Steve Raymund's guest appearances

Steve Raymund

St. Pete X

Skin in the Game VC Podcast

Tony DiBenedetto

Lakshmi Shenoy

Reuben Pressman

Arnie Bellini

Jason Calacanis

Rick Baker

Alexis Ohanian

Chris Sullivan

Elias Torres

Manny Medina

Tim Moore

David Goldberg

Gilbert King

Peter Mallouk

Rachel Miller

OwlTail

Have you ever wondered what it takes to develop true staying power in an industry as quick and variable as tech?If you’re serious about making it in the tech world, there are certain attributes that will set you apart from the pack. Curiosity, humility, and the ability to see patterns are invaluable for anyone, but are absolute prerequisites for successful entrepreneurs. Couple these with a shrewd eye for team building and a knack for playing to your own strengths, and you may be well on your way to success. When you hear names like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, the first thing that comes to mind will, of course, be that they’re titans in the tech industry. What might not immediately strike you is that they both built their empires from the ground up. Steve Raymund is one of the few others who also own that claim to fame. From his beginnings at the dawn of the 1980s tech boom to his diverse stable of investments today, Steve has managed to remain at the top of his game throughout the last 40 years. Steve Raymund is the former CEO, co-founder, and board member of Tech Data, an IT products and services company headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Steve led the company through early turmoil and self-described “rock bottom” during a nearly complete employee turnover, to going public a mere six years later, with $1 billion in annual sales by 1993. Steve also serves as a board member for Jabil Inc, a $19 billion technology manufacturing company that provides parts to Apple and Microsoft. As a 20-year CEO, Steve has learned some invaluable lessons. Find out why Paul touts Steve as a different kind of tech executive and the traits and personality type that Steve attributes much of his success to. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsSome Questions Asked: To what do you attribute Tech Data’s longevity?  (12:57)What have you learned about managing people and creating a team? (17:30)Is there one accomplishment in your career that stands out, that you're most proud of? (19:29)In this episode, you will learn:Steve’s experience as an early player in tech. (00:56)What the rapidly growing tech marketplace, starting in the early '80s, looked like. (02:26)The unique qualities that make up a different kind of tech leader. (7:11)What to really look for in an angel investment opportunity. (25:48)The key to making it all look so easy (and why the pain along the way is worth it!) (30:09)Connect with Steve:LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to develop true staying power in an industry as quick and variable as tech?If you’re serious about making it in the tech world, there are certain attributes that will set you apart from the pack. Curiosity, humility, and the ability to see patterns are invaluable for anyone, but are absolute prerequisites for successful entrepreneurs. Couple these with a shrewd eye for team building and a knack for playing to your own strengths, and you may be well on your way to success. When you hear names like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, the first thing that comes to mind will, of course, be that they’re titans in the tech industry. What might not immediately strike you is that they both built their empires from the ground up. Steve Raymund is one of the few others who also own that claim to fame. From his beginnings at the dawn of the 1980s tech boom to his diverse stable of investments today, Steve has managed to remain at the top of his game throughout the last 40 years. Steve Raymund is the former CEO, co-founder, and board member of Tech Data, an IT products and services company headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Steve led the company through early turmoil and self-described “rock bottom” during a nearly complete employee turnover, to going public a mere six years later, with $1 billion in annual sales by 1993. Steve also serves as a board member for Jabil Inc, a $19 billion technology manufacturing company that provides parts to Apple and Microsoft. As a 20-year CEO, Steve has learned some invaluable lessons. Find out why Paul touts Steve as a different kind of tech executive and the traits and personality type that Steve attributes much of his success to. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6ACvrk6eJA7Ng7AhdMagya" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Spotify</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investing-in-florida-technology/id1458385138" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBpcHBhLmlvL3B1YmxpYy9zaG93cy81Y2EyNDRjZTRiYmFmNmQ0MTUyYWY0Y2M?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiA2v3fgLztAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Google Podcasts</a>Some Questions Asked: <ul><li>To what do you attribute Tech Data’s longevity?  (12:57)</li><li>What have you learned about managing people and creating a team? (17:30)</li><li>Is there one accomplishment in your career that stands out, that you're most proud of? (19:29)</li></ul> In this episode, you will learn:<ul><li>Steve’s experience as an early player in tech. (00:56)</li><li>What the rapidly growing tech marketplace, starting in the early '80s, looked like. (02:26)</li><li>The unique qualities that make up a different kind of tech leader. (7:11)</li><li>What to really look for in an angel investment opportunity. (25:48)</li><li>The key to making it all look so easy (and why the pain along the way is worth it!) (30:09)</li></ul> Connect with Steve:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-raymund-ba04296/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Raymund - The Keys to Longevity

On this episode of SPx, former CEO of Tech Data Steve Raymund joins Joe in the studio. Raymund stepped down as chairmain of the board of Tech Data in 2017, following 36 years with the company. Tech Data was founded by Raymund's father, but it was under his own leadership that the company began its meteoric rise, going national and then global to become one of the Florida's largest companies.

On this episode of SPx, former CEO of Tech Data Steve Raymund joins Joe in the studio. Raymund stepped down as chairmain of the board of Tech Data in 2017, following 36 years with the company. Tech Data was founded by Raymund's father, but it was under his own leadership that the company began its meteoric rise, going national and then global to become one of the Florida's largest companies.

Ep. 062: Behind the rise of Tech Data: Steve Raymund talks decision-making, acquisitions and customer-first mentality