In episode 002 of the Kiln.RoadTrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Julian Castelli from Growth Elevated. They delve into Julian's extensive experience as a board director, operating partner, and executive coach. The conversation highlights the mission of Growth Elevated, which is to foster success among C-level tech executives through collaborative events, community forums, and thought leadership. Additionally, they discuss the annual Growth Elevated Ski and Tech Summit, an event that combines networking and skill development for tech leaders in a unique, engaging setting.
About Julian Castelli:
Julian is a dynamic tech executive and founder with over twenty years leading, advising and coaching high-growth technology companies. Julian has served in CEO, CFO and COO roles at companies ranging from Series A-D privately funded companies and as CFO of a public company. As an advisor, Julian has served on multiple Boards and as an executive coach to CEOs and all C-suite roles. Julian has also served Fortune 500 companies in a senior advisory capacity as a strategy consultant with McKinsey & Company and an investment banker with Goldman Sachs. Julian resides in Park City UT, where each year he hosts a Tech conference for C-level technology executives.
About Growth Elevated:
Growth Elevated is a community of C-Level tech execs dedicated to helping each other succeed through collaboration with events, community forums and thought leadership.
Follow Julian Castelli at:
- Instagram @jcastelli66
Bullets:
- Julian's background and work at Growth Elevated
- Growth Elevated's mission and activities
- The annual Growth Elevated Ski and Tech Summit
TimeStamps:
The road trip and podcast (00:00:02) Introduction to the purpose and partners of the Kiln Road Trip podcast.
Introduction to Julian Castelli (00:00:53) Introduction of Julian Castelli, his role at Growth Elevated, and the annual Growth Elevated Ski and Tech Summit.
Julian's background and career (00:01:37) Julian's transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship and his current roles as an executive coach, investor, and advisor.
Julian's personal background (00:02:31) Julian's family background, including being a first-generation American with an international family.
Julian's coaching experience (00:02:52) Julian's experience coaching the Park City football team and the lessons learned from the season.
Creating a community for tech entrepreneurs (00:04:44) Julian's motivation for creating a community to help tech entrepreneurs and the challenges they face.
Growth Elevated Ski and Tech Summit (00:06:20) The organic evolution of the Growth Elevated Ski and Tech Summit, its purpose, and the value it provides to attendees.
Growth Elevated's focus and partnerships (00:08:51) Julian's primary focus on the Growth Elevated Ski and Tech Summit and his work with tech companies.
Community and event curation (00:10:44) The importance of bringing people together to address common challenges and the effectiveness of structured networking activities.
Balancing facilitation and natural interactions (00:12:27) The balance between facilitating connections and allowing natural interactions to occur during the ski trip.
Creating relationships within the community (00:15:38) The significance of building relationships within the community and the benefits of bringing team members to the event.
Practical strategies for community events (00:17:02) The practical use of stickers to facilitate meaningful conversations and connections during the event.
Challenges and Opportunities (00:17:31) Julian discusses the challenge of growing a community, learning about communities, and balancing organic growth with structure.
Advice for Entrepreneurs (00:20:00) Julian shares advice for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of community and allies in entrepreneurship and tech.
The Role of Kiln (00:25:42) Julian expresses his love for Kiln Park City, highlighting the energy, serendipitous connections, and the importance of engaging with a community.
Promoting the Growth Elevated Ski and Tech Summit (00:28:11) Julian invites entrepreneurs to attend the Growth Elevated Ski and Tech Summit and provides his LinkedIn for further information.
Inspirational Coaches (00:28:38) Julian admires John Wooden's coaching approach and the wholesome lessons he shared, highlighting the impact of Wooden's success and teachings.
Connecting to Previous Interview (00:29:09) The hosts connect the current interview to the previous one, promoting environmentally friendly back country skiers and snowboarders made with recycled plastic.
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