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.
IDEA Fund Partners is backing bold, early-stage founders from pre-seed to Series A and hunting for the next unicorns. Senior Associate Juan Carlos Pacheco chats with Richard Stroupe, discussing exceptional founders with disruptive ideas, what stands out—grit, self-awareness, real traction—and what kills a deal, from arrogance to shaky numbers. Pacheco also highlights how companies like Wilmington’s SkillMaker are fueling a new wave of tech growth across the region.
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Co-Produced by Topsail Insider and Cape Fear Ventures
Editor: Jim Mendes-Pouget | [email protected]
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To learn more about Richard Stroupe, or Cape Fear Ventures, please contact Christa at (910) 800-0111 or [email protected].

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