In this episode of She's So Suite, host Kristi Faltorusso sits down with Stevie Case, Chief Revenue Officer at Vanta, to explore one of the most unconventional journeys to the C-suite.

Stevie shares her remarkable story—from aspiring politician, to professional esports gamer, to video game designer, and ultimately becoming a top enterprise salesperson and then becoming a CRO leading a 500+ person revenue organization.

The conversation dives into the power of leaning into discomfort, proving doubters wrong, building high-performing teams, and leading with vulnerability. Stevie also opens up about navigating career challenges, raising a daughter as a single mother while building her career, and the leadership lessons that helped her scale Vanta during hypergrowth.

If you're interested in career pivots, sales leadership, building elite teams, or breaking traditional career molds, this episode delivers powerful lessons and inspiration.

Timestamps

0:00 - Preview

1:08 - Meet Stevie Case & Vanta's Overview

2:25 - Scaling a Hypergrowth Company

4:30 - The Secret to Execution in Startups

6:40 - Childhood Dream: Becoming U.S. President

8:15 - Becoming a Professional Gamer & an Early Internet Celebrity

10:28 - Transitioning from Gaming to Game Development

11:25 - The Unexpected Career Pivot into Sales

15:00 - Parents' Reaction to Stevie's Gaming Career

18:30 - Leaning into Discomfort

21:30 - Joining Twilio and Proving the Critics Wrong

23:07 - The Mentor Who Changed Her Career

28:30 - Raising a Daughter as a Single Mom While Building a Career

30:25 - Betting on Yourself

35:25 - Building the Team at Vanta

38:15 - Hiring Secrets for High-Performing Teams

41:03 - Final Leadership Advice

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Stevie Case: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steviecase/

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Manali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manalibhat/

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About She's So Suite Podcast:

Embark on a journey with Kristi in each podcast episode as she engages in insightful conversations with accomplished women in the C-suite. Explore their unique stories, triumphs, challenges, dreams, and valuable advice that will inspire and empower you. Tune in for an enriching experience as Kristi delves into the depth of their professional journeys and brings you closer to the dynamic world of female leaders at the top.