Fastballs and fast growth with Sean LaNeve

November 12, 2026

Prior to helping launch high-tech clinical lab firm Saris Health in 2021, Sean LaNeve was a leader at two other firms in the Tampa Bay region. That includes co-founding medical device firm PainTEQ. On this episode of From the Corner Office, Sean and Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon talk about lessons from some accomplished mentors, how he leads and maintains a strong culture and what he has learned from watching and studying the career of all-time Major League pitcher Nolan Ryan.

3 Takeaways

(12:55) Don't fall in love with your own product. Listen to the market.
(16:01) Protecting company culture is everyone's responsibility.
(25:26) Prioritize quality over quantity when scaling a business.

Timestamps

(00:00) Introducing Sean LaNeve, Co-founder and CEO, Saris Health
(01:45) Nolan Ryan as an inspiration
(04:35) Leadership lessons from Nolan Ryan
(06:30) What is Saris Health?
(07:45) About Sean’s career
(10:00) Leadership lessons from early in Sean’s career
(14:10) What makes a good company culture?
(19:00) The Entrepreneurial Operating System
(21:00) Avoiding burnout
(23:30) What are you looking forward to in 2027?

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