Leading Through Hyper-Growth: Building and Maintaining Strong Company Culture while Scaling from Start-Up to Global Corporation | CEO @ Blue Light Card and Angel Investor | Alidad Moghaddam

The Start-Up Diaries Podcast

English - July 02, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB
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Join us for a fascinating conversation with tech leader, Alidad Moghaddam, CEO of Blue Light Card, in an episode of tech growth mastery. From Navigating MoneySuperMarkets Acquisition, to scaling Trainline 400%, Alidad shares his remarkable journey and multicultural upbringing to leading a mission-driven organization that supports NHS workers, emergency services, social care, and armed forces personnel, Blue Light Card. Discover his experiences at American Express, Bain & Company, MoneySuperMarket, and Trainline, and how they shaped his approach to growth and innovation in the technology market.

Key Takeaways:

Alidad’s multicultural background and its influence on his careerTransition from American Express to the tech sector during a pivotal time of technological developments (smart phones). Challenges and learnings from the 2008 financial crisisKey strategies for driving growth and innovation in tech businessesThe mission and impact of Blue Light Card on everyday heroesThe importance of IQ and EQ in leadership Insights on building and maintaining company culture in hyper-growth environmentsThe importance of being customer-centric and agile in businessVision for the future at Blue Light Card

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