CEO Wisdom: Dave Berkus on Boards, Risk & Leadership | Investor in 200+ Companies

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino · Apr 26, 2026 · 34m

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with career entrepreneur, successful CEO, investor, and acclaimed author Dave Berkus.

Over an extraordinary career, Dave has served as CEO for 36 years and as a board member or chair for more than 30. He has invested in over 214 companies and sat on more than 40 boards, advising leadership teams through growth, risk, and critical transitions.

Those real-world experiences have shaped his perspective on executive decision-making — far beyond what is typically taught in business school.

His latest…