Behind the Brands: How a COO Builds the Machine Powering Inc. and Fast Company with Anne Marie O’Keefe

About this episode

Anne Marie O’Keefe discusses her approach to fostering creativity and operational excellence in the media industry.

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Anne Marie O’Keefe, Chief Operating Officer of Inc. and Fast Company. Anne Marie discusses her approach to fostering creativity and operational excellence in a rapidly changing media landscape. The conversation covers the balancing act between legacy and innovation, simplifying systems for better efficiency, and the critical role of listening to customers.

People in this episode

Host: Twilio

Guest: Anne Marie O’Keefe

Topics covered

• creativity
• operational excellence
• media landscape
• legacy vs innovation
• customer feedback

Keywords

• COO
• media
• efficiency
• innovation
• customer listening

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Inc., Fast Company, Twilio

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