Send us Fan MailDawn talks with Ashish Gupta, CEO of ScaleUpExec, a leading fractional COO firm. Ashish shares how he helps growth-stage companies close leadership gaps, energize teams, and scale with operational clarity—drawing from his experience at Qualcomm, Apple, and turning around 20+ businesses. Dawn and Ashish talk about Fractional COO Leadership Skills Gap.In this episode…Who is Ashish Gupta and whom does he serve? (00:48)What exactly is a fractional COO — and why are more companies turning to them now? (2:15) Identifying Red Flags and When to Hire a COO (4:38)The critical skills gap between early-stage hustle and structured leadership. (7:41)The Visionary vs. The COO: Skillsets and Balance. (10:20)Hiring a Fractional COO: Process and Considerations (17:36) Industry Relevance and Long-Term Engagement (24:50)Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks. (30:34)Ashish Gupta’s Information.Website: https://scaleupexec.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-gup/Facebook: Support the showThanks for listening. If you liked what you heard and want more, please visit and subscribe:Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@dawnkkennedyxo?si=DcRcjv7H0KN5_vFPFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dawnkkennedyxoFollow us in Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/dawnkkennedyFor weekly in-depth articles, tips, and strategies: https://getinweredoingbusiness.substack.com Dawn’s Website: https://dawnkkennedy.com/Links and Freebies: https://dawnkkennedy.com/resources Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOWOrder Dawn’s book, The Profit Accelerator for Small Business ...

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