Inside the C-Suite

By WRKdefined

Energy, Influence and Innovation in the C-Suite

Join Christy Honeycutt for an unfiltered look into the minds of influential leaders as they share their untold stories. If you want to know how top lead... more

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March 11, 2024 Ascending to the C-suite: AC Chakrabarti's Path: The 28 Day Failure and the Art of Cultivating your inner Circle
Ascending to the C-suite: AC Chakrabarti's Path: The 28 Day Failure and the Art of Cultivating your inner Circle
He's now the successful CEO of HireLogic and industry killer in HR Tech but in a mere 28 days, AC's initial business shuttered, a turning point. Through adversity, he learned the art of building an inner circle, crucial for navigating funding politics and fostering trust. As he ascended to the C-suite, sleepless nights became common, driven by the pursuit of success.
His journey illuminates the challenges and strategies essential for startup triumphs.

Chapters
00:00 The Cost of Commuting
03:44 Introduction to AC Chakrabarti and HireLogic
04:41 Standardizing the Hiring Process
06:20 The Importance of Structured Interviews
07:00 AC Chakrabarti's Early Entrepreneurial Instincts
09:22 Transitioning from Price Waterhouse to Siebel Systems
11:16 Creating Clear Standards and Selling to SAP
13:27 Missed Opportunities: Google and Salesforce
19:30 The Need for Better Healthcare
21:24 Starting AnyPresence
23:22 Identifying Unmet Needs
24:22 Building Greenfield Startups
25:25 Building a Team for Greenfield Opportunities
27:19 Investor Mindset in New Categories
29:08 The Role of AI in Venture Investments
30:46 Knowing When to Seek Funding or Exit
33:51 Creating Developer Software for Microservices
35:24 The Future of AI in Code Writing
37:34 The Importance of Humanities in Education
40:14 Rethinking Education Curriculum
44:16 Advice for Young Professionals

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46min
March 04, 2024Startup Resilience: Lessons from TedX Talks and 2000 Obituaries
Summary:
Each morning, Lux Narayan begins his day with a plate of scrambled eggs and a question: "Who died?" This routine isn't morbid; it's enlightening. Analyzing 2,000 New York Times obituaries over a 20 month period he's distilled what achievement looks like over the life of an everyday human. We discuss this and his entrepreneurial journey, failures, and triumphs on this episode of Inside the C-suite.

Takeaways
Live streaming events have become increasingly popular, and it is important to adapt to changing audience preferences.
Expanding a network and adding new shows can help cover a wider range of topics and attract a larger audience.
Pivoting and adapting to new opportunities is a common experience for entrepreneurs.
Artistic interests and hobbies can provide a creative outlet and serve as a source of inspiration.
Riverside is a valuable tool for recording and editing content, offering features that enhance the recording experience. Embrace the journey and find joy in the act of creation.
Build a team based on attitude and aptitude, prioritizing passion and curiosity.
Create a supportive and authentic work environment where people can bring their whole selves.
Stay positive and motivated in the face of failure, focusing on learning and growth.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:05 Transition to Live Streaming
04:21 Expanding the Network
05:08 Pivoting and Adapting
06:14 William's Artistic Background
07:39 Ryan's Background and Art Appreciation
08:07 Discussion on Art and Backgrounds
09:03 William's Sons and Their Interests
09:59 Lux's Background and Streamer Life
11:05 Lux's Interest in Startups
12:27 Discussion on Riverside and Recording
13:40 Discussion on Riverside's Features
14:22 Introduction and Getting Started
15:14 Introduction of Lux Narayan
17:43 Lux's TED Talk on Obituaries
20:04 Introduction and Connection
20:25 The Unexpected Journey into Data Science
25:18 Early Jobs and Entrepreneurial Ventures
28:38 Leaving Corporate Jobs and Embracing Entrepreneurship
31:49 Lessons Learned from Failed Ventures
36:11 The Challenges of the Advertising Industry
38:07 Staying Positive and Motivated in the Face of Failure
42:22 Building a Team Based on Attitude and Aptitude
46:26 Creating a Supportive and Authentic Work Environment
48:34 Finding Joy in the Journey and Embracing New Experiences
51:27 Conclusion and Call to Action

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41min
February 26, 2024Revving Up Recruitment: From Speed Enthusiast to HR Trailblazer
Summary
Michael Nadeau shares his journey from reckless speed enthusiast to building a successful corporate wellness company. He discusses his passion for problem-solving and his belief in the power of pressure and time. Nadeau also talks about his ventures into motorsports and IV therapy, as well as his realization of the flaws in the traditional recruiting process. He emphasizes the need for personalized help, treating applicants like customers, and giving people a voice in the hiring process. Michael Nadeau discusses the need for a new hiring process and how traditional HR tech falls short. He shares his journey of building Connect, a platform that digitizes and humanizes the hiring process. Michael emphasizes the importance of automation and asynchronous communication in hiring. He also highlights the need for patience, embracing fear, and seeking advice from others. Michael discusses the challenges of managing a remote workforce and the importance of building a great team. He concludes by emphasizing the value of open communication and learning from others.

Takeaways
Passion for problem-solving and the power of pressure and time
The importance of personalized help and treating applicants like customers in the recruiting process
Recognizing the flaws in the traditional recruiting process and the need for change
Building a successful corporate wellness company and the value of rebranding The traditional hiring process is broken and needs to be digitized and humanized.
HR tech often focuses on post-hire processes and fails to address the challenges of hiring.
Automation and asynchronous communication can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process.
Building a great team requires patience, embracing fear, and seeking advice from others.
Managing a remote workforce requires a different approach and effective communication strategies.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:33 The Story Behind the Helmets
06:00 From Reckless Speed to Recruiting
10:05 Discovering the Business of Recruiting
13:00 Moving to Dallas and Exploring New Opportunities
14:00 The Shift to Corporate Wellness
21:03 Venturing into Motorsports and IV Therapy
22:59 Recognizing the Need for Change in Recruiting
24:32 The Need for a New Hiring Process
25:23 The Problem with Traditional HR Tech
26:22 The Broken Hiring Process
27:20 Building Connect
28:18 Creating a Scalable Tech Stack
29:16 The Future of Hiring
30:13 Automating the Interview Process
31:18 Thriving in Michael's Environment
32:17 Respecting Fear and Taking Action
35:07 Managing a Remote Workforce
37:03 Building a Great Team
38:24 Chemistry and Timing in Hiring
40:17 Navigating Self-Doubt
42:36 Knowing When to Say Goodbye
45:17 The Importance of Communication

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49min
February 19, 2024What entrepreneurs need to know: Funding, Investor Mantras, External Capital, The role of the board, with Brent Pearson, CEO Enboarder.
Summary
In this episode, William Tincup and Ryan Leary interview Brent Pearson, the founder and CEO of Emborder. They discuss Brent's background in film and television, his transition to computing, and his experience with startups and co-founders. Brent shares his reasons for choosing Austin as the location for his company and talks about his motivation and driving force. They also touch on the importance of innovation and adapting to change, as well as the habits that have contributed to Brent's success. Finally, they provide advice on funding and building a board of directors. The conversation covers the changing landscape of funding, adapting to investor mantras, the value of external capital, the role of the board, knowing when to take on funding, managing a reduction in force (RIF), and future goals and milestones.

Takeaways
Investor mantras and funding priorities can change, so it's important to stay aware and adapt your strategy accordingly.
Bootstrap your company as much as possible in the early stages, but consider external capital when you're ready to scale.
View your board as a valuable resource and partner, rather than an enemy to be managed.
When planning a reduction in force (RIF), prioritize clear communication, empathy, and minimizing disruption to the company culture.
Set clear goals and milestones for the future of your company, and be open to potential mergers or acquisitions for growth and innovation.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:27 Brent's Journey from Film to Computing
07:12 Experience with Startups and Co-Founders
13:12 Living in Boston and Choosing Austin
19:46 Motivation and Driving Force
25:42 Innovation and Adapting to Change
27:50 Habits for Success
33:25 Funding and Board Advice
34:03 Changing Landscape of Funding
35:50 Adapting to Investor Mantras
36:19 The Value of External Capital
37:18 The Role of the Board
38:15 Knowing When to Take on Funding
39:02 Managing a Reduction in Force (RIF)
43:43 Future Goals and Milestones

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50min
February 13, 2024Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Tony Jamous CEO, Oyster HR Reveals Secrets to Purposeful Business Success and Work-Life Balance!
Summary
In this conversation, Tony Jamous, CEO of Oyster HR, shares his journey and insights as a leader. He discusses the genesis of Oyster and his motivation to create a purposeful and meaningful business. Tony emphasizes the importance of self-care and well-being for leaders and shares his strategies for balancing work and personal life. He also explores the difference between leadership and management and his commitment to becoming a better manager. Tony discusses the role of data and intuition in decision-making and the changing nature of work in the modern world. He concludes by sharing his perspective on the need for purpose and mission in work and what he looks for in candidates.

Takeaways
Self-care and well-being are essential for leaders to maintain their energy and avoid burnout.
Balancing work and personal life requires setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
Leadership is about vision, inspiration, and motivation, while management involves supervision and structuring teams for success.
Data and intuition both play a role in decision-making, and leaders should consider both when making important choices.
The nature of work is changing, and younger generations are seeking purpose and meaning in their careers.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:22 Genesis of Oyster
03:00 Building a Purposeful and Meaningful Business
06:31 Motivation and Self-Care
09:44 Balancing Work and Personal Life
10:39 Defining Well-Being and Self-Connection
13:36 Prioritizing Self-Care as a CEO
17:06 Balancing Work and Personal Life
19:25 Moving to France and Starting a New Life
21:11 First Job After College
24:33 Current Focus and Challenges
26:23 Leadership vs Management
27:25 Becoming a Better Manager
34:08 Data vs Intuition in Decision-Making
36:34 The Changing Nature of Work
39:36 The Need for Purpose and Mission in Work
40:33 The Impact of the Pandemic on Work
41:55 What Tony Looks for in Candidates
43:11 Conclusion and Gratitude

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48min

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.