May 19, 2026 – Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio, joined the Failure Gap Podcast to share insights on his leadership journey and the mindset driving Aprio’s sustained growth and transformation.
Richard reflects on his evolution from a generalist to leading a global accounting and advisory firm, describing his transition to CEO as “starting over as a freshman,” a perspective that has helped him navigate his career.
Throughout the conversation, Richard stresses that alignment within leadership teams requires consistent communication and trust. He noted that repeating strategic priorities is essential to ensuring teams stay focused and aligned, and that strong execution depends on open debate followed by unified commitment.
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