CEO: Behind the Scenes

Building a company around breakthrough science requires far more than a promising discovery.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kjirstin Breure, President and CEO of HydroGraph, explains what it takes to move advanced materials from early research into real commercial adoption.Breure shares the leadership decisions behind scaling a deep tech company and how teams must evolve as technology moves from the lab to full commercialization.Tune into the full episode to hear Breure’s perspective on scaling innovation into a real business. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Kjirstin Breure and HydroGraph: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjirstin-breure/ Website: https://hydrograph.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fear shapes more workplaces than leaders care to admit, and that has consequences for how teams build, collaborate and grow.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Rich Sheridan, CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations, talks about building an environment where people can collaborate closely, learn quickly and take pride in their work.Sheridan explores paired work and the limits of hero-driven culture. He also explains how thoughtful workplace design can lead to stronger teams and better software.Tune in for a revealing discussion on leadership, culture and the pursuit of joyful work. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Rich Sheridan and Menlo Innovations: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menloprez/ Website: https://menloinnovations.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leadership under pressure often comes down to how well the whole team can think and act together. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, John O’Donnell, President and CEO of Pinnacol Assurance, reflects on how his military experience continues to shape the way he leads and makes decisions in business. Drawing on his time flying attack helicopters in the United States Marine Corps, O’Donnell explains why effective leadership depends less on hierarchy and more on clarity, trust and shared intent. He shares how that mindset translates into business leadership today – creating the conditions for other people to make sound decisions.It’s a practical conversation about teamwork, autonomy and leading without needing to be the smartest person in the room. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal   Follow John O'Donnell and Pinnacol Assurance: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodonnell03/ Website: https://www.pinnacol.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unsolicited offer can look like a win – until the terms start shifting. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Scott Bushkie, Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services, explains what buyers really evaluate when they acquire a business.You’ll learn the signals that drive value – a strong management team, diversified customers, durable margins and clean, predictable cash flow – plus the risks that quietly drag your price down. Watch the episode for a clear view of how buyers think and how to position your business before you ever go to market. Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Scott Bushkie and Cornerstone Business Services: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbushkie/ Website: https://www.cornerstone-business.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janice Price, President and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Governors, has spent decades leading major arts and cultural institutions through moments of disruption and growth.  In this episode, she explains why the word ‘risk’ gets a bad reputation in leadership – and why embracing calculated risk can unlock opportunity, innovation and career growth. Price shares lessons from leading through crisis, managing complex nonprofit organizations like high-performing businesses and building authentic relationships with donors and teams alike.  It’s a candid conversation about resilience, curiosity and why the best leaders don’t try to do everything.  Access our free digital content: https://digitalmag.theceomagazine.com   Follow us:   LinkedIn: @the-ceo-magazine-global   Facebook: @theceomagazineglobal   X: @ceomagazinegl  Instagram: @theceomagazineglobal     Follow Janice Price and Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Governors: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-price/  Website: www.rom.on.ca   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.