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Hosted by Richard Stroupe · business · EN-US · 25 episodes
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.
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The Amplified CEO is hosted by Richard Stroupe. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Matt Cimino | Amped Ventures" (10 June 2026, 67 minutes), "Amplified CEO - Chris Capone" (15 May 2026, 72 minutes), and "Tully Ryan | IQExit" (12 May 2026, 68 minutes).
The Amplified CEO publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 81 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for The Amplified CEO is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Amplified CEO requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Amplified CEO's contact route on record: verified email.
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Richard Stroupe hosts The Amplified CEO, a business show with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #25
From Teenage Web Developer to Multi-Million Dollar Exit with Matt Cimino What does it take to build, scale, and successfully exit a software company? In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Matt...
Episode #24
<p>What happens when a CPA stops playing it safe and builds something of his own?<br/><br/>In this episode, Chris Capone joins Richard Stroupe to share the journey from Deloitte and international finance roles in...
Episode #23
<p>In this episode of <b>Amplified CEO</b><b>, Richard Stroupe</b> sits down with <b>Tully Ryan</b>, CEO of <b>IQExit</b> and Managing Director at <b>Murphy Business</b>, as well as a contributor to the <b>Wilmington...
Episode #22
<p><b>Ian Padrick, Founder and CEO of Ohanafy, returns to Amplified CEO to talk about raising the company’s Series A round, scaling after early pivots, and building a repeatable growth engine.</b></p><p><b>Topics...
Episode #21
<p><b>What does it really take to lead under pressure—and why do most people avoid it?</b></p><p>In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with former Navy SEAL Commander and Warrior Poet founder...
Episode #20
<p>In this special episode of <b>Amplified CEO</b>, four Purdue University students from Entrepreneurship 200 interview Richard Stroupe about what it really takes to build, scale, and invest in successful...
Episode #19
<p>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...
Episode #18
<p>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...
Episode #17
<p><b>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.</b></p><p>Daniel...
Episode #16
<p>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.</p><p>In this episode of Amplified CEO, host...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with <b>Heather McWhorter</b>, Director of UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and a board member at NC IDEA. Heather shares her journey from...
Episode #14
<p><b>What if breaking into the federal market didn’t have to be a bureaucratic nightmare?</b></p><p>In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with Giles Walger — retired Marine, former AWS mission...
Episode #13
<p>Chris Hornbecker — What Comes Next: Founders, Exits, and the Future of AI</p><p>In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with <b>Chris Hornbecker</b>, a serial founder and former tech CEO with...
Episode #12
<p><b>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?</b></p><p>On this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with...
Episode #11
<p>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...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of <b>Amplified CEO</b>, host Richard Stroupe sits down with <b>Scott Chamberlin</b>, Managing Director of Venture Capital Relationships at Customers Bank. With over 25 years of experience in tech...
Episode #9
<p>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...
Episode #8
<p>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...
Episode #7
<p><b>What happens when an entrepreneur finally steps away from the grind—only to be pulled back in?</b> </p><p>Scott Moody, co-founder of AuthenTec—the company behind the fingerprint technology that became a...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of <b>Amplified CEO</b>, host <b>Richard Stroupe</b> sits down with <b>Jeff Peterson</b>, owner of <b>Peterson Properties</b>, to discuss his journey from running an upholstery business to becoming a...
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