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CEO: Behind the Scenes

CEO: Behind the Scenes

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It's easy to forget that behind the title of CEO lies a human. In CEO Behind the Scenes, a podcast from The CEO Magazine, we want to explore the human behind the company and the figure behind the figurehead role as CEOs share their journeys with us.

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  • Why sustainability can be profitable from day one
    Jan 21 2026

    Most leaders see sustainability as a necessary expense, but Alexander Hauser, CEO of TTSP HWP, believes that mindset is holding businesses back. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Hauser draws on decades of experience designing and developing data centers across Europe to explain how energy grid constraints, often framed as roadblocks, can actually unlock innovation, efficiency and long-term value.Hauser explores how integrating renewables and smarter energy design can dramatically reduce operating costs and what the rapid rise of AI means for infrastructure, energy demand and leadership decision-making. He also shares why he refuses to accept “it’s not possible” as an answer and what it takes to build value inside imperfect systems.This conversation offers a sharp reframing of sustainability as a strategic advantage and a compelling case for why the leaders willing to challenge assumptions are the ones shaping what comes next.

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    26 mins
  • Stop chasing AI cost savings and start fixing your data foundation
    Dec 15 2025

    AI is everywhere, but most companies are building on shaky ground. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Marc Potter, CEO of Actian, reveals why chasing AI cost savings is a trap and why the real competitive edge starts with a rock solid data foundation. He digs into the hidden consequences of poor data quality, the illusions that fuel bad AI decisions and the simple principles leaders overlook when pressure mounts to “do AI” fast. Potter brings sharp clarity to what clean, contextual and trustworthy data can unlock. If you want to understand what actually drives successful AI outcomes, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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    28 mins
  • Why AI adoption fails – and how to get it right
    Dec 10 2025

    AI is reshaping industries, yet many leaders still struggle with effective adoption. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell explains why AI initiatives often fail in complex, high-stakes environments and what it takes to make them succeed.Tyrrell shares how to overcome operational resistance, why outdated processes cannot simply be automated and how AI can reduce human bias when applied with precision. He highlights the difference between interesting and important data and the mindset leaders need to create real value with emerging technology.If you want to understand how AI can succeed where traditional systems fall short, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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    35 mins
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