Episode Details

In this episode of the The Parallel Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm joined by Jason Putnam, a two-time award-winning executive (Globee Executive of the Year, Silver Stevie Award) and a 2024 Inspiring Leader. Jason's the Chief Revenue Officer at Plum, where he's revolutionizing the talent space with psychometric data to build inclusive, thriving teams.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• Why "failing fast" can spark rapid innovation
• How psychometric data transforms hiring and retention
• Cultivating a culture that scales alongside your business
• Personal insights on mindfulness, leadership, and building strong teams

Don't miss Jason's fascinating journey and powerful takeaways—perfect for any parallel entrepreneur aiming to juggle multiple ventures with clarity and impact.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Welcome to the Parallel entrepreneur 

00:00:29 Introduction to Jason Putnam and Plum 

00:04:52 Scaling Businesses with Plum's Tools 

00:10:50 Addressing Unconscious Bias in Recruitment 

00:14:08 How AI is Transforming the Hiring Game 

00:17:32 Understanding the Pace Paradox of Change 

00:21:07 Navigating Rapid Change with a 'People-First' Approach 

00:27:45 The Impact of AI in Our Lives 

00:33:32 Lessons from Exits: Building for Success 

00:36:56 How Fast Decisions Spark Innovation 

00:39:46 Fail Fast, Learn Faster: The Entrepreneurial Spirit 

00:44:15 How Jason Finds Mindfulness by Helping Others 

00:45:16 Books Jason is currently reading

Show notes:

• Plum
• Caitlin MacGregor (Founder and visionary behind Plum)
• Move Fast, Break Shit, and Burn Out by Dr. Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas
• The Talent Fix by Tim Sackett
• Scythe by Neal Shusterman
• Spartan Up by Joe DeSena

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