171. “Fractional COO Leadership Skills Gap” With Ashish Gupta Business Mastery podcast

171. “Fractional COO Leadership Skills Gap” with Ashish Gupta

11d ago 33:43

Content provided by Dawn Kennedy. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dawn Kennedy or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Send us a text

Dawn talks with Ashish Gupta, CEO of ScaleUpExec, a leading fractional COO firm. Ashish shares how he helps growth-stage companies close leadership gaps, energize teams, and scale with operational clarity—drawing from his experience at Qualcomm, Apple, and turning around 20+ businesses. Dawn and Ashish talk about Fractional COO Leadership Skills Gap.

In this episode…
Who is Ashish Gupta and whom does he serve? (00:48)

What exactly is a fractional COO — and why are more companies turning to them now? (2:15)

Identifying Red Flags and When to Hire a COO (4:38)

The critical skills gap between early-stage hustle and structured leadership. (7:41)

The Visionary vs. The COO: Skillsets and Balance. (10:20)

Hiring a Fractional COO: Process and Considerations (17:36)

Industry Relevance and Long-Term Engagement (24:50)

Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks. (30:34)

Ashish Gupta’s Information.

Website: https://scaleupexec.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-gup/

Facebook:

Support the show

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Dawn’s Website: https://dawnkkennedy.com/

Links and Freebies- https://dawnkkennedy.com/free/

In-Depth Information, Tips, and Strategies- https://dawnkkennedy.com/blog/

Thanks for listening. If you liked what you heard and want more, please like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dawnkkennedymentor
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@dawnkkennedyxo?si=DcRcjv7H0KN5_vFP

Order Dawn’s book, The Profit Accelerator for Small Business The Profit Accelerator for Small Business: Kennedy, Dawn: 9781736208601: Amazon.com: Books

172 episodes