Biggest Challenges Faced by a Cofounder at Unconventional Ventures
Aaron's biggest challenge as a Cofounder/CEO/CFO at Unconventional Ventures is the daily grind of "keeping the plate spinning," but after six years, experience has given a better understanding of business pacing, making it "a lot easier to navigate" despite the constant demands. By "knowing the pacing, knowing the goals, and just honestly having a thousand reps," this career professional is able to navigate challenges more smoothly.
Executive/Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, Time Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen
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Aaron Chavez
Cofounder/CEO/CFO
Unconventional Ventures
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey | Barrett
Finance
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The biggest challenge is keeping all the necessary tasks (plates) spinning, a common issue in leadership roles.
2. Experience (six years in this case) provides a better understanding of the appropriate pace for different business activities and individual contributions (running, walking, jogging, sprinting).
3. Understanding the business environment (flows of the ocean) allows for better navigation and decision-making, making it easier to manage daily challenges despite ongoing efforts.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your role?
The biggest challenge in my role is a daily one: keeping all the plates spinning and getting everything done that needs to be done.
However, it's become less of a challenge as I've been in this business for six years. I have a much better understanding of what pace looks like.
I know what businesses should be running, walking, or even jogging, and when we need to sprint. Understanding the "flows of the ocean" makes it a lot easier to navigate.
You're still contending with the ocean, but you know whether to go east or west, or what to do next. This makes the path smoother.
So, you're still fighting the fight and keeping the plates spinning. But by knowing the pacing, the goals, and honestly having a thousand reps, it becomes much easier to contend with on the day-to-day.