15. Guest Kelsey Behringer Redefines Leadership After a Private Equity Exit

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Momentum Mode w/ Corey Ferengul & Mike Shannon

Corey Ferengul & Mike Shannon

31 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to Momentum Mode—the podcast about building, sustaining, and accelerating momentum in business and leadership. Whether you’re a founder searching for traction, a CEO steering a scaling company, a rising executive driving impact, an operator keeping the engine running, or an investor guiding the journey, momentum is everything. That’s why we’re here. Hosted by Corey Ferengul, a seasoned CEO & investor, and Mike Shannon, a recently exited startup founder, Momentum Mode unpacks the real-world challenges of leadership, growth, and execution at every stage of business. In 15-20 minute episodes, we break down the high-stakes moments that define careers and companies—helping you find, accelerate, and sustain momentum in whatever role you play. No fluff. No corporate jargon. Just raw, real lessons from those who’ve been in the trenches.

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15. Guest Kelsey Behringer Redefines Leadership After a Private Equity Exit

Momentum Mode w/ Corey Ferengul & Mike Shannon

23 minutes

6 months ago

15. Guest Kelsey Behringer Redefines Leadership After a Private Equity Exit

What actually happens after a founder steps aside and a new CEO steps in? Kelsey Behringer, CEO of Packback, joins us to unpack the emotional and operational realities of leading a company through a major transition—from a VC-backed startup to a growth-stage business under new ownership.

Kelsey opens up about what surprised her most in the CEO seat, including the often-unspoken loneliness of leadership, and how she’s built systems of support, communication, and culture from the inside out. We get into how her background in teaching shaped her approach to change management, why financial transparency builds trust, and how she balances performance with humanity in a mission-driven company.