Curious Leadership with Dominic Monkhouse

E264 | Scaling Made Simple: Removing Barriers to Growth with Sherry Coutu


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In a world where knowledge is power, one woman dared to question the effectiveness of traditional learning methods. Sherry Coutu's unwavering curiosity led her on a journey of discovery from Cambridge University to the heart of entrepreneurial success. But her path took an unexpected turn when she realised that the resources meant to ignite growth were failing entrepreneurs like her. Now, she stands on the precipice of a groundbreaking solution that could revolutionise learning and unlock limitless potential. 

This week on The Melting Pot, we learned from Sherry Coutu, a prolific British entrepreneur with an unyielding drive for catalysing progress in business growth. Her portfolio showcases a seamlessly fascinating journey through the tech industry, marked by her triumphant co-founding roles in companies like Interactive Investor International and LinkedIn, which continue to dominate their respective niches. Add her impactful stint as an angel investor, and it's clear she can identify, back, and shepherd startups to exponential growth. Her firm belief in the power of learning has instigated her remarkable contributions towards bolstering educational endeavours, making her an advocate for skills development.

 

Download and listen to learn more.

 

On today's podcast: 

  • Helping scale-ups solve the skills problem
  • The outcomes from the UK scaleup report
  • The value of choosing the right learning path
  • The five barriers to growth
  • How Superpower helps scale-ups with talent acquisition and development

 

Follow Sherry Coutu:

Superpower website

LinkedIn

Twitter

The Scale-up report 2014

 

Book recommendations: 

Atlas Shrugged

The Alliance

The Startup of You

Masters of Scale

Lessons in Chemistry

 

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