Amanda Schwartz Ramirez is a strategy and operations executive who's spent her career incubating products and solving problems. She's had a number of titles, but a love of solving critical problems has been at the core of all of them. She has lots to teach us about building businesses strategically, especially in this tough market. Tune in to learn…

Learn how to structure your startup correctly from the get-go by digging into organizational design with Jessica Zwaan, a self-described "commercial COO." She has lots to teach us about everything from running operations like a product team, to mastering finance when you don't have a numbers background, and even practicing non-paternalism at work. …

Can remote teams really be as engaged and productive as colocated teams? We think so! And our guest Vanesa Cotlar is here to tell us exactly how she does it at PolicyMe, a hybrid and remote team based out of Toronto. Show Notes Show notes and a full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work. Connect with us Are you an opsy person in tech…

We love talking to people who've crafted their career with intention, and our guest Nicole Vasquez has done exactly that. Ignoring the pressure to climb the ladder one rung at a time, she's forged her own path "hopping from lily pad to lily pad" with the help of her intuition and her community. This strategy has recently taken her from entrepreneur…

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(0:58) André briefly introduces his work, from a Lecturer Product to a company’s and founder’s advisor. (2:19) André believes that digital transformation is connected to Product Transformation, even though the latter term has something that the first doesn’t, which is becoming a more product-centric company. (8:02) André considers that the biggest …

(1:49) From her first digital project, a 2001 website sold one year later, to several other digital assets, Fernanda tells us about her background in marketing and business. (5:03) Fernanda gives us her opinion about what she thinks is digital transformation by stating that being active on social media, and having an app or a website, doesn’t neces…

(1:10) Gabriel quickly introduces his professional path starting from his sales career at 15 years old, to working for several big companies, including now, DataRobot. (3:04) Gabriel mentions that getting automatic value from the company’s data is the starting point for digital transformation. (4:34) Gabriel gives an example of what valuable data l…

(1:00) Ronaldo does a quick introduction of his professional path starting from leading several companies, to creating his own, the Start-Tech, in 2017. (3:42) Ronaldo explains his concept of Digital Transformation by explaining that it doesn’t necessarily mean changing every aspect of a company into technology. (6:54) Ronaldo states that Digital T…

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Every COO role is different. This makes it one of the most exciting, but also most challenging roles at a growing startup. You have to have your hands in a little bit of everything, and the skills to be successful in all of those functions. But what exact skills do you need to be a successful COO? How do you build those skills from your current rol…

There's more opportunity in operations than ever. But there's also a lot going on! What does the future of operations look like? How should an ops pro be thinking about building their career? What are the most important skills to build if you want to be a COO or VP some day? We're covering all of these topics and more in this episode. Show Notes Sh…

Hiring is more competitive than ever, and the market shows no signs of slowing down. If there was ever a time to revisit your hiring process and think about your candidate experience, it's now! What does good recruiting look like in this market? How do you balance inclusive practices with speed and urgency? And how can hiring managers be the best p…

Operations leaders are an important role at any growing startup. The titles may vary (Director, VP, COO) but the job is usually the same—do all the things that need to get done! But what functions should they be responsible for? What does their day-to-day look like? And what kind of experience do they need to do the job? In the newest episode of th…

A lot of operations pros are proud generalists—people who wear a lot of hats, and like it like that. But these days, more and more startups are seeing the value in hiring operations pros for specific teams. These specialists have created whole fields for marketing ops, design ops, product ops... the list goes on! Today, we're drilling down into arg…

(1:05) André tells us a bit about his background and his experience with investment banking and the transition to big corporations. (3:00) Our guest talks about his experience with financial services working in Europe, his impressions of the 3G culture and how he made the decision to open his consulting business for small and medium healthcare prov…

In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Kim, founder of Startup Recruiting Bootcamp about the people parts of a business and how to take care of your most important asset - your team! We'll also dive into one of her proudest Opsy projects - setting up a support group for middle managers at Lever. A full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.…

(1:30) Leandro starts the interview by sharing a bit about his background as electrical engineering, master and phD of Computer Science with focus on artificial intelligence. (3:00) He defines digital transformation as the 4.0 industry and connects it with machine learning, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and general state of the art technolog…

(1:40) Miguel introduces himself as a technology aficionado. He describes how the fascination with technology started and his path as an engineer in General Motors, to consultant for companies like PwC, to his experience within the telecom industry. (4:57) Luis Goncalves asks our guest about the challenges he faced in the telecom segment, as digita…

(1:30) Venâncio introduces himself and the extensive experience he acquired as an entrepreneur and investor since 2003. He walks us through his two career paths as an entrepreneur as well as a consultant for big companies like Tractebel. (5:20) Our guest elaborates on his experience bringing Amazon’s marketplace to Brazil. (9:13) Venâncio shares hi…

(2:10) Rui comes from a traditional workplace environment and explains his process of bringing digital transformation to CGD. (3:55) Our guest goes on to explain how digital transformation is a mindset powered by technology. (6:33) They discuss how digitalization has increased the value of customer service and the relevance of feedback. (9:20) Rui …

Operations is an umbrella term that can include a whole host of job titles and duties. In this episode, we talk to Megan Bianco, Head of Operations at Scott's Cheap Flights, about what operations is, what it isn't, and how the field has changed in recent years. We'll also dive into one of her biggest Opsy projects - leading a travel company through…

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“Most of the things you have in your life are transported to you in a container. You can connect demand with supply” (1:00) Rui let us know his philosophy of life and career - by adding value you can find a real sense of direction in your career. (4:00) He elaborates on the importance of shipping services and the huge impact it has on every consume…

“The biggest disruption we are seeing in the traditional businesses are fueled by digitalization” (1:00) Nuno starts by sharing his background and professional experience working in Portugal as well as Germany, and his experience with big brands. (3:57) Nuno describes what the digital era is and the impact it has on the user experience. He goes on …

“The digital era demands continue review of your strategy” (2:00) Gerard explains a bit about his professional background, his experience with Oracle and his introduction to Agile and Lean methodologies. (4:00) The journey into becoming a freelancer and how Luis Gonçalves helped with his transition, the creation of AKTIA Solutions and its mission. …

“You can develop a better product, a better service - because you connect with your customer” (2:05) Luis and Jorge start by discussing what the digital age really is. The digital age is a way to bring leverage to your potential customers. The effects on the digital market by the coronavirus pandemic situation and the challenges of staying ahead of…

Luis Gonçalves and leading business coach strategist, Geoff Hetherington, contend that in today’s ever-changing business landscape, organisations must change. In this podcast, they discuss the challenges that C-Suite and executive leaders face in adapting their organisations for digital transformation.They explain how such a transformation super-po…