“The biggest tension in growth is really these three questions: can we move faster, are we moving fast enough, are we moving too fast? You must ensure you have the right priorities; but, must also ensure your aspirational goals create a stretch but don’t break the team - it is your job to find the optimal speed for growth.”  In this week’s #StartupPodcast, Jeff Cates, President of Intuit Canada offers prudent advice on building a culture of innovation, improving productivity, scaling to new markets, and effective leadership to growth effective teams.  With over 18 years of experience in business development, marketing and sales, Jeff is an innovation champion leading Intuit’s strategic growth in Canada. Previously, Jeff led consumer and enterprise divisions for tech giants like Apple Canada and Hewlett Packard.  Under Jeff’s leadership, Intuit has risen to become one of the best employers in Canada, topping the charts as a leading employer championing women, and has grown to encompass over 400 employees working to simplify financial and business life.

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