Venturi's Voice: Technology | Leadership | Staffing | Career | Innovation

In this episode Andy Davis talks to Ben Sanders, the COO at Pockit. He chats to Andy about his role and responsibilities as a COO, why it’s important, when on-boarding, to hire people who share your company’s vision and the new skills you need to learn as a manager. They also touch on the exciting advancements happening in the technology sphere and Ben's personal motivations for working in technology. Ben is passionate about private-sector solutions for urban issues. He’s a senior executive at Pockit a fast-growing FinTech 50 tech startup aiming to become the world's most inclusive bank. Show Notes: 1.29 How does your approach to workplaces change due to their size. 4.13 Managing a team is a whole new skill set. 7.05 What’s your take on the role of COO and is it true that it’s a very diverse role. 10.28 Was the excitement around the space you're company is working in a big motivator for you. 12.42 When you’re bringing new people onto your team is it important that they have a belief in your company's