Some businesses are good while others are great. The same goes for leaders. Forbes has an established list where it highlights the best of the best as well as the youngest leaders today. The Forbes 30-under-30 list recognizing the best young entrepreneurs and leaders in business right now. The ability to learn how they harness their leadership skills and drive.
Meet Paul
In 2019, Powers was recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the brightest young entrepreneurs in the United States as a Forbes 30 Under 30 winner. Powers has been featured in publications around the world including Forbes and Fortune, various news programs such as Lou Dobbs of Fox Business and dozens of others. Paul Powers has presented on the TED Talk stage, at various tech summits and at various tech conferences such as PLMx, StartUp Grind and Startup of the Year at SXSW. Powers co-founded Physna in 2015, creating industry-leading software to bridge the gap between software and the physical world by normalizing 3D data and applying machine learning.
Timestamped Overview
During this interview, Paul and I discuss the following topics:
- His background and story
- How he attracted great talent members and created his company’s culture
- How his team inspires him on a daily basis
- How to inspire a vision in his team
Guest Resources
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Scott McCarthy
Scott McCarthy is a leadership coach who works with executives, senior leaders and organizations to lead themselves, their teams and their organizations more effectively. A retired Canadian Armed Forces Lieutenant-Colonel, he brings 25+ years of leadership experience, including command of 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot and responsibility for $8.6 billion in assets.
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Transcript
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