Signal to Noise
In a world overloaded with information, great leaders separate the signal, the most critical insights that drive success, from the noise of distractions and uncertainty.
Signal to Noise by Riviera Partners is the podcast for tech executives, innovators, talent leaders, and investors who need to make meaningful moves, whether in moments of crisis, clarity, or opportunity.
In each episode, we sit down with respected leaders to unpack the defining decisions of their careers. Our guests share powerful lessons from the first 100 days of high-stakes roles, bold organizational shifts, and pivotal bets on people, product, and strategy.
Whether you're navigating a career-defining transition or simply looking for a sharper perspective, this show delivers the clarity, context, and confidence to help you make your next big move.
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How Toufic Boubez Built 5 Startups Without Taking the Top Seat
September 16, 2025 • 36 MIN
Every modern company is, at its core, a technology company, and the founder's job is evolving just as fast as the tech they build. Few people have navigated this better than Toufic Boubez. A five-time founder and seasoned tech leader, Toufic has done it all: from two-person startups to tech giants like Splunk and IBM. In this episode of Signal to Noise Podcast, Toufic joins Eóin O'Toole, a Managing Partner at Riviera Partners, to share insights about building successful tech companies and making critical leadership decisions in today's AI-driven landscape.
Why Security Leaders Must Think Like Tech CEOs with Emilio Escobar
September 2, 2025 • 35 MIN
As every company evolves into a technology company, the role of security leadership is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Few understand this evolution better than Emilio Escobar, Chief Information Security Officer at Datadog. In this episode of Signal to Noise Podcast, Emilio joins host Sean Cleary to share what it really takes to lead security at hyperscale.
Behind the Fail Whale, GM, and Apple: Unfiltered Leadership Lessons from Mike Abbott
August 19, 2025 • 38 MIN
Exceptional tech leadership requires mastering both organizational transformation and sustainable scaling while maintaining empathy and cultural awareness. In this episode of Signal to Noise Podcast, host Ali Behnam is joined by Mike Abbott, Co-Founder of Open Athena, to unpack what real tech leadership looks like when the stakes are sky-high.
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August 18, 2025 • 1 MIN
In a world overloaded with information, great leaders separate the signal, the most critical insights that drive success, from the noise of distractions and uncertainty.
Signal to Noise by Riviera Partners is the podcast for tech executives, innovators, talent leaders, and investors who need to make meaningful moves, whether in moments of crisis, clarity, or opportunity.
In each episode, we sit down with respected leaders to unpack the defining decisions of their careers. Our guests share powerful lessons from the first 100 days of high-stakes roles, bold organizational shifts, and pivotal bets on people, product, and strategy.
Whether you're navigating a career-defining transition or simply looking for a sharper perspective, this show delivers the clarity, context, and confidence to help you make your next big move.