State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET)’s Post

The trajectory from a nascent startup to a scaled enterprise is a transformative one; you will face challenges as well as opportunities that few outside this world will really understand. As someone who has navigated this path in the security industry with OpenVPN Inc. CEO Francis Dinha can attest that each stage of growth demands a unique blend of leadership, strategic acumen, and operational agility. Read more about his advice on how to scale a startup successfully — and securely — in his latest piece for Forbes Technology Council: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rzd2k0 #Forbes #Leadership #Startup

"Discover the winning formula for success in any business: Anti-CEO and Community building. From seasoned enterprises to startups, harnessing the power of community and a leadership style that defies convention is the key to thriving in today's dynamic landscape. #BusinessSuccess #CommunityBuilding #Leadership" https://lnkd.in/gTP_Jwnk

I stopped by the Team Rubicon headquarters this afternoon and saw this award sitting on an employee’s desk. “Good job, now get back to work.” It’s obviously an informal gift from a colleague, but it’s also a good reflection of TR’s culture. We love celebrating and acknowledging our teammate, but we are also obsessed with the urgency of the task at hand. This urgency is also reflected in our longstanding tradition of avoiding applause. At company gatherings, at moments where a group might clap to commend a job well done, someone will instead call out, “Give ‘em one!!” At which point dozens or hundreds of hands clap in a single smack. Done right, it’s a motivating sight to behold. Of course, we also know how to unplug and celebrate our teammates effectively. But driving a sense of urgency and commitment to the task at hand is a powerful driver of success. I’m curious what others out there do to accomplish this. #culture #startup #entrepreneurship #leadership #teamrubicon

Paige Robinson (Will Reed) - GTM & People search Eóin O' Toole (Riviera Partners) - Technology, Product & Design search Jamie Ceglarz (Guild Talent) - Finance & Operations search ^^Now that's a panel! 🔥 There's a lot to learn when those three get together to talk about talent, so thank you Let's Talk Ops (S/O Kristen Ostro & Ashley Cravens) for hosting Wednesday's Lunch & Learn. Your member community is engaged, passionate and hungry to learn. Key Takeaways: 1. 2024 is a lot like 2018 in terms of hiring volume and signals, yet the rules are different. 2. Founders need a “frontier leader” with high emotional intelligence to build and mend teams, lead and execute, and has a high aptitude for new skill acquisition in the age of GenAI (tall order). 3. Winning top leaders like this^^ will require self-awareness, empathy, and appropriate transparency throughout the interview process #executivesearch #LetsTalkOps #VC

A great Lunch & Learn session today with the Let's Talk Ops community! Managing Partner, Eóin O' Toole joined Jamie Ceglarz and Paige Robinson to discuss market insights and hiring best practices for startups building their first leadership teams. #startup #executivesearch #recruiting #hiringstrategy

Picture this: Two business partners, let's call them John and Sarah, started a tech startup. Both were driven and ambitious, and they shared a common vision. However, as the business began to grow, they frequently found themselves at odds. John wanted to continually innovate and develop new features. Sarah, on the other hand, believed in perfecting the existing product and delivering the highest quality possible to their customers. Their differing expectations began to cause friction, and the partnership that was once a strength for the company became a stumbling block. This common scenario underscores the importance of managing expectations in a business partnership. Managing expectations is foundational to any successful business partnership. Unnamed expectations can lead to misunderstandings, resentment, and ultimately, the breakdown of the partnership. Discuss expectations openly, honestly, and regularly to ensure everyone is on the same page and to prevent potential issues before they arise. What are some ways you've found to manage expectations in your business partnerships? #BusinessPartnerships #ExpectationManagement #OpenCommunication #BusinessSuccess #Leadership

A VC firm tracked 200+ Startups, uncovering invaluable strategies for navigating the fast-paced growth from zero to 1,000 employees. Their findings, compiled in the new book "Scaling Through Chaos," highlight the critical role of strategic hiring, the evolution of team dynamics, and the pivotal shifts in leadership mindset needed to thrive in hyper-growth environments. Key takeaways include the importance of asking "Who should I hire next?" and the necessity of balancing competence with loyalty as the company grows. For those looking to shape their teams, leadership, and culture amid rapid growth, "Scaling Through Chaos" offers a guide to mastering the art of growth in turbulent times. Read more about this in the article below! https://lnkd.in/g9NmMVQk #StartupGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #IndexVentures #BusinessScaling

A VC firm tracked 200+ Startups, uncovering invaluable strategies for navigating the fast-paced growth from zero to 1,000 employees. Their findings, compiled in the new book "Scaling Through Chaos," highlight the critical role of strategic hiring, the evolution of team dynamics, and the pivotal shifts in leadership mindset needed to thrive in hyper-growth environments. Key takeaways include the importance of asking "Who should I hire next?" and the necessity of balancing competence with loyalty as the company grows. For those looking to shape their teams, leadership, and culture amid rapid growth, "Scaling Through Chaos" offers a guide to mastering the art of growth in turbulent times. Read more about this in the article below! https://lnkd.in/gQHjPFjJ #StartupGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #IndexVentures #BusinessScaling

A VC firm tracked 200+ Startups, uncovering invaluable strategies for navigating the fast-paced growth from zero to 1,000 employees. Their findings, compiled in the new book "Scaling Through Chaos," highlight the critical role of strategic hiring, the evolution of team dynamics, and the pivotal shifts in leadership mindset needed to thrive in hyper-growth environments. Key takeaways include the importance of asking "Who should I hire next?" and the necessity of balancing competence with loyalty as the company grows. For those looking to shape their teams, leadership, and culture amid rapid growth, "Scaling Through Chaos" offers a guide to mastering the art of growth in turbulent times. Read more about this in the article below! https://lnkd.in/g7iqFf5X #StartupGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #IndexVentures #BusinessScaling

Bill Gates talks about his best business decisions: hiring the right people What are the key criteria for hiring? Character, Commitment and Capabilities 👉 What do you think 🤔? I got these criteria from one CEO who has been hired me and couldn‘t agree more on the 3 C‘s for hiring #success #entrepreneur #startup #Leadership ‪#FutureofWork‬ Source 🙏 Alvin Foo