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Opening The C-Suite

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by Corey Ferengul & Mike Shannon

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45 episodes

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Hosted by a 3x PE-backed CEO & Investor (Corey Ferengul) and a serial exited tech founder (Mike Shannon), Momentum Mode delivers behind-the-scenes insights from a range CEOs, founders, and award-winning creators into their practical tactics on leadership and business growth. We open the curtain on real-world strategies, high-stakes decisions, and the challenges faced by founders, executives, operators, and investors at every stage. That’s why we’re here. Hosted by Corey Ferengul, a seasoned CEO & investor, and Mike Shannon, a recently exited startup founder, Momentum Mode unpacks the real-world challenges of leadership, growth, and execution at every stage of business. In 15-20 minute episodes, we break down the high-stakes moments that define careers and companies—helping you find, accelerate, and sustain momentum in whatever role you play. No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just raw, real lessons from those who’ve been in the trenches.

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May 5, 2026

44. Corey Ferengul & Mike Shannon on Raising Less, Moving Faster, and Building in the AI Era

In this episode of Momentum Mode, Corey Ferengul sits down with co-host Mike Shannon to go deep on what it really looks like to be a second-time founder in the AI era, from how you think about strategy differently, to how you protect your time, build your team, and find customers in a market where the core models keep changing the rules.They cover: Why the best founders discover their business instead of forcing it into the world The design partner model and why Mike wouldn't start a company any other way now Why product market fit is no longer a stable destination, and what to do about it The real reason is to raise as little money as possible, as late as possible How fractional talent has changed early-stage team building (and where it still doesn't work) The six-eight-week cycle framework Mike uses to protect his time and stay focused Why the technical moat is dead, and what actually defends a business long term How one great referral from a credible client beats ten thousand cold emailsIf you're a founder, operator, or investor trying to understand what building looks like in this moment, this one is worth your time.

April 29, 2026

43. Mike Shannon & Corey Ferengul on AI Psychosis & Why CEOs Are Getting Ahead of the Technology

In this episode, Mike Shannon and Corey Ferengul go one-on-one to unpack a provocative article claiming your CEO is suffering from AI psychosis and whether the diagnosis holds up against what they're actually seeing in the market. They cover:Why major layoffs at Meta, Oracle, and Square may have less to do with AI and more to do with overhiring The "management by magazine" problem and why it's more dangerous than ever in the AI era Which processes are the glass balls you absolutely cannot afford to break with premature AI deployment Why AI adoption has to be bottom-up and what happens when CEOs try to force it top down The sycophancy problem: why AI affirms you 49% more than a human would, and what that means for decision-making Token costs: how some companies are spending more on AI than they saved by cutting headcount Why token usage is a vanity metric and what actually matters when measuring AI ROI Where the agent orchestration problem is already breaking down inside real companiesNo predictions that will age badly. Just two operators who work in AI every day, telling you what they're actually seeing.

April 21, 2026

42. Alex Kelleher, Founder & CEO of Quantum Rise, on Why AI Is a Growth Strategy

Most executives are asking the wrong question about AI. It's not "how do I cut headcount?" It's "how do I grow without adding it proportionally?" Alex Kelleher, Founder & CEO of Quantum Rise, has spent his career answering exactly that.In this episode of Momentum Mode, Corey Ferengul and Mike Shannon sit down with Alex, a multi-time founder, former CMO of Deloitte Digital, and now CEO of a 110-person AI transformation firm, to unpack what it actually looks like to deploy AI inside mid-market companies at scale.They cover: Why "management by magazine" is the most dangerous AI strategy in the boardroom right now The real reason companies aren't further along on AI (hint: it's not the technology) Why Quantum Rise prices on outcomes, not hours, and why that's a fundamental shift for the services industry The difference between AI training and AI change management, and why it matters How to spot fake AI expertise on a resume and what real credentials actually look like Where the Sequoia "services is the new software" thesis holds up, and where it gets complicated Why Alex believes AI will create more jobs than it destroysWhether you're a founder, operator, or executive trying to figure out your AI strategy, this one cuts through the noise.

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What is Opening The C-Suite?: Hosted by a 3x PE-backed CEO & Investor (Corey Ferengul) and a serial exited tech founder (Mike Shannon), Momentum Mode delivers behind-the-scenes insights from a range CEOs, founders, and award-winning creators into their practical tactics on leadership and business growth. We open the curtain on real-world strategies, high-stakes decisions, and the challenges faced by founders, executives, operators, and investors at every stage.

That’s why we’re here.

Hosted by Corey Ferengul, a seasoned CEO & investor, and Mike Shannon, a recently exited startup founder, Momentum Mode unpacks the real-world challenges of leadership, growth, and execution at every stage of business.

In 15-20 minute episodes, we break down the high-stakes moments that define careers and companies—helping you find, accelerate, and sustain momentum in whatever role you play.

No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just raw, real lessons from those who’ve been in the trenches.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 2 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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