What happens when someone reaches the top of the financial world—only to realize success isn't enough?

In this episode of The Breakout CEO Podcast, Jeff Holman sits down with Scot Cohen, CEO of WRAP, to explore the deeply personal journey that led him from a successful career in finance to building a company focused on reducing harm in public safety.

Scot shares why he walked away from Wall Street, the leadership lessons he learned after losing sight of his purpose, and how listening to customers—not assumptions—reshaped WRAP's strategy. He explains why training, culture, and evidence matter more than technology alone, and why the best CEOs are willing to challenge their own beliefs when the data tells a different story.

Whether you're leading a high-growth company or navigating your own inflection point, this conversation is a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership and making difficult decisions that create lasting impact.

In This Episode

• Why financial success didn't bring fulfillment
• The decision to leave Wall Street and build WRAP
• The leadership challenges of scaling a mission-driven company
• How customer feedback transformed WRAP's strategy
• Why training and culture outperform technology alone
• Leading with purpose instead of ego
• Building trust in one of the world's most scrutinized industries
• What CEOs can learn about making better decisions under pressure

About Scot Cohen

Scot Cohen is the CEO of WRAP, a public safety technology company focused on equipping law enforcement and first responders with tools and training designed to reduce injury and save lives. After a successful career in finance, Scot shifted his focus to building mission-driven technology that emphasizes better outcomes through innovation, training, and leadership.

Connect with Scot Cohen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-cohen-643181375/

Company: https://wrap.com