In this interview with Doug Noll of Authority Magazine, Eric Simone shares his lessons and best practices for startup founders and leaders.
Recap & Key Takeaways:
As part of our interview series called “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A Founder”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Simone.
Eric Simone is the Founder and CEO of ClearBlade Inc., an award-winning Internet of Things (IoT), Edge computing, and digital twin AI software company. Under his visionary leadership, ClearBlade has developed award-winning products, including Intelligent Assets, IoT Enterprise, Edge AI, and IoT Core, which are available on any cloud, edge gateway, or on-premises server. Eric earned a degree in Computer Science from Purdue University and is a recognized Distinguished Alumni, known for his expertise and contributions to the software industry.
Be Humble and Build Teams: When I look back at what gives me the most joy about my career, it isn’t the money I have made. It’s about the people who have joined me on this journey and have gone on to build amazing careers. I feel pride knowing I had a small part in their success. Focusing on the team and remaining humble fosters real connections. The power of those connections fosters a culture that provides the foundation for a growing company to achieve greatness.