155 - Tax Time Terrors: Turning Complexity into Opportunity

Thomas Watkins

Published on: 28/10/2025

In this episode of "Product Led Growth Leaders," host Thomas Watkins interviews Tal Binder, CEO and Founder of Gelt, a tax services firm for U.S. business owners and high net worth individuals. Tal explains how Gelt combines expert CPAs with proprietary technology to tackle tax compliance, quarterly payments, and optimization. They discuss the complexity and opportunities in the U.S. tax code compared to other countries, and Gelt’s vision to become the first AI-native tax firm.

Product-Led GrowthSaaS Leadership & StrategyEntrepreneurship & Startup GrowthTechnology & Innovation

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

Thomas 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