Startup vs. Corporate Leadership: Are you built for the climb or the cruise?

Written By Product Advisory Collective

PAC’s Exited Entrepreneurs in Residence (EEIRs), Shama Pagarkar and Sharon Gillenwater, founded, built, grew and sold their B2C and B2B tech startups to Walmart and Euromoney plc., respectively. EEIRs share their insights and lessons learned during monthly On the Record (OTR) / Off the Record (OTR) conversations. During the first half hour of PAC’s OTR/OTR EEIR conversation, moderated by PAC leader Mary Beth Snodgrass, Sharon and Shama cover:

  • The differences between “leadership” and “management”

  • The qualities that are most valued at startups vs. in corporate environments

  • How to navigate being in the trenches with your staff as the company grows

  • The importance of leading with radical candor

What are On the Record (OTR) / Off the Record (OTR) conversations?

The first half hour of each OTR/OTR is recorded, and clips of the recording are shared online ("On the Record"). The second part is an unrecorded, private Q&A with invited attendees (Off the Record").

Interested in joining our next OTR/OTR with EEIRs? Email us to request an invite.

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