Starting and scaling your tech business in the current market environment can be complicated, but having the right leaders to advise and guide you can make scaling up less challenging. In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Martin Threakall, an experienced CEO, COO, investor, board advisor, and founder. I have had the pleasure of working with Martin several times, and I am excited to share his insights regarding scaling tech businesses and startups. 

You will hear critical scaling topics such as:

• When is the right time to hire a COO?
• When is the right time to expand overseas?
• How to build trust in a fast-scaling environment?
• Top tips for founders when scaling their business.

 

Episode Outline and Highlights

 

[01:41] Martin's career and background.

[05:52] When should you get a COO?

[11:33] Actions that Martin took when scaling businesses.

[14:00] How to give meaningful feedback to your team.

[18:15] What advice would Martin give to founders who wish to scale their companies quickly?

[24:06] Exploring the international markets - Martin reveals his key learnings.

[29:29] At what point in a company's journey should you build a talent acquisition function?

[34:40] What are the common failures or challenge points for scaling companies that Martin has observed?

[38:00] How to build trust in a fast-scaling environment.

[44:30] Addressing the growing burn-out issue within the tech sector.

[47:30] Working as an advisor on board discussions – What works in the boardroom?

[55:50] Fintech growth opportunities in the upcoming years.

[58:30] What would be the most impactful piece of advice that Martin received? 

 

About Martin Threakall 

 

Martin is a delivery-focused executive leader with extensive experience in startup and scaleup businesses, including starting and growing a business from scratch as a co-founder.

 

His particular experience and expertise are within Financial Services and Technology, specifically in the Payments and Open Banking domain. He is also an Angel investor in multiple businesses, with a particular interest in sports/health business and those with an environmental or social focus. Outside of work, Martin enjoys spending time with family and is a keen distance runner.

 

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Rebecca has extensive talent and executive search experience supporting digital and technology businesses through complex changes and fast-paced scale-up periods. She works with businesses advising on C-level, technical, sales and commercial appointments, workforce planning, strategic talent management, recruitment processes and associated technology and employer brand development.