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SaaStr 700: My Top 10 Failures as a SaaS CEO & What I've Learned with Nick Mehta, CEO at Gainsight
Nov 14, 2023
Nick Mehta, an experienced SaaS CEO, shares his top 10 failures in this podcast. Topics include embracing failure, the importance of company values, and lessons on patience and authenticity in the tech industry.
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Quick takeaways
- Holding leaders to high standards and expecting the same level of values and performance is crucial for the success of a company.
- Recognizing the potential of existing team members and investing in their growth and development can lead to valuable strategies for company success.
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Holding Leaders to High Standards
One of the mistakes the CEO at GainSight, Nick Meta, discusses is not holding leaders to the highest possible standards. He emphasizes the importance of expecting the same level of values and performance from leadership as you would expect from yourself. Nick shares how at GainSight, they have defined values and behaviors that are mandatory for leaders, and how it is crucial for the success of the company to have leaders who live up to those values.
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