Why Aron Susman of Ro believes failure is the key to startup success
How Aron Susman of Ro is building a team that prizes empathy and vulnerability over perfection, the importance of clear communication around complex financial topics, and why he doesn't think you necessarily need an MBA to succeed in finance.
Aron Susman of Ro speaks with host Alex Song about the power of vulnerability and why he doesn't think an MBA is vital for advancing in finance.
Time Stamps:
1:17 The origins of Ro
5:16 How healthcare has evolved from an in person to online/at home experience
7:51 Aron on the real mandate of a CFO
19:25 The power of simplified communication
22:17 The benefits of remote work
25:22 Aron on asking for help, especially in leadership roles
26:17 Learning and growing from failure and mistakes
30:20 Empathy in the workplace
33:20 Implicit versus explicit costs
35:46 Aron on the growing into the role of a CFO and why your MBA isn’t the only path
38:58 How Aron is combating market volatility and current headwinds
39:56 On growing smarter not faster
43:36 How Covid grew Ro’s business and the acceptance on tele-medicine
Time Stamps:
1:17 The origins of Ro
5:16 How healthcare has evolved from an in person to online/at home experience
7:51 Aron on the real mandate of a CFO
19:25 The power of simplified communication
22:17 The benefits of remote work
25:22 Aron on asking for help, especially in leadership roles
26:17 Learning and growing from failure and mistakes
30:20 Empathy in the workplace
33:20 Implicit versus explicit costs
35:46 Aron on the growing into the role of a CFO and why your MBA isn’t the only path
38:58 How Aron is combating market volatility and current headwinds
39:56 On growing smarter not faster
43:36 How Covid grew Ro’s business and the acceptance on tele-medicine
