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S6E1 Tony Simas | Affecting Change, SaaS, & Communicating in Different Cultures

Being an Engineer · 3 Jan 2025 · 34m · Episode 1

What this episode covers

Tony Simas, Managing Partner of Client Growth Partners, shares his journey from a chemistry background to business leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding employee motivations when implementing change, such as reducing data entry by 70%. He discusses the strategic considerations for transitioning hardware products to a SaaS model, highlighting adoption rates and pricing structures. Simas also provides insights on integrating AI and IoT in manufacturing, noting that data cleaning and context are prerequisites for effective AI, and shares lessons on navigating cultural differences in global business.

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Client Growth Partners, Pipeline Design & Engineering
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The Wave

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