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Darren Gold 27 Episodes Jun 18, 2026

A front row seat to in-depth conversations with some of the world’s most interesting CEOs. Darren Gold, CEO of The Trium Group, dives deep into the unique practices and philosophies of a wide range of leaders – from founders of iconic early-stage companies to the CEOs of Fortune 50 organizations.

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Building the House You Want to Live In: Mark Pincus, Founder & Former CEO of Zynga, Author of Life at the Speed of Play Jun 18, 2026 01:09:28 Mark Pincus is one of the most distinctive founders and product builders of the past three decades. He has written a remarkable new book called Life at the Speed of Play: Launch Products People Love! Most people assume that the willingness to stand for what you know to be true, even when the world is calling you crazy, is a quality common to all founders. In Darren’s experience, it isn't. It is ra

The Art of Organizational Soulcraft: Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible, Founder of the LTSE May 28, 2026 01:04:22 Eric Ries is author of The Lean Startup, founder of the Long Term Stock Exchange, and now author of a terrific new book called Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad... and How Great Companies Stay Great. Eric's central argument is that even the most mission driven companies will, over time, succumb to what he calls financial gravity and lose their soul. The solution, how to become incorruptible

Go Fast, Don’t Hurry: Wade Foster, Co-Founder and CEO of Zapier Apr 30, 2026 51:23 In nearly 15 years, Wade has grown Zapier from a side project at a Missouri hackathon into one of the most capital efficient software companies ever built. Essentially bootstrapped, Zapier now helps millions of customers automate their work by connecting the thousands of apps and tools that businesses use every day.In this conversation, Darren seeks to understand Wade as a leader: a man who grew u

Leading with Mettle: Wendy McMahon, former CEO of CBS News & Stations Mar 26, 2026 52:39 In this episode of One of One, Darren speaks with Wendy McMahon, former CEO of CBS News & Stations.Wendy McMahon is one of the most influential leaders in modern broadcast journalism. Over the course of her career, has led two of the most important institutions in American media, first as president of the ABC-owned television stations, and later as president and CEO of CBS News and Stations. S

Leading from the Bottom: Frank Blake, former CEO of The Home Depot Jan 29, 2026 58:50 In this episode of One of One, Darren speaks with Frank Blake, former chairman and CEO of The Home Depot.Frank stepped into the CEO role at Home Depot at a moment of profound uncertainty. It was early 2007, the housing market was beginning to unravel, and culturally, the company had lost touch with the values that once defined it. Frank had never aspired to be a CEO, and yet he was asked to lead o

Leading with Transparency and Trust: Jarek Kutylowski, CEO of DeepL Dec 18, 2025 50:51 In this episode of One of One, Darren speaks with Jarek Kutylowski, founder and CEO of DeepL.DeepL is a pioneering AI company serving hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world. Born in Poland and raised between Poland and Germany, Jarek experienced firsthand the challenges and beauty of bridging languages and cultures. Trained as a computer scientist, he saw early on how AI could transf

Scaling Purpose and Mission: Vishal Ghotge, CEO of Kiva.org Nov 20, 2025 53:25 In this episode, Darren speaks with Vishal Ghotge, CEO of Kiva.org.Over the past 20 years, Kiva's platform has crowdfunded over $2.4 billion in interest free microloans to over 5 million entrepreneurs around the world, with a 96% repayment rate. In this episode we hear about Vishal's origins growing up in Mumbai, then coming to the US for his graduate education, holding product roles at Microsoft,

A CEO Masterclass: Jeff Cohen, CEO of Fruit of the Loom Oct 23, 2025 51:12 In this episode of One of One, Darren speaks with Jeff Cohen, CEO of Fruit of the Loom.Jeff's career has been extraordinary. He spent over 20 years in senior roles at American Express, GE, and Home Depot, which he calls a masterclass in brand process and culture. Later, he ran multiple mid-cap businesses, including Larson-Juhl, a Berkshire Hathaway company, where Darren had the privilege of servin

The Power of Engagement: Al Ko, CEO of Auctane Sep 25, 2025 56:51 In this episode of One of One, Darren speaks with Albert Ko, CEO of Auctane. Al began his career at Intuit, where he was shaped by formative mentors and experiences that continue to influence how he leads today. Later, as CEO of Early Warning, he helped scale Zelle into one of the leading peer to peer payment platforms in the world, transforming how millions of people move money. Today, as CEO of

From Nightclub Promoter to Philanthropic Visionary: Scott Harrison, CEO of charity: water Aug 28, 2025 58:53 In this episode of One of One, Darren speaks with Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of charity: water.Raised in a deeply religious household, Scott left home at 18 to spend a decade as a successful nightclub promoter in Manhattan, only to wake up one day and realize his life was empty. That reckoning launched him on a journey from the excesses of Manhattan nightlife, to spending two years in the po

Greatness is a Responsibility: Dennis Woodside, CEO of Freshworks Jul 31, 2025 56:21 In this episode of One of One, Darren speaks with Dennis Woodside, CEO of Freshworks. Dennis has had an extraordinary career journey, including beginning as a corporate lawyer, a consultant at McKinsey, a senior executive at Google, COO of Dropbox, and president of Impossible Foods. Today he leads Freshworks, an AI enabled software company focused on disrupting and powering the next generation of

Building a Masterpiece: Charles Spinosa and Chris Davis, authors of Leadership as Masterpiece Creation Jun 26, 2025 01:04:23 What does it take to turn your business into a masterpiece? In this episode of One of One, Darren speaks with Charles Spinosa and Christopher Davis, a co-author and contributor, respectively, to the incredible book, Leadership as Masterpiece Creation. The book invites leaders to think about themselves and the companies they are building as masterpieces: works of art, worthy of admiration. The book

A Contrarian Mindset: Neil Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of BridgeBio May 29, 2025 43:58 In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Neil Kumar, co-founder and CEO of BridgeBio, a leading biotech company focused on treating rare genetic conditions that largely affect children. Neil is a deeply contrarian thinker and leader. It shows up in his decision to start a company ten years ago focused on a market that most others ignored, in the unique hub and spoke organizational stru

Embracing Discomfort: Hanno Renner, Co-Founder & CEO of Personio May 1, 2025 46:41 In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Hanno Renner, co-founder and CEO of the Munich, Germany-based company Personio. Personio is a people software platform focused on small and mid-sized companies, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful technology companies founded in Europe over the past decade. This conversation explores how much Hanno's willingness to put himself i

Strategic Power: A Conversation with Hamilton Helmer, author of 7 Powers, and Chenyi Shi Apr 3, 2025 59:32 In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Hamilton Helmer—renowned author of 7 Powers—and his brilliant colleague Chenyi Shi for a deep dive into the architecture of enduring business success. 7 Powers is widely regarded as one of the most insightful and practical frameworks on strategy, offering a clear lens through which leaders can understand how to create persistent compet

Building a Breakthrough Company: Howie Liu, CEO of Airtable Mar 6, 2025 52:40 In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with Howie Liu, Founder and CEO of Airtable, to explore his journey of building and scaling a company with a bold mission: democratizing software creation. Over the past 12 years, Howie has navigated multiple phases of growth, each requiring an evolution in his leadership.We discuss the critical role of a founder-CEO in shaping culture, driving perfo

Leading with High Care and High Standards: Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy Feb 14, 2025 47:25 What does it take to step into the shoes of a founder and lead a company in its next chapter of growth? In this episode of One of One, join host Darren Gold as he sits down with Silvija Martincevic, CEO of Deputy, a leading global workforce management company. You'll follow Silvija's journey from her early years growing up in Croatia to her senior executive roles at companies like Groupon and Affi

Leading with Impact: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero Jan 30, 2025 48:18 In this episode of One of One, Darren sits down with the extraordinary Sukhinder Singh Cassidy to explore her remarkable career journey. From founding two companies to serving as CEO of StubHub, and now leading Xero, Sukhinder offers a wealth of insights into what it takes to excel in both “founder mode” and “CEO mode.” Together, they dive into the nuanced debate between these two leadership minds

Unapologetically Honest in Mission and Leadership: Max Levchin, Founder & CEO of Affirm Jan 9, 2025 50:42 Ever wondered what it takes to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of fintech? In this episode of "One of One," you’ll hear from industry luminary Max Levchin, the co-founder and CEO of Affirm. Join host Darren Gold as he delves deep into Levchin's journey, uncovering the essential roles of a CEO, like setting a three-year strategy, hiring top talent, and ensuring the company never runs out of cash

The Transformative Impact of a Single Decision: Chris Cocks, CEO of Hasbro Dec 12, 2024 46:57 In this episode of One of One, host Darren Gold sits down with Chris Cocks, the CEO of Hasbro, to explore the significant challenges and strategic decisions that defined his initial year in leadership. After stepping into the role in February 2022, Cocks faced immediate and formidable obstacles, including a high-stakes proxy battle with an activist investor and the difficult choice to unwind the m

The Art of Followership: Laela Sturdy, Managing Partner & CEO of CapitalG Nov 21, 2024 41:38 In this episode of "One of One," Darren chats with Laela Sturdy, Managing Partner at CapitalG. Laela talks about her unique leadership style that combines seriousness with just the right amount of playfulness to keep her team energized and on point. She reflects on the pivotal role of community, the value of enduring friendships, and the importance of self-awareness in navigating the demands of a

The Co-founder Journey: Jiajun Zhu and Dave Ferguson of Nuro Oct 31, 2024 43:51 In this episode of "One of One," you'll hear an incredible conversation with Jiajun Zhu (JZ) and Dave Ferguson, the co-founders of Nuro, a pioneering autonomous vehicle company. They discuss the intricate dynamics of their unique leadership roles as they share candid insights into the way they can operate as co-CEOs, with JZ focusing on technology and people, and Dave handling finance, investment,

The Mountain as Metaphor for Life and Leadership: Scott Cutler, CEO of StockX Oct 10, 2024 45:46 Join us in this engaging episode of "One of One" as we sit down with Scott Cutler, an influential leader with an impressive career at the New York Stock Exchange, StubHub, eBay, and StockX. Scott shares his journey from an advisory role to CEO, unfolding his leadership philosophy centered on personal development, exemplary leadership, and achieving results amidst external challenges like the globa

The Sacred Nature of Work: Bill Anderson, CEO of Bayer Sep 19, 2024 41:36 Radically rethink how work gets done at scale as Darren sits down with Bill Anderson, the visionary CEO of Bayer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and biotech companies. They discuss the sacred nature of work, the role of faith in leadership, and the secret ingredient to extraordinary leadership teams. They also touch on sports as Bayer celebrated its soccer team, Bayer Leverkusen, winnin

The Importance of Self-Mastery: Perkins Miller, CEO of Fandom Sep 19, 2024 49:51 In this compelling episode of One of One, join host Darren Gold as he sits down with Perkins Miller, the dynamic CEO of Fandom. You'll delve into Perkins's illustrious career journey, featuring notable roles at NBC Universal, WWE, and StubHub, and his impactful experiences working on multiple Olympics worldwide. As you listen, you'll uncover valuable insights into leadership, self-awareness, and p

Leading at Scale with Balance and Joy: Carol Tome, CEO of UPS Sep 19, 2024 50:11 In our inaugural episode of "One of One," Darren engages in a profound conversation with Carol Tome, CEO of UPS. You will traverse Carol's accomplished career, beginning with her early life in Jackson, Wyoming, and spanning her various roles at Home Depot over the course of her near-quarter-century tenure, ultimately serving as their CFO. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of Carol’s transition

Welcome to the One of One Podcast! Sep 3, 2024 01:42 A front row seat to in-depth conversations with some of the world’s most interesting CEOs. Darren Gold, CEO of The Trium Group, dives deep into the unique practices and philosophies of a wide range of leaders – from founders of iconic early-stage companies to the CEOs of Fortune 50 organizations. 

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