A Journey Through Leadership and Innovation

At CEO Stories, we are committed to bringing you the voices of the most influential and innovative business leaders in the DMV region. We have curated an exciting list of business leaders we will feature each week. These leaders represent a diverse range of industries and bring unique perspectives to the conversation about success, innovation, and leadership.

Our Initial Interview List

The DMV is blessed with a plethora of great businessmen and women. Some of those you will be able to hear from on our CEO Stories weekly podcast are listed below. You can find the full calendar here, These individuals have been selected for their impact, influence, and ability to inspire:

  1. Tien Wong – Entrepreneur and Investor

  2. Sean Griffey – CEO, Industry Dive

  3. Jack McDougle – President and CEO, Greater Washington Board of Trade

  4. Juvy McCarthy – Business Leader and Strategist

  5. Jeannette Lee – Renowned Entrepreneur

  6. Kam Ghaffarian – Visionary Businessman and Philanthropist

  7. Jennifer Taylor – Tech Industry Advocate

  8. Kristina Bouwieri – Hospitality Leader

  9. Mike Huber – Business Growth Strategist

  10. Lyles Carr – Senior Advisor, The McCormick Group

Future Interviews

We also aim to connect with a broader group of influential leaders, including:

  1. Sumeet Shrivastava – Innovator in Technology Solutions

  2. Tom McMillen – Former Congressman and Business Leader

  3. Tony Jimenez – IT and Business Solutions Expert

  4. Ted Leonsis – Owner, Monumental Sports & Entertainment

  5. Tom Sadowski – Advocate for Economic Development

  6. Victor Hoskins – Economic Growth Leader

  7. Todd Marks – Founder and CEO, Mindgrub

  8. Satya Akula – Visionary Entrepreneur

  9. Paul Singh – Investor and Entrepreneur

  10. David Gorodetski – Creative and Business Innovator

  11. Jeb Brown – Industry Expert

  12. Jeff Grass – Co-Founder, Hungry Marketplace

  13. John Higgenbotham – Business and Technology Leader

Future Interviews

In addition to these interviews, we will feature leaders from our sponsors and partners:

  1. Jim Martinko – Cohn Reznick

  2. Tom Durrer – Atlantic Union Bank

  3. Jermaine Johnson – PNC Bank

Stay Tuned

The CEO Stories interview series promises to offer invaluable insights into the journeys of these remarkable leaders. Check back regularly for updates on confirmed interviews and scheduling, and don’t forget to subscribe to stay informed.

Are you a business leader with a story to share? Reach out to us to be considered for a future interview!

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CEO Stories represents more than just interviews - it's a movement to capture and share the collective wisdom of the DMV's most innovative business leaders. Our platform offers multiple ways to engage:

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The DMV region, with its $660.6B GDP, stands as America's 6th largest metro economy. Through CEO Stories, we're creating a knowledge network that:

  • Accelerates business growth

  • Facilitates strategic partnerships

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