Alexi Venneri
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Alexi Venneri didn’t just navigate the Great Recession—she used it as a launchpad to build a $50 million, AI-powered tech company from her kitchen table. After moving from Canada to the U.S. with two rescue dogs and a car, she became the youngest director of marketing for the Seattle Mariners, joined an early-stage tech start-up, and wrote Balls!, a New York Times best-selling business book. She then helped take a technology company public on NASDAQ before the Great Recession blindsided her with her first real career setback: after becoming president of a digital agency, the majority partner decided to close the agency. That “now what?” moment became the origin story of DAS Technology (formerly Digital Air Strike), an AI-native customer data and experience platform that transforms the way businesses respond to and nurture leads. Today, the company quietly powers the online journeys of 37% of car shoppers across North America, working with enterprise companies such as General Motors.
Growing the profitable company from her kitchen table into one of the few female-founded powerhouses in the male-dominated automotive tech space, Alexi continues to break traditional industry rules. As CEO, she has built an empowered culture while collaborating with icons like Daymond John and Sir Richard Branson and racking up hundreds of honors, including multiple Automotive News “Leading Women” awards. Ultimately, Alexi’s story champions innovation and resilience over hype, turning industry disruption into a competitive advantage while having fun along the way.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How relentless hustle and a "whatever-it-takes" mindset create momentum through every business challenge.
- That resilience, not perfection, is often the greatest predictor of long-term success.
- Why surrounding yourself with high-character people accelerates growth and strengthens company culture.
- How hiring for attitude and work ethic often outperforms hiring solely for experience.
- That breakthrough opportunities often emerge when you're willing to challenge conventional thinking.
- Why calculated risk-taking can unlock new paths for personal and professional growth.
- How expanding your circle of influence creates lasting impact for those around you.
- That true leadership requires balancing big-picture vision with disciplined attention to detail.
- Why earning respect matters more than seeking approval when leading a business or team.
- How embracing adversity and staying committed helps transform obstacles into competitive advantages.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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