The Conference Room with Simon Lader
Master the strategies you need to develop a high performing business. Hear from the most successful business leaders in conversation with Simon Lader, Co-Founder of global Executive Search firm Salisi Human Capital, and podcast consulting firm Viva Podcasts. Hear from business growth experts in sales, marketing, investment, hiring, HR, product design and much much more. I'm Simon Lader. Welcome to The Conference Room.
Episodes
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Scott Wright, a global leader in security awareness and gamification. Scott Wright shares his journey from software development to cybersecurity, and how he pioneered innovative security awareness initiatives like the Honey Stick Project. Learn how gamification can transform security training and discover practical tips to reduce human vulnerabilit...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Justin Somaini, a veteran in the cybersecurity industry and a partner at Wild Ventures. Justin Somaini shares his journey from military bases in Germany to becoming a career CSO and advisor to early-stage cyber vendors. He delves into the intricacies of cybersecurity, the evolving landscape, and the challenges that remain constant over the decades...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with David Primor, the founder and CEO of the cybersecurity vendor Xynomic. David shares his incredible journey from serving in the IDF's 8200 unit to earning a Ph.D. at CERN, where he contributed to the discovery of the Higgs boson. They discuss his transition into the corporate world, his experiences in Israel's military intelligence, and his ...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Alon Arvatz, former co-founder of Insights, a cybersecurity vendor acquired by Rapid7 for $350 million. Alon shares his journey from childhood inspiration through his father's tech career to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor in Israeli cybersecurity startups. He discusses the factors driving Israel's dominance in the cybersecu...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Saket Jain, the founder and CEO of Impact Wealth Builders, an alternative real estate investment firm. Saket shares his incredible journey from growing up in India, to building a successful real estate firm in the U.S., to finding his true purpose through philanthropy. The episode covers his profound experiences, the importance of finding one's...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Nicole Zeno, an award-winning marketing expert, podcaster, and entrepreneur. Nicole shares her journey from directing music videos to founding Clever Cow Media, along with the insights she has gained over her 15-year career. The discussion delves into the critical aspects of marketing strategy, the importance of understanding your end goals, and pr...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Tabatha Thorell, a dynamic entrepreneur, real estate investor, bestselling author, and life coach from rural Nebraska. Tabatha shares her inspiring journey from being a fitness coach to becoming a multifaceted businesswoman. She dives into her passion for helping others achieve financial freedom and the importance of teaching wealth principles to f...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Whitney Alexandra, a renowned performance coach, to delve into the challenges and solutions for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Whitney shares her insights on overcoming public speaking fears, reigniting passion in business, avoiding burnout, and positioning oneself as a thought leader.
01:09 - 02:01 – Whitney's Background
03:03...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Colby DeRodeff, cybersecurity leader, investor, and entrepreneur. Colby shares his journey from the dot-com era to co-founding Abstract Security and discusses the challenges and lessons learned in the cybersecurity industry.
00:30 - 02:11 - Colby DeRodeff Background
02:11 - 00:05 - Early Days at Excite
05:48 - 10:47 - Category Creation an...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Pascal Weinberger, co-founder and CEO of Bardeen.ai, discusses the journey of founding a startup in the AI space and emphasizes the importance of trust, innovation, and critical thinking in building a successful team. Key topics include hiring strategies, prioritizing speed and experimentation, and applying first principles in AI deployment.
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In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with George Csahiouni, President of Swoop Business Solutions, to delve into his extensive experience in the fintech industry and his journey from a high-level executive to starting his own successful ventures.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
01:46 - 06:04 - Starting Out in Fintech
06:30 - 11:34 - Challenges and Innovations in Fin...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, host Simon Lader sits down with Peter Prizio, CEO of SnapAttack, a cybersecurity vendor, to explore the journey of building a startup in the cybersecurity industry and the importance of proactive security measures.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
Peter Prizio Background (01:22 - 02:17)
Join your host Simon Lader as he looks back on some of the highlights of 2023:
Tom Reilly discusses what makes a great CEO with Colin Powell (Ep. 107)
Matthew Andriani explains how and why he transformed his services company into a software vendor (Ep. 126)
Kev Eley highlights the differences between building a business in the US and in Europe (Ep. 122)
Ian L. Paterson discusses how a CEO can successfully manage a team of people wh...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we welcome Skyhawk Security's CEO, Chen Burshan, as we explore the intricate dynamics of product market fit, transparency and relationship-building in the early stages of a company's life. Trust is not just a cornerstone for startups in gaining support and navigating challenges, but also a critical factor in the realm of cloud security.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS WEEK'...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we welcome Marc Jarrett, a master of virtual networking and the innovator behind the successful WhatsApp-based global networking initiative, Virtual Power Networking. Marc discusses his strategies for connecting people across diverse industries, shares insights on building meaningful business relationships, and reveals his vision for the future of virtual networking and philanthrop...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we welcome Lauren Goldstein, a seasoned business consultant and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies including Apple, Nike, and AT&T and to a variety of fast growing early stage companies. Join us as we dive into the challenges faced by business leaders, and hear Lauren's insights into effective team building, the difference between growth and scaling, and how CEOs can ...
In this week's episode of The Conference Room, we welcome Matthew Andriani, CEO of Mazebolt Technologies, as we delve deep into the world of cybersecurity, particularly focusing on the evolution and mitigation of DDoS attacks. Matthew talks us through the inception, growth, and effectiveness of Radar, Mazebolt's pioneering DDoS defense solution, the flaws of traditional DDoS mitigation practices and how Radar aims to revolu...
In the early hours of Saturday 7th October, Israel was savagely attacked by the terrorist group Hamas. Innocent civilians were murdered in cold blood, men women and children were kidnapped, their bodies desecrated and paraded through the streets.
The Conference Room stands firmly by the people and the State of Israel.
To show solidarity with our Israeli brothers and sisters, this message will be the entire episode of th...
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