This New Way
Fellow.ai
This New Way (formerly Supermanagers) is a show hosted by Aydin Mirzaee (CEO of Fellow–#1 AI Meeting Assistant) about how real companies are using AI at work. No theory, no fluff — just straight talk with leaders who are testing, implementing, and learning as they go.
What you’ll get:
How leaders are integrating AI into their teams and processes
Honest takes on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing
Live AI tool demos
👉 Want episode summaries, AI workflow templates, and quick tips from guests? Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thisnewway.com/
What you’ll get:
How leaders are integrating AI into their teams and processes
Honest takes on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing
Live AI tool demos
👉 Want episode summaries, AI workflow templates, and quick tips from guests? Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thisnewway.com/
Episodes
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Jul 11, 2024 • 42min
Matt Verlaque, COO at SaaS Academy, on Enhancing Team Performance Through Healthy Conflict and Feedback
Matt Verlaque, COO of SaaS Academy, shares insights on building cohesive teams, effective feedback strategies, and creating unbreakable businesses. He emphasizes servant leadership, continuous improvement, and the importance of investing in people over tasks. Matt discusses adapting systems as companies grow, conducting one-on-one meetings, and structured quarterly planning for success in leadership roles and tech startups.
9 snips
Jul 3, 2024 • 43min
Mark MacLeod, Startup CEO Coach, on the 3 Core CEO Duties and How to Avoid Burnout While Balancing Them
Mark MacLeod, seasoned CFO, VC, and angel investor, shares insights on CEO duties, avoiding burnout, and creating optionality for startups. He discusses the 24-hour decision rule, working on the business, and the importance of maintaining boundaries. Mark emphasizes self-care, time management, and building high-performing teams while balancing work and personal life as a CEO. His advice on risk-taking, authentic leadership, and redefining the CEO role make this episode a valuable resource for leadership skills.
Jun 20, 2024 • 42min
Jessica Zwaan, COO at Talentful on Bringing Product Management Practices and a Commercial Focus into People Operations
Jessica Zwaan, COO of Talentful, discusses bringing product management practices and a commercial focus into HR. She shares insights on transitioning from HR to COO, structuring meetings for accountability, infusing product management practices into people ops, and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation.
9 snips
Jun 6, 2024 • 55min
Reducing Meeting Bloat with C-Suite Executives at Ably, Consensus, DealMaker, and Tucows
C-Suite executives from Tucows, DealMaker, Consensus, and Ably discuss innovative meeting approaches, remote work challenges, and the importance of structured processes for improving organizational productivity and decision-making. Insights shared on asynchronous communication, meeting policies, and transitioning to remote-first organizations.
13 snips
May 30, 2024 • 39min
Ken Weary, COO of Hostaway, on Culture Add in Hiring, Deliberate Decision-Making, and Scaling a Remote Workforce Across 40+ Countries
Ken Weary, COO of Hostaway, discusses remote work leadership, deliberate decision-making, and hiring for culture add. He emphasizes transparency, communication tools, global team dynamics, and the shift towards remote work. Insights on hiring, leadership, and embracing AI in business practices are also explored.
13 snips
May 23, 2024 • 43min
Albert Strasheim, CTO at Rippling, on Embracing Rapid Iteration and Setting Goals for Accountability
Albert Strasheim, CTO at Rippling, discusses hands-on leadership, setting actionable goals, and embracing rapid iteration to drive company success. He highlights the importance of efficient project management, prioritizing bug fixes, and the future of HR software. Albert's insights provide valuable strategies for leadership and team dynamics.
6 snips
May 16, 2024 • 45min
Vitaly Pecherskiy, Co-Founder at StackAdapt, on the Role of the CEO, Mental Models, and Employee Onboarding
Vitaly Pecherskiy, Co-Founder at StackAdapt, discusses his journey from COO to CEO, emphasizing the importance of strategic decision-making and empowering the management team. He highlights the dynamic nature of company culture and how small changes can have a significant impact. Vitaly also stresses the importance of self-awareness and humility in effective leadership.
6 snips
May 9, 2024 • 45min
Rob Khazzam, CEO at Float on Building a Culture of Urgency, Customer Obsession, and Risk Tolerance
Rob Khazzam, CEO of Float and former Uber exec, shares insights on building a culture of urgency, customer obsession, and risk tolerance. He highlights the importance of talent density, resilience in hiring, transparency in leadership, and personal reflection for continuous improvement in management.
May 2, 2024 • 42min
Mark Frein, COO at Oyster on Being a Multifunctional Executive and Harnessing Pattern Recognition in Leadership Roles
Mark Frein, COO at Oyster, discusses the shift to a multifunctional executive role, emphasizing adaptability and scope of responsibilities over titles. He shares insights on goal setting, prioritization, and effective team collaboration. The podcast explores the challenges of cross-functional collaboration and the importance of cohesive team environments in leadership.
4 snips
Apr 18, 2024 • 50min
Mauro Porcini, SVP & Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo, Reveals the Traits Shaping the Unicorn Leadership Teams of the Future
Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo's Chief Design Officer, discusses the importance of optimism, curiosity, and kindness in creating successful leadership teams. He shares insights on dreaming big, fostering innovation through projects like the 15% time rule, and the evolution of innovation at 3M and Google. Porcini emphasizes the significance of storytelling, human-centric leadership, and the power of love in driving positive outcomes.
