Archive for the ‘Podcast’ Category

Dan Couto is the chief operating officer at Vendata Biosciences, a microbiome company. He has more than 25 years of experience in starting and advancing biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing organizations. An operations management executive, Dan has first-hand experience in leading organizations through improvement initiatives and implementing higher levels of capability, growth, and productivity.

Building High-Performing Teams With Effective Communication

Ineffective communication ruins business operations as team members will hardly be on the same page.

In charge of the operations at Vendata Biosciences, a biotech company, Dan Couto got a…

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Brian O'Connor is the general manager and chief operating officer at Uncommon Goods, a direct-to-consumer gift shop. He has a track record of transforming organizations' revenues from $150M to $1B by streamlining their operations. A visionary leader, Brian understands the market dynamics and helps businesses to meet consumer needs and adapt to the economic realities. Brian has the foresight for identifying consumer-centric growth, and spots opportunities to reduce costs for the most efficient use of resources.

Understanding the Customer’s Priorities for Better Satisfaction

What are the most important things to customers? Answering this question effectively is the best way to provide customer satisfaction.

As general manager and chief operating officer at Uncommon Goods…

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Jack Snitkovsky is the chief operating officer at NinjaHoldings. He has more than 20 years experience working at dynamic IT organizations including building, restructuring, and leading large departments within the fast-paced culture of a startup. As a process-oriented individual, Jack leverages technology to streamline and automate business processes for efficiency. He understands the impact that people make in an organization and works closely with the team, motivating them to harness their full potential.

Increasing Team Performance With Incentives

Employees sometimes need more than their take-home pay to go the extra mile in accomplishing organizational goals.

As the chief operating officer at NinjaHoldings, a digital lending platform, Jack…

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Rafi Benzaquen is the head of growth at LULA, an early-stage intertech startup, building infrastructure for insurance in the modern economy. With more than five years of experience in strategy and operations, he has worked with top organizations such as Uber, Deloitte Consulting, and most recently Alto Pharmacy. As head of growth at LULA, Rafi creates innovative products and services to scale the organization.

Positioning Your Startup for Sustainable Growth

The formative years of a business can either make or break it. 

As head of growth at LULA, Rafi Benzaquen channels his expertise in business operations to establish a…

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Dave Davies of Force Management

Prioritizing Character Over Experience for Sustainable Growth

Does your team have the right values to successfully navigate change?

Having served in the military, Dave Davies understands that there’s no limit to what a team can achieve…

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Anthony Chaney of Versa Integrity Group

Growing Your Team With a Servant Leadership Style

Leading large and diverse teams spread across the United States is challenging. Servant leadership sets a precedent for the entire organization.

As the chief operating officer at Versa Integrity Group…

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Carleen Pan of VIDERI

Streamlining Marketing Operations for Successful Product Launch

Launching new products into the market can be a challenging process, with competitors employing every marketing strategy possible to keep new entrants at bay.

Carleen Pan makes complex marketing issues…

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Alejandra Leibovich of How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm

Minimizing Human Error With Custom Software for Higher Efficiency

Have you empowered your team with the right tools to excel in their jobs?

Adopting effective workflow tools is necessary to thrive in a competitive market. As the chief operating…

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Chuck Randolph of AT-RISK International

Securing Your Assets With Effective Physical and Digital Risk Management

A global economy calls for an inclusive security framework beyond the physical environments of a single workplace or nation to mitigate risks. Both physical and digital threats have continued to…

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Dana Karanik is the chief operating officer at Associates for Women's Medicine. With more than 26 years of experience in the medical industry, she approaches issues from a creative point of view. Dana showcases strong leadership and marketing skills in her interactions with team members, hospitals, vendors and hospital-based provider groups. She describes her strongest skills as her ability to communicate effectively and multitask in a high-stress, dynamic environment.

Cultivating a Positive Culture for Sustainable Growth

Managing a medical practice successfully requires a strong support system.

As the chief operating officer at Associates for Women’s Medicine, Dana Karanik combines her nursing and business experience to…

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