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Opsy

Opsy

Caro Griffin

Opsy is a community of operations professionals working in tech. Every week, we talk with a different ops person we can learn from. We'll dig into the problems they’ve faced, how they solved them, and what we can learn from their triumphs and mistakes. Running ops at a startup is a hard job. We're here to make it a little bit easier!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Opsy episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Opsy for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Opsy episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Opsy - Opsy Trailer
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11/02/21 • 2 min

Transcript available at https://opsy.work/podcast-trailer.

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Learn how to structure your startup correctly from the get-go by digging into organizational design with Jessica Zwaan, a self-described "commercial COO." She has lots to teach us about everything from running operations like a product team, to mastering finance when you don't have a numbers background, and even practicing non-paternalism at work. Tune in to learn best practices you can implement in your own work!

Show Notes

Show notes and a full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jessica Zwaan is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Opsy - Recruiting with Sean Page
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03/09/22 • 71 min

Hiring is more competitive than ever, and the market shows no signs of slowing down. If there was ever a time to revisit your hiring process and think about your candidate experience, it's now!

What does good recruiting look like in this market? How do you balance inclusive practices with speed and urgency? And how can hiring managers be the best partners to their recruiters?

We're covering all of these topics and more in this episode.

Show Notes

Show notes and a full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Sean Page is on LinkedIn & Twitter.

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Opsy - Compliance with Nikki Gonçalves
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07/06/22 • 50 min

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Show notes and a full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Nikki Gonçalves is on LinkedIn.

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Opsy - The Future of Operations with Runner
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04/06/22 • 40 min

There's more opportunity in operations than ever. But there's also a lot going on!

What does the future of operations look like? How should an ops pro be thinking about building their career? What are the most important skills to build if you want to be a COO or VP some day?

We're covering all of these topics and more in this episode.

Show Notes

Show notes and a full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Dianna More is on LinkedIn & Twitter.

Lauren Walker-Reader is on LinkedIn & Twitter.

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A lot of operations pros are proud generalists—people who wear a lot of hats, and like it like that. But these days, more and more startups are seeing the value in hiring operations pros for specific teams.

These specialists have created whole fields for marketing ops, design ops, product ops... the list goes on!

Today, we're drilling down into arguably the most popular of these new specialties—marketing ops—with a marketing ops specialist who's been working independently in the field for years.

Show Notes

Show notes and a full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Brian Swanick is on LinkedIn & Twitter.

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Show Notes

Show notes and a full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Dominique Ward is on LinkedIn.

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Opsy - Startup Operations with Megan Bianco
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11/03/21 • 47 min

Operations is an umbrella term that can include a whole host of job titles and duties. In this episode, we talk to Megan Bianco, Head of Operations at Scott's Cheap Flights, about what operations is, what it isn't, and how the field has changed in recent years. We'll also dive into one of her biggest Opsy projects - leading a travel company through a global pandemic!

A full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work/podcast.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Megan Bianco is on LinkedIn & Twitter.

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Opsy - People Operations with Jennifer Kim
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12/01/21 • 54 min

In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Kim, founder of Startup Recruiting Bootcamp about the people parts of a business and how to take care of your most important asset - your team! We'll also dive into one of her proudest Opsy projects - setting up a support group for middle managers at Lever.

A full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work/podcast.

You can find the lego article we talk about in the episode here.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Jennifer Kim is on LinkedIn & Twitter.

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Operations leaders are an important role at any growing startup. The titles may vary (Director, VP, COO) but the job is usually the same—do all the things that need to get done!

But what functions should they be responsible for? What does their day-to-day look like? And what kind of experience do they need to do the job?

In the newest episode of the Opsy podcast, we're discussing all these questions and more with Theresa Joseph, the COO of a growing startup.

Show Notes

Show notes and a full transcript of this episode is available at opsy.work.

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Are you an opsy person in tech? Join our community at Opsy.work.

Caro Griffin is on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Theresa Joseph is on LinkedIn & Instagram.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Opsy have?

Opsy currently has 18 episodes available.

What topics does Opsy cover?

The podcast is about Tech, Management, Startups, Podcasts, Finance, Technology and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Opsy?

The episode title 'The Future of Operations with Runner' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Opsy?

The average episode length on Opsy is 46 minutes.

How often are episodes of Opsy released?

Episodes of Opsy are typically released every 34 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Opsy?

The first episode of Opsy was released on Nov 2, 2021.

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