Amplified CEO

Amplified CEO
Podcast Description
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.
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The podcast focuses on essential themes of business leadership, including strategic decision-making, team building, resilience, and navigating change. Episodes like the one with Ian Padrick explore the impact of AI in the food and beverage sector, while others, like the discussion with Jim Roberts, delve into startup ecosystems and community support initiatives.

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.
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 CEO, host Richard Stroupe talks with Justin about his journey from music to entrepreneurship, the lessons he’s carried from two decades of consulting through JWW, Inc., and why UMuseUs is more than just a platform — it’s a movement to spotlight overlooked talent and reshape how artists and fans interact.
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Co-Produced by Topsail Insider and Cape Fear Ventures
Editor: Jim Mendes-Pouget | [email protected]
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