About this podcast

This engaging episode features Kris Nagel, the CEO of Sift, a leading company specializing in AI-powered fraud prevention and risk decisioning. With a distinguished 30-year career as a sales expert and skillful CEO across various organizations, Kris shares invaluable leadership advice and insights gained from his extensive experience. Delving into the challenges of navigating Silicon Valley culture, the importance of plain speaking, and strategic career moves, Nagel offers practical wisdom for entrepreneurs and leaders. He emphasizes critical aspects such as operational discipline, empowering teams by hiring the best talent, fostering transparency, and providing consistent feedback. The discussion also explores common leadership pitfalls, the necessity of decisive action on underperforming employees, and the evolving landscape of AI and machine learning in combating digital fraud. Tune in for a masterclass in effective leadership and business strategy from a CEO at the helm of a $1B company.