Ep. 416 - Checkr COO, Lindsey Scrase

In this episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Lindsey Scrase, COO of Checkr, an AI-driven platform designed to make background screening more efficient.

During the conversation, Lindsey shares her journey in navigating complex leadership challenges while embracing innovation in the workplace. She discusses the importance of maintaining open communication across all levels of an organization and how essential it is for leaders to continually remind and inform their teams.

You'll discover the impact of criminal justice reform on hiring practices, offering a glimpse into Checkr's deep commitment to advocating for fair hiring policies. You'll also hear moving stories of individuals whose lives have been changed through new opportunities, showing the positive ripple effects that inclusive practices can have on companies and society as a whole. 

This episode offers insights on how AI can complement human workers rather than replace them, as well as how it can be an ally in innovation and growth.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The story of Checkr's founders, Jonathan and Daniel, who started the company while working at Deliveroo. (9:52)
• The importance of staying hyper-focused and the rigorous process of deciding on new markets and product roadmaps. (14:01)
• The challenges of executing and closing deals in the enterprise space, including the need for product and engineering teams to be committed. (18:13)
• Why AI needs to be viewed in creative ways to drive efficiency and innovation. (23:37)
• The balance between delegating and inspecting what you expect, and the importance of ruthless ownership. (37:03)
• And much more...

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