Shift & Thrive: CEO Insights on Driving Change

What does it take to turn a market gap into a thriving business? In this episode of Shift and Thrive, Natalie Nathanson sits down with Haseeb Budhani, co-founder and CEO of Rafay Systems, to explore …

How can leaders shift from being the hero who fixes problems to the architect who builds teams that thrive on their own? In this episode of Shift and Thrive, growth advisor and business strategist Bi…

How can businesses stay competitive in an AI-driven world? In this episode of Shift and Thrive, Cheryl Jordan-Aguilera joins host Natalie Nathanson to share lessons from her 25-year career in sales a…

What’s the real reason most companies invest in cybersecurity, and why is it too late? In this episode of CEO Confidential, host Natalie Nathanson sits down with Corey White, veteran cybersecurity le…

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie Nathanson interviews Pete Jones, founder and CEO of Grypp, about the unexpected moment that led to a complete business pivot, from in-person sales tech to a…

Is your go-to-market strategy built for today’s challenges? In this episode of Shift and Thrive, Natalie sits down with Jacki Leahy, founder of Activate the Magic, for a deep dive into all things Rev…

What happens when a robotics CEO ditches Agile and embraces long-term commitments? AJ Meyer shares how bold moves and clarity of vision drive real innovation. On this episode of Shift and Thrive, AJ …

How can leaders evolve their management style, leverage AI, and navigate rapid market changes to build resilient, forward-thinking organizations in tech? In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Dimitri Si…

What if the key to solving industrial carbon emissions lay in modular innovation, AI, and a mission sparked by a childhood shaped by disaster? In this episode, Natalie sits down with Aniruddha Sharma…

How can leaders transform go-to-market strategies by aligning sales, marketing, and customer experience while fostering a people-first culture and driving sustainable growth? In this episode, Brad Mc…

What does it take to lead a cybersecurity startup with empathy, clarity, and focus, while staying true to your vision and your customers' real needs? In this episode, Pete Martin, co-founder and CEO …

How can leaders adapt, grow, and lead with impact in a rapidly evolving marketing landscape while staying true to their values and vision? In this special “Flip the Mic” episode of S&T, Natalie celeb…

What does it take to evolve from a startup into a global leader in a cutting-edge industry? In this re-air of Shift & Thrive, we’re bringing back a powerhouse conversation between Natalie and Matt Mc…

What happens when startups align sales, marketing, and customer success from day one, and what role should AI and leadership play in that equation? In the first episode of our Go-to-Market miniseries…

What if embracing empathy and intentionality could unlock your greatest business success? In this episode, Ricky Sun, founder and CEO of Tupa, joins Natalie Nathanson for a wide-ranging conversation …

What does it take to lead innovation across industries while staying true to your values? In this episode, Natalie sits down with François Dossa, a global executive whose journey spans banking, autom…

What does it take to turn cutting-edge robotics into practical tools for farmers? In this episode of Shift and Thrive, Natalie is joined by Katie Bradford, co-founder and CEO of Rotate8. She shares h…

What does it take to scale a cybersecurity startup into a globally recognized company while maintaining trust and team culture? In this episode, Natalie sits down with Varun Iravatham, CEO of NopalCy…

What does it take to shift from a consulting model to a tech-driven product in a traditionally risk-averse industry like food safety? In this episode of Shift and Thrive, Natalie Nathanson interviews…

What does it take to lead with confidence, navigate acquisitions, and build a high-performing team? In this episode, Natalie sits down with Craig Dunham, CEO of Voltron Data, to discuss his career jo…