In this episode we discuss: a COO's journey to a Google exit. We are joined by Shane Harris, Former COO @ Cameyo.
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We chat about the following with Shane Harris:
- What role does sustainable growth, cash flow positivity, and dynamic budgeting play in a company’s success?
- How can company culture and strategic alignment influence decision-making and long-term growth?
- Why is understanding customer lifetime value and identifying productive customers critical for sustainable business strategy?
- What steps should startups take to prepare for a successful exit?
References
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanecharris
Biography
Shane is a seasoned tech executive with a passion for building high performance teams, optimizing business systems and establishing KPI frameworks that drive scalable growth. As COO of enterprise software company Cameyo, acquired by Google, he has a proven track record of strategic leadership through scale and exit. Prior to Cameyo, Shane led operations and helped grow Vasion (formerly PrinterLogic) from 13 to 300+ employees and over 35x revenue growth. Shane has an MBA from Duke University where he graduated at the top of his class.
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Summary
06:46 Introduction
27:05 Startups, goals, and roadmaps
28:07 No frills
28:49 Cameo's Exit Strategy and Company Culture
30:42 Exit strategies
32:18 The Value of Bootstrapping vs. Funding
33:54 Navigating Growth Paths and Strategic Decisions
35:26 The Role of Operations in Business Success
39:38 Preparing for Acquisition: Metrics and Data
42:58 Stages of Development and Strategic Objectives
47:40 Lessons Learned for Future Exits
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