Meghan West knew at a young age she wanted to join her Dad and the team at Mastercam. Now she's the president and CEO, bringing solutions and services to the manufacturing world with advanced software. 

 

This episode is a wide-spanning journey that starts with the company's origins and Meghan's early days. We learn about Meghan's entrance into the company after her degree and how she had to find a role where she could be of most value to the organization.    

 

Meghan discovered an interest an aptitude for putting structure in place as the company continued its substantial growth. Ari and Meghan discussed the limits of bureaucracy and strategic frameworks.

 

Finally Ari and Meghan talk about how Mastercam listens to its customers, but also tries to stay one step ahead…anticipating future needs.

 

Meghan's favorite business book:

No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results, Cy Wakeman

 

Meghan West, Mastercam

Website: https://www.mastercam.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mastercam

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mastercam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercam/

Meghan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westmeghan/

 

Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP

Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/

Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari

Podcast YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri

Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

 

https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/ 

https://blog.compassmsp.com/ 

https://compassmsp.com/about 

 

Meghan and Ari discuss:

CAM

Family business

Business structure

Training and education

Additive manufacturing