Genius At Scale

Today's guest on Genius At Scale is Matthew Scullion. Matthew is the founder and CEO of Matillion - the productivity platform for data teams. It makes data work more productive by empowering coders and non-coders alike to move, transform, and orchestrate data pipelines, faster.Connect with Matthew and Mattilion here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewscullion/Website: https://www.matillion.comIf you also want to find out your very own Superpower, be sure to take the quiz here: https://scale.evokinggenius.com/sf/a6719a64 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on Genius At Scale is Richard Potter. Richard is the Cofounder and CEO of Peak, the AI platform that optimizes product inventory, pricing and customer personalization for businesses from millions to billions in revenue.Connect with Richard and Peak here:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richard-potter-a7204831Website: https://peak.aiIf you also want to find out your very own CEO Superpower, be sure to take the quiz here: https://scale.evokinggenius.com/sf/0e67f63b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on Genius At Scale is Ken Fine. Ken is the CEO of Heap, the only digital insights platform that gives you complete understanding of your customers’ digital journeys, so you can quickly improve conversion, retention, and customer delight. Connect with Ken and Heap here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmfine/Heap website: https://www.heap.io/If you also want to find out your very own CEO Superpower, be sure to take the quiz here: https://scale.evokinggenius.com/sf/0e67f63b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Embark on a riveting journey into the world of entrepreneurship and business scaling with host John Hittler on the "Genius at Scale" podcast. Join the insightful conversation with tech entrepreneur David V Duccini as he shares the unexpected twists of his journey, from a wilderness-loving youth to a coding enthusiast. Gain exclusive access to high-five secrets for startup success, uncovering the art of the pitch, and exploring the truth behind the Elon Musk myth. Whether you're a CEO, C-suite professional, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with invaluable insights that could reshape your business perspective. Subscribe now for a dose of inspiration and expert advice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Embark on an illuminating journey with John Hittler and David Hassell in this riveting 'Genius at Scale' podcast episode.David, the innovative force behind a thriving HR solutions company, shares the untold story of scaling from the brink of acquisition to market dominance. Dive into unteachable talents, strategic pivots, and annual planning secrets that propelled his success.Join this candid dialogue, gain actionable insights, and elevate your CEO game. Subscribe now for an authentic exploration of entrepreneurship and scaling wisdom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erik Malin, Chief of Operations with Baton (recently acquired by Ryder) joins the Genius at Scale, chats about the highs and lows of scaling companies, the transformative impact of industry pioneers like Uber and Airbnb, and the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs.Explore the critical importance of valuable talents in scaling a company and the pitfalls of optimizing for specific metrics without considering broader consequences. Erik shares his experiences and lessons learned, shedding light on Uber's scrappy and competitive approach that revolutionized the transportation industry.For those who thrive on stories of scaling and diving deep into systems and processes that make this happen, this is one episode not to be missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome Hesky Kutscher to this weeks episode of the Evoking Genius Podcast.Hesky, the CEO of the Edutech Saas 'Activate', is a serial entrepreneur that gained practical wisdom that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. This included selling books door-to-door. We explore Activate's remarkable journey during the pandemic, uncovering pivotal moments, and understanding the iterative nature of growth in a dynamic business landscape. Including Activate's focus on optimizing for customer value and strategic growth, with innovative approaches to engaging parents and students.Hesky also dives deep into the uncharted territories of entrepreneurial parenting as he reveals his unique approach to instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in his children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gabe Luna-Ostaseski, founder and CEO of Brain Trust, joins the 'Genius at Scale' podcast He shares his amazing journey of entrepreneurship and scaling, starting as an 18 year old just trying to get by in college, scaling to a million dollar business in 12 months helping others do the same.Gabe lessons in business have been many and varied including The Power of Urgency in High-Growth Start-ups, and The Delicate Balance between Specialization and Autonomy. Tune into this episode and gain actionable insights every CEO and C-suite execute needs to know scale your business successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Petrakis founder and CEO of Batch (formerly Bach) dives into his extraordinary personal journey in business through his launch of Batch. Mike launched Batch, a rapidly growing platform that's transforming the way people experience unforgettable parties, bachelorette trips, and more, just at the onset of COVID, and scaled and pivoted through the turbulence on is journey to multi-million dollar valuation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The amazing journey of Baby Bathwater, with Hollis Carter. In this episode, we dive into the world of scaling a community based business with seasoned digital expert and co-founder of The Baby Bathwater Institute, Hollis Carter. Hollis shares his unconventional journey to success. From mastering the art of networking to embracing culture-driven growth and the importance of making informed hiring decisions, this episode is a treasure trove of insights for those looking to navigate the complexities of growing a business and expansion through cultural fit communities. Check out the 'Genius at Scale' episode with special guest Hollis Carter and John Hittler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Power of Resilence, Vision and the Art of De-scaling for Sustainable Growth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from Andrew Berberick, the co-founder of Baton - a logistics technology company that was recently acquired by Ryder.Andrew shares the inside story of his startup journey, from the early days of raising money to the challenges of scaling and the ultimate success of the acquisition.Baton is at the forefront of using AI to transform his industry. In this episode, Andrew shares his insights on how to use AI to solve real-world problems, improve customer service, and increase efficiency. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities of using AI in business.If you're an entrepreneur, CEO, or C-suite professional, this episode is a must-listen. You'll learn valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business, no matter what industry you're in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is David Siegel, CEO of Meetup, the largest platform for finding and building local community. He has over 20 years of experience as a technology and digital media executive leading organizations through innovative product development, rapid revenue growth, and digital traffic acceleration. Prior to joining Meetup, David was CEO of Investopedia and before that, President of Seeking Alpha.Connect with David here:David's book, Decide & ConquerMeetupMeetup's podcast, Keep ConnectedInstagramTwitterFacebookLinkedInTikTokThreads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Bill Harney, CEO of Keeping Current Matters. Bill is committed to helping his team and members understand and accomplish their goals and dreams. He's also a firm believer in pushing the envelop to accomplish lofty goals and setting new standards for themselves and their clients.Connect with Bill and his team here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/billharney/https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/trial/https://www.instagram.com/keepingcurrentmatters/https://www.facebook.com/kcmcrewhttps://twitter.com/kcmcrewhttps://www.youtube.com/user/kcmcrewhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/keepingcurrentmatters/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guests on the Genius At Scale podcast are Abbas Moledina and Rami Akily, co-founders of YouMakr. YouMakr is the world’s first free generative AI app AI predicts a student's upcoming exam questions. Today marks another cause for celebration, as they recently secured over $500K in Pre-Seed Funding.Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/youmakr/Rami Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rami-akily-20726410/Abbas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbas-moledina-83455947/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Casey Woo, founder of Operators Guild. Casey is a public market investor turned proven multi-stage, high-growth technology COO/CFO with 2 decades of experience at high-growth startups. Connect Operators Guild here:https://hubs.la/Q01ZF8q90To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Marques Ogden. Growing up in a single parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. Connect with Marques here:https://marques360.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Chris Wentz, the founder of Everykey. Chris has been an entrepreneur ever since middle school, and founded Everykey in 2015. Everykey is the world’s first universal smart key that wirelessly unlocks your phone, computer, tablet, and automatically logs you into your online accounts when you're nearby, then locks everything down when you walk away.  Find Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wentz/Everykey website: https://everykey.com/Everykey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/everykey/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Campbell is the CEO of ProfitWell (formerly Price Intelligently), the software for helping subscription companies with their monetization and retention strategies. ProfitWell also provides free turnkey subscription financial metrics for over eight thousand companies. Prior to ProfitWell, Patrick led Strategic Initiatives for Boston based Gemvara and was an Economist at Google and the US Intelligence community.Connect with Patrick and Paddle:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickccampbell/https://www.linkedin.com/company/paddle/ To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest on Genius At Scale is Erik Huberman. Erik is the founder and CEO of Hawke Media, the fastest growing marketing consultancy in the United States. Launched in 2014, Hawke Media has been valued at $75 million and has grown from seven to over 150 employees.Connect with Erik here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikhuberman/https://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/ To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Jacques Panis. He brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the C-suite, and is a dynamic and highly energetic executive with over 13 years of experience in senior management. Find out what he's learned about scaling companies.Connect with Jacques here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacques-panis-36279482/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Justin Breen, the Founder and CEO of global PR firm BrEpic Communications and exclusive connectivity platform BrEpic Network. His first book, Epic Business, was a bestseller in six countries and No. 1 for Entrepreneurship in the US. Breen started BrEpic Communications in 2017 and launched BrEpic Network in 2022. He has built an international network of extraordinary people and believes strongly in the power of introductions and creating important relationships.Connect with Justin here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brepiccommunicationsllc/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brepiccommunicationsllc/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Jed Ayres, an expert in desktop productivity solutions and the CEO of IGEL North America, a leading provider of workspace management software, thin clients and zero clients.Connect with Jed and IGEL North America here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedayres/https://www.linkedin.com/company/igel-technology/https://www.igel.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Kris Rudeegraap, the co-founder and CEO of Sendoso. Kris has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent time at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. During that time, he discovered that creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting was an effective way to drive demand and increase sales, which helped inspire the idea for Sendoso. Kris is a California native and CSU-Chico alum currently residing in the Bay Area.Connect with Kris and Sendoso here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sendoso/https://sendoso.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is JeVon McCormick. He is an American author, public speaker and businessman. In 2016, author Tucker Max hired McCormick as CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their insight.Connect with JeVon here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevonmccormick/https://www.linkedin.com/company/scribe-media/https://jevonmccormick.com/https://scribemedia.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Mattson is a best-selling author, sales and management thought leader, keynote speaker and leader for sales training seminars around the world. As CEO and President of Sandler Training, Mr. Mattson oversees the corporate direction and strategy for the company’s global operations including sales, marketing, consulting, alliances and support. His key areas of focus are sales leadership, strategy and client satisfaction. Connect with Dave:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-mattson-99538612/https://www.linkedin.com/school/sandler-training/ To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest, Marie-Agnès Daumas, is on a mission to help the next generation of leaders create sustainable change for the planet by driving profitable sales. She's the Senior Vice President of Retail of TerraCycle.https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-agn%C3%A8s-daumas-85a01ba0/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/terracycle/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Christian Kletzl, CEO and co-founder of UserGems, a software that helps B2B marketing and sales teams reach buyers that matter most for their businesses. Christian is a software engineer turned sales. Prior to UserGems, he was at Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey.Connect with Christian and UserGems here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiankletzlhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/usergems/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Rob Cherun. Rob recently stepped down from the role of Chief Executive Officer of Stealth Monitoring after running the company for 12 years. With his team, he built an incredible enterprise of 2,000 employees, $100M+ annual recurring revenue, 40+ offices, 4 countries, and thousands of clients. The business has consistently grown 20-30% year-over-year. Rob has a deep passion in growing businesses, and we'll be sure to continue watching him succeed in all he does.https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcherun/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Sulisz’s career within the telecommunications industry spans 18 years. He has spent 7+ years in the fiber/fixed access networks area and 11 years in wireless networks including cellular and microwave deployments across access and private networks. He has been actively involved in deployments across Asia-Pacific and North America. Sulisz started his career as a design engineer and found his passion in large and complex rollouts where he honed his skill in project director and program management roles. He quickly moved into general and senior executive roles, where he has also owned large and complex accounts. Over the last few years, Sulisz has focused on productizing and deploying innovative approaches to digital design, engineering and construction while building a global capability for Biarri Networks and he is now the CTO of Congruex. He holds a double degree in electronics engineering and information technology. Sulisz resides with his family in Denver, Colorado.Connect with Paul here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsuliszatbiarrinetworks/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Chitty is the CEO of Talon Air and a Partner at Apollo Jets. Under James’ leadership, Talon Air has become more customer-focused than ever, with 40+ aircraft ranging from the Hawker 800XP to the Gulfstream 550. He has also seen company culture thrive, all while increasing pilot staff by more than 400% and quickly gaining market share.https://www.linkedin.com/company/talon-air-inc./https://www.talonairjets.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Matt Carpenter, the CEO of Dealerware. Dealerware is a SaaS company based in Austin, TX, that manages courtesy and rental vehicles offered to you by franchise dealerships. Matt scaled his company by utilizing one sentence. "Start with 'Yes!'"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcarpenterceo/https://www.linkedin.com/company/dealerware/https://www.linkedin.com/company/audiondemand/https://www.dealerware.com/https://www.audiondemand.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Joe Caruso, CEO and Co-Founder of Alliance Advisors. Alliance Advisors is a global corporate advisory firm that strategically guides its partner companies to reach their business goals.https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-caruso-b299aba5/https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-advisors/https://www.allianceadvisors.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Todd Abbott. He is the EVP of Corporate Development at Mediafly.https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-abbott-659b891/https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediafly/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naveen Krishnamurthy is an accomplished two-time business owner and CEO. Since starting RIVA twelve years ago, Naveen has worked to define a culture that inspires employees to consider their relationships with each other and their clients, while achieving unimaginable personal and professional development. While focused on the basics of results innovation values and accountability (what RIVA stands for), Naveen is better known for his out-of-the-box and disruptive thinking. Through social media, he shares real-time vision with his team and the community, demanding and inspiring action that betters government. His passion and perspective have earned him opportunities to work on high profile Federal programs, speak on Executive Leadership panels, support nonprofit boards, mentor small businesses, and earn industry accolades -- most notably, the prestigious Fed 100.https://www.linkedin.com/company/riva-solutions-inc-/https://www.instagram.com/rivasolutionsinc/https://rivasolutionsinc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenkrishnamurthy/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet today's guest, Trevor Sumner. Trevor is a NYC-based entrepreneur, product and marketing executive and recognized startup advisor and angel. He builds innovative companies, technology and experiences. If you want to find out more about Trevor and what he's currently up to, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorsumner/ To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Ben Levenbaum, CEO of Xceleration. Ben is a native New Yorker, and oversees the growth of Xceleration with an eye on the industry and a focus on “what‘s next” as they deliver reward programs across North America and around the world.https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-levenbaum/https://www.linkedin.com/company/xceleration-inc-/https://www.xceleration.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edris is passionate about the intersection of retail, entrepreneurship, technology, and consumer science. In February 2020, Edris became the Chief Executive Officer of Engage3, a leading competitive intelligence and consumer engagement company committed to helping retailers and brands compete more profitably. He joined Engage in 2013 as Director, Business Development and then served as its COO and General Manager for four and half years before becoming CEO.https://www.linkedin.com/in/edrisadam/https://www.linkedin.com/company/engage3/https://www.engage3.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is David Grossman, CEO of Renue Systems. Structured as a franchise system, Renue Systems is the leading provider of comprehensive deep cleaning and restoration services to the hospitality industry. They help their customers solve the problems of maintaining at a high level their important assets such as carpets, drapes, upholstery, tile and grout, air conditioning units, mattresses and marble/natural stone, among others. They are a preferred vendor partner to a number of large, international hotel companies including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Wyndham, Best Western and Fairmont.https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrossmanatrenuesystems/http://www.renuesystems.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is Aaron Schumm. Aaron is the founder and CEO of Vestwell, the modern engine powering savings and investment programs for small businesses and individual savers. Vestwell currently powers nearly 25,000 small businesses, more than a million savers, and $25 billion in assets in all 50 states. For more info:Vestwell Website: www.vestwell.comVestwell LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vestwellVestwell Twitter: @VestwellAaron Schumm LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aaronschummAaron Schumm Twitter: @AaronSchummTo find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Dan Cremons, our guest for today's episode. He landed in the private equity space in 2007, and according to him, it was thanks to a few strokes of luck and a little elbow grease. Since the early days, Dan has led investments, served on numerous boards, built out portfolio operations and human-capital capabilities, and led within several private equity-backed companies as a CEO and CXO. Dan helps portfolio companies’ leadership teams define their winning future, get clear on the stepping-stones in that direction, and ensure they have the right team and culture in place to get there. Here are links to find out more about Dan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancremons/ (best place to reach him)Winning Moves: http://www.winningmoves.co Winning Moves book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Moves-Private-Equity-Backed-Companies/dp/B0B2TRD4N8/ref=zg_bsnr_10020678011_1/136-5215015-4315348?pd_rd_i=B0B2TRD4N8&psc=1 To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Tom Holgate, CEO of iLending and a Fintech leader with successful history of scaling businesses for acquisition and long term growth. iLending is a national leader in automotive refinancing with offices in Denver CO, Austin TX & Columbia SC. Through dozens of strategic partnerships with credit unions, banks, and other financial institutions, the company offers competitive interest rates on auto loans.Find out more about Tom and iLending right here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomholgate/ https://ilendingcarloanrefinancing.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/ilending/ To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After fifteen years of working his way up though the competitive ranks of New York City’s financial sector, today's guest Andy Pudalov made a conscientious decision to leave his position as Global Head of Fixed Income Derivative Trading at National Australia Bank to pursue an interest he felt was a virtue of higher importance. While he worked his entire adult life for a number of prestigious financial institutions to achieve an expertise in institutional fixed income derivative trading, he simply felt it time to gratify another more altruistic ambition he had always held. That was when he founded Rush Bowls. Andy took Rush Bowls from strength to strength. And yes, even through the pandemic. Find out more about Andy and Rush Bowls with today's episode. https://www.instagram.com/rushbowls/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/RushBowls/https://twitter.com/RushBowlshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/rush-bowlshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNODYc-DTD4J7_69d-uh3gTo see if you are ready to scale your company, be sure to find out at https://evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doug Thede moved into executive leadership roles for companies like Sitehawk and Microstrategy after getting his BA in Accounting at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and working in tax for Big Four accounting firms. He may have started his career in Finance, but he thinks "beyond the spreadsheet," and views his primary job as building and leading great teams. He always has a good book to recommend and, one of these days, plans to try his hand at writing fiction. Doug loved creating by digging tunnels in sand castles as a child and remains a bit fascinated with tunnels to this day.Find out more about Doug and Lytho here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-thede/https://www.linkedin.com/company/lytho/h ttps://www.lytho.com/ He's also featured in my newly-released book. https://geni.us/LittleBookofBigScale To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Steven Moy, CEO of Barbarian. I've interviewed Steven for my book, The Little Book Of Big Scale, and knew I just had to have him on the show! We had a great discussion, even reminisced about an ancient (by the internet's standards) viral ad campaign. Since joining Barbarian as CEO in 2019, Steven has fundamentally reshaped the agency from top to bottom. He has launched Barbarian’s first global office in Warsaw, Poland; added 15 new clients (including Kendo, NARs, Cetaphil, K-Y, Durex, Caliber, Emergent Holdings, American Express and Mucinex); launched 4 new business practices including Consulting and an industry-first alliance with sports media personality Jay Williams; and hired new Creative and Technology department heads from AKQA and R/GA. These accomplishments led Steven to be named to Campaign’s 40 Over 40 list in 2020. In 2021, FastCompany honored Barbarian's 2020 Social Commerce Innovation Mucinex Sickwear as a World Changing Idea and invited Steven to join Fast Company Executive Board as an Official Board Member.https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmoy/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/barbarian/about/ To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. evokinggenius.com/scale  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of Genius At Scale podcast, you meet John Hittler of Evoking Genius. He interviewed more than 275 CEOs on the topic of scale for his upcoming book, The Little Book Of Big Scale - 5 Counterintuitive Practices for Exponential Growth. With this podcast, he intends to continue his search for counterintuitive scaling practices by interviewing the CEOs and other decision-makers of fast scaling companies. To find out if your company is at the brink of scaling, be sure to take the Scalability Index Assessment right here: https://scalabilityindex.scoreapp.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.