Mari Nazary is the CEO of App Academy, and brings a strong background working at the intersection of product, operations, and learning science at several ed tech companies across different stages. 

Her team praises her as the best leader they’ve ever had, citing her strengths in systems, process, and talent development. 

In this episode, Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light dives into Mari’s unique approach to building trust and rapport quickly, and how she seamlessly blends high expectations with extensive support for her team. They also discuss frameworks for assessing team members’ competencies, the significance of feedback and tools in management, and maintaining personal relationships while navigating professional growth and performance challenges.

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