In this latest episode, Andrew Turner interviews Beth Ellison, Founder of Abe, a career management platform. Beth shares her journey from being a chief people officer in a major sports team to becoming an entrepreneur. She explains the inspiration behind Abe and how it helps individuals make better career decisions by leveraging their own data. Beth highlights the importance of aligning personal needs and values with job opportunities. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of building a tech team and the impact of Abe on users' career trajectories. In this conversation, Beth Elletson, Founder and CEO of Abe.Work, discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges she has faced. She emphasizes the importance of navigating challenges, learning from mistakes, and being accountable for one's own success. Beth also highlights the commitment and expectations of founders and the need to adapt to AI in the workplace. She shares her vision for Abe.Work and its role in empowering decision-making and preparing the workforce for AI. Beth concludes by encouraging individuals to bet on themselves and be authentic in their career journeys.

Takeaways

• Abe is a career management platform that allows individuals to leverage their own data to make better career decisions.
• Aligning personal needs and values with job opportunities is crucial for career fulfillment.
• Building a tech team requires finding the right talent and fostering a collaborative and engaged work environment.
• The JobFit IQ assessment on Abe helps individuals gain self-awareness and make informed career choices. Navigate challenges and learn from mistakes to grow as an entrepreneur.
• Hold yourself accountable and align expectations with your team.
• Founders must be committed and understand the different levels of commitment from team members.
• Prepare for the impact of AI in the workplace and embrace its potential.
• Use AI to empower decision-making and streamline processes.
• Balance structure and innovation in startups.
• Companies should invest in training and development to prepare the workforce for AI.
• Be proactive in adapting to AI and embrace its potential for growth.
• Streamline decision-making with AI tools and resources.
• Abe.Work focuses on individual users and strategic partnerships with coaches and organizations.
• Bet on yourself and be authentic in your career journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting

03:17 The Birth of Abe

08:15 Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

12:07 Building a Tech Team

16:05 The Concept of Abe: Career Management Platform

20:03 The JobFit IQ Assessment

25:01 The Impact of Abe on Career Decision-Making

27:36 Peaks and Valleys of the Entrepreneurial Journey

30:44 Navigating Challenges and Learning from Mistakes

31:13 The Importance of Accountability and Alignment

32:14 The Commitment and Expectations of Founder

33:05 Adapting to AI in the Workplace

34:08 Using AI to Empower Decision-Making

35:21 Balancing Structure and Innovation in Startups

36:13 Preparing the Workforce for AI

38:03 The Role of Companies in AI Adoption

39:24 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Roles

41:31 Streamlining Decision-Making with AI

42:40 Abe's Focus on Individual Users and Enterprise Partnerships

45:31 Bet on Yourself and Be Authentic

Beth Elletson, former Chief People Officer in Major League Baseball, founded Abe, a data-driven career co-pilot that serves as a win-win solution for both job seekers and companies. Abe guides professionals to make informed decisions for a fulfilling career path while streamlining the hiring process for companies, ensuring seamless matches between skilled professionals and suitable job opportunities. With 15 years of HR executive experience and a University of Florida alumna, Beth brings expertise and energy to her work, balancing professional pursuits with raising two boys.

Links

Abe.work Take Our Free Abe JobFit IQ

LinkedIn: Beth Elletson, SHRM-SCP | LinkedIn or Beth@abe.work