{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"024: From Boardrooms to Startups: Ruxandra Tentis on Reinvention, Resilience, and Innovation","description":"From the bustling boardrooms of McKinsey to the innovative frontiers of entrepreneurship, Ruxandra Tentis CEO of YELO software, shares an extraordinary story of resilience and reinvention. Growing up in communist Romania, Ruxandra's journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and opportunity, highlighted by a pivotal scholarship from the George Soros Foundation and an MBA from MIT Sloan. Her transition from a nearly two-decade career at McKinsey &amp;amp; Company, where she nurtured the private equity practice, to founding ventures in solar technology and AI-driven tools, illustrates a dynamic fusion of strategic insight and entrepreneurial spirit. Ruxandra's leap into entrepreneurship was catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted her to reassess priorities and embrace new challenges. Listen as she reflects on how her tenure at McKinsey equipped her with a formidable problem-solving toolkit, setting the stage for her ventures in the software industry and beyond. Ruxandra's commitment to innovation is palpable as she discusses the synergies between her solar and software businesses, the distinctive designs they bring to the market, and the cultural ripple effects they are creating within the Romanian tech scene. In this episode, you will hear:  Ruxandra Tentis's journey from communist Romania to a successful entrepreneur in solar technology and AI-driven tools. Transition from nearly two decades at McKinsey to entrepreneurship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Founding ventures that integrate solar technology and AI solutions for mid-sized businesses. Synergies between solar and software ventures, fostering innovation in the Romanian tech scene. Insights into leadership challenges, job satisfaction, and the disparity between CEO assessment scores and success rates. Strategies for enhancing productivity and success in startups versus midsize companies.  Resources from this Episode Yelo Software - https:\/\/www.yelosoftware.com\/ Connect with Sandy Ogg: Website: https:\/\/www.sandyontalent.com\/&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sandyogg\/&amp;nbsp; X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/SandyOnTalent&amp;nbsp; Instagram: @SandyOnTalent Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on  Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https:\/\/emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. ","author_name":"Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/530302","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38812890\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194809540"}