Founder | CEO

Scaling a company isn’t just about growth—it’s about building efficient systems and processes to support that growth. In this episode, Patrick and Mike sit down with Billy Bosworth, experienced tech executive and partner at Vista Equity Partners, to explore how VISTA helps portfolio companies streamline operations and drive efficiency. Billy shares insights on: the evolution

In today's episode, Patrick and Mike discuss the ins and outs of hosting an executive offsite, leaning on their experience at Carbon Black. From preparing materials, settling differences, and communicating key decisions to the larger organization, this episode covers the essentials for running a successful offsite.

In their first-ever AMA episode, Patrick and Mike answer listener questions across a variety of topics including: communicating to the board, metrics across the business, channel strategy, sales enablement, brand vs. demand gen, and more. Patrick also reveals his "trick" for remembering everyone's name.

Today's episode delves into the dynamics of inter-departmental conflicts, such as the classic tensions between sales and marketing, and the pivotal role leadership plays in resolving them. Patrick kicks things off with a compelling high school fight story to illustrate how emotions can escalate. He then introduces a practical five-step framework for addressing friction, emphasizing

In today's episode of "Founder & CEO," Mike and Patrick discuss the key elements of communication to help alleviate friction, including the RACI and ARCI models, which the duo used at Carbon Black to mixed effect.

In today's Founder and CEO podcast, Mike and Patrick start a miniseries on friction in scaling companies and highlight friction from misalignment of priorities, poor communication, and outdated systems. Today's episode emphasizes addressing friction to maintain growth, using a management by objectives (MBO) process to align goals and priorities. They also stress the importance of t

In part two of the "Hiring Great People Fast" series, Michael and Patrick bring in Global Talent Acquisition Leader, Marisa Ianelli, who discusses the ins and outs of recruiting during the early stages, including: readiness for scaling, a clear hiring strategy, how to best use LinkedIn and Glassdoor, internal promotions versus external hires, referrals, brand recognition, applicant

In part one of the "Hiring Great People Fast" series, Patrick and Mike discuss the process for hiring early-stage executives. The conversation covers the risks of over-hiring, the importance of hiring the right executive, and the need for a supportive board. Mike and Patrick also stress the significance of understanding team dynamics and the challenges of making gut-wrenching hirin

In today's episode, Mike and Patrick discuss the operating rhythm of a business by exploring decision-making processes and the significance of alignment and communication as a company grows. They also discuss what they did at Carbon Black, emphasizing regular check-ins, strategic discussions, and the role of the assumptions tab in making informed decisions.

In today's flash episode, Mike and Patrick discuss the dichotomy of founder mode vs. manager mode in the context of their Carbon Black experience. They explore how founders' visions drive companies forward, contrasting with managers' operational focus.