In this episode, Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman chats with Isa Watson, the founder and CEO of Squad, and Jacqueline Samira, the founder and CEO of Howdy.com. They discuss how they're running their tech companies in the age of AI.
Then Emmanuel Offiong, Capital One VP and CTO of Business Bank Engineering, talks about how companies can use data to drive revenue growth. Offiong offers tips and reminders, like how companies need to regularly evaluate the quality of data they're using and ensure that their data ecosystems are well governed.
And finally, Inc. recognition program manager Sarah Lynch explains the benefits of embracing the AI revolution by describing some successful use cases like Neptune Flood, Salesforce Einstein, and Tableau AI.
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Why Companies Need to Prioritize Being Proactive
In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson interviews GXC founder and president Genaro Cavazos. GXC was ranked No. 188 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. It is a security company offering advanced metal-detection and protection services.
Genaro explains how he leads with vulnerability, why it's best to be proactive when it comes to hiring a security firm, and how the company has a zero attrition rate.
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The Art of Hiring—Strategies for Building a Winning Team
In this episode, Inc. editor-in-chief Mike Hofman chats with industry leaders Chieh Huang, co-founder of Boxed, and Brandon Peña, co-founder of 787 Coffee, as they share their biggest takeaways and proven methods for recruiting and retaining top talent.
Next, Capital One VP & head of business cards and payments’ small business acquisitions Ami Vedak gives tips on why companies should be proactive about talent sourcing rather than waiting for open positions to arise. Then Inc. Recognition program manager Sarah Lynch explains how to update your hiring process to speak to the next generation.
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Finding That Balance Between Work and Rest
In this episode, Inc. editor-at-large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin speaks to Fauxcades founder Kate Fishel. The Dallas-based event design and production company ranked No. 2,936 on the 2024 Inc. 5000.
Including carpentry, welding, painting, lighting, graphic design, and signage, the company gets its hands dirty taking events from concept to creation. In addition to talking about how the company has managed
its ongoing growth after the pandemic, Kate explains how it approaches
work-life balance by supporting a culture that allows employees to fully unplug while on vacation.
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Learning How to Be Successful on TikTok
In this episode, Inc. Executive Editor Diana Ransom interviewed Lerin Lockwood, the CEO of the Texas-based company Lion Latch. They were ranked No. 441 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. They offer easy-to-carry protective cases to hold jewelry and other valuables while traveling or playing sports or even washing your dishes.
Lerin discussed her experience on the hit entrepreneurial TV show, Shark Tank, how she learned to create a good hook on TikTok videos, and what she did to defend her product from counterfeits.
Your Next Move features authentic and insightful conversations with some of today’s most innovative and exciting entrepreneurs and business leaders, and Capital One Business is proud to produce this series in partnership with Inc.
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