Shift & Thrive Podcast:
CEO Insights on Driving Change

In today’s business world change is the only constant, and mastering transformation is the ultimate key to success. Welcome to Shift & Thrive!

Each week, Host Natalie Nathanson will bring you conversations with CEOs, who delve into how they successfully drove critical change in their organization.

Magnetude has helped numerous companies move from concept to growth. Our senior marketing team delivers innovative strategy, paired with flawless execution, so you can embark on your next transformational initiative with confidence.

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In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie Nathanson sits down with Haseeb Budhani, co-founder and CEO of Rafay Systems, to explore how he’s navigated multiple startups, scaled innovative technology, and adapted to the evolving demands of AI and Kubernetes infrastructure. From his early entrepreneurial lessons to building high-impact partnerships with NVIDIA, Accenture, and Dell, Haseeb shares actionable strategies for founder-led sales, shrinking sales cycles, and enabling customers to succeed faster.
September 3, 2025 / 42:36 / Read the Transcript

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In this episode of Shift & Thrive, growth advisor and business strategist Bill Flynn joins host Natalie Nathanson to share hard-won lessons from decades of leadership experience. From embracing frameworks like EOS to turning around struggling companies and guiding CEOs through complex change, Bill offers a powerful case for mindset over skillset and explains why curiosity, humility, and strategic patience are the real keys to sustainable growth.
August 27, 2025 / 55:25 / Read the Transcript

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In this episode of the Go-To-Market mini-series, Cheryl Jordan-Aguilera joins host Natalie Nathanson to share lessons from her 25-year career in sales and strategy, highlighting the power of collaboration, cultural fit, and consultative selling. She reflects on building scalable growth at GutCheck, navigating M&A challenges, and leading at Official AI, where ethical AI use and internal alignment drive success.
August 20, 2025 / 46:15 / Read the Transcript

In this episode, host Natalie Nathanson sits down with Corey White, veteran cybersecurity leader and CEO of Cyvatar.ai. With nearly 30 years of experience, including time spent on the front lines of major breaches, Corey shares what leaders get wrong about cybersecurity, why compliance isn’t enough, and how AI is both a threat and a tool.
August 13, 2025 / 52:25 / Read the Transcript

In this episode of Shift & Thrive, Natalie Nathanson interviews Pete Jones, founder and CEO of Grypp, about the unexpected moment that led to a complete business pivot, from in-person sales tech to a visual-first platform transforming the contact center industry.
August 6, 2025 / 47:27 / Read the Transcript


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