwide, as well as companies like PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Hershey, and more. Skupos has raised over $60M in funding and Jake was recently recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30. In this episode, Jake talks about how fixing a problem with a bankrupt gas can company he bought led to the launch of Skupos, what prompted him to grow his company in Colorado's emerg...
Topher Marie: Focus on What you Can Control
July 06, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week Adam and Chris speak with Topher Marie, the CTO and co-founder at Strata Identity, the leader in Identity Orchestration for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Prior to launching Strata, Topher was the CTO and co-founder of JumpCloud. In this episode, Topher shares what got him started in startups, his thoughts on why Colorado is attractive to top talent, and the value in focusing on what's within your control. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podc...
Fred Kneip: When to Fire Someone
June 22, 2023 18:31 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week Adam speaks with Fred Kneip, the founder and CEO of CyberGRX, the first third-party global cyber risk management exchange. Prior to starting CyberGRX, Fred held management positions at Bridgewater Associates and Mckinsey & Co. While under his leadership as CEO, CyberGRX’s has raised nearly $100 Million from investors such as Google Ventures, Blackstone and others. On this episode Fred shares what lead him to move his company from New York to Colorado plus examples of the d...
James Eberhard: Be Transparent with Your Team
June 08, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week Chris speaks with James “Jimmy” Eberhard, Founder and CEO of Fluid Truck, the commercial vehicle rental platform to help businesses and individuals move better at the tap of a button. Fluid Truck has been named the 9th "Fastest-Growing Company in North America" by Deloitte as well as the fastest-growing company in Colorado by Denver Business Journal. Under James' leadership, Fluid Truck has raised over $64 million and made zero-emission last-mile delivery possible for some...
Josh Chapman: Ask a lot of Questions and Embrace Active Listening
May 25, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThis week Adam speaks with Josh Chapman, co-founder and managing partner at Konvoy Ventures, an early- stage VC firm focused on investing in the global video gaming industry. Josh connected his finance experience working at BlackRock and Morgan Stanley with his passion for video games to launch Konvoy Ventures. In this episode, Josh shares a Colorado company he's excited about, advice for board members and investors, plus, his biggest lesson around the impact self awareness to asks ...
Alexey Lee: Find a Likeminded Support System
May 11, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThis week Adam speaks with Alexey Lee, the founder and CEO of Pinemelon.com, a Denver-based online grocery delivery service. Prior to starting Pinemelon, Alexey built three and exited two e-commerce market leaders in his home country, Kazakhstan. In this episode, Alexey details what attracted him to move his business and family to Denver, Colorado, the differences (if any) in building teams in different countries, plus his lesson on how a support system is crucial to overcoming doub...
Ben Wright: Bootstrapping Journeys are Nuanced
April 27, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week Adam and Chris speak with Ben Wright, Founder and Chairman at Velocity Global. Ben founded Velocity Global in 2014 as a revolutionary way for companies to expand and hire across global markets. He bootstrapped the company for seven years, during which time the company went from zero to over $100 million in revenue. In this episode, Ben talks about the evolution of Colorado's tech scene, how employee ownership has impacted their culture, and discusses how balancing growth a...
Greg Keller: Define Your Category
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week Adam speaks with Greg Keller, the CSO and Co-Founder at JumpCloud. As Chief Strategy Officer, Greg was responsible for the inception and launch of the company's award-winning identity and access control platform. Over the course of his career, Greg has helped launch and operate several startups to globally scaling growth companies. In this episode, Greg details his experiences with the evolution of the Front Range startup ecosystem including the emergence of Techstars, Fou...
Bijal Shah: Scaling Yourself from an Individual Contributor to an Enabler
March 30, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThis week Chris and Adam speak with Bijal Shah, the Chief Experience Officer and Head of Platform at Guild Education. As CXO, Bijal is responsible for driving and delivering a world-class member experience, with the aim of enabling millions of Americans to unlock economic opportunity. In this episode, Bijal talks about her experience at two Colorado tech unicorns, Guild and Ibotta, and we learn how burning the midnight oil helped lead to her biggest lesson. Listen now on: Amazon Mu...
John Levisay: Surround Yourself With Top Talent
March 16, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week Chris and Adam speak with John Levisay, CEO of The Pro's Closet, the world's largest marketplace for certified, pre-owned bikes and accessories. Previous to taking over as CEO of The Pro’s Closet, John was the co-founder and CEO of Craftsy. John also has held executive roles at eBay and HomeAdvisor, plus, John was the person who convinced host, Adam Burrows, to move to Denver. In this episode, John shares what attracted him to leave the Bay Area for Denver's ecosystem and ...
John Street: Capitalization is a Game of Chess
March 02, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBJohn Street is our guest this week! John is the CEO and founder of leading cloud commerce marketplace and recently minted unicorn, PAX8. John Street is an award-winning entrepreneur who has launched many new businesses, including four that garnered Inc. 500 status. On this episode, Adam and Chris learn about the evolution of Colorado's tech ecosystem through John's perspective. John also shares his biggest lesson: how having a financial plan leads to a clear roadmap to securing fund...
Kristin Langenfeld: Hire Based on Culture & Mission Alignment
February 17, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHosts Adam and Chris chat with Kristin Langenfeld, who is the CEO and founder of GoodBuy Gear, a managed marketplace for parents to safely and sustainably buy and sell used baby and kid products. As of 2016, Kristin has created and launched a custom in-house app, expanded from a garage to multiple 30,000 sq ft warehouses and taken GoodBuy Gear from five to over 75 employees. On this episode Kristin shares, her story on what led her to Colorado, her favorite companies to watch, plus...
Mike Zawitkowski: Listen to Your Customers
January 26, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode hosts Chris Erickson and Adam Burrows speak with the founder of Acorn Analytics, Mike Zawitkowski. After retiring from being an international pop star, Mike soon found his passion for tech startups and he talks about the connection between the two lifestyles plus why he started Acorn Analytics, a boutique professional services firm made up of top data and technology experts. Listen in as Mike shares his biggest lesson along with some examples of how he learned it. L...
Jack Morrison: Startups Are Always A Rollercoaster
January 13, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOur guest this week is Jack Morrison, the co-founder and CEO of Scythe Robotics leading the industry with commercial robotic lawnmowers. Jack began his career as a software engineer building computer vision systems. prior to starting Scythe in 2018 with Isaac Roberts and Davis Foster. The company now has 50 employees and is expanding its operations in Longmont, CO. Host Adam Burrows and Chris Erickson learn about Jack's perspective on the Colorado tech ecosystem over the last decade...
Jen Henderson: Solve the Problem You’re Obsessed with Solving
December 29, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJennifer Henderson is our guest this week! Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Tilt, a company revolutionizing employee leave in the workplace. As an entrepreneur from Fort Collins, Jennifer shares her perspective on the Colorado tech ecosystem and how her lived experiences from spending 15 years in corporate America created a passion for her to start her company and solve a problem. On this episode, Jennifer shares her biggest lesson with host Adam Burrows as well as some tips on ho...
Bob Hall: Startup Execs Are in Sales
December 15, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHosts Chris and Adam speak with Bob Hall, the Chief Operating Officer at Outrider, a pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs. Bob is a tech executive with over 20 years of experience in product strategy and business operations for software and services companies. Having also moved from the Bay Area to Denver, Bob shares his experience on how the tech ecosystem is unique. Later we learn how Bob's career journey helped him realize his biggest lesson and the impact of...
Abby Mercado: Pivots Are Cool
December 01, 2022 19:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOn this episode hosts Adam and Chris talk with Abby Mercado who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rescripted, a global platform for fertility, providing content, tools and resources for wherever you are on your journey to build a family. Abby is a former VC investor and was an early employee at two energy startups, one of which she co-founded. During the conversation Abby shares her perspective on what makes Denver's ecosystem so special, why she pivoted from being an investor plus examp...
Bryan Leach: Managing Obstacles is the Difference Between a Good & a Great Entrepreneur
November 10, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBOur guest this week is Bryan Leach, the CEO of Ibotta, the leading cash back rewards app in the US, paying out over $1.2 billion in cash rewards and earning more than 45 million downloads. Prior to starting Ibotta, Bryan was a partner at a law firm and a Supreme Court law clerk. He shares his entrepreneurial journey plus what Colorado tech companies he is admiring. Host Chris and Adam learn about Bryan's biggest lesson in his career, his preference on vc firms vs private investors a...
Brian Abrams: We Plan, God Laughs
October 27, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBrian Abrams is our guest this week! Brian was most recently president of Ibex Investors, where he co-founded their Israel fund in 2011 and helped grow it from $2 million to more than $700 million in assets over the course of a decade. On this episode he shares his thoughts on Israel's startup culture and how it compares to Denver's plus tactical tips for founders on how to be resilient and go with the flow when things are uncertain. Brian's Colorado Company to Watch Ibotta List...
Cole Winans: Rule by Exception
October 13, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBOn this episode, hosts Chris and Adam speak with Cole Winans, who is the CEO and Founder of Flyreel, the leading AI platform for property insurance carriers. Prior to Flyreel, Cole's take us through his entrepreneur journey that lead to Flyreel's recent acquisition by LexisNexis.. Cole shares tips on how to take advice for other founders and why staying true to your convictions will guide you to find your own path. Listen on: Podopolo | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music| iHea...
Tom Higley: Success Can Mean More Than Winning
September 29, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBOur guest this week is Tom Higley, who is the founder and CEO of X Genesis a new venture studio focused on entrepreneur success in health, water, climate and 10.10.10. a 501(c)3 a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). Tom has seen the Colorado ecosystem grow since the dot come era as a long-time Techstars mentor and advisor to hundreds of founder and CEO's in his over 20+ years. On this episode Tom shares why his lesson on success is based on what the meaning ...
Megan Guy: It’s Possible to Love What You Do Without Doing What You Love
September 08, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOur guest this week is Megan Guy, the co-founder and general partner of King River Capital where she leads investments in technology companies that are transforming the ways in which we live, work, and build communities. King River is a global fund with a new presence in Denver. Before founding King River, Megan spent years in finance and climate inv esting with Goldman Sachs, Angeleno Group, The Nature Conservancy and others. On this episode, Megan shares her perspective on the Col...
Michael Joseph: Harness Your Energy
August 18, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHosts Adam and Chris speak with Michael Joseph who is the founder and CEO of Scratch Kitchen a a vertically integrated, on-demand restaurant platform built for customers that want everyday healthy meals. Michael is also a serial entrepreneur and angel investor based in Colorado for the last 20 years who previously founded and led Green Chef to a $120m run rate with 800 employees before selling to Hello Fresh. On this episode, Michael shares his passion for some of his favorite "unic...
Kelly Schaefer: Envision an Outrageously Great Outcome
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBKelly Schaefer is Product Director & Domain Lead at Google's Boulder office, where she builds new products in the productivity suite including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and many more. Kelly has an entrepreneurial past and valuable experience from the Bay Area including leading a division at Stripe and with startup non-profit in South Africa. Kelly shares how and why she was very intentional about becoming apart of the Colorado's tech ecosystem. Host Chris and Adam learn some...
Matthew Wetschler: Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast
July 21, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOur guest this week is Matthew Wetschler who as CEO of Plume, empowers teams to provide world-class trans-healthcare and create more equitable health experiences for everyone. Matthew shares stories from his unique career from Stanford-trained physician, entrepreneur, and healthcare innovator. Plus Chris and Adam learn what attracted Matthew to Denver and its tech community. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Check out more about what ...
Rory San Miguel: Get Pricing Right
July 07, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOn this episode, hosts Chris and Adam talk with Rory San Miguel who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Propeller Aero, a Sydney-based 3D mapping and data analytics solutions company with a North American office in Denver. Rory shares his story on how he went from "drone guy" to co-founder overnight plus provides 3 tips on how to price your product(s). Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc Conn...
Brian Egan: Start with Culture
June 23, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBBrian Egan is our guest this week. Brian is the Co-Founder and CEO of Evolve, a Denver-based hospitality company with a vision to become the most trusted brand in vacation rental. Before launching Evolve, Brian began his career as a VC/startup lawyer in the Bay Area which gave him unique exposure to the startup ecosystem. On this episode, hosts Chris and Adam learn how Brian's "levers" to culture ultimately impact a company's success plus insight how he has refined and improved Evol...
Scott Rupp: Focus on Your Strengths (and Less on Your Gaps)
June 09, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBHosts Chris and Adam speak with Scott Rupp, who is a Founding General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures, a leading early-stage investment platform for gaming, esports, and interactive media with over $800m under management. On this episode, Scott shares how his biggest lesson around combining strengths impacts what investments he funds and why he ultimately chose Denver's ecosystem. Learn more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with hosts and the Range VC team on LinkedIn See...
Yancey Spruill: Be a Values-Based Company
May 26, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOur guest this week is Yancy Spruill, who is currently serving as the CEO of DigitalOcean and has the unique distinction of taking three Colorado tech companies public in recent years, Prior to DigitalOcean, Yancy has spent the last 15 years in senior executive roles at technology companies including DIgitalGlobe and SendGrid (NYSE:SEND) where he profitably grew revenue from $50 million to over $170 million. Hosts Adam and Chris explore Yancy's thoughts on the future of Colorado te...
Gary Calega: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
May 12, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBGary Calega is our guest this week. Gary is the Founder and Co-CEO of Revel One, a specialized marketing, recruiting and strategy firm based in Denver. Prior to starting Revel One, Gary has a wide range of experiences in e-commerce and marketing, holding senior your roles at Craftsy, Coupons.com, and E-Bay. Hosts Chris and Adam reveal some positive signals about Denver's tech ecosystem with Gary, who shares some personal experience on how he implemented his biggest lesson. Learn mo...
Lawrence Hester: Until It's on the Shelf, You Really Don't Know If People Want It
April 28, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this episode Adam and Chris speak with Lawrence Hester who was the founder and CEO of FareHarbor, the leading online booking platform for tours and activity providers. Under Lawrence leadership, FareHarbor grew from a small family run business to ultimately being acquired by Booking Holdings in 2018. Lawrence shares how his experience selling croutons has led to his biggest lesson. Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with hosts and the Range VC team on Li...
Luke Beatty: Hire The Right People
April 14, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis week's guest is Luke Beatty who is a partner at TCG and has been one of the fixtures of the Colorado tech ecosystem over the past 20 years. Her has a unique distinction that he successfully founded and sold two companies based in Colorado (Associated Content and BrandFolder.) and was also the managing director at Techstars Boulder. On this episode Luke shares with Adam and Chris why being a "People collector" is vital to success. Check out more about what we're up to at Range....
Liz Giorgi: Who You Do Things With is Almost More Important Than What You’re Doing
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBHosts Adam and Chris chat with Liz Giorgi, an Emmy-Award Winner and Founder/CEO of soona, a revolutionary virtual photoshoot platform providing the fastest and most affordable way to create professional content online. Range Ventures were early investors of soona, making this an extra special episode and lesson. Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...
Lisa Neal-Graves: Get Out of Your Own Way
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBLisa Neal-Graves is a recognized senior technical executive and legal thought leader with more than 25 years of experience. Before her work in government, Lisa was the head of the Cloud Strategic Product Group for Zayo Group, where she led the integration of multiple corporate acquisitions to build a global cloud business. Lisa has led companies through IPOs and major M&A transactions and throughout her career, she has led new product introductions and deployment as well as corpora...
Josh Abdulla: Accept Your Authentic Self
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBOn this episode, Josh Abdulla is the Head of Global Services for LiveRamp, Josh is responsible for leading the sales strategy, product development and services delivery functions supporting the LiveRamp Global Services business. Before joining LiveRamp, Josh held a number of leadership roles at Salesforce.Com -- most recently as Vice President and Global Head of Salesforce Marketing Cloud Services. On this episode, Josh shares stories of key moments that led to his biggest lesson i...
Josh Abdulla : Accept Your Authentic Self
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBOn this episode, Josh Abdulla is the Head of Global Services for LiveRamp, Josh is responsible for leading the sales strategy, product development and services delivery functions supporting the LiveRamp Global Services business. Before joining LiveRamp, Josh held a number of leadership roles at Salesforce.Com -- most recently as Vice President and Global Head of Salesforce Marketing Cloud Services. On this episode, Josh shares stories of key moments that led to his biggest lesson i...
Rachel Romer Carlson: You Can Learn to Be a Better Manager
February 17, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBRachel Romer Carlson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Guild Education, a company unlocking opportunity for America’s workforce through education and upskilling. Guild works with leading Fortune 1000 employers such as The Walt Disney Company, Walmart, Discover, Chipotle, Target and Macy’s to transform their education and upskilling programs through Guild's technology platform, payments system and learning marketplace. Prior to founding Guild, Rachel was the Founder and CEO of Student Blu...
Ed Hallen: Just Solve the Problem
February 03, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this episode, hosts Adam and Chris speak with Ed Hallen, who is the co-founder of Klaviyo, a leading customer data and marketing automation platform. Klaviyo has raised over $670M in funding, and reached coveted unicorn status in 2020. Ed is also the co-founder of Team Engine, a text-first HR and Operations platform for industrial SMB's. Prior to Klaviyo and Team Engine, Ed held roles at Applied Predictive Technologies, Google and Accel-KKR, and received his MBA from MIT Sloan Sc...