E894 Owl Labs outgoing CEO Max Makeev, new CEO Frank Weishaupt: smart videoconf, handing over reigns
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How do you know when to hire a CEO? Owl Labs Co-founder & outgoing CEO Max Makeev & new CEO Frank Weishaupt on applying robotics thinking to transform video conferencing, shaping the future of distributed teams, & hitting the gas on growth by handing over the reins
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Show notes:
0:48 - Jason talks about upcoming LAUNCH events and introduces Frank Weishaupt, Max Makeev and Owl Labs.
4:20 - The inspiration for Owl Labs, and the robotics of the product.
8:30 - Jason thanks sponsor Gusto. Get 3 months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/twist!
9:54 - Max shares why he decided to step down as CEO and hire a new CEO.
14:24 - Frank’s experience with navigating through a company and its pre-existing relationships.
19:17 - The impact on investor relations when high-level management changes, and growth opportunities for Owl Labs.
26:36 - Jason thanks sponsor SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes. Try it FREE for 30 days and get a FREE 10-pound scale when you visit pb.com/twist.
28:42 - What happens when an outgoing CEO/Co-founder and the new CEO face disagreements?
35:38 - Potential ideas and product roadmap, favorite video conferencing platforms for Owl Labs, and what makes Zoom unique.
41:47 - Jason thanks sponsor HubSpot. Visit hubspot.com/startups/twist to get benefits and learn how to grow your startups!
43:19 - The hardest part about hardware startups, and potential collaborators for the company.