About this episode

In this milestone 200th episode, Lyndsay Dowd interviews David Gorsuch about his extensive experience in scaling businesses and the importance of company culture.

David Gorsuch is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with 30+ years of experience leading high growth companies across finance, technology, and services. He has a proven track record of scaling businesses from early-stage startups to successful acquisitions, with 4 strategic exits and leadership roles spanning CEO, COO, and VP-level positions. David has built and transformed companies at every stage - from pre-revenue startups to late-stage enterprises - driving exponential revenue growth, operational excellence, and leadership development. He has worked with bootstrapped ventures, private equity-backed firms, and public companies, including Amazon, Boeing, D+H, and Demandbase. His leadership impact includes: High-Growth Leadership - Scaled multiple businesses, leading to exits at 10x–16x EBITDA Operational & Strategic Excellence - Launched innovative platforms in FinTech, AI, and SaaS Leadership & Talent Development - Coached and advised thousands of leaders, from first-time managers to senior executives and board members Entrepreneurial & Business Acumen - Deep experience in M&A, GTM strategy, and business transformation Connect with David: 📌 LinkedIn : @davidgorsuch…

People in this episode

Host: Lyndsay Dowd

Guest: David Gorsuch

Topics covered

• leadership
• business growth
• company culture
• entrepreneurship
• strategic exits

Keywords

• CEO
• business scaling
• leadership development
• M&A
• operational excellence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amazon, Boeing, D+H, Demandbase, Women in Podcasting

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