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ValiantCEO Magazine - Gordon Newton
A cleaner way to get featured

Choose the interview format that fits you best

Whether you want a guided AI experience or prefer completing a classic online form, both paths are designed for founders, executives, and PR representatives submitting for editorial review.

AI Interview Voice or text • usually 5–10 minutes
Online Form Traditional written format • usually 10–15 minutes
Before you begin

Have the featured person’s name, company, website, social links, and a clear headshot ready. PR representatives and assistants are welcome to submit on behalf of a client.

01 Recommended

AI Interview

Guided, conversational, and available in voice or text.

This option walks you through the interview step by step and is ideal if you want a faster, more interactive submission experience.

  • Guided AI experience
  • Voice or text response options
  • Good for a faster workflow
  • No calls required
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02

Online Form

A more traditional written submission format.

Prefer to review the questions yourself and complete everything in a structured layout? Use the online form for a more classic submission experience.

  • Clear written format
  • Self-paced and straightforward
  • Great for structured founder or PR submissions
  • Easy to complete on your own schedule
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Current interview topics

Preview the angles we currently feature

Each interview is tailored to the person being featured, but these are the main editorial directions currently available.

01 Founder Journey
  1. What inspired you to start the company?
  2. What was one of the hardest early moments, and how did you get through it?
  3. Looking back, what do you understand now that you did not understand when you started?
02 Business Growth & Scaling
  1. What has been the biggest driver of growth for the business?
  2. What did you have to change in order to scale effectively?
  3. What advice would you give to leaders trying to grow without losing focus or quality?
03 Leadership & Culture
  1. How would you describe your leadership style, and how has it evolved over time?
  2. What values matter most when building your team and company culture?
  3. What advice would you give to leaders trying to build strong teams and healthy cultures?
04 Marketing, Brand & Media
  1. What has been most important in building your brand and visibility?
  2. Which marketing or media strategies have been most effective for your business?
  3. What advice would you give to brands trying to stand out and build trust in a crowded market?
05 Innovation / AI / Tech
  1. How is innovation, AI, or technology shaping your business today?
  2. Where do you see the biggest opportunities in your space over the next few years?
  3. What advice would you give to leaders trying to adopt new technology without losing focus?
06 Expert Insights
  1. What are the biggest trends or shifts you are seeing in your industry right now?
  2. What are the most common mistakes people make in your area of expertise?
  3. What advice would you give to someone looking to build real authority in this space?