Today’s episode features Katie Savarese, founder and CEO of Nova, a leading project management company. 

 

Katie discusses transitioning from a background in mechanical engineering and a role at Uber to creating Nova. She emphasizes the importance of a strong team culture, financial preparedness, and innovative cash flow management. Discover how hiring a fractional CFO provided strategic financial support, allowing Katie to focus on growth. 

 

Listeners will gain valuable insights into building a company culture, understanding financials, and proactive planning. Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Katie Savarese that could transform your business approach.  Katie is the Founder and CEO of NOVA, a woman-owned project management firm that specializes in renovations and large-scale developments, particularly those adjacent to sports arenas and entertainment venues. Prior to starting NOVA, she led Uber's Global Event Operations team for 7 years where she learned the importance of transportation logistics to designing developments. Katie has a passion for building strong teams that are focused on creatively solving problems and delivering impressive results. 

 

Website: www.teamnovas.com  What you'll hear in this episode: 05:43 Started Nova, renovated White Sox visiting bathroom. 

09:11 Grateful mindset enables confident career decisions. 

12:43 Creating jobs inspires and carries significant responsibility. 

14:32 Team-centric approach prioritizes clients and rewards employees. 

18:04 Young COO learned finance through hands-on experience. 

22:16 Know challenges, make informed decisions, reduce stress. 

26:14 Friend recommended Shannon; realized need for fractional CFO. 

29:30 Unexpected expenses challenge; strategic planning offers relief. 

30:27 S Corp setup saved us significant tax money. 

36:11 Focus on long-term planning for small business.  If you like this episode, check out: Hiring Contractors vs. Employees - Pros and Cons 

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