Transforming Management With AI Innovation: Featuring Sarah Touzani

Not My First Guess

Ever wonder what it takes to transform from a passionate leader into a successful startup founder? In this episode, we'll uncover the secrets to building an innovative, AI-powered solution that's revolutionising the way managers drive team performance.

Joining us today is Sarah Touzani, the brilliant mind behind Waggle, an AI co-pilot empowering managers with the tools and insights to excel. Building on Sarah’s 15+ years experience in finance and tech, Waggle has already caught the attention of major players like Techstars and JP Morgan. Backed by a talented, diverse team, Sarah has navigated the challenges of fundraising, fostering culture, and forging strategic partnerships to position Waggle for exciting growth across the US and Europe.

In this candid, we'll dive into:

• Key lessons learned in the leap from leader to founder
• Strategies for assembling a powerhouse team and aligning them around your "why"
• Tips for securing funding and leveraging accelerators to catalyse growth
• Sarah’s approach to product development that attracts an eager customer base
• How Sarah maintained the vision while keeping operations running smoothly
• Advice Sarah wishes she had when first starting out

Links:

• Founder Catalyst: https://www.foundercatalyst.com/
• Waggle: https://www.usewaggle.ai/