Explore the Unknown Side of Leadership
Leading in the Dark is a podcast for people responsible for real outcomes. Hosted by Nick Akers, CEO and President of Inzo Technologies, the show features candid conversations with owners, operators, executives, investors, and public-sector leaders across business, public safety, and nonprofit organizations.
Built For
- Business owners and operators
- CEOs and senior executives
- Leaders navigating growth and transition
- People accountable for decisions with real consequences
Featured Voices
Guests include company owners, search fund operators, private equity-backed executives, CIOs, nonprofit leaders, and public safety professionals who’ve led teams in high-stakes environments.
Conversations for People Who Own the Decisions
Leadership rarely comes with perfect information. Leading in the Dark brings together experienced leaders to unpack the decisions they made when the path forward wasn’t clear. Episodes span technology, manufacturing, healthcare, creative services, finance, nonprofit work, and public safety, focusing on responsibility, risk, culture, and ownership.
Why ETA shows up here
Leading in the Dark is also shaped by Nick Akers’ background in entrepreneurship through acquisition. Nick acquired Inzo Technologies as a searcher, so he knows what it means to evaluate risk, make decisions with incomplete information, and step into leadership with real accountability. That perspective shows up often in the conversations, especially with owners, operators, and leaders navigating growth, transition, and change.

Interested in Joining the Guest Roster?
We feature a small, curated group of leaders. Reach out to inquire.