It is Talk ‘O Tuesday!
 
 We get to have a conversation with Techstars Alum and Xena Intelligence Founder/CEO, Akhil Nair.
 
 In this episode, we discuss: 
(1:21) Tell me a little about Xena Intelligence and how you got here today…

(8:53) What value and services does Xena bring to its clients.

(11:57) It is my understanding that your father’s experiences with product design and sales are the motivation behind you starting Xena?

(13:53) Who is your typical potential client to use Xena?

(15:35) Akhil asks Eddie; From your experience, what three factors make a successful founder?

(26:02) You just completed a Cohort with Techstars. How did that go and what does that look like?

(36:11) Do you have any processes for continuous improvement? 

(41:08) You have a significantly distanced/global team. How do you ensure open interaction and creativity in the team?

(43:09) What is the most important question/challenge you are working on now?

(45:12) As CEO is your hand in each decision? Are you a narcissist?

(46:14) Any points of contention? This becomes an excellent discussion on the founder’s and CEO’s individual differences about announcing and performing layoffs.

(55:00) How would you like our listeners to find you and Xena Intelligence?

Links

Xena Intelligence website: https://xenaintelligence.com/

Akhil Nair LinkedIn: (1) Akhil Suresh Nair | LinkedIn

Techstars: https://www.techstars.com/