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.
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June 10, 2026
Matt Cimino | Amped Ventures
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 Cimino, Managing Partner of Amped Ventures and former founder of Amped, a Wilmington-based software company acquired by Intuit. Matt's entrepreneurial journey began at just 14 years old building websites for local businesses and eventually led to creating multiple techno...
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May 15, 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 entrepreneurship, leadership, company culture, financial discipline, and how AI is changing the future of accounting and business. Capone & Associates: https://www.caponeandassociates.biz LinkedIn: ht...
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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 from launching a tech company during the dot-com era to advising founder-led businesses on growth, transition planning, and successful exits in today’s evolving M&A market. The conversation explores AI’s impact on business operations, acquisition entrepreneurship, private equi
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April 24, 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 Investor readiness Founder pivots Customer success AI and automation B2B technology Wilmington startup growth Building raving fans Scaling without losing focus 👉 Learn more about Ohanafy: https://ohanafy.com/ 👉 Connect with Ian Padrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in
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March 27, 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 mindset shift required to move from comfort to growth. From SEAL training and combat experience to Harvard Business School and leading in tech, Andrew shares powerful insights on ownership, resilience, st...
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Dec. 5, 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 candid insights from 30+ years in software, leadership, and venture capital—covering mentorship, investor red flags, product-market fit, ethical growth, founder psychology, and the trends shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a student, an emerging founde
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