Orchestrating Chaos: Lully's Take on the Top Warehousing Challenges with Mike Myers
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In "Orchestrating Chaos: Lully's Take on the Top Warehousing Challenges”, and , the Founder and CEO of Lully.ai discuss how to supercharge existing Warehouse Management Systems with bolt-on algorithms for labor and cost savings. About Mike Myers is the Founder and CEO of Lully.ai, a bolt on technology that allows warehouses to ship more orders on time, with fewer resources, using the equipment, capabilities, and systems you already have. Mike's career has included roles at a large apparel brand, multiple national 3PL leaders, and finally a automation firm focused on...
info_outline
Making a Living and a Life on the Road with Dave Nemo
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In "Making a Living and a Life on the Road”, and , Host of RadioNemo, discuss the blend of essential industry information, driver wellness, and community building that allows professional truckers to find success and connection over a long career on the road. About Dave Nemo has been the voice of trucking radio for the past 55 years, drawing on his love of music, useless facts, jokes, and history, coupled with the solemn duty to provide reliable weather and road reports with important news and information every driver should have. His career has been through more changes than...
info_outline
Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group with Dan Cicerchi
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In "Scaling Logistics Innovation at Descartes Systems Group”, and , the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, discuss the strategic integration of trustworthy AI to enhance existing core logistics technology and solve practical pain points across the global supply chain. About Dan Cicerchi is the General Manager of Transportation Management Solutions at Descartes Systems Group, where he leads strategy and innovation for one of the industry’s most widely adopted logistics technology platforms. A seasoned entrepreneur and logistics tech pioneer,...
info_outline
The State of Logistics Hiring with Charlie Saffro
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In "The State of Logistics Hiring”, and , a recruiting and retention expert and CEO of CS Recruiting, discuss why employee-focused cultures and niche expertise are now critical to overcoming talent shortages in the supply chain industry. About Charlie Saffro is a recruiting and retention expert, a female entrepreneur, and a TEDx speaker with a passion for sharing ideas around human leadership, talent acquisition and retention, employee engagement, and company culture. Charlie founded a third party recruiting firm in 2010 with the goal of connecting employers and professionals within...
info_outline
Beyond TMS: McLeod's Open Ecosystem and Automation with Doug Schrier
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In "Beyond TMS: McLeod's Open Ecosystem and Automation”, and , Vice President of Growth and Special Projects at McLeod Software, discuss the strategic pivot toward an open, automated ecosystem that redefines modern supply chain management. About Doug Schrier , Vice President of Growth and Special Projects at McLeod Software, is a driving force behind the company's strategic expansion while upholding a customer-centric philosophy. With a comprehensive background encompassing over two decades of operations and strategic leadership, Doug has dedicated the past 15 years to the transportation...
info_outline
Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight with Rob Light
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight”, and , CEO & Co-founder at CarrierSource, discuss how their platform provides the real-time intent signals and AI tools necessary to turn passive interest into high-value revenue. About Rob Light is the CEO and a Co-Founder of CarrierSource, the leading review website for brokers and carriers. Rob has been building CarrierSource for the past five years, and prior to that was an early employee at the software review website G2.com. At G2, Rob saw the power of customer reviews and how small businesses could leverage the voice of their...
info_outline
Who Stole Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's Tequila with Jessica Mcfate
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Who Stole Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's Tequila”, and , Sr. Director of Intelligence Solutions at Babel Street, discuss how national security intelligence methods are now vital for solving commercial theft and securing global supply chains. About Jessica McFate is Sr. Director of Intelligence Solutions at Babel Street and a career intelligence professional, specializing in OSINT for national security. At the Institute for the Study of War, her research won acclaim for forecasting the rise of ISIS. She has authored over 50 publications, briefed top U.S. government agencies, appeared in...
info_outline
Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora”, and , CEO and Co-founder at Gather AI, discuss how Gather AI's combination of drone-collected visual data, AI analysis, and WMS integration is revolutionizing warehouse inventory management. About Sankalp Arora is the CEO & Co-Founder of Gather AI. With 14 years of experience, Sankalp developed safety and sensor planning for the world's first safe autonomous helicopter, funded by DARPA, a project that won the Howard Hughes award, AUVSI Xcellence award and was nominated for the Collier Trophy. He is a...
info_outline
Beyond the Rate: Why Accuracy, Transparency, and Context Matter with Dawn Favier
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Beyond the Rate: Why Accuracy, Transparency and Context Matter”, and , President, Intelligence, at Triumph, discuss how accuracy, transparency, and network connectivity are the new drivers for precision and confidence in the logistics industry. About Dawn Favier serves as President, Intelligence, at Triumph following the acquisition of Greenscreens.ai in May 2025. She brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in transportation management and logistics technology. Prior to joining Triumph, Ms. Salvucci-Favier served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Product Officer of...
info_outline
Beyond the Mega Shipper: Finding Untapped Demand with Shan Wu
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Beyond the Mega Shipper: Finding Untapped Demand”, and , Co-founder of breadd.ai, discuss the massive, yet often overlooked, opportunity in the mid-market. This essential pivot from chaotic prospecting to laser-focused selling is what breadd.ai helps brokers achieve. About Shan Wu is the cofounder of . As a lifelong sales rep, Shan has sold anything from billion dollar payment contracts to "nothing": cold calling for donations as a telefundraiser – and he still argues freight is the hardest thing to sell. He believes there's enough for everyone to eat in freight today –...
info_outlineDan Slagen and Joe Lynch discuss thinking like a CEO and why it is so important these days for every employee regardless of their job function. Dan is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io and the author of Understanding Start-Up CEOs: And the Mindset You Need to Successfully Work For One.
About Dan Slagen
Dan Slagen is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Tomorrow.io, and a 4-time start-up executive specializing in scaling global go-to-market functions from early stage to $100M+ in annual revenue. With experience in both private and public companies such as HubSpot and Wayfair, Dan has built teams across marketing, growth, sales, customer success, business development, and founded and sold a video technology startup of his own. A frequent speaker and advisor, Dan has spoken at more than 50 conferences and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNBC, TechCrunch, and Bloomberg TV amongst others. Above all else, Dan believes in creativity, drive, and a people first mentality. Dan graduated from Endicott College with a degree in international business and marketing, and currently lives with his family in Boston, Massachusetts.
About Understanding Start-Up CEOs: And the Mindset You Need to Successfully Work For One
Do you ever wonder what goes on in the mind of a CEO?
What are they thinking?
What motivates them?
How can I be successful working for one?
These are all common questions that if go unanswered make it seem like CEOs are impossible to understand.
To successfully work with the CEO at any organization, you need to perform at a level you might not be used to from past positions, company cultures, or expectations. In addition, expect your relationship with the CEO to present both unique career-building opportunities as well as daunting and over-whelming challenges at times. Above all else though, remember that one of your CEO’s core functions is to make sure the right people are in the right positions at all times, which means your boss will be looking at you more times than you might think and asking whether you’re still the right fit given the needs of the company.
This book, purposefully conversational in tone, focuses on how you can do 10x better in your role by thinking like a CEO.
About Tomorrow.io
Tomorrow.io is The World’s Weather and Climate Security Platform, helping countries, businesses, and individuals manage their weather and climate security challenges. Fully customizable to any industry impacted by the weather, customers around the world including ITS ConGlobal, Uber, Delta, Ford, National Grid, and more use Tomorrow.io to dramatically improve operational efficiency. Tomorrow.io was built from the ground up to help teams prepare for the business impact of weather by automating decision-making and enabling climate adaptation at scale.
Key Takeaways: Thinking Like a CEO
- Dan Slagen is the CMO of Tomorrow.io and the author of Understanding Start-Up CEOs: And the Mindset You Need to Successfully Work For One.
- Dan has led teams at both private and public companies, with significant experience reporting to the CEO.
- In the podcast interview, Dan shares the how to think like a CEO – see his insights below:
- The CEO Mindset
- They know it's broken/take it off their plate – bring solutions!
- CEO’s hear everything going on in the organization so conduct yourself properly especially when "nobody is watching."
- Predictive adaptation/phase planning/anticipate
- CEOs are successful because they don’t quit or accept no for an answer.
- Performance and Leadership
- Use story-telling to describe the problem and your recommended solution.
- Be a daily active user of the services or tech that your company sells.
- Raise the bar/hire owners.
- Managing Yourself
- CEOs generally take care of themselves and you should too.
- Manage your energy (energize, don't lose steam, mental challenges).
- Don't ignore your life (stay in shape, hobbies, family, friends...etc).
- Believe in the mission, show up and compete.
- Be grateful, positive, and expect good things to happen.
Learn More About Thinking Like a CEO
Understanding Start-Up CEOs: And the Mindset You Need to Successfully Work For One
Why Your Shipment is Late with Ayala Rudoy