Darius Contractor is the Chief Growth Officer at Otter AI. Darius has had a long and impactful career in the startup and tech worlds. Prior to Otter AI, he led engineering, growth and product teams at Vendr, Airtable, Facebook, Dropbox, Bebo and more. He is also an investor and advisor in multiple companies and funds. Darius’s direct reports describe him as a master of frameworks and analogies, someone who balances detail orientation with a big-picture vision, and a manager who pushes boundaries with unconventional but memorable approaches.In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Darius,and they discuss:How to support your team’s career path in a fast-paced, high-growth environment The SEEN framework for career development Designing jobs like dinner plates How frameworks and analogies make concepts more memorable If you’re interested in sponsoring an episode of Best Manager Ever, reach out: [email protected] us on Substack Connect with Darius ContratorConnect with Annie RileyCheck out Fort Light to level up your leadership skillsConnect with our show’s Producer, Alexis RamdaouNominate your Best Manager Ever for the PodcastThis is a Production of Fort Light and Now it’s Hear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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