E434 – Current & Critical – Colleen Pound, How to Transform Professional Services with Data & Analytics
“There’s always an idea that technology can solve everything, and it’s rarely a silver bullet.”
Colleen explains how Proxure leverages data, analytics, and predictive pricing to transform professional services and showcases the critical role of customer feedback in refining their approach. She shares insightful anecdotes from her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the crucial role of networking, understanding client pain points, and the support systems necessary for startup success. Colleen also candidly tackles the personal and professional challenges faced as a female tech founder, discussing everything from the sacrifices of not drawing a salary to the dynamics of maintaining a healthy business partnership. Listeners will come away from this episode with a deeper understanding of the intersection between technology and domain expertise, the importance of a supportive tech community, and practical advice from a seasoned entrepreneur on navigating the highs and lows of startup life.