In this episode, JasonNiedle interviews Anu Shukla, co-founder and executive chair of Botco AI. Theydiscuss the importance of networking, particularly for women in tech, and thechallenges they face in leadership roles. Anu shares her journey from entrepreneurto executive, emphasizing the need for effective leadership and team dynamicsas companies grow. The conversation also covers building a sales machine,leveraging AI for business growth, and navigating turbulent times in themarket. Anu provides valuable insights on common sales and marketing mistakesand the importance of diversifying oneself in the tech industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Anna Schuchla and Botco AI
01:32 The Importance of Networking and In-PersonInteractions
07:07 Challenges for Women in Tech
08:46 The Role of AI in Business Growth
11:48 Transitioning from Startup to Mid-Stage Leadership
13:45 Building a Scalable Sales Machine
16:08 Botco AI's Growth Strategy and Goals
17:34 Obstacles slowing down the growth of Botco
18:42 Common Sales and Marketing Mistakes
23:35 Leveraging AI for Business Efficiency
25:27 Advice for Starting CEO's
27:00 Navigating Turbulent Times in Business
Takeaways
• Women networking is crucial for career growth.
• In-person interactions are essential for building relationships.
• The representation of women in tech is still low.
• AI can create new opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
• Effective leadership requires delegating to a strong team.
• Building a sales machine is vital for tech companies.
• Understanding your target market is key to success.
• AI should be integrated into core business systems.
• Avoid common sales mistakes by hiring the right people.
• Diversifying your skills can provide more opportunities.
Sound Bites
"AI is not auto-magical."
"Don't make any sudden moves."
"Diversify yourself."
Keywords
Anu Shukla, Botco AI,women in tech, networking, leadership, sales strategy, AI in business, techgrowth, entrepreneurship, marketing mistakes
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