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LEADERSHIP BLUEPRINTS
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What does it take to lead a software company at the forefront of the architecture and engineering (A&E) world?
Joining us today is the CEO of BQE Software, Matt Cooper, to discuss his incredible career and his company’s work in the architecture and engineering space. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Matt’s time consulting, what led him to BQE Software, how he transitioned into a leadership position, and so much more!
We delve into what it means to produce ‘client-worthy’ work before discussing how BQE expanded into A&E. You’ll even hear Matt’s thoughts on the A&E industry and what exciting projects his research and development team is working on.
Finally, Matt answers our rapid-fire questions and shares some nuggets of wisdom about taking a leap of faith. Thanks for listening!
Key Points From This Episode
• Matt shares his approach to taking on a leadership role at BQE
• Matt explains what it means to produce ‘client-worthy work’
• How BQE expanded into the A&E space
• What he’s seeing in the A&E industry as the company continues to grow
Quotes:
“When you’re working with investors, it’s important to show output with some expediency.” — Matt Cooper
“My perspective doesn’t matter, what really matters for us is the perspective of our customers.” — Matt Cooper
“I’m a firm believer that for companies of our size and scale, focus is really what matters.” — Matt Cooper
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