Summary: 

In this insightful episode of the Beyond the Building podcast, host Kevin Carney sits down with Gloria Folaron, the founder and CEO of Lean Time. The episode delves into the unique approach Lean Time brings to project management software, aiming to create a system that people genuinely want to use.

Key Topics:

1. Gloria's Background: From an ER nurse to an alpaca farmer, Gloria's diverse experiences have shaped her innovative approach to project management.
2. Lean Time's Philosophy: Focused on using behavioral science and motivational psychology, Lean Time is designed to intrinsically motivate users, prioritizing goals and strategy over mere task execution.
3. Impact of ADHD: Gloria shares personal insights on how ADHD influenced her vision for Lean Time, emphasizing cognitive accessibility and motivation.
4. The Challenge with Traditional Project Management: Discussion about the limitations and inconsistencies in traditional project management methodologies.
5. Future Plans: Gloria discusses upcoming features, integrations, and growth strategies for Lean Time, including fundraising efforts and participation in accelerator programs.

Learn more about our guests:

Gloria Folaron, Founder & Head of Product of Leantime

Little unknowns about Gloria include her experiences in using old school floor looms to weave baby carriers out of the alpaca fibers that Marcel was wrangling. Her background is as a ER and research nurse but has spent the most recent years as a project and product manager in tech focused startups.

https://www.kingsmensoftware.com/beyond-the-build-podcast/leantime

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