Amplified CEO with Richard Stroupe
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.
Recent Episodes
May 14, 2026
Amplified CEO - Chris Capone
What happens when a CPA stops playing it safe and builds something of his own? In this episode, Chris Capone joins Richard Stroupe to share the journey from Deloitte and international finance roles in Switzerland and Bulgaria to launching Capone & Associates in Wilmington. They discuss entrepre…
May 11, 2026
Tully Ryan | IQExit
In this episode of Amplified CEO , Richard Stroupe sits down with Tully Ryan , CEO of IQExit and Managing Director at Murphy Business , as well as a contributor to the Wilmington Business Journal . Tully shares his journey fr...
April 23, 2026
Ian Padrick | Ohanafy
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. Topics include: Series A fundraising I...
March 26, 2026
Andrew Sridhar | The Warrior Poet
What does it really take to lead under pressure—and why do most people avoid it? In this episode of Amplified CEO, Richard Stroupe sits down with former Navy SEAL Commander and Warrior Poet founder Andrew Sridhar to explore high-performance leadership, decision-making under pressure, and the mindse…
Dec. 4, 2025
Purdue Entrepreneurship Class Q&A with Richard Stroupe
In this special episode of Amplified CEO , four Purdue University students from Entrepreneurship 200 interview Richard Stroupe about what it really takes to build, scale, and invest in successful companies. Richard shares can...
Nov. 14, 2025
Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson (Ret.) | Rafael Systems Global Sustainment
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 shares lessons...
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