Calling Operator with Laura Nicol

Alex Crawshaw is a finance manager and chartered accountant at Halter, a New Zealand AgTech startup on a mission to enable farmers to run more productive and sustainable farms. Alex grew up in NZ and went to boarding school (with her now founder, Craig Piggott!) before university which ended up with her landing a grad job at Deloitte. We chat through Alex's journey, passion for her role at Halter and tips for anyone thinking of making the transition from corporate, to a startup environment. Guest ideas? Do you have an operator on speed dial who could be perfect for the show? Please share your suggestions with me via LinkedIn.   A note from your host, Laura: My goal for Calling Operator is to open-source stories from startup operators across various functional areas and learn how they excel at building and scaling companies. As a Chief of Staff, I often find myself in (virtual) rooms with people facing similar challenges and reinventing the wheel. I want this podcast to open a line for operators across Australia and New Zealand to learn from fellow operators. Each episode shares personal stories, the execution behind big ideas, career-defining moments, successes, failures, and lessons.   Never miss an episode: Subscribe on your favourite platform: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - (Other) CallingOperator.com

Dr Izzy Bigio, a doctor turned start-up platform manager, discusses her journey from med school to realizing she didn't want to be a doctor. She shares practical tips for starting a new role and reflects on valuable skills gained in medicine. The episode explores the importance of long-term vision, effective communication, autonomy, and reflection for personal growth.

Interesting in Overnight Success? find them hereResources mentioned: Acquired podcast Tech Safari Acquisitions anonymous Lennys newsletter   Guest ideas?Do you have an operator on speed dial who could be perfect for the show? Please share your suggestions with me via LinkedIn. A note from your host, Laura:My goal for Calling Operator is to open-source stories from startup operators across various functional areas and learn how they excel at building and scaling companies. As a Chief of Staff, I often find myself in (virtual) rooms with people facing similar challenges and reinventing the wheel. I want this podcast to open a line for operators across Australia and New Zealand to learn from fellow operators. Each episode shares personal stories, the execution behind big ideas, career-defining moments, successes, failures, and lessons. Never miss an episode:Subscribe on your favourite platform:SpotifyApple Podcasts(Other) CallingOperator.com

Monica Masaoka discusses her mixed heritage and her journey from retail at Mecca to RevOps at Airwallex. She shares her experience in year 12 decision making and working in customer service at a startup. Monica highlights the challenges and learning opportunities in her strategic role at Airwallex. The podcast also explores universal basic income and influential figures in the field of RevOps. Toughest career lessons and balancing priorities are discussed emphasizing the importance of impactful initiatives.

The podcast features Royina Bakshi discussing her early life in India, her family's military history, and the challenges of being an army kid. She also talks about navigating university admissions, her career challenges, and living with type 1 diabetes. The episode explores the role and purpose of Nutromix in wearable diagnostics and the immigrant struggles and career success at Nutromics. Lastly, it covers building structures and processes in startups and the privilege of access to healthcare.

Carrie Gray from Atlassian reflects on her childhood and early career, highlighting the impact of personal tragedy. She discusses navigating cultural transitions from a corporate job to motherhood and shares insights on setting priorities and visualizing success. The podcast also explores the benefits of making small adjustments in one's career, balancing work and motherhood, and Atlassian as a supportive workplace for parents. The speakers discuss the achievements of Tony Nelson and the transformative potential of AI.

Gary Williams discusses his non-linear pathway into tech, imposter syndrome, and the importance of finding the right job fit. They also explore the world of sex tech, psychedelics in the tech industry, and the stigmatization of drugs. The hosts reflect on their podcasting experience and their goal of supporting unknown founders.

Estelle Berton, an Operations Manager at Eucalyptus, discusses transitioning from big corporations to startups, the importance of upskilling and learning from peers, navigating communication styles, the link between mental health and physical triggers, the importance of self-care, and her journey into DJing through peer-to-peer learning.

Podcasts:Lenny’s podcast Future of storytelling Unseen UnkownThe future of everything Planet Money Newsletters: Overnight success Lennys newsletter Not borning Why is this interesting The irrational labs newsletter Guest ideas?Do you have an operator on speed dial who could be perfect for the show? Please share your suggestions with me via LinkedIn. A note from your host, Laura:My goal for Calling Operator is to open-source stories from startup operators across various functional areas and learn how they excel at building and scaling companies. As a Chief of Staff, I often find myself in (virtual) rooms with people facing similar challenges and reinventing the wheel. I want this podcast to open a line for operators across Australia and New Zealand to learn from fellow operators. Each episode shares personal stories, the execution behind big ideas, career-defining moments, successes, failures, and lessons. Never miss an episode:Subscribe on your favourite platform:SpotifyApple Podcasts(Other) CallingOperator.com

Lance Hodgson had a decision to make, go on to try and become a professional soccer player OR move to California and study marketing. It's pretty fair to say he made a great decision. Now, VP of Marketing at Sitemate, one of Australia's next big rocket ships. We caught up on his journey, tips on how to supercharge your career and an interesting note about not being identity-driven. Guest ideas? Do you have an operator on speed dial who could be perfect for the show? Please share your suggestions with me via LinkedIn.   A note from your host, Laura: My goal for Calling Operator is to open-source stories from startup operators across various functional areas and learn how they excel at building and scaling companies. As a Chief of Staff, I often find myself in (virtual) rooms with people facing similar challenges and reinventing the wheel. I want this podcast to open a line for operators across Australia and New Zealand to learn from fellow operators. Each episode shares personal stories, the execution behind big ideas, career-defining moments, successes, failures, and lessons.   Never miss an episode: Subscribe on your favourite platform: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - (Other) CallingOperator.com