In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson sits down with Nadine Motaweh, the managing partner of Identified Talent Solutions, which ranked No. 3,138 on 2024 Inc. 5000 list. Identified Talent Solutions is a recruitment services and talent acquisition consulting firm spanning executive search, direct placement, and contract staffing.
Nadine talks about the value of people in her organization, and how that relates to fast growth. She also stresses the importance of thinking on the fly, figuring things out as you go, staying productive, and embracing the chaos.
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Employee Appreciation - Finding those little pockets of gems
In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson chats with Ebony Wilkins, the president and CEO of Aalis Management Consulting. Aalis, which is ranked No. 369 on 2025 Inc. 5000, specializes in financial management and acquisition support for government agencies. Or, as Ebony puts it, “we manage the government’s checkbook.”
Ebony talks about recognizing a culture shift, knowing what you don't know, and hiring young people to undertake the social media account.
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How to Make Smart Financial Moves in Any Climate
From burn-rate management to fundraising timing, Ceremonia founder Babba Rivera and Atropos Health co-founder Brigham Hyde unpack today’s high-stakes financial decisions and what separates the resilient from the risky.
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Becoming a She-E-O
In this episode, Inc. recognition program manager Sarah Lynch chats with Mary Seats, the founder of the Bakery Cowork in Atlanta, a female-focused co-working space. The company ranked No. 628 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list.
Mary talks about how her experience in marketing helped her home in on the power of community. Her advice to other entrepreneurs is that a slow ride to the top is better than a fast fall to the bottom.
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Recognizing the importance of finding good mentors
In this episode, Inc. recognition program manager Sarah Lynch chats with Latrice Galloway-Crawford, the founder of Kidzville Learning Academy. The company is ranked No. 2, 714 on 2024 Inc. 5000 list.
Kidzville Learning Academy is a child care center and preschool in Rosenberg, Texas, providing early-learning education for children six weeks to 12 years old. It has been in business for 17 years. Latrice
shares stories of her experience and the company’s longevity, and offers tips to achieving fast growth.
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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