154 - Building a People-Centric Culture: Essential Leadership Insights for Startups

154 - Building a People-Centric Culture: Essential Leadership Insights for Startups

154 - Building a People-Centric Culture: Essential Leadership Insights for StartupsThomas Watkins
Published on: 22/10/2025

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," host Thomas Watkins interviews Julia Rock, CEO and Founder of Rock Career Development. Julia shares her expertise in leadership, people management, and organizational development, focusing on the challenges startups face as they scale. She emphasizes the importance of leadership values, company culture, and employee engagement, advising founders to prioritize people alongside metrics. Julia discusses her consulting approach, the pitfalls of rapid growth, and the need to address root causes before making staffing changes.

Product-Led GrowthSaaS Leadership & StrategyEntrepreneurship & Startup GrowthMarketing
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138 - From Data to Decisions: Transforming Local SEO Insights into Action

138 - From Data to Decisions: Transforming Local SEO Insights into Action

138 - From Data to Decisions: Transforming Local SEO Insights into ActionThomas Watkins
Published on: 10/09/2025

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," host Thomas Watkins interviews David Hunter, CEO of Local Falcon. The discussion covers the unique challenges of local SEO, the evolution of Local Falcon from a pure SaaS analytics tool to offering AI-driven insights and professional services, and the future role of automation and AI in local search optimization. The episode offers practical advice for businesses seeking to boost their local online presence.

Product-Led GrowthSaaS Leadership & StrategyDigital MarketingMarketing
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133 - Empowering Frontline Teams: The Smart Way to Modernize Your LMS

133 - Empowering Frontline Teams: The Smart Way to Modernize Your LMS

133 - Empowering Frontline Teams: The Smart Way to Modernize Your LMSThomas Watkins
Published on: 26/08/2025

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," host Thomas Watkins interviews Mike Thompson, CEO of Learner Mobile. The discussion explores Learner Mobile’s mobile-first, AI-powered LMS, designed for rapid, accessible training tailored to frontline workers. Mike highlights the company’s unique blend of services and software, their culture of speed and innovation, and how they empower clients to create and update content efficiently. The episode closes with insights on company culture and fostering continuous improvement.

Product-Led GrowthEntrepreneurship & Startup GrowthTechnology & InnovationMarketing
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130 - Problem-Market Fit: The Missing Ingredient in Your Startup Recipe

130 - Problem-Market Fit: The Missing Ingredient in Your Startup Recipe

130 - Problem-Market Fit: The Missing Ingredient in Your Startup RecipeThomas Watkins
Published on: 14/08/2025

In this episode of Product Led Growth Leaders, host Thomas Watkins interviews Bill Dillmeier, CFO of Oberon. Bill shares practical advice for early-stage founders on fundraising, product-market fit, team building, and navigating the AI-driven market. Bill also discusses his approach to financial goal-setting, storytelling for investors, and the importance of lean yet effective teams. The episode offers actionable insights for founders aiming to scale sustainably and impress investors in today’s competitive startup landscape.

Product-Led GrowthEntrepreneurship & Startup GrowthDigital MarketingMarketing
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