Innovation vs. Operation: Striking the Balance

On this episode, we’re joined by Carsten Wierwille, former Executive at ustwo, Method, GlobalLogic and frog, and current Board Director at Very Good Ventures. Carsten shares his insights on building sustainable habits, transforming company culture and balancing purpose with profit.Key Takeaways:(01:04) The importance of focusing on habits to achieve long-term goals.(03:18) How incremental improvements lead to significant changes.(05:16) The role of a leader in fostering a company’s creative ambition.(07:00) Insights on converting a company from founder-led to employee-owned.(12:51) The relevance of purpose-driven frameworks like B Corp certification.(14:04) The influence of remote work on company purpose and employee choice.(17:25) How to effectively manage team dynamics and individual motivations.(22:15) Balancing innovation with operational excellence.(27:45) Strategies for prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.(32:30) The impact of culture on the success of digital product companies.Resources Mentioned:Carsten Wierwille - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-wierwille-177516/Very Good Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/very-good-ventures/“Atomic Habits” by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsB Corp Certification - https://bcorporation.net/Lin Ostrom’s Work on Common Pool Resources - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elinor_OstromVery Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/. #Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment

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"Build To Succeed" explores the world of building successful tech products by dissecting the experiences of leaders who have brought ideas to life and nurtured them into long-term successes. The show delves into the delicate balance of speed and resourcefulness required in today's business landscape, emphasizing the importance of building "the right thing, the right way" – crafting products for longevity while optimizing for business goals. Through interviews with these experienced individuals, listeners will gain insights into navigating the space between launch and long-term growth, making good decisions, and uncovering the patterns that lead to repeated success. Build to Succeed is brought to you by Very Good Ventures.