Lauren Marturano's guest appearances

Lauren Marturano

Charlotte Angel Connection

The Rising Leader

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Charlotte Angel

Today we welcome Lauren Marturano to the podcast. Lauren is the founder and CEO of Zinnia, a software company that helps businesses plan in-person events such as offsites, client dinners, and more.Lauren began her career at Microsoft as an Enterprise Account Executive before joining Salesforce and eventually leaving corporate life to pursue entrepreneurship. Now, Lauren is getting ready to close a seed round that will help grow Zinnia’s team and product.We cover several topics with Lauren, including why… 	Taking a 90% pay cut to pursue entrepreneurship was worth it. 	Being an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Atlanta Ventures helped Lauren launch Zinnia. 	Zinnia became a travel agency. 	Hypothesis-driven development helps keep product &amp; sales aligned. 	Enterprise sales budgets are so resilient in economic downturns. …as well as what’s next for Zinnia in 2023, and more.Please enjoy this conversation with Lauren Marturano.William Bissett is the owner of and an Investment Advisor Representative of Portus Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Portus Wealth Advisors. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener.   Portus Wealth Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.  Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under applicable state and federal regulation or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests. Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.

Today we welcome Lauren Marturano to the podcast. Lauren is the founder and CEO of Zinnia, a software company that helps businesses plan in-person events such as offsites, client dinners, and more. Lauren began her career at Microsoft as an Enterprise Account Executive before joining Salesforce and eventually leaving corporate life to pursue entrepreneurship. Now, Lauren is getting ready to close a seed round that will help grow Zinnia’s team and product. We cover several topics with Lauren, including why… 	Taking a 90% pay cut to pursue entrepreneurship was worth it. 	Being an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Atlanta Ventures helped Lauren launch Zinnia. 	Zinnia became a travel agency. 	Hypothesis-driven development helps keep product &amp; sales aligned. 	Enterprise sales budgets are so resilient in economic downturns.  …as well as what’s next for Zinnia in 2023, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Lauren Marturano. William Bissett is the owner of and an Investment Advisor Representative of Portus Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Portus Wealth Advisors. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener.    Portus Wealth Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.   Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under applicable state and federal regulation or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests. Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.

Charlotte Angel Connection Episode 145: Lauren Marturano, Founder and CEO of Zinnia

In this episode of the Rising Leader podcast, Lauren takes listeners on her journey from working at major tech companies such as Microsoft and Salesforce to becoming the CEO of her own startup, Zinnia. She explains how she was able to apply her skills and experience from her previous roles to her current position, and how she has embraced authenticity as a leader. Lauren also delves into the unique challenges faced by women in leadership roles and how they can leverage their unique strengths to succeed. She emphasizes the importance of self-actualization and sets an example for her team by prioritizing time off and disconnecting from work. Lauren encourages listeners to strive for self-actualization and to be an example for their team.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:00:00:00 - Celebrating A Decade of Impact: Lauren Marturano Reflects on 10 Years of Leading at Microsoft00:02:09 - Rising Through the Ranks: An Exclusive Interview with Lauren Marturano, a Trailblazing Leader in the Tech Industry00:09:32 - The Impact of Women in Business: A Look at the Role of Family in Shaping Success00:12:11 - Building a Strong Company Culture: Zinnia's Strategies for Logistical Planning00:13:15 - Crafting a Memorable Workplace: How to Create a Culture of Experience00:17:48 - Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship: The Importance of Market Research and Customer Discovery00:20:49 - The Thrills and Spills of Product Development: A Look at the Rollercoaster Ride of Building Great Products00:27:28 - Embracing Vulnerability in the Workplace: How to Bring Your Whole Self to Work00:30:02 - Leading by Example: Setting the Standard for Taking Time Off and Unplugging00:33:18 - Empowering Women in Leadership: Changing the Narrative and Inspiring the Next Generation of Female LeadersLINKS AND RESOURCES:﻿Lauren Marturano LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-marturano/Zinnia Website - https://www.getzinnia.com/

In this episode of the Rising Leader podcast, Lauren takes listeners on her journey from working at major tech companies such as Microsoft and Salesforce to becoming the CEO of her own startup, Zinnia. She explains how she was able to apply her skills and experience from her previous roles to her current position, and how she has embraced authenticity as a leader. Lauren also delves into the unique challenges faced by women in leadership roles and how they can leverage their unique strengths to succeed. She emphasizes the importance of self-actualization and sets an example for her team by prioritizing time off and disconnecting from work. Lauren encourages listeners to strive for self-actualization and to be an example for their team.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:<ul><li>00:00:00 - Celebrating A Decade of Impact: Lauren Marturano Reflects on 10 Years of Leading at Microsoft</li><li>00:02:09 - Rising Through the Ranks: An Exclusive Interview with Lauren Marturano, a Trailblazing Leader in the Tech Industry</li><li>00:09:32 - The Impact of Women in Business: A Look at the Role of Family in Shaping Success</li><li>00:12:11 - Building a Strong Company Culture: Zinnia's Strategies for Logistical Planning</li><li>00:13:15 - Crafting a Memorable Workplace: How to Create a Culture of Experience</li><li>00:17:48 - Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship: The Importance of Market Research and Customer Discovery</li><li>00:20:49 - The Thrills and Spills of Product Development: A Look at the Rollercoaster Ride of Building Great Products</li><li>00:27:28 - Embracing Vulnerability in the Workplace: How to Bring Your Whole Self to Work</li><li>00:30:02 - Leading by Example: Setting the Standard for Taking Time Off and Unplugging</li><li>00:33:18 - Empowering Women in Leadership: Changing the Narrative and Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Leaders</li></ul>LINKS AND RESOURCES:﻿Lauren Marturano LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-marturano/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-marturano/</a>Zinnia Website - <a href="https://www.getzinnia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.getzinnia.com/</a>