CEO Conversations
CEO Conversations is the podcast where today’s leaders share their stories to inspire tomorrow’s. Hosted by Steve Stivers, President & CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, this series is part of the Ohio Chamber Young Professionals initiative, designed to equip rising leaders with lessons straight from the top.
From startup scrappiness to boardroom decisions, each episode uncovers the real challenges and pivotal moments behind a CEO’s journey. Guests open up about the risks they took, the mentors who shaped them, and the perseverance it takes to succeed.
Whether you’re building your career, growing a business, or dreaming about your next big step, CEO Conversations offers practical wisdom and candid insights to help you lead with confidence.
CEO Conversations
From Lightbulb Moment to National Movement: Claire Coder on Building Aunt Flow
When Claire Coder unexpectedly started her period at a startup event — with no products in sight — she had a lightbulb moment: why aren’t pads and tampons stocked like toilet paper? That spark led her to leave college at 19 and launch Aunt Flow, a company now supplying 60,000 bathrooms nationwide.
In this inaugural CEO Conversations episode, Steve Stivers talks with Claire about:
- The origin story that sparked a nationwide movement
- Dropping out to go “all in” on her idea
- Pivoting from subscription boxes to B2B success
- Building credibility and pitching to non-menstruating decision-makers
- Cold networking strategies that actually work
- Breaking taboos with humor and purpose
It’s an inspiring, candid look at how grit, mission, and a touch of levity can change the conversation — and the marketplace.