Welcome back to Season 2 of The Golfing CEO, where Derek Belch explores how far dreams, drive, and a dose of delusion can take us in the pursuit of the impossible. Joining him to kick off the second season of the pod is former Oracle President & COO Ray Lane, who invested in Derek’s company nearly ten years ago and has sat on Strivr’s board ever since. Join Derek and Ray as they talk about Ray’s decision to take the Oracle job (despite strong opposition from his personal network), why he chose to go into Venture Capital (again, despite conventional wisdom from those around him), and what makes for a successful startup.

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It's Season 2 of The Golfing CEO, and Derek is back and just as delusional as ever. This season will feature 18 bi-weekly episodes with more amazing guests, who are eager to share their stories, both told and untold, on and off the course.

In the final episode of Season 1, Derek and co-founder & COO Michael Manuccia wrap up the story of Strivr’s first two years in business — this time with help from two of the company’s earliest employees who lived it day-in and day-out… Mike Colucci and Peter Murray.

From spending endless days on NFL practice fields to creating virtual reality content for the U.S. National Soccer and Ski teams, Mike and Peter share what it was like to be “boots on the ground” during Strivr’s scrappy, early days. Together, the group reflects on the realities of building something from nothing, the chaos that comes with growth, and why Strivr’s early hiring practices were… let’s just say, unconventional.

It’s a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the moments, lessons, and people that shaped Strivr from the very beginning.

• For more information about Strivr, check out www.strivr.com.
• For more information about Strivr’s latest product launch, check out workwise.strivr.com.
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Have you ever wondered what drives someone to make a wholesale career change — not once, but multiple times across a lifetime? In this episode, Derek sits down with Joe Moglia, whose journey from longtime collegiate football coach to Wall Street executive to football coach again is one of the most unconventional and inspirational “rags to riches” stories you’ll hear.

Joe passionately shares why pivoting between industries is not as crazy as it seems when you truly understand who you are, the skills you bring, and the capabilities required to succeed in any role — even roles as big as the ones he’s mastered throughout his remarkable life and career.

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We’ve heard from some big-name NFL players this season — but what about everyone else who plays the game? What’s life really like for them, before, during, and after their time on the field?

In today’s episode, Derek sits down with one of his closest friends, Evan Moore, for a raw and reflective conversation. Evan opens up about battling injuries in college, battling to make an NFL roster, and how one life-changing conversation with a former coach changed everything as he transitioned to life after football.

• To listen to Evan’s podcast, “The SZN with Nick Foles & Evan Moore”, click here.

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We’re nearing the end of Season 1 of The Golfing CEO, and there’s still one big “delusion” we haven’t unpacked — Derek’s belief that he will one day achieve an exit. Well, that’s all about to change, as today’s episode dives into the founding story of Strivr, told by the people who lived it. Join Derek as he sits down with two of his closest friends and co-founders, Michael Manuccia and Trent Edwards.

It’s a journey packed with big ideas, big promises to some of the biggest names in college and professional football, and the kind of big swings that only a startup in its earliest days can take. From the scrappy beginnings to the pivotal moments that helped Strivr pioneer virtual reality in the sports world, this conversation shares a candid look at how it all started — and how those early decisions paved the way for everything that came next.

• For more information about Strivr, check out www.strivr.com.
• For more information about Strivr’s latest product launch, check out workwise.strivr.com.
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It’s Derek’s final individual stroke-play qualifier of the year — and this time, he’s bringing backup. Derek enlists his cousin-in-law, Mike Kelly, to serve as caddie and on-course correspondent to capture every moment.

Join them for the “before,” “during,” and “after” of the round as Derek takes one last shot in 2025 at chipping away at his ongoing bet with Carson.

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It’s episode 13 of The Golfing CEO, and today’s guest is another “chance connection” who fortuitously found his way to the show after it launched. Join Derek and author, speaker, and executive coach, Casey Jacox, as they dive into all things sales, entrepreneurship, and – yes – parenting!

In addition to his “day job” helping people and organizations elevate performance, Casey also hosts The QB Dadcast, a podcast dedicated to the ups and downs of being a dad. And since Casey’s son is a college golfer, you know there’ll be plenty of golf talk, too.

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• For more about Casey Jacox and his myriad professional endeavors, visit his website at http://www.caseyjacox.com
• For a direct link to Casey’s book, Win the Relationship, Not the Deal, visit https://amzn.to/3ek4Rqn
• For a direct link to Casey’s podcast, The QB Dadcast, visit https://www.caseyjacox.com/podcast