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From Wall Street to wireless: turning networks into empires with the CEO of Extreme Networks, Ed Meyercord
Episode 18: In conversation with Ed Meyercord, CEO of Extreme Networks
Ed Meyercord grew up in New York City with a fascination for Wall Street – but beneath the finance-driven ambition was a deeper instinct: the desire to lead.
Today, as CEO of Extreme Networks, Ed has spent over 15 years transforming the company into a global powerhouse, delivering the networks behind everything from the Burj Khalifa to Old Trafford, Taylor Swift concerts to Samsung’s operations.
When there’s change, there’s going to be conflict, because people have to change, and inherently as humans, people don’t want to change.
Ed Meyercord CEO, Extreme Networks
In this episode of Pivot Points, Ed shares the defining moments that shaped his leadership journey:
- Why he left a lucrative Wall Street career to take on real operational leadership.
- How he turned crisis into opportunity during his first CEO role.
- The art of managing conflict to fuel collaboration.
- And how Extreme Networks is harnessing AI to elevate people not replace them
This is a conversation about perspective, pressure, and what it really takes to lead through complexity. Whether you’re scaling a startup or navigating public markets, Ed’s story is full of insight.
To tune in, head here:
AI is not taking your job. AI is allowing you to focus on more complex and complicated tasks.
Ed Meyercord CEO, Extreme Networks
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