On this episode of Summit Sessions with Bryan Schielke, Bryan sits down with Shelly Freeman, President & CEO of BoldIQ and a global operating executive who has spent more than 20 years scaling SaaS, enterprise software, and AI companies.
Shelly shares candid insights from leading organizations from early-stage startups to enterprise scale - including what growth really feels like behind the scenes (hint: it’s harder and slower than you think). She discusses how to spot real leaders inside your organization, why turning around underperforming teams requires tough decisions, and how customer feedback should shape product roadmaps.
The conversation also explores navigating acquisitions, managing global cultural differences, and balancing technology with people when scaling AI and SaaS companies worldwide.
If you're a founder, operator, or executive building teams and scaling globally, this episode is packed with practical leadership wisdom you can apply immediately.
