Ulf Arnetz talks with Jason Barnard about establishing solutions-driven companies.
Ulf Arnetz is the founder and chairman of Howwe Technologies, a unique solution for executives to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. He is a Swedish entrepreneur who developed a software solution for CEOs.
Jason Barnard and Ulf Arnetz discuss the challenge of maintaining quality and competitive advantage as their companies grow. Ulf also emphasizes that maintaining quality involves keeping the product narrowly focused on solving a specific business problem.
Jason and Ulf also discuss the challenges of delegating problem-solving responsibilities and the necessity of clear communication and alignment within teams. This episode provides founders and executives like you with the key insights you need to handle constant change and build solutions that truly last.
What you’ll learn from Ulf Arnetz
00:00 Ulf Arnetz and Jason Barnard
01:06 What Did Jason Barnard Highlight in Ulf Arnetz’s Google Knowledge Panel?
01:29 What Did Jason Barnard Focus On in Ulf Arnetz’s ChatGPT Results?
01:49 What Misidentification Did Jason Barnard Discover in Ulf Arnetz’s Google Learn About Results?
02:25 How Should a Leader Feel About AI Shaping Their Digital Presence?
02:54 What Problem Does Howwe Technologies Aim to Solve for Businesses?
03:28 Who Are the Main Users That Will Use the Software Designed by Ulf Arnetz?
06:00 What Motivated Ulf Arnetz to Focus On Improving Execution Within Companies?
07:27 How Do Business Leaders Build Sustainable Advantage in Today’s Fast-Moving AI-Driven Market?
07:50 Why Do Most Applications Fail to Solve Actual Business Problems for Users?
08:17 How Can Your Company Secure Lasting Advantage When Filling Market Gaps?
08:55 How Can You Maintain Quality as Your Team and Software Scale with Growth?
10:36 What Are the Ways Companies Can Maintain Quality as Their Teams Grow?
10:52 What Role Does AI Play in Improving Work Quality in Mid-Size or Large Companies?
12:18 How Can You Explain or Present Your Innovative Solution to CEOs Who Don’t Yet Realize They Need It?
13:46 How Can You Delegate Problem-Solving Responsibilities to Your Team Without Losing Your Vision?
15:11 Why is it Important to Stay Focused on Solving One Problem Instead of Trying to Solve Many?
15:16 Why Aren’t Excel and Monday.com Ideal for Solving CEOs’ Execution Challenges?
16:39 What Happened When Jason Tried to Release Kalicube Pro as a SaaS Product?
17:34 Why Does Ulf Call It Micro Delegation When Guiding the Team to Stay Focused and Involved?
18:35 How Can You Build Systems That Keep the Team Aligned While Allowing Freedom and Accountability?
This episode was recorded live on video March 11th 2025
https://youtube.com/live/hbXHp98ZjFs
Links to pieces of content relevant to this topic:https://www.howwe.io/blog/ulf-arnetz-entrepreneur-making-history/https://www.howwe.io/insights/unfreezing-the-middle-to-accelerate-growth/Ulf Arnetz
Transcript from Establishing Solutions-Driven Companies - Fastlane Founders with Ulf Arnetz
[00:00:00] Narrator: Fastlane Founders and Legacy with Jason Barnard. Each week, Jason sits down with successful entrepreneurs, CEOs and executives, and get them to share how they mastered the delicate balance between rapid growth and enduring success in the business world. How can we quickly build a profitable business that stands a test of time and becomes our legacy.
A legacy we're proud of. Fastlane Founders and Legacy with Jason Barnard.
[00:00:31] Jason Barnard: Hi everybody and welcome to another Fastlane Founders and Legacy. I'm Jason Barnard and a quick hello and we're good to go. Welcome to the show, Ulf Arnetz.
[00:00:40] Ulf Arnetz: Thank you, Jason.
[00:00:45] Jason Barnard: Brilliant, wonderful. Delightful to have you here. We're gonna be talking about Establishing Solutions-Driven Companies.