Becoming Better with StartupExperts

Becoming Better with StartupExperts

Jesse Freese

Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Sporadic
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
40%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

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About This Podcast

This podcast is about amazing people, their perspectives on our ever-changing world, and more specifically how we adapt to these changes as leaders. My name is Jesse Freese and this podcast is about Becoming Better with StartupExperts.

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Recent Episodes

Leading with Belonging, Curiosity, and Community — with Holly Hatlo

Jan 02, 2026 19m

In this final Becoming Better at StartupExperts episode of the year, Jesse sits down with Holly Hatlo, Lead HR Business Partner at Hatch and one of our 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025. Holly shares her…

Leading with Simplicity: Elisabeth Woodfield’s thoughts on Human-Centered Talent Leadership in the Age of AI

Dec 23, 2025 19m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse Freese sits down with Elisabeth Woodfield, one of our Leaders to Follow in 2025, for a thoughtful conversation on modern talent…

Leading with: Dave Carhart’s Experimentation, Emotional Mastery & Fractional Leadership

Dec 17, 2025 15m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse sits down with Dave Carhart, one of our 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025 and a long-time contributor to the StartupExperts community. Dave…

Leading with: Authenticity, Curiosity, and Growth with Chelsea Gregory

Dec 12, 2025 12m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse sits down with Chelsea Gregory, Head of Global HR at Suki and one of StartupExperts’ “25 Leaders to Follow in 2025.” Chelsea shares her…

Leading with Innovation: How Shayne Kuhaneck Leverages Technology to Elevate Finance

Dec 08, 2025 18m

In this Becoming Better short-form conversation, Jesse sits down with Shayne Kuhaneck, Sr. Vice President of Finance of Fanatics Betting and Gaming and one of StartupExperts’ 25 Leaders to Follow in…

Leading With: Curiosity and Strategic Transformation — with Sarika Lamont

Dec 02, 2025 19m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse sits down with Sarika Lamont, Chief People Officer at ARD and one of our 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025. Sarika shares her unique,…

Leading with Perspective: Heather Dunn on Slowing Down and Staying Aligned

Nov 21, 2025 18m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse sits down with Heather Dunn, Chief People Officer at Brex and one of our 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025. Heather shares her journey from…

Leading with Intention and Insight: Lessons from the Startup Journey with Adam Hill

Nov 18, 2025 16m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse Freese sits down with Adam Hill, seasoned startup leader and one of StartupExperts’ 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025. Adam shares his journey…

Leading with Courage and Intention: Rethinking How We Work with Eliza Bell

Nov 14, 2025 12m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts: 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025 series, Jesse Freese sits down with Eliza Bell, an experienced People Leader and consultant who currently serves…

Leading with Self-Awareness: Tanaz Mody on People, Culture, and the Power of Communication

Nov 10, 2025 18m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts – 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025, Jesse Freese sits down with Tanaz Mody Operating Partner at Lerer Hippeau, to explore what it means to build…

Leading with Authenticity: Ashley Hall on Building Community and Evolving as a Leader

Oct 31, 2025 15m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts — 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025, Jesse Freese sits down with Ashley Hall, Head of People and Culture at Cocokind, a Bay Area skincare brand…

Leading with Openness: Maggie Ruvoldt on the Human Side of Leadership

Oct 29, 2025 18m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse Freese sits down with Maggie Ruvoldt, Chief Human Resources Officer at LEARN Behavioral and one of StartupExperts’ 25 Leaders to Follow…

Leading through Building: How Sreyas Paravastu Shapes the Future of People and Talent

Oct 20, 2025 10m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse Freese sits down with Sreyas, Head of People and Talent at Stay AI, and one of this year’s 25 recognized community leaders within…

Leading with Empathy: From Patrick Sutton's Unicorn Myth to Legendary Leadership

Oct 14, 2025 15m

In this “25 Leaders to Follow in 2025” edition of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse Freese spotlights Patrick Sutton—his pivot from film to people leadership, two decades across Fortune 500,…

Leading with Humility and Vision: Bob Starr on the Future of Work and Leadership

Sep 23, 2025 16m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, Jesse Freese sits down with Bob Starr, VP of Human Resources at Zap Surgical Systems and one of our 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025. Bob reflects…

Leading with Learning: Emily Ramos on Community, Curiosity, and Giving Back

Sep 16, 2025 18m

Jesse sits down with Emily—recently named one of our “25 Leaders to Follow in ’25” and our VP of Learning & Content—to talk about leading through curiosity, building a culture of learning, and…

Leading through Values: How Curiosity and Kindness Shaped Alan Federman's Real Leadership

Aug 27, 2025 14m

In this episode of the Becoming Better Podcast — 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025 series, Jesse sits down with Alan Federman to talk about the values that truly shape great leadership. Jesse reflects on…

Leading through Inclusion: How Fredo Alban Champions Growth and Equity

Aug 20, 2025 11m

In this edition of our 25 Leaders to Follow in 2025 Series, we sit down with Fredo Alban, a trailblazing leader shaping the future of business and impact. Fredo shares his journey and perspective on…

An Interview with Adriana Asdourian – Purpose-Driven People Leader

May 14, 2025 16m

In this episode of Becoming Better with StartupExperts, we sit down with Adriana Asdourian, a purpose-driven leader at Sequoia Social Impact, to explore how companies can embed social good into their…

An Interview with Diane Sadowski-Joseph and Jamie Nichols, AI Training Experts

Apr 05, 2025 41m

In this episode, we chat with the team at ApplyAI about how they’re making AI more approachable and actionable for professionals. From common misconceptions to real-world use cases, we explore how…

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