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

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.