Favorite Parts of Being a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Auxo Partners
Connor's favorite aspect of being a founder is "building the team and thinking about the culture," drawing on "favorite people" from past experiences. The sales aspect also appeals to Connor, allowing for diverse industry exposure and knowledge accumulation, which is beneficial for future opportunities.
Team Building, Sales, Networking, Leadership, Client Interaction
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Connor Frischmeyer
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Auxo Partners
University of Iowa 2016
N/A
Finance
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Building a strong team and company culture is a key aspect of being a founder.
2. The sales process, connecting with people from diverse industries, and understanding how different companies operate are rewarding aspects of the role.
3. The experience provides a broad knowledge base applicable to future business evaluations and expansion opportunities.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being a founder?
The most surprisingly rewarding thing for me so far has been building the team. I've enjoyed thinking about the culture and the people I want on the team, and how they'll interact with clients and each other. That has been so cool and special.
Mostly, I hire from my network, bringing together favorite people and individuals from past parts of my life. I'm essentially throwing them all together.
I've also realized that I really like the sales aspect of this work. I enjoy connecting with people and understanding different industries, founders, and companies, and how they operate. It's interesting and exciting.
I can apply learnings from one client to others. This also builds a larger knowledge base for evaluating future business opportunities or areas for expansion.