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Back to EpisodesHow a Principal and Chief of Staff From T-Mobile Started Venture Forge
Description
Emily Sander talks with Adam Maddock and Marcus East about their careers and roles at T Mobile, highlighting Adam's background as a Marine and his role as Chief of Staff and Marcus's position as Chief Digital Officer. They discuss the importance of trust, integrity, and the strategic impact of the Chief of Staff role. The episode also covers their new venture, Venture Forge, which aims to democratize wealth creation by supporting underserved founders with funding, resources, and a supportive community.
Links Mentioned:
- The Venture Forge Website
- Email contact for Adam Maddock: adam@ventureforge.org
- Email contact for Marcus East: marcus@ventureforge.org
- Clarity Call with Emily
Free Resources:
- Strategic Planning Checklist
- Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
- A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
- Chief of Staff Toolkit
Get in Touch With Emily:
- Connect on LinkedIn
- Follow on YouTube
- Learn more about coaching
- Sign up for the newsletter
- Clarity Call with Emily
Who Am I?
If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
02:05 Role and Impact of Chief of Staff at T-Mobile
06:15 Adam's Military Background and Leadership Style
09:20 Transition to Corporate America
23:50 Founding Venture Forge
27:25 Democratizing Wealth Creation
40:07 Importance of Early Hires
45:06 Overcoming Funding Barriers
50:16 Role of Advisors