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CEO Whisperer by Saurabh is a podcast for CEOs who seek clarity, not content. Each episode is a one-time coaching-style conversation where we unpack a real challenge and work toward a practical decision by focusing on what is going on within. The lens is built from lived reps: 10,000 hrs as a CEO, 10,000 hrs as a board member, and 10,000 hrs meditation
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July 28, 2026
<p>In this practical and insightful episode, <strong>Saurabh Jain</strong> sits down with <strong>Pree Sarkar</strong>, Founder and CEO of <strong>UltraTalent</strong>, to explore one of the biggest challenges every growing founder faces: How can CEOs scale a business without becoming the bottleneck?</p><p>Drawing from his journey from leading sales at FedEx to building <strong>UltraTalent</strong>, a global executive search firm serving AI and SaaS companies, Pree shares the lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey. After losing his corporate role during the Global Financial Crisis, he turned adversity into opportunity by building a business that now supports high-growth technology companies worldwide.</p><p>Together, Saurabh and Pree discuss why founders struggle to transition from operator to leader, the hiring mistakes that slow growth, and why scalable systems are essential for long-term success. They also explore executive recruitment, delegation, deep work, and how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has helped Pree build stronger teams and create greater leverage as a CEO.</p><p><strong>What You'll Learn in This Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Pree Sarkar's journey from FedEx executive to Founder and CEO of Ultra Talent</li><li>How the Global Financial Crisis unexpectedly launched his entrepreneurial career</li><li>Why founders often become the biggest bottleneck in scaling their businesses</li><li>The costly hiring mistakes many entrepreneurs make and the lessons every CEO can learn</li><li>Why hiring experienced people often delivers a better return than hiring cheaply</li><li>How executive recruiters identify high-performing talent for AI and SaaS companies</li><li>The difference between building a business around people versus systems</li><li>How Deep Work helps founders create greater leverage and strategic impact</li><li>Why delegation begins with designing better systems, not simply assigning tasks</li><li>The role of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in building accountability</li><li>Why coaching, mentorship, and structured frameworks accelerate team performance</li><li>How to develop leaders who can operate successfully without constant founder involvement<br></li></ul><p><strong>About Pree Sarkar</strong></p><p><strong>Pree Sarkar</strong> is the Founder and CEO of <strong>Ultra Talent</strong>, a global executive search firm specializing in recruiting senior go-to-market talent for AI and SaaS companies. With operations across Sydney, San Francisco, and India, Ultra Talent partners with founders, CEOs, and venture-backed technology companies across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe to build world-class leadership and revenue teams.</p><p>Before founding Ultra Talent, Pree spent years leading high-performing sales organizations at FedEx before transitioning into entrepreneurship following the Global Financial Crisis. Today, he combines executive search expertise with deep commercial leadership experience to help technology companies scale through exceptional hiring.</p><p><strong>About Ultra Talent</strong></p><p><strong>Ultra Talent</strong> is a global executive search firm specializing in executive recruitment for AI, SaaS, and high-growth technology companies. The firm partners with founders, CEOs, and venture-backed businesses to recruit senior leaders across sales, marketing, customer success, and executive leadership throughout Australia, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>UltraTalent Website:</strong> <a href="https://ultratalent.com.au/"><u>https://ultratalent.com.au/</u></a></p><p><strong>UltraTalent LinkedIn: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultratalent/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultratalent/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Connect with Pree Sarkar</strong></p><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/preesarkar/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/preesarkar/</u></a> | </p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Saurabh Jain</p><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhjain10"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhjain10</u></a></p><p><strong>Website:</strong><a href="https://ceowhisperer.au/"> <u>https://ceowhisperer.au/</u></a></p><p><strong>Email:</strong> saurabh@ceowhisperer.au</p><p><br></p><p>Support the Podcast</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and subscribing:</p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts:</strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ceo-whisperer-by-saurabh/id1862989706"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ceo-whisperer-by-saurabh/id1862989706</u></a></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6rbvHV1FEDxq91bERv1h8v"> <u>https://open.spotify.com/show/6rbvHV1FEDxq91bERv1h8v</u></a></p><p><strong>YouTube:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CEOWhisperer.au"> <u>https://www.youtube.com/@CEOWhisperer.au</u></a></p><p>Your support helps more founders, CEOs, investors, and business leaders discover the show.</p>
July 14, 2026
<p>In this insightful and thought-provoking episode, <strong>Saurabh Jain</strong> sits down with <strong>Stephanie Christopher</strong>, Managing Director of <strong>Vistage Australia and New Zealand</strong>, to explore one of leadership's most enduring questions: Should great organizations rely on exceptional people or exceptional systems?</p><p>Drawing on more than a decade of leading Vistage across Australia and New Zealand, Stephanie reflects on her own leadership journey, from speech pathology to corporate leadership, and the experiences that shaped her philosophy on growth, leadership, and personal development. She shares why she naturally gravitates toward "heroic leadership" and the tension she feels between trusting her instincts and building scalable systems that can outlast any individual.</p><p>Together, Saurabh and Stephanie unpack the debate between heroics and systems, questioning whether conventional leadership advice always applies. They explore whether founders and CEOs should focus on becoming better operators or instead double down on their unique strengths while surrounding themselves with exceptional people who complement their capabilities.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Learn in This Episode</p><ul><li><p>Stephanie Christopher's journey from speech pathology to leading Vistage Australia and New Zealand</p></li><li><p>The difference between heroic leadership and systems-based leadership</p></li><li><p>Why many founders struggle to balance execution with scalability</p></li><li><p>Whether leaders should improve their weaknesses or amplify their strengths</p></li><li><p>How communication and emotional intelligence shape executive success</p></li><li><p>Why hiring exceptional people creates greater leverage than trying to do everything yourself</p></li><li><p>The role of executive coaching and peer advisory groups in leadership development</p></li><li><p>How imposter syndrome affects even experienced CEOs</p></li><li><p>Why leadership growth often begins with self-awareness</p></li><li><p>The importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge your thinking</p></li><li><p>How Vistage helps CEOs navigate complex business and leadership challenges</p></li><li><p>Why sustainable growth requires both vision and operational excellence</p></li><li><p>The relationship between leadership style, organizational culture, and long-term performance</p></li></ul><p>About Stephanie Christopher</p><p><strong>Stephanie Christopher</strong> is the Managing Director of <strong>Vistage Australia and New Zealand</strong>, the regional division of the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.</p><p>With a career spanning healthcare, corporate leadership, executive coaching, and organizational development, Stephanie has spent more than a decade helping CEOs, business owners, and executive teams make better decisions, strengthen leadership capability, and build more successful organizations. She is widely recognized for her expertise in leadership development, communication, executive facilitation, and creating environments where leaders can learn from one another.</p><p><strong>About Vistage</strong></p><p><strong>Vistage</strong> is the world's largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization, supporting more than 45,000 business leaders across over 40 countries. Through confidential peer groups, executive coaching, and access to world-class speakers and leadership resources, Vistage helps CEOs and business owners make better decisions, improve business performance, and become more effective leaders.</p><p>Links & Resources</p><p><strong>Connect with Stephanie Christopher</strong> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniechristopher/"> </a><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniechristopherceo/</u></p><p><strong>Vistage Australia & New Zealand</strong> Website:<a href="https://www.vistage.com.au/"> <u>https://www.vistage.com.au/</u></a></p><p><strong>Connect with Saurabh Jain</strong> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhjain10"> <u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhjain10</u></a> Website:<a href="https://ceowhisperer.au/"> <u>https://ceowhisperer.au/</u></a> Email: saurabh@ceowhisperer.au</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Support the Podcast</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and subscribing:</p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts:</strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ceo-whisperer-by-saurabh/id1862989706"> <u>https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ceo-whisperer-by-saurabh/id1862989706</u></a></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6rbvHV1FEDxq91bERv1h8v"> <u>https://open.spotify.com/show/6rbvHV1FEDxq91bERv1h8v</u></a></p><p><strong>YouTube:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CEOWhisperer.au"> <u>https://www.youtube.com/@CEOWhisperer.au</u></a></p><p>Your support helps more founders, CEOs, and investors discover the show.</p><p><br></p>
June 16, 2026
<p>In this insightful and future-focused episode, <strong>Saurabh Jain</strong> sits down with <strong>Kamalesh Goswami</strong>, founder of <strong>med-ed.ai</strong>, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, and the realities of scaling a technology company globally.</p><p>Kamalesh shares his entrepreneurial journey from working in enterprise software at Oracle to founding a medical education business in 2005, and eventually launching med-ed.ai as a dedicated AI-driven platform designed to transform how healthcare professionals learn and stay updated.</p><p>The conversation explores one of the biggest challenges in modern healthcare: medical knowledge is expanding faster than clinicians can realistically keep up with. Kamalesh explains how AI can help doctors access relevant information, engage with complex medical topics, and continue professional development in a more personalized and scalable way.</p><p>This episode is essential listening for founders, CEOs, healthcare innovators, AI entrepreneurs, and business leaders interested in artificial intelligence, HealthTech, startup growth, and building globally scalable companies.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Learn in This Episode</p><ul><li><p>Kamalesh Goswami’s journey from enterprise technology to healthcare entrepreneurship</p></li><li><p>How med-ed.ai was created to transform medical education using artificial intelligence</p></li><li><p>Why healthcare professionals need smarter ways to keep up with growing medical knowledge</p></li><li><p>How AI agents can support personalized and interactive learning experiences</p></li><li><p>The challenges of building trust in AI-powered healthcare solutions</p></li><li><p>Why product validation is only the first step toward building a scalable company</p></li><li><p>The difference between creating great technology and building a global business</p></li><li><p>How founders evaluate growth, funding, partnerships, and licensing opportunities</p></li><li><p>Why pricing should reflect value rather than just product cost</p></li><li><p>The importance of understanding customer perception when selling innovation</p></li><li><p>How Australian startups can approach international expansion</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Why timing, market readiness, and execution matter in emerging technologies</p></li><li><p>How AI is shaping the future of healthcare education and professional development</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>About med-ed.ai</p><p><strong>med-ed.ai</strong> is an AI-powered medical education platform designed to help healthcare professionals keep pace with rapidly evolving medical knowledge.</p><p>By combining artificial intelligence, expert-driven content, and personalized learning experiences, med-ed.ai helps clinicians access relevant education, strengthen knowledge, and engage with medical information in a more efficient and interactive way.</p><p>The platform focuses on using AI innovation to support continuous medical learning and improve how healthcare professionals stay informed in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.</p><p><br></p><p>About Kamalesh Goswami</p><p><strong>Kamalesh Goswami</strong> is the founder of <strong>med-ed.ai</strong> and an experienced technology entrepreneur with a background spanning enterprise software, digital education, and healthcare innovation.</p><p>After beginning his career in enterprise technology, Kamalesh transitioned into entrepreneurship and built solutions focused on improving professional medical education. His work now focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to transform how healthcare professionals learn, adapt, and keep up with advancements in medicine.</p><p><br></p><p>Links & Resources</p><p><strong>Connect with Kamalesh Goswami</strong> LinkedIn:<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/kamaleshgoswami"> https://au.linkedin.com/in/kamaleshgoswami</a></p><p><strong>med-ed.ai</strong> Website:<a href="https://med-ed.ai/"> https://med-ed.ai/</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Saurabh Jain</strong> LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhjain10"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhjain10</a> Website:<a href="https://ceowhisperer.au/"> https://ceowhisperer.au/</a> Email: saurabh@ceowhisperer.au</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Support the Podcast</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and subscribing:</p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts:</strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ceo-whisperer-by-saurabh/id1862989706"> https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ceo-whisperer-by-saurabh/id1862989706</a></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6rbvHV1FEDxq91bERv1h8v"> https://open.spotify.com/show/6rbvHV1FEDxq91bERv1h8v</a></p><p><strong>YouTube:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CEOWhisperer.au"> https://www.youtube.com/@CEOWhisperer.au</a></p><p>Your support helps more founders, CEOs, and investors discover the show.</p>
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CEO Whisperer by Saurabh is a podcast for CEOs who seek clarity, not content.
Each episode is a one-time coaching-style conversation where we unpack a real challenge and work toward a practical decision by focusing on what is going on within.
The lens is built from lived reps: 10,000 hrs as a CEO, 10,000 hrs as a board member, and 10,000 hrs meditation
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