Though stepping back from day-to-day leadership, Ketchum will remain involved as a part-time adviser, supporting the company's growth with a focus on non-QM lending. I am incredibly proud of what we have built together, Ketchum said in regard to Folk's promotion. Kind has always been special because of the people, and I am excited to continue supporting the non-QM business in this next chapter.
Every founder feels pressure to reinvent, to launch something new, move faster, or chase the next big idea. But in my experience building Piece of Cake Moving, the most reliable path to growth isn't constant reinvention; it's consistent execution. When products and pricing look similar, execution becomes the defining differentiator. Small operational details compound into a noticeably better customer experience. The difference between a forgettable experience and a remarkable one often comes down to the smallest moments.
If you are passionate about operational excellence and eager to grow in an international environment, this role is for you! As a Strategic Partnership Manager, you will drive key operational processes, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and optimize workflows to support our company missions. Your Key Responsibilities: Drive the growth of the partner portfolio by aligning strategies with company objectives and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.
I was supposed to do four years, go through university and head back home for family business, decided I liked tech too much. I got my first job at EMC running their networks across I would say a few hundred offices, which was really interesting. From there, I made my way into an ops role, which is where a lot of what we do at RapDev began.
We're building NexDash into Europe's first Neo-Carrier: electrified, AI-orchestrated, and soon autonomous. 🚛⚡ To keep pace with our growth, we're looking for a strong Operations & Finance Associate who acts as the founder's right hand and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Your responsibilities: Admin: build organization & structure across the company Finance: basic controlling, payments, investor reporting HR: contracts, onboarding, culture building Office management: keep the daily machine running
Listeners and readers of "Ecommerce Conversations" know I occasionally depart from interviews to share my experiences owning and operating Beardbrand, the direct-to-consumer brand I launched a decade ago. To date, I've addressed hiring, branding, profit-building, priority-setting, exiting, overcoming setbacks, and top business models. This too is a solo episode, addressing entrepreneurial doldrums, when a business is seemingly stuck in no growth or worse. Certainly that's the story of Beardbrand over the past couple of years.
Optimize for maintenance, not creation. Maintaining processes is often more complex than executing them-but it's essential nonetheless! Effective maintenance is your evidence of operational consistency and quality.
