Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief with Cameron Herold

Our guest is COO Alliance Member Andrew Gregory, COO of Freedom Street Partners. With over thirteen years of experience as a financial advisor, Andrew has expertise in comprehensive financial planning services to help clients thoughtfully pursue their goals. In this episode, Andrew talks about understanding and playing to strengths, checking egos at the door, and […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate &am...

To have collective intelligence, a COO makes sure that there is effective communication and everyone is passing the information they need. In this episode, Drips COO Justin Miller narrates his background in the private equity space before coming to Drips and how he adjusted to their culture. He believes that transparency and communication make for […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd lo...

Our guest is COO Alliance Member Matt Wool, President of Acceleration Partners.  It's always a challenge to keep employees satisfied and happy, and it's even more difficult to do when you have a remote team. The President of Acceleration Partners, Matt Wool has made it happen. Growing a team of five people into a multinational company […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love...

John Wise is the Co-Founder and COO of Lovepop. Lovepop is on a mission to create one billion magical moments with an ‘imagination meets engineering’ approach to designing unforgettable pop-up cards. In this episode, John talks about how to connect with customers through gifts. He details the dynamics of working with your best friend and knowing […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd...

Sometimes, having a business partner is a pain, but once you’ve learned how to complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses, it becomes the perfect formula for growth. Our guest today is Connor Gillivan, the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of FreeeUp. As an eCommerce expert and outsourcing guru, Connor is passionate about building profitable businesses […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate &am...

Joining an established company as the new COO is great, but getting in when it is just about to face transitions is an even more fulfilling challenge. Our guest today is Dana Arnold, the Chief Operating Officer at Measurabl. Dana oversees business operations, including human resources, accounting, finance, legal, strategic partnerships, customer success, and international […] Resources: Subscribe,...

With rapid technological evolution comes rapid changes to how people interact with each other. Leading through innovation, Matt Quinn, the COO of TIBCO, manages TIBCO's day-to-day operations and is instrumental in the growth and development of its products and technologies, including the TIBCO Connected Intelligence Cloud. Formerly serving in executive roles, Matt has spent more […] Resources: Sub...

Hiring people for sales and training them is a huge task for any growing organization. Conner Burt, the President of Lessonly, showcases how their brand has become the powerful simple way for teams to learn and practice like never before. Conner has been responsible for growing Lessonly from 0 to 750 clients Hiring people for […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to...

The COO role is key to achieving company vision as he or she is at the center of making sure that staff and operations are aligned. However, can you still maintain alignment if your COO is working fully remote? Our guest today is Florence Bout, the Head of Operations of Leverage, a NY-based company that […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave...

When you’re used to managing at 50,000 feet, can you make the change and start leading at ground level? Our guest today is Manning Field, the Chief Operating Officer of Acorns. Manning oversees the business with direct accountability for growth, retention, experimentation, customer service, analytics, project management, and Acorns' regulated entities. He reveals how it […] Resources: Subscribe, R...

Our guest is COO Alliance Member Kshitij Minglani, Co-Founder of Mindvalley. Leading a hyper-growth company requires having a culture of transformation, and that mindset starts with the COO. Our guest today is serial entrepreneur Kshitij Minglani, the Co-Founder of Mindvalley. Mindvalley is a global school of 3 million plus people producing some of the world’s […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate &...

Working with leaders who also want to be influencers is challenging, especially in allowing yourself and those under you to grow. Our guest today is Adrienne Lahens, the COO of Influential and an Operations Executive who has helped grow nascent startups into industry-disrupting unicorns. With expertise in media and technology and a passion for innovation, Adrienne has cultivated […]...

Saying what is on your mind and being truthful in the workplace can bring more good to everybody's overall corporate performance. Our guest today is Andrew Chang, the COO of Paxos. Andrew has over a decade of operational experience at technology companies and startups and is a partner at seed fund Liberty City Ventures. Before joining […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you t...

As the adage goes, you are successful until tomorrow. This philosophy has shaped Satisfi Labs President & COO Dr. Rungson Samroengraja's career for years, and he continues to better himself through honest self-evaluation. Rungson is a technology and analytics leader with more than fifteen years of experience in product development, design, and optimization. He has held senior le...

Change is inevitable in all aspects of a business. When change does happen, how do you stay focused and aligned with your company vision? More importantly, how does a COO continue to build solid friendship and trust with the CEO? Let's get the answers straight from Maropost COO & CFO, Joseph Schirripa. Maropost is a […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the p...

The leadership dynamics of a CEO and COO can be likened to parents. You bicker behind the scene, but come out with a united front. Our guest for today, Rob Davies, is the President of Sport & Social Group. Sport & Social Group hosts sports leagues and events for adults. After graduating from Queen's University […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the pod...

Overcoming obstacles in life, fulfilling priorities, welcoming opportunities, and running a company all at once are skills of a strong and committed person. Jodi Evans, the COO and CMO of Community Dental Partners, is the epitome of the above. Leading an organization which focuses on serving patients in underserved areas by providing dental care in […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd l...

Mimi Naghshineh, the COO of Gym Launch, shares how she developed her passion for fixing things and solving problems and how she got her job at the company. Gym Launch helps existing gym owners get their gyms to full capacity. Mimi walks us through what the company is all about, the process of launching a […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave...

Leading a company requires a lot of physical and mental effort and relationship building. Ginny Lee, the COO of Khan Academy, shares her transitions from working for Intuit to Khan Academy which is a non-profit organization that provides free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. As Ginny illustrates how it is running a big company, she touches on […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate &a...

Battling against the tough times of a business can take its toll on entrepreneurs and business owners, but not with the right business strategy. Diving into the value of figuring out what to measure in the business is Anna Collins, the President and COO of Bulletproof 360. Bulletproof 360 is a world-renowned brand which provides […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe...

Two of the keys that will drive success in your business are excellent customer service and an engaged workforce. Tom Keiser, the COO of Zendesk, can fully attest to these success hacks. Zendesk Inc. is a cloud-based help desk solution used by more than 200,000 organizations worldwide that makes better experiences for agents, admins, and […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to...

There's the complexity of running 50-person company with all the different moving parts. For a hospitality business, you have to be hands-on as a manager and you can’t let anything slide through the cracks. As you're scaling, you’re never done with the management and training and you never can take your eye off the ball, […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the...

The most challenging part of starting and growing a company is hiring the right people and allowing them to grow with the system. Chris Martin, the COO, and co-founder of MightyHive, shares his journey of how he left big tech companies for the startup space and what their company is all about. Chris notes that […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and...

Women waiting for men to make the first move has become a very dated concept in today’s world. Now, women are realizing their own space in this world and have become more confident to take on whatever it is they want. In the social connection space, this means more women are now sparking up their […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an hone...

Babel Street is a provider of advanced multilingual search and analytics software solutions. Former CIA Operations Officer Eric Bowen gives insight to his role as a COO at Babel Street. Eric shares the importance of maintaining focus and managing distractions in the organization and deciding when to say no to new ideas. He also touches […] Resources: Subscribe, Rate & Review I'd love you to su...