AI & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE ASSET MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

In a dynamic discussion, various CEOs and founders share insights on scaling companies, hiring leaders, and the challenges of rapid growth. Paul Davassa, founder of Davassa Partners, emphasizes the importance of hiring and managing leaders for scaling a company. Mike Inker from Ambience Health highlights the need for unreasonably good talent in the fast-evolving AI field. Abhishek from Material Security discusses the rare combination of leaders who are both good at teaching and open to being taught. The conversation also touches on the mistakes CEOs make when hiring leaders, such as confusing signal with outcomes. The importance of urgency and adaptability in startups is underscored by examples of rapid product launches and pricing changes. The discussion concludes with reflections on the impact of hiring the right leaders and the potential setbacks of a wrong hire.