CEO Wisdom: Dave Berkus on Boards, Risk & Leadership | Investor in 200+ Companies

CEO Wisdom: Dave Berkus on Boards, Risk & Leadership | Investor in 200+ Companies

Author: Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino - Profiling the Finest Folks from Everywhere April 26, 2026 Duration: 34:57
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with career entrepreneur, successful CEO, investor, and acclaimed author Dave Berkus. Over an extraordinary career, Dave has served as CEO for 36 years and as a board member or chair for more than 30. He has invested in over 214 companies and sat on more than 40 boards, advising leadership teams through growth, risk, and critical transitions. Those real-world experiences have shaped his perspective on executive decision-making — far beyond what is typically taught in business school. His latest book, The Leader’s Toolkit, shares field-tested executive tactics and insights that matter in real boardrooms, helping leaders navigate complexity, make better decisions, and drive lasting success. In this conversation, we explore his journey, lessons from decades of leadership, and the strategies that separate good leaders from great ones. From his base in Los Angeles, Dave shares powerful insights and stories from a lifetime in business. 👉 Learn more about Dave: https://berkus.com/ 🎙️ Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino features conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and innovators from around the world.  For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino is a companion series to host Joe Dimino's long-running Neon Jazz radio show, expanding the conversation far beyond a single genre. Here, the focus shifts to profiling fascinating people from every corner of the globe and every walk of life. Each episode is a deep dive into the stories, ideas, and passions that drive artists, thinkers, creators, and everyday experts. You'll hear conversations that roam freely across a vast landscape of topics, from the creative processes behind art and music to the practical insights of business and podcasting, and into the more personal realms of therapy, coaching, spirituality, love, and human relations. This podcast thrives on diversity, seeking out voices and perspectives that might not normally share the same platform. The result is a collection of interviews that feels both intimate and expansive, where the connection between host and guest leads to authentic, meandering, and often surprising discussions. When you listen, you're joining a global dialogue that celebrates curiosity and the shared threads of the human experience, all guided by Joe's engaged and conversational style. It's a space where no topic is off limits, and the only agenda is a genuine interest in the people who shape our world.
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Former Global HR Leader Marta Simeonova on Becoming a Better Manager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with former Global HR Transformation Leader, leadership coach, and management expert Marta Simeonova. After building a su…