The CEO Podcast

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The CEO Podcast by AUREN, hosted by Ryan Conlan, brings you inside the minds of the people building businesses, shaping industries, and challenging the status quo. Through meaningful conversations with inspiring leaders and entrepreneurs, we explore the experiences, ideas, and lessons that drive success. From bold decisions to hard-earned insights, each episode offers a fresh perspective on leadership, ambition, and the realities of building something that lasts.

  1. 6d ago

    From Bali with Insights: A Founder’s Journey

    Founder Ryan Conlan records a travel update from Bali while explaining the rebrand from Fluxium AI to AUREN and the decision to continue solo after a co-founder split. He also reflects on startup pivots, shares Australian startup funding news, and describes how differences in payments and apps in Indonesia are prompting fresh thinking about financial services.

  2. Oct 14

    Australia's Startup Funding Is Surging, But One Deal Dominates the Story

    Ryan shares updates on his startup journey, recent funding news in Sydney, and practical tips for Australian entrepreneurs. This episode offers insights into startup funding trends, co-working options, and personal reflections on building a business.

  3. Oct 7

    Sydney Is a Battleground for Samsung, Apple, and Legal AI

    Sydney is becoming a major battleground in tech—and the clues are hiding in plain sight on billboards, train stations, and tram wraps. Ryan Conlan breaks down why Samsung, Apple, Harvey, and Legora are investing in visibility across the city, and what it reveals about premium marketing, AI, and startup expansion. Ryan starts with an update from Sydney, where a week spent moving around the city brought a bigger pattern into focus: leading companies are treating it as a global stage. From Samsung’s “Welcome to Foldables” campaign to Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro push, he explores how out-of-home advertising can build awareness and shape consumer perception.The conversation also turns to Harvey, the AI legal tech company building software for law firms and corporate legal teams. Ryan explains why its Sydney presence matters beyond Australia, and looks at the growing legal AI rivalry in the region, including the different founder stories behind Harvey and Legora. For founders, operators, investors, and anyone tracking where AI talent and attention are moving, this episode offers a grounded look at Sydney’s rising role in the global startup landscape. Speaker: Ryan Conlan

  4. Sep 25

    Why Sydney’s Spark Week Made Me Rethink Australia’s Startup Future

    Ryan shares updates on his startup journey in Australia, highlights from Spark Week, and insights into the Australian AI ecosystem, including funding, regulations, and local initiatives.

  5. Sep 16

    Why 1% Better Every Day Can Make You 37 Times Stronger

    In this episode, Ryan Conlan explores the power of marginal gains and how small, consistent improvements can lead to significant success in startups, fitness, and life. He shares insights from James Clear's book Atomic Habits and real-world examples like British Cycling's transformation. Quick correction: In the top 3-4% of podcast, on Podseo not 2-3%.

  6. Sep 2

    AI Business Shift: From Hype to ROI

    In this episode, Ryan Conlan discusses the evolving landscape of AI in business and startups, highlighting the transition from traditional software to AI agents that perform tasks autonomously. He explores community engagement opportunities, the current funding environment for startups, and the economic implications of AI investments. The conversation emphasizes the need for startups to adapt to changing investor expectations and the importance of demonstrating ROI from AI initiatives.

  7. Aug 26

    Why Most Founders Misunderstand the COO Role

    This episode explores the role of the COO in startups and established companies, highlighting differences between founders, COOs, and solo entrepreneurs like Michael Dell and Elon Musk. Learn how these roles drive company growth and operational success.

  8. Aug 19

    Why a Founder Associate Can Multiply a Startup’s Output

    The most underrated early startup hire is the person who can do everything the founder cannot. A founder associate is not an assistant, not a mini-executive, and not just another generalist - it's the role that can multiply a founder's output when a startup is still pre-seed and every hour matters. ⁠Ryan Conlan⁠ breaks down what a founder associate actually does, why the role is gaining traction in startup circles, and how it compares to a chief of staff. If you're building a company, looking for your first high-leverage hire, or wondering what kind of role could fast-track you into startups, this episode gives you the clearest definition yet. You'll discover: The exact responsibilities a founder associate can own across strategy, fundraising, hiring, sales, research, partnerships, and special projectsWhy early-stage startups hire a founder associate instead of multiple function-specific leadsThe difference between a founder associate and a chief of staff, including the experience level and scope of eachHow founder associate programs can become a launchpad into founding, VC, or more strategic startup rolesWhy the best people in this role become trusted strategic partners, not just extra hands Ryan also shares a simple way to think about the role: the founder sets the direction, and the founder associate makes it happen. That distinction matters, especially when a startup is moving fast and no one has the luxury of waiting for perfect structure. For founders, this episode is a practical hiring lens. For ambitious operators, it's a roadmap to one of the most powerful apprenticeship roles in the startup world. And for anyone building in the early stages, it's a reminder that the right generalist can change the trajectory of the whole company. Essential listening if you want to understand the role that sits closest to the founder and turns vision into execution.

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The CEO Podcast by AUREN, hosted by Ryan Conlan, brings you inside the minds of the people building businesses, shaping industries, and challenging the status quo. Through meaningful conversations with inspiring leaders and entrepreneurs, we explore the experiences, ideas, and lessons that drive success. From bold decisions to hard-earned insights, each episode offers a fresh perspective on leadership, ambition, and the realities of building something that lasts.

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  • Creator
    AUREN
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © AUREN
  • Show Website
    The CEO Podcast

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