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The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s

Bethany Ayers & Brandon Mensinga

We are the COO coaches to help you successfully scale in this new world where efficiency is as important as growth. Remember when valuations were 3-10x ARR and money wasn’t free? We do. Each week we share our experiences and bring in scale up experts and operational leaders to help you navigate both the burning operational issues and the larger existential challenges. Beth Ayers is the former COO of Peak AI, NewVoiceMedia and Codilty and has helped raise over $200m from top funds - Softbank,

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All Episodes

48:12

66. COO Superpowers Revealed Part 1

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/01/16

In this episode we discuss: What is a COO's strengths and gaps? We are joined by Divinia Knowles, The COO Coach.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following:How do COOs build trust with key decision-makers while staying behind the scenes?What’s the secret to thriving in a role that demands constant adaptability?How can COOs master resource allocation when scaling feels chaotic?Why is being an external spokesperson a game-changer for COOs?How

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66. COO Superpowers Revealed

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2025/01/16

In this episode we discuss: What is a COO's strengths and gaps? We are joined by Divinia Knowles, The COO Coach.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following:How do COOs build trust with key decision-makers while staying behind the scenes?What’s the secret to thriving in a role that demands constant adaptability?How can COOs master resource allocation when scaling feels chaotic?Why is being an external spokesperson a game-changer for COOs?How

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65. A COO’s journey to a Google exit

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/12/19

In this episode we discuss: a COO's journey to a Google exit. We are joined by Shane Harris, Former COO @ Cameyo.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Shane Harris:What role does sustainable growth, cash flow positivity, and dynamic budgeting play in a company’s success?How can company culture and strategic alignment influence decision-making and long-term growth?Why is understanding customer lifetime value and identifying

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64. The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/12/12

In this episode we discuss: Patents and IP strategy for Scaleups. We are joined by Jon Calvert, IP strategy expert.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Jon Calvert:How can startups effectively protect their innovations through intellectual property (IP)?What are the key differences between patents, copyrights, and trade secrets, and when should each be used?How can a well-crafted IP strategy enhance a startup's valuation during

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63. What you need to know about ESOPs

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/12/05

In this episode we discuss: What you need to know about ESOPs. We are joined by John Fraser, Financial Director for PEAK.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with John Fraser:How can companies effectively educate employees to ensure the success of their ESOPs?What steps should organizations take to navigate the complexities of share options and stakeholder involvement?How can companies balance basic implementation steps with

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62. How to prepare for an IPO

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/11/28

In this episode we discuss: How to prepare for an IPO. We are joined by Trecilla Lobo, Chief People Officer, board member, advisor, and mentor to other people leaders.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Trecilla Lobo:How can your organisation prepare early for the IPO journey, ensuring alignment across teams and addressing unique challenges in advance?What steps can you take to foster collaboration and effective communication

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61. How do you create a high performance culture?

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/11/21

In this episode we discuss: How do you actually create a high performance culture? We are joined by Andrew Richardson, Managing Partner at Foundation PartnersLove The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Andrew Richardson:What does high performance truly mean in the context of your organisation, and how can it be clearly defined to align with its goals?How can a culture of ownership, where employees feel empowered yet aligned with

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60. The State of the European Venture Market

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/11/14

In this episode we discuss: The State of the European Venture Market. We are joined by Simon Menashy, Partner at MMC Ventures.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Simon Menashy:The European VC market’s significant changes in the last few years.Sustainable growth prioritised over growth at all costs.What are the main challenges the software market is facing?What are realistic exit expectations?What are the crucial components for

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42:06

59. What should a marketing tech stack...

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/11/07

In this episode we discuss: what should the marketing tech stack look like in 2024. We are joined by Mark Farnell, Head of Marketing Operations at DeepL.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Mark Farnell:How is AI impacting marketing operations?Where to start with building a marketing tech stack.Why it's important to consider the complexity and scalability of current platforms.Regularly reviewing and optimising the marketing tech

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44:48

58. Decoding Option Grants

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/10/31

In this episode we discuss: Executive compensation and option grants. We are joined by Daniel Harris, Exec Compensation Partner.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Daniel Harris:What to consider when negotiating equity packages.What are the different equity schemes, such as sweet equity, and their implications?When to be aware of with tax implications and when to seek expert advice.Paying attention to strike prices and their

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41:12

57. Military lessons in leadership

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/10/24

In this episode we discuss: What leadership lessons we can learn from the military. We are joined by Ben Read, Founder & CEO of Redeployable, and Andy Wright, Consultant.We chat about the following with Ben Read and Andy Wright:How can trust and delegation enhance command and control in leadership?What behaviours and actions are essential for building trust and psychological safety within a team?How do confidence, humility, and self-regulation impact leadership effectiveness in high-pressure

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56. How to hire for excellence

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/10/17

In this episode we discuss: How to hire for excellence. We are joined by James King, Author of 'Accelerating Excellence'.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with James King:How can we align talent identification with individuals' strengths, interests, and values to maximise performance?How can cognitive tests and psychological profiling improve our ability to assess baseline skills and training potential?What role do simulations and

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55. How do you build trust across an organisation?

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/10/10

In this episode we discuss: How do you build trust across the organisation? We are joined by Nellie Wartoft, CEO, Founder of Tigerhall and Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Nellie Wartoft:Why trust is a crucial element in building successful organisations.How leaders can give trust before they can receive it.Why transparent and authentic communication is key to building

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50:10

54. How to successfully scale from 2...

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/10/03

In this episode we discuss: The Evolution of a COO: From Doing to Coaching. We are joined by Andrew Robb, Marketplace & Technology Executive, Board Member & InvestorLove The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Andrew Robb:What does it take to scale a company?How does the role of the COO evolve?What does it take to stay engaged and motivated in a role for a long time?Focus on what you can control and don't lose sleep over things

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53. Practical ways to be more inclusive

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/09/26

In this episode we discuss: What can companies do to become more inclusive, equitable and diverse? We are joined by Audrey ROOFEH, Founder & CEO Mariana Strategies-Tory Burch Foundation Fellow-DEIA leadLove The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Audrey Roofeh:What are the crucial components for implementing effective DEI policies?Why investing in middle managers and equipping them with skills in emotional intelligence, conflict

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52. How to know when it's time to go

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/09/19

In this episode we discuss: When it is the right time to quit. We are joined by Eleena Broadfoot, Advisor and Executive Coach.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Eleena Broadfoot:What are the important factors to consider when deciding to leave a job.Adding value to the business and making a meaningful impact should be a priority.Leaving a job requires careful planning and consideration of personal and professional factors.Why

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51. Fractional COO: Is it worth it?

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/09/12

In this episode we discuss: fractional COO, is it worth it? We are joined by Karina Mikhli, Founder, Fractionals United.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Karina Mikhli:What is the role of a fractional COO?How difficult is it to find a role as a fractional COO?What is crucial for winning fractional COO roles?What are the channels of entry for fractional work?What should pricing and structuring fractional work be based

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50. How to be a COO

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/09/05

In this episode we discuss: how to be a COO in today's complex world. We are joined by Jennifer Geary, Seasoned C-Suite executive across multiple industries and roles from fractional COO to Managing Director. Author of bestselling books How To Be a COO, CRO, CPO and CSO.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Jennifer Geary:The role of a COO involves being the second-in-command and bridging the gap between strategy and

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49. How To Stop Your Company From Drowning In...

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/06/27

In this episode we discuss: the challenges of asynchronous communication in a remote-first organisation. We are joined by Jeremy Slater, COO at Bob W.We chat about the following with Jeremy Slater:How to do asynchronous communication wellManaging information overloadWhy you need to invest in robust knowledge management -- hint: impacts customer service, operations, and scalabilityReferenceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-jack-slater/www.bobw.cohttps://bit.ly/jeremyslaterBiographyAfter an

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48. How To Present And Not Suck

The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s ·

2024/06/20

48. How to present and not suckIn this episode we discuss presentation skills and storytelling. We are joined by Jonathan Zatland, Operating Partner at Forme Partners.We chat about the following with Jonathan Zatland:Secrets to crafting narratives that captivate.How authenticity can transform your leadership narrativesWhy your presentations are falling flatReferenceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-zatland-992a1b12/BiographyA creative and commercial leader with an extensive career in high growth

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