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The CEEATTLE Podcast with Cee Ng
Hosted by CEEATTLE Studio · EN
Welcome to CEEATTLE Network, where US & APAC F50 award-winning digital producer Cee Ng brings you unfiltered conversations with top business operators, investors, and industry leaders. From scaling startups to securing enterprise deals, Cee gets real about what it takes to build, market, and grow in today’s competitive landscape. Expect deep insights, hard-earned lessons, and no-nonsense strategies—because in this network, connections aren’t just made, they’re leveraged. Tap in for executive-level wisdom, founder-to-founder advice, and candid conversations that deliver market intelligence.
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Serial Entrepreneur Toby Zhang on How VC Firms Really Work, How Startups Can (or Can't) Effectively Use VC Funds, and What a Career in VC Looks Like
Feb 12, 202501:25:12Tap to summarizeMeet my alumni friend,Toby Zhang, who’s been passionate about basketball since forever. In 2014, he joined a hedge fund to help launch their VC arm as Partner. From $38 million to $1.3 billion, he steered returns over a 10-year tenure at CRCM. In 2017, Toby was recognized as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30. One of his notable exits was Musical.ly, which was acquired by ByteDance (now TikTok).Toby brings a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial landscape, with experience as both a venture partner and a startup founder. Despite his success, his character remains unchanged from our college days—rooted in humility, integrity, and curiosity.Toby and his wife, along with their two children, live in San Francisco. He adores and credits his spouse for her unwavering support when they had their first child and for believing in his ambitions. From starting out in a one-bedroom apartment while raising a new family to figuring out how to let go of a supercar that doesn’t fit a baby seat, to enhancing his impact on the world with his experience—Toby will share his personal journey on topics like:How VC firms really work behind the scenesHow startups can (or can’t) effectively use VC fundingWhat a career in VC really looks likeA lifelong sports fan, Toby’s dream day would be spent shadowing a sports team GM. He’s also working on his strength training through rock climbing and enjoys intellectually exploring quant funds. With a background as a software engineer at Microsoft, an MBA from Wharton, and a deep commitment to entrepreneurship, Toby has valuable insights to share—whether you’re a founder, investor, mentor, advisor, or consultant.Cee you inside the Cee-suite with Toby! 👋
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CEEATTLE's Mentor & Artist KT Eisler on a Spouse’s Role in a Startup Founder’s Life: Quality Time, Interpersonal Skills, Love, Partnership, Home, and Marriage
Feb 12, 202501:38:59Tap to summarizeJoin me LIVE withKT Eisler as we discuss her mentorship for startup founders and the critical role of home life, shaped by her experience as a founder’s spouse. We’ll explore the highs, lows, and how she and her partner navigated the biggest risks and highest stakes—together as a team.The 3x topics we will be talking about are:Spouse Role in a Startup Founder’s LifeQuality time & interpersonal skillsLove, partnership, home, & marriageThis conversation is for anyone directly supporting a startup founder—because the right mental environment can be the key to thriving through the toughest challenges.Like whatDavid S. Rose, book author of Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups, said on page. 72:"I don't know any entrepreneur who works less than 60 hours a week, and many work much longer hours. Entrepreneurship is an all-in sport... which means that real founders are work on—or at least thinking about—their ventures 168 hours a week (yes, that's 24/7). This is *not* conducive to having the same work/life balance as in a normal job. That's probably why another critical component of a successful entrepreneurial enterprise is spousal support."
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Plerion's Chief Innovation Officer Daniel Grzelak on SaaS Identity Sprawl & Legacy Logins, Invisible Security Breach & SSO, Leaked Keys & Non-Human Identities
Feb 12, 202501:09:25Tap to summarizeJoin me LIVE withDaniel Grzelak, Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion, as we dive into the latest in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security, with a special focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM). We’ll be venting on 3x key topics👇SaaS Identity Sprawl & Legacy LoginsInvisible Security Breach & SSOLeaked Keys & Non-Human IdentitiesYou won’t want to miss this candid discussion! And if you watched Daniel and I's first podcast episode together, you'll know we're pretty frank and direct. Cee you inside the room! 👋
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Is It Leather?’s Business Operations & Strategy Lead, Katie Kutskill, on Mythbusting the Leather Industry, Responsible Luxury & Trade-offs, and the Benefits, Costs & Resale Value
Feb 12, 202501:04:14Tap to summarizeJoin me LIVE withKatie Kutskill, Business Operations & Strategy at Is It Leather? as she shares her expert insights on the current state of the global leather industry and how it impacts B2B across key sectors like automotive, fashion/apparel, and furniture/upholstery. We’ll dive deep into these critical topics:Mythbusting the leather industryResponsible luxury & trade-offsBenefits, costs, & resell valueKatie brings extensive experience in the leather and manufacturing industries, offering valuable takeaways on how businesses within this ecosystem can navigate sustainability, cost-efficiency, and ethical sourcing. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the top experts in the field! The insights Katie shares will be crucial for your next boardroom meeting as a decision-maker, make sure you’re in the know!
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Rose Mills Influencer's President & Founder Rose Mills on a Business Owner's Game of Visibility, Targeted Messaging, Positioning, Social Media and the Medical Community
Feb 12, 202501:11:02Tap to summarizeJoin me and Rose Mills, President & Founder of Rose Mills Influencer, LLC, on a LIVE candid chat about navigating marketplace activity for even the most unlikely technical operators who understand the WHY but need help unlocking the HOW of building a strong online presence👇Business owner's game of visibilityTargeted messaging and positioningSocial media & medical communityIf you’ve been unconsciously engaging with social media as an end user instead of a marketer—and bringing that same mindset to the investment table when discussing budget allocation—this conversation will challenge your perspective.Discover how the pros leverage these platforms to deliver measurable results in a world where online connections and societal search habits can no longer be ignored. Game recognizes game 🔥
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Aeon Law's CEO & Founder Adam Philipp on Cybersecurity, IP Rights, Blockchain in the Fintech Industry, and Why SaaS Startups Need Trademarks
Feb 12, 202501:16:15Tap to summarizeJoin me live withAdam Philipp, Founder & CEO of AEON Law, for an insightful discussion on these game-changing x3 topics 👇Cybersecurity & IP RightsBlockchain in the Fintech IndustryWhy SaaS Startups Need Trademarks✨ Cee you in the room! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Adam’s expert advice on protecting innovations and navigating the intersection of technology and intellectual property.
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The Sugaring Hut's Founder & Owner Christy Mehelich on Growth in the Med Spa Industry, Favorite Business Aspect, Customer Service & Golden Rules
Feb 12, 202500:39:29Tap to summarizeJoin me live withChristy Mehelich, powerhouse founder & owner of two thriving businesses in Wenatchee! We’ll be talking shop and diving into these 3x exciting topics 👇Growth in the Med Spa IndustryChristy’s Favorite Business AspectCustomer Service & The Golden Rules✨ Cee you in the room! Don’t miss the chance to hear Christy’s invaluable business insights and learn what it takes to succeed as an owner-operator in today’s market.
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Microsoft's Senior Cloud Solution Architect Ananya Ghosh Chowdhury on Data, AI Infrastructure, Security, Enterprise Strategy, Reorg Structure, & Integrity in the Startup Ecosystem
Feb 12, 202500:45:04Tap to summarizeWant to learn howAnanya Ghosh Chowdhury, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft & engineer/mentor/advisor, is talking about AI in the boardrooms? Join us! Our chat goals👇 Data, AI Infrastructure & SecurityEnterprise Strategy & Reorg StructureIntegrity in the Startup EcosystemIn this conversation, we’ll explore how AI is driving business transformation—from early adopters to latecomers—and tackle the critical questions you should be asking in your next boardroom meeting.Don't miss the opportunity to gain invaluable insights that bridge technology and strategy with Ananya and I!Cee you in the room!
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CEEATTLE Fine Art's Represented Artist Ingrid V. Wells on Time Expansion & High Performance, Perceived Value vs. Value, and Subconscious Reprogramming
Feb 12, 202500:38:14Tap to summarizeJoin my candid conversation with Ingrid Wells in the Bay Area and we are going to discuss about:1. Time expansion & high performance2. Perceived value vs. value3. Subconscious reprogramming
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Steadfast Group's General Manager Dean Hislop on Decentralized Information Assets, Governance Mindset Within an Org, Azure, PII, and the Insurance Industry
Feb 12, 202500:56:50Tap to summarizeJumping live withDean Hislop of Steadfast Group Limited to have a candid conversation on decentralized information assets in the modern workforce, governance mindset within an organization, and how Azure, PII and the insurance industry works together from his unique global perspective.Dean brings over 20 years of IT expertise, having held roles such as General Manager, National Head of Technology, and Senior Systems Administrator. He’s led large teams and overseen 100+ large-scale infrastructure projects, combining leadership, strategy, and compliance with high-level technical skills in server and application virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud technologies.I’m excited to dive into the topics we’re passionate about: data and the cloud. Let’s nerd out together—see you there!
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