OhHello with Jeremy Bloom is a no-BS career mentorship and leadership podcast for people who want to get better at what they do — and enjoy the process.
Hosted by Jeremy Bloom, founder of OhHello.ai and co-founder of Marketecture Media, the show features unfiltered conversations with executives, founders, and creatives who have learned to navigate change, uncertainty, and reinvention in their careers.
Each episode offers a look into the real stories behind the titles — how leaders overcome burnout, how they stay human while managing growth, and how vulnerability and curiosity shape modern leadership. Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a startup, or figuring out your next move, OhHello gives you actionable insights from people who’ve been there.
No fluff. No jargon. Just human connection, better questions, and stories that remind us how mentorship — and honest conversation — can change everything.
Why listen + watch:
Learn from today’s most empathetic and high-impact leaders.
Discover practical frameworks for growth, decision-making, and resilience.
Hear what modern mentorship looks like in a world of AI, remote work, and constant change.
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OhHello with Jeremy Bloom is a no-BS career mentorship and leadership podcast for people who want to get better at what they do — and enjoy the process.
Hosted by Jeremy Bloom, founder of OhHello.ai and co-founder of Marketecture Media, the show features unfiltered conversations with executives, founders, and creatives who have learned to navigate change, uncertainty, and reinvention in their careers.
Each episode offers a look into the real stories behind the titles — how leaders overcome burnout, how they stay human while managing growth, and how vulnerability and curiosity shape modern leadership. Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a startup, or figuring out your next move, OhHello gives you actionable insights from people who’ve been there.
No fluff. No jargon. Just human connection, better questions, and stories that remind us how mentorship — and honest conversation — can change everything.
Why listen + watch:
Learn from today’s most empathetic and high-impact leaders.
Discover practical frameworks for growth, decision-making, and resilience.
Hear what modern mentorship looks like in a world of AI, remote work, and constant change.
OhHello Ep. 108: Mike Hauptman on Building Culture Without Walls and Leading Remote Teams
OhHello with Jeremy Bloom
25 minutes
2 weeks ago
OhHello Ep. 108: Mike Hauptman on Building Culture Without Walls and Leading Remote Teams
In this episode, Jeremy Bloom sits down with Mike Hauptman, founder and CEO of AdLib, to explore how he’s redefining access to the programmatic advertising ecosystem and reshaping what leadership looks like in a remote-first world. Mike shares how AdLib evolved from a bootstrap experiment to a thriving global team of 20, serving independent agencies and brands with a unified platform that simplifies campaign execution across every DSP, SSP, and retail media network.
The conversation dives deep into leadership, culture, mentorship, and resilience, as Mike reflects on lessons learned from building a company through industry disruption, maintaining connections across continents, and fostering trust in a world without office walls.
Takeaways
AdLib was built to solve a long-standing problem in ad tech: fragmented access across programmatic platforms.
Mike and co-founder Dan Bogert turned a shared frustration into a company through persistence, patience, and self-funding.
The collapse of MediaMath became a turning point that forced AdLib to evolve quickly and expand its reach.
Leadership, for Mike, is about trust, not control, and giving people the space to deliver their best work.
Running a remote team means finding new ways to create closeness and connection beyond office walls.
A strong culture starts with empathy, small gestures of care, and genuine investment in people’s wellbeing.
Transparency and vulnerability are core to how Mike communicates, both in success and in struggle.
Mentorship and family values have shaped his belief in showing up, working hard, and staying grounded.
Mike’s advice to future founders: take the leap, stay curious, and don’t let fear of failure hold you back.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions and Mike’s Background
01:55 What AdLib Does and Its Purpose
03:22 The Journey from MediaMath to Founding AdLib
05:17 Early Iterations and Lessons from Bootstrapping
07:22 Evolving Leadership and Culture in a Remote World
09:47 Building Trust and Accountability Across Teams
11:23 Attracting Global Talent and Creating Belonging
13:59 Investing in People and Wellbeing
15:18 Fostering Vulnerability and Openness Remotely
17:17 Preparing for Growth and Staying Agile
19:22 Leading with Empathy Through Life’s Highs and Lows
20:14 Mentors, Work Ethic, and Life Lessons
22:35 Hard Lessons in Trust and Perseverance
24:01 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
OhHello with Jeremy Bloom
OhHello with Jeremy Bloom is a no-BS career mentorship and leadership podcast for people who want to get better at what they do — and enjoy the process.
Hosted by Jeremy Bloom, founder of OhHello.ai and co-founder of Marketecture Media, the show features unfiltered conversations with executives, founders, and creatives who have learned to navigate change, uncertainty, and reinvention in their careers.
Each episode offers a look into the real stories behind the titles — how leaders overcome burnout, how they stay human while managing growth, and how vulnerability and curiosity shape modern leadership. Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a startup, or figuring out your next move, OhHello gives you actionable insights from people who’ve been there.
No fluff. No jargon. Just human connection, better questions, and stories that remind us how mentorship — and honest conversation — can change everything.
Why listen + watch:
Learn from today’s most empathetic and high-impact leaders.
Discover practical frameworks for growth, decision-making, and resilience.
Hear what modern mentorship looks like in a world of AI, remote work, and constant change.
