Main Responsibilities of a Founder and CEO at Konnekted Coworking
As Founder & CEO, Nickolaus oversees all aspects of Konnekted Coworking, from "internal operational planning" and technology management to design, events, and securing a physical location. The most insightful part of the interview reveals a strong focus on team leadership and building a positive culture, stating that "the most important part of my job...is managing the team and making sure that I remain a good leader".
Executive/Leadership, Teamwork, Project Management, Financial Management, Strategic Planning
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Nickolaus Violin
Founder & CEO
Konnekted Coworking
Cal State Northridge, 2017
UCAL Anderson | MBA
Marketing
Hospitality, Restaurants & Events, Real Estate
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Nickolaus's role involves overseeing all aspects of Konnekted Coworking, from technology and design to finance and legal matters. This highlights the multifaceted nature of a CEO's responsibilities and the need for diverse skillsets.
2. He emphasizes the importance of team leadership and fostering a strong team culture, even while working remotely. This shows the significance of people management and building relationships in a startup environment.
3. Nickolaus's experience in securing funding (pitch deck), working with brokers on site selection, and handling legal compliance demonstrates the business acumen and practical skills required in a founder role. This offers insights into the real-world challenges of launching a business.
Transcript
What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
As CEO and founder, I oversee everything. This includes internal operational planning and preparation for our launch. I currently manage the team handling the technology that allows us to manage all of our members.
I also oversee my co-founder as she prepares the design and events for the space. This covers interior design, layout, and some operational aspects. As we get closer to finalizing our lease, we are expanding our team to include sales and operations.
I put together the pitch deck with assistance from a classmate. I handle all financial projections, compliance, and legal matters. I am in contact with legal counsel almost daily.
I work with the broker on securing the site location and exploring lease prospects. My day-to-day largely involves overseeing the overall strategy and direction of the business. This ensures we achieve our vision and serve our members with high-level hospitality, not just as an office space.
I make sure my team puts everything together to align with our culture and vision. A current challenge is building an in-person culture while working remotely. We need to ensure people can work well together in person and remain productive remotely.
The biggest part of my day-to-day is managing the team and being a good leader. I focus on providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed. If I don't inspire my team or give them what they need, I can't succeed.
This includes typical CEO tasks like financial management and fundraising. I'm also focused on securing the physical site, not the website. Building the website is also part of my role. This will expand once we launch and acquire more locations, but it's my current day-to-day.