Amplified CEO
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.
Episodes
21 episodes
Andrew Sridhar | The Warrior Poet
What does it really take to lead under pressure—and why do most people avoid it?In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with former Navy SEAL Commander and Warrior Poet founder Andrew Sridhar to explore high-pe...
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Episode 21
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1:29:41
Purdue Entrepreneurship Class Q&A with Richard Stroupe
In this special episode of Amplified CEO, four Purdue University students from Entrepreneurship 200 interview Richard Stroupe about what it really takes to build, scale, and invest in successful companies.Richard shares c...
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Episode 20
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43:27
Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson (Ret.) | Rafael Systems Global Sustainment
Retired Lieutenant General Joseph Anderson joins Richard Stroupe for a candid conversation on leadership, decision-making, and navigating high-stakes environments from the battlefield to the boardroom. Anderson shares lessons from nearly four d...
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Episode 19
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1:25:35
Juan Carlos Pacheco | IDEA Fund Partners
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 s...
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Episode 18
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1:29:29
Daniel Summers | Electronic Lab Logs
Richard Stroupe sits down with Daniel Summers, CEO and Founding Partner of Electronic Lab Logs — a cloud-based platform helping labs improve compliance, reduce errors, and streamline operations.Daniel shares how digging footings i...
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Episode 17
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1:01:48
Justin Whitman | UMuseUs
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...
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Episode 16
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1:31:18
Heather McWhorter | Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Heather McWhorter, Director of UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a board member at NC IDEA. Heather shares her journey from Penn State to south...
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Episode 15
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1:00:21
Giles Walger | OODAx
What if breaking into the federal market didn’t have to be a bureaucratic nightmare?In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Giles Walger — retired Marine, former AWS mission engineering lead, and ...
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Episode 14
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1:36:25
Chris Hornbecker | VC and Advisor
Chris Hornbecker — What Comes Next: Founders, Exits, and the Future of AIIn this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Chris Hornbecker, a serial founder and former tech CEO with multiple succe...
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Episode 13
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1:30:06
Tyson Nargassans | Jurassic Capital
What does it really take to build a $10M ARR company, survive a financial crash, pivot through a recession, and still come out on top?On this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Tyson Nargassans — Ope...
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Episode 12
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1:33:18
Robin Cowie | Skillmaker.AI
What do The Blair Witch Project, Madden NFL, and cutting-edge workforce training have in common? It's Robin Cowie and in this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe talks to the Founder and CEO of Skillmaker.AI—to explore how immersive tech ...
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Episode 11
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1:53:45
Scott Chamberlin | Customers Bank
In this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with Scott Chamberlin, Managing Director of Venture Capital Relationships at Customers Bank. With over 25 years of experience in tech banking across Silicon Valley, ...
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Episode 10
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1:09:09
General Robert Cooley, Jr. | Nuream
In this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with General Robert S. Cooley, Jr.—retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, co-founder of neurodata science company Nuream, and owner of two beloved Wilmington businesses: Ap...
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Episode 9
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1:29:48
Kevin Green | NextPoint Group
On this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Kevin Green, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at NextPoint Group, a consulting firm delivering mission-critical IT solutions and professional services to the defense, intelligen...
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Episode 8
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1:42:31
Scott Moody | AuthenTec, K4Connect, and First Talent Ventures
What happens when an entrepreneur finally steps away from the grind—only to be pulled back in? Scott Moody, co-founder of AuthenTec—the company behind the fingerprint technology that became a cornerstone of Apple’s Touch ID—j...
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Episode 7
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1:34:27
Jeff Peterson | Peterson Properties
In this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with Jeff Peterson, owner of Peterson Properties
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Episode 6
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1:19:27
David Reeser | OpiAID
Can AI change the future of opioid use disorder treatment?On this episode of Amplified CEO, host Richard Stroupe sits down with David Reeser, Founder and CEO of OpiAID, a groundbreaking company using ar...
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Episode 5
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1:16:52
Ian Padrick | Ohanafy
Richard's guest is Ian Padrick, CEO and founder of Ohanafy, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing the food and beverage industry. Ohanafy helps businesses streamline operations, leverage data-driven insights for smarter decision-making, and ma...
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Episode 4
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1:16:58
Justin Williams | Carolina Marketing Company
Today’s guest is Justin Williams, CEO of Carolina Marketing Co. With over 20 years in regional publishing, Justin’s portfolio includes lifestyle magazines that spotlight communities from Oak Island and Southport to Wilmington and Topsail. His t...
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Episode 3
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1:42:06
Jim Roberts | Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington
Jim Roberts, Founder of NEW - Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington - sits down with Richard and discusses his journey from growing up in Florida to becoming a pivotal figure in North Carolina’s startup scene. Jim shares his initiatives in Ch...
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Episode 2
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1:44:16
