Road To CEO

About Road To CEO

Welcome to the Road to CEO, the podcast where you get in-depth interviews with executives about their journeys as CEO — hosted by Will Marlow.

Publisher

Will Marlow

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Aug 2021

Latest episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Feb 2026

   EP #43 | JACOB MEIER (Armoloy) | Road to CEO with Will Marlow

   In this episode of Road to CEO, Will Marlow sits down with Jacob Meier, co-owner and Chief Business Development Officer of Armoloy, the global leader in precision surface coatings that help industries extend the life of metal components through innovative plating technology. Jacob opens up about his unconventional journey into the world of manufacturing — from the various roles he held early in his career to what ultimately drew him into owning and scaling a nearly 70-year-old company. Will and Jacob dive into Armoloy’s unique organizational structure, where traditional titles like “CEO” take a back seat to shared leadership and a culture centered on problem-solving, customer focus, and scientific innovation. They discuss how Armoloy’s people-first mindset and commitment to quality have driven growth across aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and more — and why thoughtful leadership matters as markets evolve. If you’re interested in leadership, unconventional company culture, and building something that lasts, this episode is for you. Stay tuned and listen to the full conversation!

2. 

   9 Oct 2025

   EP #42 | ROBERT KRAFT (Atlas World Sports) | Road to CEO

   In this episode of Road to CEO, Will Marlow goes behind the scenes with Robert Kraft, Founder & CEO of Atlas World Sports, to dive into the fast-growing world of online sports betting, tech innovation, and startup strategy. Robert shares the story of how he spotted a massive opportunity right after the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that changed sports betting in the U.S., how COVID unexpectedly accelerated their development, and why data, not just betting, is at the heart of Atlas World Sports. You’ll hear how Atlas became a “Trojan horse” for data and marketing by creating a frictionless platform that aggregates real-time odds from major sportsbooks like FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, and MGM — all in one place. He also talks about fundraising, scaling, his view on AI, and what it takes to build a company at the intersection of tech, sports, and regulation. 🎯 If you’re interested in startups, sports tech, digital marketing, or the business side of betting, this episode is for you. Stay tuned and listen to the full conversation! Follow Robert on LinkedIn ⤵ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kraft-0199813/

3. 

   11 Sept 2025

   Road to CEO with Gil Borok

   In this episode of Road to CEO, Will Marlow sits down with Gil Borok, President & CEO, U.S. & LATAM of Colliers U.S. Gil shares his perspective on what it takes to build a strong and enduring company culture, gives us a bit of insight on leading through the challenges of COVID, and how leaders should approach the rise of AI in the workplace.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

11,096

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

68

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