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Never Too EarlyFounder Therapy with Jonathan Schneider: Pricing and PackagingIn this episode of 'Never Too Early,' host Lauren Ipsen is joined by Jonathan Schneider, founder of Moderne and US Army alum. They delve into topics crucial for business leaders and operators, such as multi-year deals, pricing strategy, and knowing when to fight versus fold. Jonathan shares his journey from Netflix to founding Moderne, his insights on pricing models, challenges with enterprise deals, and the importance of aligning incentives with customers. The discussion provides valuable advice for founders, including the idea of 'planning to lose' and being prepared for rejection.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:53 Jonathan...2025-04-0232 minNever Too EarlyFounder Therapy with Maria Zhang: The Journey from Big Tech to Palona AIIn this episode of 'Never Too Early,' host Lauren Ipsen, Talent Partner at Decibel, welcomes Maria Zhang, former VP of Engineering at Google and other major tech companies, who recently launched her startup, Palona AI. Maria discusses her new venture, her transition from corporate roles to founding a startup, key insights from talking to over a hundred customers, and the importance of building for the buyer. Maria also shares practical advice on building products, recruiting early teams, and navigating the complexities of go-to-market strategies for first-time founders.00:00 Introduction to Never Too Early Series00:29 Meet Maria...2025-02-1438 minNever Too EarlyFounder Therapy with Matt PetersIn this episode of Never Too Early's Founder Therapy Series, Lauren Ipsen from Decibel sits down with Matt Peters, the former Chief Product Officer at Expel and now a tech entrepreneur. They discuss his journey to becoming a founder, including his early career experiences, the challenges of building his company Fixify, and the learnings from product development to managing investors. Matt shares invaluable insights on the importance of understanding customer needs, building a strong team, and maintaining emotional resilience in the startup world.00:00 Introduction to Never Too Early00:20 Meet Matt Peters: From CPO to Founder01:03...2025-01-3142 minNever Too EarlyFounder Therapy with Navrina SinghIn the first episode of NTE’s Founder Therapy Series, Lauren Ipsen, Talent Partner at Decibel, interviews Navrina Singh, founder and CEO of Credo AI. Navrina shares her journey from leading AI products at Microsoft to founding Credo AI in 2020. She discusses the challenges she faced, such as creating a new category in AI governance and navigating the complexities of the startup world. The conversation also covers essential advice for new founders, the importance of trusting one's gut, and strategies for attracting and retaining talent. The episode concludes with insights into successful venture partnerships and the future of AI go...2025-01-1039 min
The Alliance Podcast53 – Lifelong Learning, Well-being and Joy at Work: An #Alliance 25 PreviewIn this episode, Alliance Podcast Task Force member Milini Mingo, MPA, CHCP, interviews the presenters of the Alliance 2025 Annual Conference session “Practicing What We Preach: Inspiring Lifelong Learning, Well-being, and Joy at Work!” Listen in to her conversation with Vickie M. Skinner, DHA, CHCP; Jennifer Ipsen, MS; and Lauren Winters, MA, as they advocate for incorporating well-being principles into CE/CPD programming. Then, check out their Friday, Jan. 10 session at the Alliance 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
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https://www.acehp.org/ | https://almanac.acehp.org/ | https://www.acehp.org/A...2024-12-1219 minNever Too EarlyHiring Your First Contractors with Amy KimIn this episode of 'Never Too Early,' host Lauren Ipsen from Decibel engages with Amy Kim, the Chief Revenue Officer at A.Team, discussing the strategic use of contractors for early-stage startups. Amy provides insights into the evolving gig economy, emphasizing the paradigm shift towards output-driven organizations in a rapidly changing workforce landscape. She discusses the benefits of hiring contractors, such as flexibility and cost efficiency, while addressing common concerns and misconceptions about their investment and reliability. The conversation also covers A.Team's rigorous vetting process for high-caliber talent, differences in contractor versus full-time employee compensation, a...2024-10-1819 minNever Too EarlyNever Too Early: Building Your First Design Org w/ Sally CarsonIn this episode of 'Never Too Early,' Lauren Ipsen, Talent Partner at Decibel, hosts Sally Carson, an experienced design leader with a background at LinkedIn and Duo Security. Together, they explore the top five questions founders have about building their design organizations from scratch. Key topics include the timing and type of first design hires, the roles of product and brand design, introducing user research, and the benefits of hiring generalists versus specialists. Sally also shares her personal experiences and offers practical advice for effectively growing a design team in a startup environment.00:00 Introduction to Never...2024-10-0318 minNever Too EarlyBuilding Your First Product Organization: Insights from Docker's CPO Giri SreenivasIn this episode of 'Never Too Early,' host Lauren Ipsen, Talent Partner at Decibel, interviews Giri Sreenivas, Chief Product Officer at Docker, about essential strategies for founders building their product organizations for the very first time. The conversation addresses when to hire your first PM, the importance of founders remaining involved in the product vision, and the pros/cons between hiring a CPTO versus two different leaders. Giri shares his experiences from being a founder to building products at scale, offering valuable advice on hiring, managing product teams, and achieving product market fit. Key takeaways include understanding the...2024-09-1217 minNever Too EarlyTips for a Happy Cofounder Marriage: Insights from Exabeam's Co-Founder and CEO Nir PolakIn this episode of Never Too Early, Lauren Ipsen from Decibel talks with Nir Polak, co-founder and former CEO of Exabeam, about selecting a co-founder and productive co-founder dynamics for new founders. Nir comes from 18 years of information security experience. He shares the importance of complementary skill sets, and maintaining open communication and a “no-ego culture.” Lauren and Nir also discuss the significance of founder agreements, handling equity splits, and navigating conflicts and decision-making. The conversation offers practical advice for founders to ensure a successful partnership.00:00 Introduction to Never Too Early00:20 Guest Introduction: Nir Polak2024-08-2217 minNever Too EarlyGrowth Tactics for Founders with Yuriy TimenIn this episode of Never Too Early, host Lauren Ipsen from Decibel interviews growth advisor Yuriy Timen, former global head of marketing and growth at Grammarly. They discuss actionable insights for founders on topics such as establishing a growth engine, balancing growth with profitability, the importance of leaning into organic growth before paid channels, and when to bring in fractional advisors while also touching on his professional journey and a unique personal anecdote. The episode provides valuable advice for early-stage founders looking to scale their organizations effectively.00:00 Introduction to Never Too Early00:19 Meet Yuriy Timen...2024-08-0819 minNever Too EarlySecurity Insights for Founders: Hiring Your First CISO with Joe SullivanIn this episode of 'Never Too Early', host Lauren Ipsen speaks with Joe Sullivan, an esteemed internet security expert, about key considerations for founders hiring their first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Joe shares insights from his extensive career running security for Uber, Facebook, and Cloudflare. The discussion covers when to outsource vs. hire full-time, the importance of proactivity in security, and the qualities that separate good CISOs from great ones. Joe also addresses common misconceptions and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, especially in light of recent regulatory changes and expectations. 00:00 Introduction to Never Too Early2024-07-2517 minNever Too EarlyMaximizing Engineering Efficiency with Netlify's CTO Dana LawsonIn this episode of Never Too Early, hosted by Lauren Ipsen, talent partner at Decibel, Dana Lawson, CTO of Netlify, shares insights on understanding the productivity of your engineering organization. Lauren and Dana cover topics such as measuring technical output, the role of AI in productivity, the best structure for your team, and how to determine when to hire or promote internally. Dana also stresses the importance of maintaining an objective, inclusive approach in hiring and promotions to ensure equity in the workplace.00:00 Introduction to Never Too Early00:20 Meet Dana Lawson: CTO of Netlify2024-06-2720 minNever Too EarlyHiring Your First Advisors with Jenn LongnionIn this episode of Never Too Early, host Lauren Ipsen, Talent Partner at Decibel, dives into the vast and increasingly popular world of advisors. Lauren's guest, Jennifer Longnion shares her perspectives on the different roles an advisor can play, and how to choose the right person and structure for your business.00:00 Introduction to 'Never Too Early' Series00:20 Meet Jennifer Longnion: Seasoned People Leader02:30 Question 1: What are the different roles an advisor can play? Lauren and Jenn discuss the different types of modern day advisor engagements and what structures work best for startups.2024-06-1318 minNever Too EarlyNever Too Early: Paying Your First Sales Leader with Brian Murphy, Former CRO of Sigma ComputingIn this episode of Never Too Early, host Lauren Ipsen, Talent Partner at Decibel, dives into crucial sales compensation strategies for early-stage founders. Lauren's guest, Brian Murphy, former CRO of Sigma Computing and Sales Leader at Okta, shares his perspectives on how to hire and pay your early sales team as well as properly structure and incentivize each stakeholder in your organization to get deals done.00:00 Introduction to 'Never Too Early' Series00:20 Meet Brian Murphy: Seasoned Sales Vet03:48 Question 1: When do I know if I’m ready to hire a...2024-05-3019 minNever Too EarlyHiring Your First Marketing Team with Jen Grant, 3X CMOJen is currently the COO of Cube.dev, formerly the CEO of Appify, and held the CMO title at Box, Elastic, and Looker. As a 3X CMO, Jen has seen it all. In this episode, Lauren asks Jen Grant the top five commonly asked questions she gets from founders building their first marketing organizations.What kind of marketer do I hire first? [2:48 - 4:54]What comes first, product marketing or a demand gen? Jen and Lauren discuss how you identify the kind of marketer to hire for and when you know that you have product market...2024-05-1519 min
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | CareerLessons from one of the world’s top executive recruiters | Lauren Ipsen (Daversa Partners, General Catalyst)Lauren Ipsen is one of the most well-known and respected executive recruiters in the industry, having placed over 90 senior product leaders at companies including Twitter, Reddit, Opendoor, Postmates, Nextdoor, and many others. She is currently the Director of Executive Talent at General Catalyst, and prior to that was a senior leader at Daversa Partners. In today’s podcast, Lauren shares advice for founders on hiring senior product leaders, tips for product leaders on finding better opportunities, and the most common mistakes recruiters make. She talks about how to play the long game of networking to find the best talent an...2022-11-031h 08
FOCUSEpisode 503: Driving Innovation within the Higher Ed CommunityIn the world of higher education, innovation is the constant goal. Institutions and solution developers continuously work together to create the best and most efficient experiences possible for both students and staff. But identifying where to start in the process of innovation can be difficult. Lauren Ipsen, CEO of Ellucian, sheds light on this topic as she joins the FOCUS podcast and discusses supporting student success, and how partnerships throughout the higher ed tech community have become the driving forces toward innovation.
How Ellucian Helps Higher Ed Institutions
Ellucian is a mission-based technology company focused on...2022-10-2519 min
Digital Health ForwardLauren Li, Ipsen, on Beyond the Drug innovationIn this episode, we meet Lauren Li, Global Head of Digital Health at Ipsen. Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and Specialty Care in three key therapeutic areas — Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare Diseases. As Global Head of Digital Health, Lauren leads a team to deliver “beyond the drug” solutions for patients, caregivers, physicians, and payors through human-centered design, cross-functional collaboration, and value-based partnerships.Prior to Ipsen, Lauren drove Digital Innovation at Amgen, led Strategy & Operations at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, co-founded a successful family business, and was a consultant at McKinsey & Company in the Toronto of...2021-02-2437 min