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The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s

Bethany Ayers & Brandon Mensinga
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We are the COO coaches to help you successfully scale in this new world where efficiency is as important as growth. Remember when valuations were 3-10x ARR and money wasn’t free? We do. Each week we share our experiences and bring in scale up experts and operational leaders to help you navigate both the burning operational issues and the larger existential challenges. Beth Ayers is the former COO ... more

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In this episode we discuss: What is the CEO’s job? We are joined by Keith Wallington, Chairperson and Investor in B2B SaaS businesses

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In this episode we discuss: The economics of VC funds. We are joined by Edward Barrow, Co-Founder & CEO @ Cloud Capital.

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In this episode we discuss: Discovering Your Strengths and Living The Life That You Want. We are joined by Alicia Diamond, COO and Transformation Leader.

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Recent Guests

Keith Wallington
Chairperson and investor in various VC-backed businesses
Episode: 90. What is The CEO's Job?
Edward Barrow
Co-founder and CEO of Cloud Capital, former Notion Capital, expert on financial strategy, M&A, and market mapping.
Cloud Capital
Episode: 89. The Economics of VC Funds
Alicia Diamond
Former COO of Long-Term Stock Exchange
Episode: 88. Discovering Your Strengths
Cameron Herold
Founder of The COO Alliance and host of The Second In Command Podcast.
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Episode: 87. The COO's Guide to The Jigsaw Puzzle Company
Matt Lhoumeau
CEO and co-founder of Concord
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Episode: 85. AI Employees
Jonny Burch
Former CEO of Progression
CareerMinds
Episode: 84. What Scale Up Founders Go Through
David Pullan
Author, speaker, and coach for The Story Spotters
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Episode: 83. How Storytelling Can Get You What You Want
Mathias Meyer
Co-author of The Intentional Organization
Intentional Organization
Episode: 81. The Intentional Organization
Sara Hicks
Co-author of The Intentional Organization
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Episode: 81. The Intentional Organization

Hosts

Bethany Ayers
Co-host of the podcast and former COO of Peak AI, NewVoiceMedia and Codilty, Bethany has a strong background in operations and scaling organizations, having helped raise over $200 million from prominent funds.
Brandon Mensinga
Co-host and former COO of Signal AI and Trint, Brandon brings expertise in operations and scaling startups, providing insights relevant to operational leaders.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Insightful Conversations

    Invaluable conversations and insights on the role of the COO and how to approach it with the most impact!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VVleck
    United Statesa year ago
  • An invaluable for COOs, Ops professionals and everything in between

    The Operations Room is the podcast every COO wishes they’d started but know they’d never be able to better. The topics are awesome and will immediately resonate with any senior Ops leader or generalist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jslater1991
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Essential for COOs and Ops professionals, with topics that resonate well with anyone in leadership roles.
Invaluable conversations and insights on the role of the COO and how to approach it with the most impact!

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89. The Economics of VC Funds
Q: What questions should a COO ask potential investors when raising capital?
Key questions include the vintage of the fund, how much has been deployed, and the size of the expected investment.
89. The Economics of VC Funds
Q: What are the implications of secondary sales for existing investors?
Secondary sales allow existing investors to cash in on options as they vest, especially when exit opportunities are reduced.
89. The Economics of VC Funds
Q: What are the three important questions a CEO should ask existing investors?
A CEO should ask when the fund was raised, the size of the fund, and where they rank in the fund's performance.
90. What is The CEO's Job?
Q: What is the most important takeaway for our listeners?
If I have to pick one, it's be very clear on what your business is optimizing for right now and design your strategy and your operating model and your team for that.
88. Discovering Your Strengths
Q: How do you know when to say yes and how do you know when to say no while you're in that exploratory phase?
It's about learning from experiences and being open to iterating based on feedback and self-reflection.

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Focused on optimizing the role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs), this podcast offers insights into the complexities of scaling organizations in today's business landscape. Topics discussed include the integration of AI in operational strategies, leadership challenges faced by COOs, and best practices for effective team management. Each episode features expert guests who provide practical advice on navigating legal aspects, fundraising, and organizational resilience, making it essential listening for anyone in an operational leadership role. The emphasis on both operational efficiency and growth makes this a unique resource for COOs and operations professionals aiming to enhance their leadership skills or seeking to overcome common challen... more

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