Description

Liz Ludwig is the co-founder of Takes, a game for sports fans. Liz started out working in Fortune 500 companies, before moving into the startup world. She had a successful career building and scaling marketing functions at Sungevity, OhmConnect, and more. 

Liz’s direct reports describe her as a high-energy manager who builds momentum, trusts her team quickly, empowers them, and balances results with human connection. They appreciate her transparent communication, ability to align teams, and willingness to mentor and support even past their tenure.

In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Liz,

and they cover:

• Approaching the ambiguity of early-stage building as a management advantage 
• The importance of hiring and firing fast – especially at the early stage 
• How to help direct reports find their best role
• Tactics for smooth team transitions 
• Communication tips  

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