69. Joel Hellermark, CEO & Founder, Sana – Organizational structure as a competitive advantage!
Feb 8, 2023
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Joel Hellermark, CEO of Sana, discusses how organizational structure can be a competitive advantage. Topics include different operating models, future SaaS company models, personalized learning with AI, cadence models for strategy execution, strategic structuring in SaaS companies, and future plans for Sana's expansion.
Exploration phase allows testing different models for adaptability.
SANA Labs' success attributed to personalized learning paths and structured operating model.
Deep dives
Exploration vs. Exploitation in Performance Setup
When introducing something new, it is crucial to determine whether you are in an exploration or exploitation phase. During exploration, different models are tested to find what works best for the team, ensuring adaptability based on outcomes.
Passion for Learning and AI Application
Yul Helemark's drive for learning AI stemmed from a childhood interest in programming, leading to creating a chess-playing system with AI. The founding of SANA Labs was fueled by the belief that solving learning challenges transforms every aspect of business, prompting the application of AI to enhance personalized and engaging learning experiences.
Unique Learning Experience at SANA Labs
SANA Labs stands out by offering personalized and adaptive learning paths based on individual knowledge levels, continuously addressing knowledge gaps. Emphasizing collaborative learning, SANA facilitates multiplayer engagement, sharing best practices, and enabling live interactive sessions for an immersive learning environment.
Focus on Talent-Driven Growth and Operating Model
SANA Labs' rapid sevenfold annual growth, strong partner collaborations, and customer-centric approach drive its success. An operating model centered on directly responsible individuals ensures ownership and accountability, aligning strategy execution with structured cadence for optimal business performance and scalability.
In this episode, we speak with Joel Hellermark, CEO & Founder, Sana, an AI-powered learning platform that empowers organizations to find, share, and harness the knowledge they need to achieve their missions.
We talk with Joel about his views on how you can make your organizational structure into a competitive advantage. Some of the questions that are addressed in this episode are:
– What is an operating model
– What different types of operating models exist today
– How does the process look when deciding on the right model for your business
– What is the future operating model of SaaS companies
These are some of the many topics we address with Joel, tune in to listen to how he’s structured Sana to leverage the power of the organization!
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