#297: Dave Ritterbush, CEO, Califia Farms – Build for what’s next
About this episode
Dave Ritterbush discusses the importance of building organizational capabilities for future growth.
Dave Ritterbush has helped lead some of the most successful consumer brands in America, including Califia Farms, Dreyer’s, and Quest, which sold for a billion dollars in 2019. And he’s learned something that most leaders never figure out: you have to build your current systems for what’s next. Make sure you have the right infrastructure, processes, and organizational capabilities before you need them, not after. If not, you may find that the biggest obstacle for your company’s growth … is your own company! Listen to this episode and get inspired to think bigger, build better, and drive real growth. This episode is for you if: You need some fresh ideas to strengthen your company culture You want to hire more proactive people Any part of your job involves creating or selling products You sense your team is nervous about AI taking their jobs Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go…
People in this episode
Host: David Novak
Guest: Dave Ritterbush
Topics covered
- leadership
- company culture
- organizational growth
- infrastructure
- AI impact
Keywords
- leadership
- company culture
- growth
- infrastructure
- AI
- consumer brands
- proactive hiring
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Califia Farms, Dreyer’s, Quest
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