The Tech Leader's Playbook

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July 30, 2025

The Secret Sauce to Winning Teams—Coach Vermeil Tells All

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with the legendary NFL coach and Hall of Famer, Dick Vermeil—a Super Bowl champion, Rose Bowl champion, and one of the most respected leaders in footba...
July 23, 2025

Stop Waiting, Start Leading: How to Take Back Control

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan dives deep into the core leadership principle of extreme ownership. In this solo episode, Avetis, a seasoned entrepreneur and tech leader, delivers a powerful an...
July 16, 2025

Why Your Startup's Marketing Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Mark Donnigan, a seasoned virtual CMO and go-to-market strategist known for helping post-Series A tech companies scale with precision. With a back...
July 9, 2025

How to Know When It’s Time to Pivot—And What to Do Next

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Russ Hawkins, a seasoned three-time CEO renowned for reviving and scaling struggling startups into profitable, exit-ready companies. With a backgr...
July 2, 2025

Scaling Without Burnout: Why Doing Less Is the CEO Superpower

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan welcomes Pete Steege, B2B growth strategist, founder of B2B Clarity, and author of the bestselling book Radical Clarity. With decades of experience across startu...
June 25, 2025

Inside the Mind of a 6,000-Person Team Leader

In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, we sit down with Michel Langlois, former Cisco and Juniper executive and author of Beyond the Code. From growing up on a chicken farm in rural Quebec to leading 6,000+ global eng...

About the Hosts

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Avetis Antaplyan

Founder & CEO, HIRECLOUT

Avetis is a dynamic CEO, visionary leader, and a Go-Giver with an undeniable track record in the Technology Recruiting and Consulting space. He is an award-winning entrepreneur, advisor, and investor and as the driving force behind HIRECLOUT, a premier Global Tech Recruiting and Consulting company and an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing company, Avetis continues to shape the future with innovation and generosity. His relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to giving back make him a true inspiration to all. Join him on a journey of growth and success that leaves a positive impact on businesses worldwide.

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Nickolas Natali

Podcast Producer

Meet Nickolas Natali, the podcast influencer and network building expert, as featured on Business Insider. With a top 1% podcast, The Nickolas Natali Show, boasting over 160 episodes and a global listenership across 30 countries, he has created a platform that attracts celebrity guests and A-list influencers alike. Beyond his successful show, Nickolas takes pride in producing The Tech Leader's Playbook, making a profound impact in the world of podcasts and leadership.