Disruptive CEO Nation

Disruptive CEO Nation

We speak with innovative company founders and thought leaders who are driving significant change in the way business gets done.

These conversations provide insight into the challenges and secrets of building engaging and profitable brands. Topics routinely cover social good (B Corps), product development, supply chain disruption, intellectual property, technology (IoT, AI, machine learning, NLU, RPM), manufacturing, corporate culture, distributed teams, finances (bootstrapping, capital, seed rounds, investors), marketing, and leadership tips that can benefit anyone in business today.

To date our guests represent over 70 countries and we are proud to say they have appeared in leading publications, show up on top entrepreneur lists, have been recognized by Forbes, received innovation awards, authored books, and daily seek to make the world a better place through their products and services.

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Ep 342 What Great Training Really Looks Like with Alex Mozes, CEO Gravity Learning; San Francisco, CA, USA
Disruptive CEO Nation
Ep 342 What Great Training Really Looks Like with Alex Mozes, CEO Gravity Learning; San Francisco, CA, USA

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Ep 342 What Great Training Really Looks Like with Alex Mozes, CEO Gravity Learning; San Francisco, CA, USA
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Sept. 2, 2026

Ep 342 What Great Training Really Looks Like with Alex Mozes, CEO Gravity Learning; San Francisco, CA, USA

The most expensive training may be the training your team forgets six months later. This week I spoke with Alex Mozes, CEO of Gravity Learning, about why so much corporate training looks successful on paper but fails to create lasting behavior change. We explored the difference between completing a course and actually learning a skill, why engagement scores and five-star ratings can miss the bigger picture, and how science-backed, interactive learning can create measurable outcomes. Alex also
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Ep 341 Stop Solving Every Problem with Rajesh Nagjee, Founder of Freedom OS™; Dubai, United Arab Emirates
341
Aug. 19, 2026

Ep 341 Stop Solving Every Problem with Rajesh Nagjee, Founder of Freedom OS™; Dubai, United Arab Emirates

What if feeling depleted as a leader isn’t a sign that something is wrong, but a signal that it’s time to develop new ways of leading? In this episode, I spoke with Rajesh Nagjee about what happens when successful founders and CEOs become the chief problem solver for everything in their business. We explored why leaders can feel depleted as their companies grow, the difference between capability and competency, and why each new stage of business requires leaders to develop new skills. We also
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Ep 340 Fear as a Compass for Growth with Joze Piranian, International Keynote Speaker, Author, and Stand-up Comedian; Toronto, ON, Canada
340
July 29, 2026

Ep 340 Fear as a Compass for Growth with Joze Piranian, International Keynote Speaker, Author, and Stand-up Comedian; Toronto, ON, Canada

Fear isn’t something to eliminate, it’s a compass pointing to the next chapter of growth. In this episode, I spoke with Joze Piranian about his remarkable journey from living with a severe stutter to becoming a keynote speaker, comedian, and author. We explored his book Stop Holding Back: An Honest Guide to Turning Fear into Action, including the concept of the “inner stutter,” micro moments of bravery, and strategies for reframing fear in both personal and professional settings. Joze shared ho
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Ep 340 Fear as a Compass for Growth with Joze Piranian, International Keynote Speaker, Author, and Stand-up Comedian; Toronto, ON, Canada
340
July 28, 2026

Ep 340 Fear as a Compass for Growth with Joze Piranian, International Keynote Speaker, Author, and Stand-up Comedian; Toronto, ON, Canada

Fear isn’t something to eliminate, it’s a compass pointing to the next chapter of growth. In this episode, I spoke with Joze Piranian about his remarkable journey from living with a severe stutter to becoming a keynote speaker, comedian, and author. We explored his book Stop Holding Back: An Honest Guide to Turning Fear into Action, including the concept of the “inner stutter,” micro moments of bravery, and strategies for reframing fear in both personal and professional settings. Joze shared ho
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Ep 339 The Future of Tailored AI Models with Zhen Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of Runpod; San Francisco, CA, USA
339
July 14, 2026

Ep 339 The Future of Tailored AI Models with Zhen Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of Runpod; San Francisco, CA, USA

Small teams with smart AI can solve problems no one imagined before. In this episode, I spoke with Zhen Lu, CEO of Runpod, about the rapidly evolving AI landscape and the future of software development. Zhen Lu shared how Runpod is empowering engineers to train AI models tailored to specific business needs, improve efficiency, and reduce waste. We also discussed his founder journey, the power of co-founder alignment, global innovation outside traditional tech hubs, and the importance of human a
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Ep 339 The Future of Tailored AI Models with Zhen Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of Runpod; San Francisco, CA, USA
339
July 14, 2026

Ep 339 The Future of Tailored AI Models with Zhen Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of Runpod; San Francisco, CA, USA

Small teams with smart AI can solve problems no one imagined before. In this episode, I spoke with Zhen Lu, CEO of Runpod, about the rapidly evolving AI landscape and the future of software development. Zhen Lu shared how Runpod is empowering engineers to train AI models tailored to specific business needs, improve efficiency, and reduce waste. We also discussed his founder journey, the power of co-founder alignment, global innovation outside traditional tech hubs, and the importance of human a
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