Innovation vs. Operation: Striking the Balance

On this episode, we’re joined by Carsten Wierwille, former Executive at ustwo, Method, GlobalLogic and frog, and current Board Director at Very Good Ventures. Carsten shares his insights on building sustainable habits, transforming company culture and balancing purpose with profit.

Key Takeaways:



(01:04) The importance of focusing on habits to achieve long-term goals.

(03:18) How incremental improvements lead to significant changes.

(05:16) The role of a leader in fostering a company’s creative ambition.

(07:00) Insights on converting a company from founder-led to employee-owned.

(12:51) The relevance of purpose-driven frameworks like B Corp certification.

(14:04) The influence of remote work on company purpose and employee choice.

(17:25) How to effectively manage team dynamics and individual motivations.

(22:15) Balancing innovation with operational excellence.

(27:45) Strategies for prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.

(32:30) The impact of culture on the success of digital product companies.

Resources Mentioned:

Carsten Wierwille -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-wierwille-177516/

Very Good Ventures -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/very-good-ventures/

“Atomic Habits” by James Clear -

https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

B Corp Certification -

https://bcorporation.net/

Lin Ostrom’s Work on Common Pool Resources -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elinor_Ostrom

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