Eleonore Crespo
Summary & Bio
The intricacies of entrepreneurship and scaling a startup are massive – from hiring talent to raising capital to securing customers, the clock is often the enemy. Today, we dive into the life of launching and running a startup with Eleonore Crespo, CEO of Pigment, a fast-growth company based in Paris. Eleonore and I discuss the rewards of leadership and taking care of your teams (and yourself and family!), aimed at providing valuable insights, whether you sit in the founder’s seat at a startup or are scaling a new project within a Fortune 100 company.
Notes
Personal Journey and Impact on Career [0:27]
Early Influences and Leadership Style [3:13]
Macroeconomic Trends for CFOs [12:19]
Challenges Faced by CFOs [16:10]
AI [20:00]
Evaluating Investments as a VC [28:36]
Humility in Leadership and Team Dynamics [31:42]
Influences on Leadership Style [40:48]
Importance of Network [43:50]
Generative AI and Data Accessibility [50:04]
Individual Management Styles [55:22]
Leadership and Company Growth [56:30]
Appreciation for Entrepreneurial Efforts [57:35]
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