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.
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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.
Leading In The Dark
Management • Business • 29 episodes
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Leading in the Dark is a podcast built for leaders who operate in the real world. Hosted by Nick Akers, CEO and President of Inzo Technologies, each episode features thoughtful conversations with CEOs, founders, and executives across business, public service, and nonprofit leadership. The show centers on how leaders think, decide, and act when clarity is limited and responsibility is real.
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We feature a small, curated group of leaders. Reach out to inquire.