Amplified CEO
The Amplified CEO is your blueprint for leadership and success. Through real-world case studies, the podcast dives into the core elements of business leadership: strategic decision-making, team building, resilience, and navigating change.
Hosted by venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur Richard Stroupe, each episode features accomplished guests—from seasoned CEOs to startup founders—who candidly share their victories, challenges, and defining moments. Their stories offer valuable insights and inspiration for leaders at any stage of their journey.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 89 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Justin Whitman | UMuseUs
Justin Whitman went from touring musician to tech founder. Now, as Founder & CEO of UMuseUs, he’s building a platform that gives musicians and fans a new way to connect.
In this episode of Amplified C…
Heather McWhorter | Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Heather McWhorter, Director of UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a board member at NC IDEA. Heather shares her jou…
Giles Walger | OODAx
What if breaking into the federal market didn’t have to be a bureaucratic nightmare?
In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Giles Walger — retired Marine, former AWS mission …
Chris Hornbecker | VC and Advisor
Chris Hornbecker — What Comes Next: Founders, Exits, and the Future of AI
In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Chris Hornbecker, a serial founder and former tech CEO with m…
Tyson Nargassans | Jurassic Capital
What does it really take to build a $10M ARR company, survive a financial crash, pivot through a recession, and still come out on top?
On this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with …
Robin Cowie | Skillmaker.AI
What do The Blair Witch Project, Madden NFL, and cutting-edge workforce training have in common? It's Robin Cowie and in this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe talks to the Founder and CEO of…
Scott Chamberlin | Customers Bank
In this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with Scott Chamberlin, Managing Director of Venture Capital Relationships at Customers Bank. With over 25 years of experience in tech …
General Robert Cooley, Jr. | Nuream
In this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with General Robert S. Cooley, Jr.—retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, co-founder of neurodata science company Nuream, and owner of t…
Kevin Green | NextPoint Group
On this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Kevin Green, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at NextPoint Group, a consulting firm delivering mission-critical IT solutions and pro…
Scott Moody | AuthenTec, K4Connect, and First Talent Ventures
What happens when an entrepreneur finally steps away from the grind—only to be pulled back in?
Scott Moody, co-founder of AuthenTec—the company behind the fingerprint technology that became a corners…
Jeff Peterson | Peterson Properties
In this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with Jeff Peterson, owner of Peterson Properties, to discuss his journey from running an upholstery business to becoming a successful …
David Reeser | OpiAID
Can AI change the future of opioid use disorder treatment?
On this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with David Reeser, Founder and CEO of OpiAID, a groundbreaking company using…
Ian Padrick | Ohanafy
Richard's guest is Ian Padrick, CEO and founder of Ohanafy, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing the food and beverage industry. Ohanafy helps businesses streamline operations, leverage data-driven…
Justin Williams | Carolina Marketing Company
Today’s guest is Justin Williams, CEO of Carolina Marketing Co. With over 20 years in regional publishing, Justin’s portfolio includes lifestyle magazines that spotlight communities from Oak Island a…
Jim Roberts | Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington
Jim Roberts, Founder of NEW - Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington - sits down with Richard and discusses his journey from growing up in Florida to becoming a pivotal figure in North Carolina’s st…
Danielle Mahon | Topsail Steamer
Today’s guest is Danielle Mahon, founder and CEO of Topsail Steamer, specializing in providing take-home seafood steam pots.
In this episode, we discuss Danielle’s detailed vision and operational expe…