The interview leaders remember.
In-depth conversations with the founders, CEOs and pioneers who built what everyone else talks about. From the CEO who ran Blockbuster and 7-Eleven to the founder of a billion-dollar healthcare company.
Guests have led and built
- Blockbuster
- 7-Eleven
- Omnicell
- Harvard Medical
- Psyonic
- Sound of Freedom
Who’s taken the seat
CEOs of household names, founders of billion-dollar companies and physicians who started movements in medicine.
Watch and listen
Full video interviews on YouTube. Every episode is also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
What guests say when the mics turn off
These are people who do a lot of interviews. Here’s how they describe this one.
“I’m fortunate to be on a lot of podcasts and this was one of my favorites this year.”
“Nima is a prepared, engaged and curious host and I could have talked with him all day.”
“One of my absolute favorite people I have been interviewed by.”
“Your interviewing style was so comfortable, very thorough, and you had done your research.”
“Usually when I give podcasts we don’t get into those kinds of details.”
“A deep dive into the emotions that went into building this company. Really fun and reflective.”
“A gifted interviewer.”
“It was a treat and a privilege to discuss the work I have dedicated my life to.”
“Thought out and deeply researched.”
“I highly recommend this podcast to anybody looking to get better in this life.”
Meet your host, Nima Ataei, PharmD
Nima is a clinical pharmacist and healthcare entrepreneur who builds the kind of companies his guests talk about. He co-founded Pharther Health, a pharmacist-led care management company that partners with physician practices to care for patients between doctor visits, and writes Pharmacy Unlocked, a weekly newsletter on where healthcare and the pharmacy profession are headed.
He has built multiple podcasts and speaks on leadership and professional growth at universities and industry stages. Guests consistently say the same thing about sitting across from him: he shows up having done the homework, so the conversation goes somewhere new.
Nima has spoken at
- Next Dose Summit 2026
- University of Sydney
- Rutgers University
- The Ohio State University
- University of Michigan
Your story belongs in the seat.
Leader Seat welcomes founders, executives, physicians and innovators with a story worth telling. Reach out and you’ll hear back from Nima personally.
Email Nima about being a guest