Cracking The Growth Code Podcast Episode 6 with Matt Schmidt

Cracking The Growth Code

In the podcast "The Crackling, the Growth Code", host Matt Sandusky interviews Matt Schmidt, CEO and founder of People Logic. Schmidt discusses how People Logic aims to empower scaling organizations with better insights, providing tools for various stages of growth. He highlights their AI for efficient scaling and the company's focus on series A to pre-IPO organizations. Schmidt notes the challenges of rapid changes in business operations and planning in the current economic climate, emphasizing the need for companies to adapt their strategies.
Schmidt then delves into People Logic's offerings, describing them as a people and performance management solution that integrates various organizational functions. He explains how their AI helps predict external factors affecting businesses, like geopolitical issues or investor behavior. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of teams and external factors, Schmidt discusses their approach to scaling, targeting a global market, and the balance between acquiring new customers and deepening relationships with existing ones.
Regarding leadership, Schmidt stresses transparency, agility, and human-centricity. He discusses balancing stress and fear within his team, fostering an environment of responsiveness and transparency about the company's status and challenges. He shares his motivation to help other companies achieve successful outcomes and describes his team's sense of ownership and accountability in the company's success.
Concluding the interview, Schmidt offers leadership advice, advocating for meeting people where they are, leading by example, and maintaining a growth mindset. He emphasizes continuous learning and curiosity as key to successful leadership. The podcast ends with Sandusky thanking Schmidt for his insights and contributions.