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EPISODE · Nov 9, 2023 · 38 MIN

Ali Besiso, CEO of ICIMS, on Scaling a Startup and Building Strategic Teams

from Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps · host Ali Besiso

In this enlightening episode, Ali Besiso, CEO of ICIMS, shares his journey of bootstrapping a startup to revenue generation and the complexities of scalability without external funding. He discusses the common pitfalls faced by entrepreneurs, particularly the 'valleys of death' that impede growth. Ali emphasizes the importance of having the right team and strategic advisors, including a skilled CFO, to navigate these challenges effectively. He also reflects on the significance of learning from others' experiences and the necessity of adapting in today's fast-paced business landscape.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.📌 Connect with iCIMS & Ali Besiso🔗 Website: https://www.icims.com.au/✉️ Email: [email protected]📞 Call: +61 416 586 887 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alibesiso/ CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPSWebsite: www.scaleupgrowth.coLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherpsFacebook: www.facebook.com/scaleupgrowthInstagram: www.instagram.com/scaleupgrowthYoutube: www.youtube.com/@scaleupgrowthEmail: [email protected] 🚀 Ready to Elevate Your Business?If you’re interested, here are 3 ways I can help you right now: 1. Subscribe to our podcast Get actionable strategies to run a more efficient business from someone who built & exited 3 multi-million $ companies. Click Here to listen & subscribe now! 2. Download our free CEO Dashboard template  Build a step-by-step business plan for consistent growth.  Click Here to download.3. Book a 20-min Business Growth CallMap out a growth plan for your business and identify your biggest bottleneck & leave with a clear action plan. — Click Here

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In this enlightening episode, Ali Besiso, CEO of ICIMS, shares his journey of bootstrapping a startup to revenue generation and the complexities of scalability without external funding. He discusses the common pitfalls faced by entrepreneurs, particularly the 'valleys of death' that impede growth. Ali emphasizes the importance of having the right team and strategic advisors, including a skilled CFO, to navigate these challenges effectively. He also reflects on the significance of learning fro...

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