Genius At Scale

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John Hittler of Evoking Genius interviewed more than 275 CEOs on the topic of scale for his newest book, The Little Book Of Big Scale - 5 Counterintuitive Practices for Exponential Growth. He intends to continue his search for counterintuitive scaling practices by interviewing the CEOs and other decision-makers of fast scaling companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 29, 202453 min

Matthew Scullion, Founder and CEO of Matillion

Today's guest on Genius At Scale is Matthew Scullion. Matthew is the founder and CEO of Matillion - the productivity platform for data teams. It makes data work more productive by empowering coders and non-coders alike to move, transform, and orchestrate data pipelines, faster. Connect with Matthew and Mattilion here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewscullion/ Website: https://www.matillion.com If you also want to find out your very own Superpower, be sure to take the quiz here: https://scale.evokinggenius.com/sf/a6719a64 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 16, 202440 min

Richard Potter - Co-founder & CEO at Peak

Today's guest on Genius At Scale is Richard Potter. Richard is the Cofounder and CEO of Peak, the AI platform that optimizes product inventory, pricing and customer personalization for businesses from millions to billions in revenue. Connect with Richard and Peak here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richard-potter-a7204831 Website: https://peak.ai If you also want to find out your very own CEO Superpower, be sure to take the quiz here: https://scale.evokinggenius.com/sf/0e67f63b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 2, 202445 min

Ken Fine - CEO of Heap

Today's guest on Genius At Scale is Ken Fine. Ken is the CEO of Heap, the only digital insights platform that gives you complete understanding of your customers’ digital journeys, so you can quickly improve conversion, retention, and customer delight. Connect with Ken and Heap here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmfine/ Heap website: https://www.heap.io/ If you also want to find out your very own CEO Superpower, be sure to take the quiz here: https://scale.evokinggenius.com/sf/0e67f63b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 14, 202332 min

David Duccini - Flounders, Founders, and the Art of Risk

Embark on a riveting journey into the world of entrepreneurship and business scaling with host John Hittler on the "Genius at Scale" podcast. Join the insightful conversation with tech entrepreneur David V Duccini as he shares the unexpected twists of his journey, from a wilderness-loving youth to a coding enthusiast. Gain exclusive access to high-five secrets for startup success, uncovering the art of the pitch, and exploring the truth behind the Elon Musk myth. Whether you're a CEO, C-suite professional, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with invaluable insights that could reshape your business perspective. Subscribe now for a dose of inspiration and expert advice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 4, 202341 min

David Hassell: CEO Chronicles: Navigating Crucial Decisions in the Scale-Up Journey

Embark on an illuminating journey with John Hittler and David Hassell in this riveting 'Genius at Scale' podcast episode. David, the innovative force behind a thriving HR solutions company, shares the untold story of scaling from the brink of acquisition to market dominance. Dive into unteachable talents, strategic pivots, and annual planning secrets that propelled his success. Join this candid dialogue, gain actionable insights, and elevate your CEO game. Subscribe now for an authentic exploration of entrepreneurship and scaling wisdom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 28, 202340 min

Erik Malin: From Dot-Com Dreams to Scaling Realities

Erik Malin, Chief of Operations with Baton (recently acquired by Ryder) joins the Genius at Scale, chats about the highs and lows of scaling companies, the transformative impact of industry pioneers like Uber and Airbnb, and the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Explore the critical importance of valuable talents in scaling a company and the pitfalls of optimizing for specific metrics without considering broader consequences. Erik shares his experiences and lessons learned, shedding light on Uber's scrappy and competitive approach that revolutionized the transportation industry. For those who thrive on stories of scaling and diving deep into systems and processes that make this happen, this is one episode not to be missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 20, 202328 min

Hesky Kutscher

We welcome Hesky Kutscher to this weeks episode of the Evoking Genius Podcast. Hesky, the CEO of the Edutech Saas 'Activate', is a serial entrepreneur that gained practical wisdom that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. This included selling books door-to-door. We explore Activate's remarkable journey during the pandemic, uncovering pivotal moments, and understanding the iterative nature of growth in a dynamic business landscape. Including Activate's focus on optimizing for customer value and strategic growth, with innovative approaches to engaging parents and students. Hesky also dives deep into the uncharted territories of entrepreneurial parenting as he reveals his unique approach to instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in his children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 13, 202332 min

Gabe Luna-Ostaseski ~ CEO's Dilemma: Specialization vs. Autonomy - Unconventional Scaling Tactics

In this episode Gabe Luna-Ostaseski, founder and CEO of Brain Trust, joins the 'Genius at Scale' podcast He shares his amazing journey of entrepreneurship and scaling, starting as an 18 year old just trying to get by in college, scaling to a million dollar business in 12 months helping others do the same. Gabe lessons in business have been many and varied including The Power of Urgency in High-Growth Start-ups, and The Delicate Balance between Specialization and Autonomy. Tune into this episode and gain actionable insights every CEO and C-suite execute needs to know scale your business successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 6, 202335 min

Mike Petrakis ~ Navigating the Pandemic: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Brand in Unprecedented Times

Mike Petrakis founder and CEO of Batch (formerly Bach) dives into his extraordinary personal journey in business through his launch of Batch. Mike launched Batch, a rapidly growing platform that's transforming the way people experience unforgettable parties, bachelorette trips, and more, just at the onset of COVID, and scaled and pivoted through the turbulence on is journey to multi-million dollar valuation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 30, 202336 min

Hollis Carter - Navigating Risk and the Power of Authentic Communities

The amazing journey of Baby Bathwater, with Hollis Carter. In this episode, we dive into the world of scaling a community based business with seasoned digital expert and co-founder of The Baby Bathwater Institute, Hollis Carter. Hollis shares his unconventional journey to success. From mastering the art of networking to embracing culture-driven growth and the importance of making informed hiring decisions, this episode is a treasure trove of insights for those looking to navigate the complexities of growing a business and expansion through cultural fit communities. Check out the ' Genius at Scale' episode with special guest Hollis Carter and John Hittler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.