Leadership Lessons from Three Top Home Care Tech CEOs

#30 Being an entrepreneur is full of unknowns and leadership can be lonely, challenging, and push you to your limits. The CEOs of AxisCare, Nevvon, and Caribou—three leading home care tech companies—share how they started their businesses, the frameworks they use to make tough decisions, the skills they’ve had to master, and how they’ve built moats around themselves in a competitive market. They also offer candid advice for home care leaders navigating their own entrepreneurial journey.Todd AllenJames CohenAlex OosterveenAxisCare—operational softwareNevvon—caregiver training platformCaribou—caregiver rewards and recognition toolBook: Give and Take by Adam GrantChapters:00:00 Introduction to Home Care Entrepreneurs02:08 Motivations Behind Starting a Business08:51 Embracing Pain and Discomfort in Entrepreneurship17:08 Navigating Change: Push Through vs. Pivot24:44 People Management: The Heart of Business34:35 Hiring for Culture vs. Skill39:39 Developing Hard Skills for Success40:33 Curiosity and Pattern Recognition in Business41:32 The Importance of Forecasting and Growth44:12 Navigating Financials and Corporate Governance48:31 Understanding the Moat Framework for Business Success55:26 Operational Excellence and Customer Retention01:00:16 Balancing Current Needs with Future Opportunities01:09:58 Entrepreneurial Advice for Home Care Leaders