The Startup CEO Show

By: Mark MacLeod
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  • The Startup CEO Show hosted by coach and advisor Mark MacLeod, brings you veteran CEOs each week who have collectively had had billion dollar valuations, 9 figure exits, and millions in revenue each week. Subscribe to join the leading podcast produced exclusively for the CEOs of high-growth startups and the VCs who back them. This podcast offers concise, yet deep dives into specific themes within each episode, focusing on providing actionable insights for busy leaders. The format includes interviews with CEOs of VC and PE-backed tech companies, their investors, and other key industry figures, ensuring a rich and relevant listening experience for those looking to learn in short, impactful sessions. About Mark MacLeod Since 1999, I have sat at the right-hand side of the leaders of high growth technology companies as either a CFO, VC or deal maker. I served as CFO for software companies including Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and Freshbooks. As a CFO I experienced outright failures, wildly profitable exits, and everything in between. ‍ I was a General Partner in Real Ventures, Canada's largest and most active seed stage fund. My investments there include the fund's largest cash on cash and highest IRR returns to date. Most recently, I founded SurePath Capital Partners the leading investment bank for SMB SaaS companies where we did hundreds of millions in financing and exit transactions.
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Episodes
  • From Consumer Brands to VC: Building Healthier Founders with Sean Kelly
    Oct 28 2024

    In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Sean Kelly to discuss the importance of founder well-being and its impact on business performance.

    Sean, the founder of Family Fund, explores crucial topics such as treating founders like elite athletes, avoiding the pitfalls of hustle culture, and the significance of health, wealth, and freedom for entrepreneurs. Learn about the essential steps for maintaining mental clarity, fostering continuous learning, and strategic growth in consumer brands. Sean also shares his approach to investment and community building, along with insightful examples from his extensive experience in the health and wellness space. Don’t miss this conversation packed with strategies to optimize your business and personal success.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Making Customer Support a Strategic Powerhouse with Steve Bujouves
    Oct 21 2024

    In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Steve Bajuvez, to uncover the power of customer support as a strategic advantage.

    Steve, a former FreshBooks employee with 14 years of tenure, shares the transformative impact of spending time in support roles for new hires and how it shifts their perspective and understanding of the product. Discover the unique support strategies at FreshBooks, the importance of empathy and problem-solving in support roles, and how Steve led his team to foster a culture where every member could shine. Learn about the balance between creating memorable customer experiences and the "effortless experiment" aimed at reducing support calls by solving issues proactively.

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    Since 1999, I have sat at the right-hand side of the leaders of high growth technology companies as either a CFO, VC or deal maker. I served as CFO for software companies including Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) and Freshbooks. As a CFO I experienced outright failures, wildly profitable exits, and everything in between.

    I was a General Partner in Real Ventures, Canada's largest and most active seed stage fund. My investments there include the fund's largest cash on cash and highest IRR returns to date. Most recently, I founded SurePath Capital Partners the leading investment bank for SMB SaaS companies where we did hundreds of millions in financing and exit transactions.

    Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themarkmacleod/

    Connect on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/markmacleod_

    Contact Mark: https://markmacleod.me/

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    48 mins
  • Agentic AI: A New Era in SaaS with Daniel Saks
    Oct 14 2024

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    In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod engages with Daniel Saks in an insightful discussion on leadership transitions and the future of AI in business.

    Daniel, who navigated a successful transition from CEO to president and board member at AppDirect, talks about the importance of leadership changes for company growth. He shares his experiences with technology startups, the role of AI in enhancing business productivity, and his vision for agentic AI. Learn from Daniel's perspectives on building market value, overcoming industry challenges, and leveraging digital tools for optimal operational efficiency.

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    52 mins

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