In this episode of the Scale Up Valley podcast, Mike Dias interviews Eric Carrasquilla, CEO of Vendavo. They discuss Eric's journey from product management to CEO, the value proposition of Vendavo as a commercial operating system, and key insights from Eric's first 90 days in the role. Eric emphasizes the importance of clarity, speed, and culture in leadership, and introduces the V2MOM framework as a tool for organizational alignment. The conversation also touches on building the right team and fostering a culture that supports growth and success. 

Takeaways


Vendavo helps companies unlock profitable growth.
Speed in decision-making is essential for success.
Culture is set by the CEO and is vital for the organization.
Growth mindset is necessary in a scale-up environment.
Simplifying goals helps in achieving clarity and focus.
Building the right team is critical for achieving goals.

Sound Bites

"I'm a recovering product guy."
"Speed is about decisiveness."
"Culture is a you thing."
"You should watch what I do."
"It's about who you need to become."
"It's a very selfish thing."
"You gotta earn it every day."
"We are in the rentals business."
"A little bit of empathy goes a long way."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Vendavo and Eric Carrasquilla
02:31
Understanding Vendavo's Value Proposition
10:35
Key Insights from Eric's First 90 Days as CEO
16:10
The V2MOM Framework and Its Importance
20:29
Building the Right Team and Culture
21:40
Building a People-Centric Culture
24:03
The Commercial Operating System
25:34
Partner-Led SaaS Strategy
26:32
Customer Success as a Priority
28:11
Strategic Cross-Functional Initiatives
30:35
Leadership Development and Clarity
32:52
Balancing Discipline and Detachment
35:26
The Importance of Resilience
37:27
Building High-Performing Teams
39:57
Navigating the CEO Journey

329 | Navigating the first 90 days as a CEO with Eric Carrasquilla | CEO of Vendavo

Episode 61 I Want My Blackberry Back

As Trump's administration unleashes a wave of restrictive executive orders, hosts Adaku Utah and Deepa Iyer spotlight innovative solidarity practices emerging across movements, from rapid response networks to bold models of community defenense and care.

Solidarity: Stories of Rebuilding and Reimagination

#MAGA Hypocrisy Can You Imagine 2025? | Really Karel Show


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JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power...then who is? But can you imagine what Orangina and other GOP would have done if Harris, or Biden or Obama or Hillary had said this? Can you imagine?

A friend of mine was accosted yesterday over a parking space. And it made me sad for a lot of reasons, one of which is a certain way it made me feel. And it involves an ugly emotion...can you imagine?

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AI adoption isn’t the challenge—making it work is.

In this episode, I break down why chasing the best AI model is a distraction, how top companies scale AI for real impact, and what actually drives business value.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to make AI a true competitive advantage.

AI Adoption_ Business Impact, Talent, and Market Leadership

Welcome to the McCoy Leadership Podcast, where we explore how introversion can be your leadership superpower. Join me as we talk with Stacy Chazin, a dynamic leadership development coach and proud introvert. Discover how introverts can leverage their unique strengths to become successful leaders in any field. Learn practical steps for leaders and introverts alike to unlock potential and tap into those hidden superpowers. Stay focused, embrace your strengths, and remember, leadership isn't one size fits all. For more insights, visit ifactorleadership.com. Don't miss this transformative episode!
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Chris Holman welcomes back Kinexus / HR Collaborative spotlight guest
Roger Curtis,  Executive Director, Youth Solutions, Benton Harbor, MI.
 
There were several questions Chris wanted to find out 
Tell me more about Youth Solutions and what you all do?

Roger, MBN has known you in many roles review that?

How many youth do you typically impact each year? (As in how many youth impacted, and number of programs we have and how many cities the program is working in)

What are some highlights from 2024, as far as your tracked metrics and outcomes?

What are your goals for 2025, especially in unique ones important for Michigan's businesses and economy?

About Roger Curtis, Executive Director, Youth Solutions. 

I am incredibly excited and honored to lead a talented and dedicated team at Youth Solutions. Together, we will create lasting and meaningful change and opportunities for Michigan and our youth. We are committed to providing every youth in Michigan high-quality, career-focused education so that each one graduates high school with a clear and actionable post-secondary pathway to a successful life. This is my passion and my purpose!

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Trump’s Alien Enemies Act: Legal challenges to deportations of Venezuelans linked to Tren De Aragua spark debate over executive power & immigration law.

Trump's Enemies Act Nightmare Deportations


Pro-Palestinian student Momodou Taal faces deportation amid Trump’s immigration policies. Legal challenges & union support fight for his rights. #Deportation #Cornell #Palestine #ICE

Cornell Student Deported? Fight Silencing!

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Recognizing Early Signs of Burnout

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Trump's 2025 deportation policies face contempt court battle over executive-judicial power clash, deportation flights, and Alien Enemies Act legal challenges.

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Trump's order bans race in school discipline, alarming critics about racial disparities and equity in schools, reversing Obama-era guidance.

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Trump's 2025 HBCU order impacts federal funding and the White House Initiative goals.

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Drew, Brandon and Jay are childhood best friends that podcast from DC, Raleigh and Boston. They have worked together since they were kids and are not going to let distance stop them from achieving their goal.The triumvirate chat up current events, roast each other, and talk a whole bunch of nonsense. 

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