Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the CEO of IdeaScale, Nick Jain. Nick discusses his journey from Wall Street to becoming a professional CEO, emphasizing his educational background from Dartmouth and Harvard Business School. He shares insights on why companies hire him, focusing on his financial and operational expertise. Key strategies for scaling a business, such as institutionalization, maintaining a culture of vigilance, and customer focus, are highlighted. Nick also addresses the impact of AI on global competition and Ideascale's approach to democratizing innovation through crowdsourcing.

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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the Founder and CEO of ShipTop, Ash Jamshidpour. Ash shares his transition from a career at Deloitte to launching ShipTop, a startup focused on e-commerce fulfillment for smaller brands. He discusses the logistics challenges these brands face against giants like Amazon and how ShipTop bridges this gap with multiple fulfillment centers. Ash advises aspiring entrepreneurs on transitioning from full-time jobs to startups, emphasizing resilience and belief in one's vision. Ash highlights ShipTop's commitment to personalized client support and technology-driven solutions.

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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the President and Co-Founder of PETE Learning, Luis Garcia. PETE is an AI-powered learning platform. Luis shares his transition from a 19-year career in higher education to entrepreneurship, highlighting his work at Full Sail University and the challenges of digital education. The discussion focuses on Pete's use of generative AI to create customized training materials for fast-growing companies. Luis emphasizes the importance of curiosity, humility, and drive in entrepreneurship and invites listeners to explore how Pete can enhance their workforce training and development.

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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the Executive Chairman of Opyl, Saurabh Jain. Saurabh's story is one of remarkable growth and personal transformation. As the CEO of Urbanize, a publicly listed company in Australia, he spearheaded the company's expansion from a $20 million to a $100 million business within his three-year tenure. But life had other plans for Saurabh. With the arrival of twins, he faced the challenge of balancing his demanding travel schedule with his new role as a father. This pivotal moment led him to step down from his position, despite a successful run and a difference in vision with the company's chairman.

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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the President and CEO of Fast Slow Motion, John Burdett. John's career has been steeped in software and business development. He's had the privilege of growing a professional services firm straight out of college, which catered to Fortune 1000 companies by building custom software applications. This was before the advent of platforms like HubSpot and Salesforce. It was a learning period and, admittedly, making plenty of mistakes.

The turning point came when John joined a friend's startup in the ticketing software space. There, he was introduced to Salesforce, a flexible database platform that revolutionized how they managed their business. This experience was pivotal, as it highlighted the power of starting small and focusing on front-end processes like sales and marketing. Consistency in these areas is crucial, as it allows for the identification and correction of issues, leading to predictable and desirable outcomes.

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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the Founder and CEO of Outforce, Sean Languedoc. Sean is no stranger to the tech scene, with his current venture being his fifth tech company. His story is fascinating, beginning with a mission to solve immigration challenges for technical workers in the United States. By leveraging Canada's favorable immigration policies for tech professionals, Sean initially aimed to bridge the gap for these workers. However, the unexpected arrival of COVID-19 brought a significant shift in the market, leading him to pivot towards creating a recruiting agency for international tech talent.

One of the critical issues Sean discussed was the difficulty in finding the right engineering capacity. Companies often require outsourcing due to various reasons, such as specific client projects, trade shows, or the influx of venture capital funding. The challenge, however, lies in selecting the right outsourcing agency from a sea of options. The risks of making the wrong choice are high, and Sean's personal experiences with these challenges were the catalyst for his current company, which serves as a broker between companies and outsourcing agencies. His firm aims to streamline the process and mitigate the risks associated with outsourcing.

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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the Founder and CEO of MSys Technologies, Sanjay Sehgal. Sanjay's nickname, "The Monk Who Still Drives His Ferrari and Likes to Own More," humorously captures his philosophy of balancing personal growth with the enjoyment of life's luxuries. This duality reflects the modern entrepreneur's challenge: to strive for success while staying grounded.

Founded in 2008, MSys Technologies was born from a desire to fill a gap in the product engineering space. Sanjay and his team embarked on a mission to assist companies, both large and small, in bringing their product visions to life. They took on the "heavy lifting" of product development, akin to a housing contractor but for cutting-edge technology. From data storage to fintech, blockchain, and now artificial intelligence, MSys Technologies has been pivotal in the success of numerous clients, with eight becoming unicorns and at least three going public under their guidance.

Launching a company during the 2008 financial crisis was no small feat. Sanjay's experience taught him that downturns could be ripe for innovation. He shared that each of his entrepreneurial ventures coincided with economic downturns, yet he remained unfazed. His practice of meditation allowed him to stay focused and detached from external pressures, a lesson invaluable for any business leader facing challenging times.

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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the CEO and Managing Director of Konverge Digital Solutions, Sonia Couto. Seventeen years ago, Sonia Couto joined Konverge to manage their accounting and operations. Little did she know that her path would lead her to become the CEO and founder of two innovative products within the Konverge group, including the notable Field Eagle. Her story is not just about career progression but about seizing opportunities and having the foresight to bridge gaps within the company.

Sonia's natural inclination towards leadership was evident from the start. She always had a side business, showcasing her entrepreneurial mindset. When the original founders of Konverge exited after a buyout, Sonia was approached by the new investors to steer the company forward. This pivotal moment allowed her to transition from finance to leadership, a move that would redefine her career and the future of Konverge.

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