VENTURE VISIONARIES

Episode 3.8

Navigating the Messy Middle:

Mental Health, Company Culture, and Growth with Matt Tait, CEO Decimal

In this episode of Venture Visionaries, we spotlight Matt Tait, a serial entrepreneur, former attorney, and the founder of Decimal, a financial operations company. Matt shares his journey from law school to entrepreneurship, offering insights on navigating the challenges of leadership, mental health, and building a resilient company culture. His experience in accounting, law, and tech gives him a unique perspective on the “messy middle” of business growth, especially for companies scaling from $1 to $50 million in revenue.

Host Thomas Igeme leads an engaging conversation with Matt, diving into the tactical and emotional hurdles of business ownership, the significance of company values in a remote work environment, and the transformative role of AI in accounting. This episode is packed with advice for business owners, HR leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of mental health and leadership.

Episode
Highlights

Mental Health in Leadership:

Matt emphasizes the importance of mental well-being for business owners and leaders, sharing his own experiences in balancing the pressures of entrepreneurship.

Company Culture in a Remote World

Learn how Decimal fosters a strong culture with core values and daily stand-ups, and why this foundation is essential for hiring and client relationships.

The Messy Middle of Business Growth:

Explore Matt’s insights on scaling a business, implementing processes, and the unique challenges of growth from $1 to $50 million in revenue.

The Role of AI in Accounting

Discover Matt’s perspective on the impact of AI and technology in financial operations, transforming how businesses manage their financial health.

Stories Segment

Decimal is accounting operations for small businesses,

providing bookkeeping, technology setup and support, bill pay, and just about any kind of accounting operations that can free up your own financial leaders to focus on higher-value activities to help grow your organization.

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