Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
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Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.
"The founder's job is to and it's, actually, they're the only person that can do this job. They have to start thinking about, gosh, am I ready to slow down? Am I ready to let go of the reigns?" - Ed RobertoIn this episode, Ed and Adel talk about:The essential playbook for grooming the next generation of leaders for your business.Why you must select a successor based on the future skills the company needs, not just tradition or family ties.A deep-dive case study on the Coors Brewing Company and how they successfully used outside professional talent to train family members.How a business evolves over generations, and the new risks you face after going public, like activist shareholders.Chapters / Show Notes:00:00 - Introduction00:45 - The Challenge of Grooming a New Leader01:30 - Why Succession Planning is So Difficult02:30 - Choosing a Successor: Skills vs. Family Ties03:15 - Case Study: The Coors Brewing Company Playbook04:30 - The Real-Life Drama of Family Business Succession05:10 - How Businesses Evolve: From Coors Beer to Coors Tech09:00 - The Trap of a Single Owner: Activist Shareholders10:15 - Real-Life Drama: The Redstone Family (Viacom, Paramount)Listen, Watch & Follow:🎧 Listen on Spotify & other platforms: [Link to Your Spotify]🔔 Watch on YouTube & Subscribe: https://youtu.be/TWCrqSXP7O0Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentor.ed.podcast/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mentored-show/Learn More:SAUS here: https://sausleadership.com/Ed Roberto's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/ed-robertoAdel Hameed's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/adel-hameedThe MentorEd Show is an A8 strategy Original Podcast.
The MentorEd Show
Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.
