Best AJ Abel Podcasts (2024)

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Sips and Sneaks Sprintz Episode 2 28:59

2h ago28:59

28:59

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, its another Sprintz episode. Shorter in length but still the same nonsense. Meant to be consumed on a commute, making food, or walking the dog. Sprintz episodes will always feature some aspects from the regular episodes, but also some random bits as well. This episode features a sneaker, customized by the twisted…

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Sips and Sneaks Sprintz Episode 001 27:23

1h ago27:23

27:23

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, it is the inaugural Sprintz Episode 1. Looking for something a little shorter than the regular episodes? Look no further than the Sprintz series. Similar to the F1 Sprints, shorter in length but still the same nonsense. Sprintz episodes will always feature a couple aspects from the regular episodes, but also some…

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Auren Hoffman - Growing Great Data Organizations - Ep.234 1:01:19

1h ago1:01:19

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Ep.234: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Auren Hoffman (@auren). In this episode, I sit down with Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph and partner at Flex Capital. The conversation centers around Auren’s experiences in running data companies and his insights into the data as a service market. We discuss the slower-than-expected growth in the buyer's mar…

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Tablas, Lost and Found 1:25:03

4h ago1:25:03

1:25:03

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks the fellas tackle a white blend that has them confused. Plus a sneaker that is an absolute must have for any sneakerhead. They break both down with the Fab 5 and the ATZ. From there sneaker news is discussed and SJ is nervous about his beloved Supreme. He is able to shake it off and deliver a fantastic review. The…

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Sara Heston - Stanford Search Fund Study 2024 - Ep.232 39:17

29m ago39:17

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Ep. 232: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Sara Heston (@sara-heston). My guest today is Sara Heston. We discuss the latest findings from the 2024 Stanford Search Fund Study, which reviews trends from the past two years. Key topics include rapid growth in the Search Fund industry, changing searcher backgrounds such as 24% of searchers not having an …

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Treana, KD, and Paso 1:32:19

5h ago1:32:19

1:32:19

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, the fellas discuss a wine from a new area and a sneaker that has some age on it. They break both down with the Fab 5 and the ATZ as well as the inaugural Label Talk segment. From there, SJ shares his 1 minute review of the Sip from last episode and AJ unloads on USA basketball in the latest Wine News. SJ keeps ev…

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GSM, Low's and Plemons 1:31:35

1d ago1:31:35

1:31:35

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, its another new grape from a region never discussed before. Plus a sneaker that every sneakerhead needs to have in their arsenal. The fellas breakdown both with the Fab 5 and ATZ. Following that, the two address some unfortunate wine news and an unsatisfying drop. Of course, SJ shares his 1 minute review from las…

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Rick Ruback & Royce Yudkoff - Think Big, Buy Small - Ep.231 50:39

4d ago50:39

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Ep.231: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Rick Ruback and Royce Yudkoff. My guests today are Rick Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, both Harvard professors for entrepreneurship through acquisition and co-authors of the most popular and well-known piece of content in search, the HBR book How to Buy a Small Business which I would consider the bible of the sea…

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Barbera, Waffle, and Lunch Dates 1:30:36

4d ago1:30:36

1:30:36

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, it is an episode of firsts. Not only is this wine of the episode from a country not yet discussed, but the sneaker of the episode happens to be a triple collab? The fellas breakdown both with the Fab 5 and ATZ. They then get to the newest collab and answer some listener questions. Following that, it's time for SJ…

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4th of July Mega Episode 1:41:57

11d ago1:41:57

1:41:57

On today's episode of Sips and Sneaks it is a mega episode to help folks get primed for the 4th! It's business as usual to start with a wine from AJs favorite US producer and a shoe that features a killer collab. The lads break both down with the ATZ and Fab 5 and dish on some sneaker news and get into SJ's 1 minute review. From there, they debut t…

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Anand Sanwal - Developing Insurgent CEO Instincts - Ep.230 1:24:32

11d ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Ep.230: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Anand Sanwal (@anandsanwal). My guest today is Anand Sanwal, founder and former CEO of CB Insights, which provides data and intelligence on private markets, companies, and investors. Anand recently hired a new CEO for CB Insights and stepped into a chairman role. Anand ran the company for 14 years and develo…

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The Best of June 1:40:05

15d ago1:40:05

1:40:05

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, its a recap of the best of June. This episode features different wines and sneakers and some ATZ's from the last month for all to enjoy. The fellas will be back with a 'MEGA' episode on Tuesday to get everyone primed for the 4th of July. Please like and subscribe. Follow Sips and Sneaks on Instagram: @sipsandsnea…

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Brett Kelly - Building a Global Accounting Firm with Permanent Capital - Ep.228 1:16:46

18d ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Ep.228: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Brett Kelly (@BrettKPG). My guest on this episode is Brett Kelly, founder and CEO of Kelly Partners, a publicly traded accounting, tax, and advisory firm with global ambitions and a roughly $350m market cap. Since 2006 they have done 80 acquisitions and developed a strong playbook for building best-in-class …

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Amici, Horus, and Hootie 1:25:16

18d ago1:25:16

1:25:16

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks the fellas breakdown a varietal that has yet to be discussed, unlike the sneaker, which happens to be from a familiar face. They breakdown both and discuss the ATZ, as well as divulge into the latest wine and sneaker news. SJ reviews the wine from the prior episode and they also talk puck? The two wrap up with Cor…

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Ken, Jordan 4s, and Offline 1:20:31

22d ago1:20:31

1:20:31

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks the lads breakdown a wine and sneaker on the opposite end of the spectrum. A wine readily available and sneakers that are considered "Grails". They go over both and of course discuss the ATZ. A new collab is addressed and the two get into some listener questions. They talk ball and wrap up with their Cheers to and…

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Dustin Seale - Lead Through Anything - Ep.227 1:08:11

26d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Ep.227: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Dustin Seal (@dustinseale). My guest today is Dustin Seale, co-author of Lead Through Anything alongside Ed Manfre and managing partner at executive search and leadership firm, Heidrick & Struggles. Dustin has spent his career working with high-performing CEOs from over 70 countries to help transform teams a…

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Sonoma, Zoom, and Lemon Squares 1:28:29

25d ago1:28:29

1:28:29

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks the fellas bend the knee and breakdown a Cali chard from Sonoma and a sneaker that SJ bought in a women's size. They breakdown both and go into the perfect ATZ. SJ touches on the status of the slow drops at the moment. Segments include SJs Review, Corked & Scuffed, and their Takeaway's. As always, please Like and …

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Dads, Wade and the 550 1:30:51

1M ago1:30:51

1:30:51

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, the fellas breakdown a dad wine from the one and only Dwayne Wade and go thru a your dad's new go to sneaker from New Balance. They of course unpack the ATZ and introduce a special Dad segment. They wrap up with SJ's wine review, their Cheers to of the week and their takeaways. Please like and subscribe and follo…

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A.J. Wasserstein - Living a Happier Life - Ep.226 [Replay] 1:02:15

2M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Ep.226: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by A.J. Wasserstein. My guest on this episode is A.J. Wasserstein. Early in his career, A.J. founded Archives One, a physical records management business he operated as CEO for 17 years before selling to Iron Mountain. He then acquired One Source Water, which was eventually sold to Water Logic in 2016. He then …

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Weekday Winners, Mamba, and Chocolate 1:21:45

1M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks the fellas breakdown a couple of weekday winners, a wine and a pair of sneakers that are definitely approachable that can be used for everyday situations. They break both down and get into the ATZ and provide an update on the latest drop. Segments include, wine news, talking ball, Corked & Scuffed and their takeaw…

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Chablis, Yeezy, and Cotton Candy 1:30:07

1M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, the fellas breakdown some crispy Chablis from a 200+year old producer and a controversial sneaker in the game at the moment. SJ makes a bold claim about what he considers a fruit and they also battle about the perfect ATZ for the wine pairing. The duo share their feelings about a couple celebs recently making som…

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Shea, Mocha, and The Home Depot 1:34:02

2M ago1:34:02

1:34:02

Sips and Sneaks is back for another episode hosted by AJ and SJ. The fellas break down a killer Oregon Pinot Noir and a Jordan 1 that has some serious resell value. They also touch on the intricacies of Home Depot and it's layout. Segments include, ATD, Sneaker News, Talkin Ball, Corked & Scuffed and their Takeaways. They also have a special announ…

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Anthony Bramante - Modernizing Municipal Control Systems at In Control - Ep.225 59:35

2M ago59:35

59:35

Ep.225: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Anthony Bramante (@AnthonyBramante). My guest today is Anthony Bramante who leads In Control, an automation control systems integrator primarily serving water and wastewater facilities at small and medium-sized towns across the Northern Midwest. Control systems aren’t exactly top of mind for me every day, bu…

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Syrah, Jordan Golf Mules, and Lamb 1:35:46

2M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

On this episode of Sips and Sneaks, AJ and SJ breakdown a powerful Syrah from the Pacific Northwest and a questionable Jordan golf shoe. They talk perfect pairings and a couple new drops. The pair also talks some ball for the all the ball knowers out there. Lastly, the two wrap up with the Cheers to segment of the week and their Wine and Sneaker Ta…

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Godard Abel - Riding Enterprise Software Wave at G2 - Ep.224 45:40

2M ago45:40

45:40

Ep. 224: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Godard Abel (@GodardAbel). My guest is Godard Abel, founder and CEO of G2, an enterprise software marketplace that helps software buyers find the right software for their companies and key problems. G2 is the third company he has led as CEO, the first two being BigMachines, founded in 2000, and SteelBrick, …

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The P-P-W, Jordan 1 Wings, and Oysters 1:30:21

2M ago1:30:21

1:30:21

In this episode, the AJ and SJ break down another crispy white wine from France and the limited Jordan 1 Wings sneaker. They go into the stories behind each. Naturally, the conversation turns into pairings and an in-depth conversation breaks out into all things oysters. The fellas also break down the latest sneaker news, including the release of th…

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Ernest, Off-White and BBQ 1:44:27

2M ago1:44:27

1:44:27

In this episode of Sips and Sneaks, AJ and SJ discuss their excitement for the upcoming three-day weekend. They introduce the Off-White Nike Air Force One Mid Varsity Maze as the sneaker of the episode and discuss its unique design features. They also talk about the resale value of Off-White shoes and the different colorways available. They then tr…

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Rick Torres - Revolutionizing Digital Pathology at Applikate - Ep.223 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Ep. 223: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Rick Torres (@rick-torres). My guest on this episode is Rick Torres, CEO and co-founder of Applikate Technologies, a digital pathology hardware and software business with a device that can examine tissue many multiples faster than traditional physical slide processes can today. I find this company fascinati…

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Tempranillo, Kyrie, and The Reverse Uno Card 1:38:31

2M ago1:38:31

1:38:31

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Dan Cremons - Winning Moves in Private Equity - Ep.222 1:27:07

2M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Ep. 222: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Dan Cremons (@DanCremons). My guest today is Dan Cremons, author of Winning Moves, 105 Proven Ways to Create Value in Private Equity-Backed Companies, and founder of Accelera Partners where he focuses on helping private equity groups unlock people-powered value creation. Dan started at Alpine Investors for …

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Moises Eilemberg - Building in Life Science Asset Monitoring - Ep.221 49:42

3M ago49:42

49:42

Ep.221: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Moises Eilemberg (@Meilemberg). My guest is Moises Eilemberg, CEO of XiltriX, a 24-7 life science asset monitoring business that started 5 years ago with 36 employees today and growing swiftly. Moises is unique in that this is his second time as a CEO, his first being back in 2006 when he acquired a healthca…

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Tom Klein - Pre-Close M&A Value Creation Playbook Ep.220 1:23:41

3M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

My guest today is Tom Klein, former Morningside Co-CEO alongside recent podcast guest Roland Lessard. This episode with Tom acts as a part two pairing with our February episode with Roland where we talked about M&A value creation after close. Tom and I today discuss M&A value creation largely pre-close of add-ons, talking through industry selection…

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Craig Fuller - On The Intersection of Media and Data [Replay] Ep.219 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

The intersection of media and data has been the top idea on my mind for quite some time now. And my guest today, Craig Fuller, runs one of the best modern examples of this concept in action. FreightWaves, founded in 2016, is a media and data company focused on trucking, freight, supply chains, and all things logistics. To date, they have raised $91…

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Henry Schuck - Creating Ambitious Teams at ZoomInfo - EP.218 45:47

4M ago45:47

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Ep. 218: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Henry Schuck (@HenryLSchuck). My guest today is Henry Schuck, founder and CEO at ZoomInfo, one of the most successful data businesses in recent times with a market cap today around $12B. I’ve been looking forward to this podcast for a long time because Henry has proven to be an effective founder, acquirer, …

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Mike Stone - Growing a $1B+ Painting Company - Ep.217 37:38

4M ago37:38

37:38

Ep.217: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Mike Stone (@michael-stone). My guest today is Mike Stone, CEO of CertaPro Painters, the largest painting company in North America structured as a franchise with 370 owners across 500 territories and over $700m in revenue. Their goal is to become a $1B company shortly and a $2.5B revenue company by 2032. The…

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Ayman Al-Abdullah - How Companies Scale to $100M and Beyond - Ep.215 1:08:41

4M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Ep.215: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Ayman Al-Abdullah (@aymanalabdul). My guest today is Ayman Al-Abdullah, former CEO of Appsumo and now executive coach to other ambitious CEOs looking to scale 7 and 8-figure businesses past $100m, Ayman’s specialty. I love learning from CEOs who’ve made that journey and can share key lessons and takeaways, a…

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143: Hit & Run - Ruthless - Thwarted - The Murder of Preston Lord and the Gilbert Goons (Jesus Ayala & Jzamir Keys - Sebastian Villasenor) 30:43

4M ago30:43

30:43

First, you will hear about how on August 14, 2023, 17-year-old Jesus Ayala ran down 63-year-old retired police chief Andreas Probst as he rode his bicycle in Las Vegas, Nevada while the 16-year-old passenger in the car, Jzamir Keyes, recorded the murder on his cellphone. Then, I’ll tell you about the January 27, 2024 shooting death of 60-year-old R…

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Dennis Dresser - High Performing SaaS Sales Orgs - Ep.214 37:45

5M ago37:45

37:45

Ep.214: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Dennis Dresser (@DennisDresser). My guest today is Dennis Dresser. Dennis was a sales leader at IBM and Oracle and became CRO at Anaplan and Dialpad before taking on an advisory role with companies looking to develop best-in-class sales organizations. Throughout his career, he’s developed a playbook for crea…

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Transforming Data at Coalesce - Armon Petrossian - Ep.213 48:36

5M ago48:36

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Ep.213: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Armon Petrossian (@ArmonPetrossian). My guest today is Armon Petrossian, co-founder and CEO of data transformation company Coalesce, built on Snowflake’s ecosystem. Armon and I kick off talking about his time in China and learning Mandarin in undergrad, and move through topics like building within Snowflake’…

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Sieva Kozinsky - Long-Term Thinking is an Advantage - Ep.212 [TLAO Replay] 1:14:47

5M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Ep.212: Alex Bridgeman (@aebridgeman) is joined by Sieva Kozinsky (@sievakozinsky). My guest on this episode is Sieva Kozinsky, co-founder of Enduring Ventures, a holding company founded in 2019 with 17 acquisitions to date. Sieva and I met at a dinner following the Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Omaha, his first time attending the meeting. A theme …

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Eric Jorgenson - The Power of Writing Books - Ep.211 1:01:32

5M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Ep.211: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Eric Jorgenson (@EricJorgenson). My guest on this episode is Eric Jorgenson. Eric became a close friend while my wife and I lived in Omaha. I love the energy and enthusiasm he brings to whatever he’s doing, whether it’s investing in tech startups, writing books like The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and The Ant…

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Studying CEO's, Data Businesses, and Chief of Staff Roles - Alex Bridgeman and Chris Powers Ep,210 1:01:48

6M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

This week, we are running the episode I did with Chris Powers on the Fort podcast where I was a guest on that show, and in this episode, we talked all about my background, my interest in data, the podcast, and all kinds of other things that kinds of weird theories I have about restaurants too near the end! This is a good episode showcasing not only…

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Roland Lessard - The M&A Value Creation Playbook - Ep.209 1:15:19

6M ago1:15:19

1:15:19

My guest on this episode is Roland Lessard, former Co-CEO of Morningside with his partner Tom Klein, a language translation services business that served over 4,000 clients in 55 countries. A core piece of their thesis revolved around M&A, and Tom and Roland through that experience acquired deep domain expertise in creating value through a methodol…

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[Re-Run] Richard Reese - Designing Incentives at Iron Mountain - Ep.208 54:56

6M ago54:56

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My guest on this episode is Richard Reese. Richard took over as CEO of Iron Mountain, a physical records management business, in 1981. He ran the business as CEO through going public in 1996 before retiring from the role in 2013. Revenue over that period grew from around $3 million in 1981 to $3 billion in 2013. Our discussion focuses on incentiviz…

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Savneet Singh - Leading a Public Turnaround at PAR Technology - Ep.207 50:12

6M ago50:12

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Ep.207: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Savneet Singh (@SavneetS). My guest today is Savneet Signh, CEO of PAR Technology, a billion-dollar market cap publicly traded point of sale software business serving the restaurant industry. I’ve been following Savneet’s career since college when he went on Invest Like the Best talking about acquiring softw…

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142: Oxford Update (Ethan Crumbley) 23:33

6M ago23:33

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Update on the Oxford High School Shooting, which took place on November 30, 2021, and saw Madisyn Baldwin, Hana St. Juliana, Tate Myre and Justin Shilling murdered on campus by 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley. Music: Resonate Recordings For sources, visit: https://murderousminors.onpodium.co/episodes/142-oxford-update-ethan-crumbley Become a supporter o…

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Tim Strickland - High Performing CROs and Designing Great Sales Orgs - Ep.206 37:44

6M ago37:44

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Ep.206: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Tim Strickland (@Tim-Strickland). My guest today is Tim Strickland, former Chief Revenue Officer of ZoomInfo and now an advisory partner at Summit Partners. Tim led during a massive growth period for ZoomInfo and had to learn how to rapidly scale sales teams both within ZoomInfo and incorporate go-to-market …

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Mike Wyman - The CFO Role in Search Funds - Ep.205 44:37

7M ago44:37

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Ep.205: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Mike Wyman (@michael-k-wyman). My guest today, Mike Wyman, brings over 30 years of experience in various CFO roles to this episode where we dive into the CFO role, especially in newly acquired businesses with limited financial infrastructure. Today Mike advises CEOs throughout the search fund ecosystem on ma…

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Mike Zani - The Science of Transformative Teams - Ep.204 1:10:46

7M ago1:10:46

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Ep.204: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by Mike Zani (@MikeZani). My guest today is Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index, a talent optimization platform built around their nearly 70-year-old behavioral assessment tool. Today they help companies optimize their teams by identifying the key strengths of employees and hiring prospects to get the fit ri…

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[Re-Run] David Dodson - The Manager's Handbook - Ep.203 1:12:13

7M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Ep.203: Alex (@aebridgeman) is joined by David Dodson (@Dave-Dodson). Today’s episode is a re-run of my conversation with David Dodson, an investor, professor, former CEO, and author of one of my new favorite management books, The Manager’s Handbook. We talk about the strategies and tactics he’s learned over many years of studying high-performing C…

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