In our SaaS Fuel™ Founder Episode, Jeff is joined by Osa Osarenkhoe. As a seasoned entrepreneur with an extraordinary background in tech and finance, Osa has not only launched two thriving startups but also co-founded a venture capital firm. Osa is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of ClearCOGS, a game-changing solution optimizing daily prep levels for restaurants. Dive into Osa's captivating story as he reveals his invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, the art of building successful businesses, and the crucial role of self-exploration in every entrepreneur's journey. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from a true innovator and unlock the secrets to your own success.Key Takeaways00:00:54 - March Madness Unleashes YOUR Competitive Fire00:03:13 - Unlock Excellence with THIS Secret Formula00:05:17 - Meet Osa Osarenkhoe: Founder, Simplifier, Community Empowerer00:06:19 - Osa's Secret Sauce: Tech Expertise00:07:47 - Crushing Commercial Acumen Gap like a Pro00:09:10 - ClearCOGS: Born from Red Flags, Green Flags, and Relentless Drive00:10:16 - Entrepreneurship & Client Input: Power Couple00:13:20 - From IT to Hospitality: The Ultimate Leap00:15:26 - ClearCOGS: The Mission You Need to Know00:17:01 - Revolutionizing restaurant management with ClearCOGS00:20:14 - Tame the Software Implementation Beast00:22:07 - This Disruptive Software Doesn’t Exist00:24:27 - Tech: The Uplifting Force for Society00:25:39 - The Food Waste War: A Commitment00:27:14 - ClearCOGS's Triumph: One Defining Moment00:29:28 - Tech Promises: Are They Living Up?00:30:36 - Customers Rule: Decision-Making Reimagined00:32:11 - Employee Culture: Customer-Centric or Bust00:33:52 - Master De-Stress in a Snap00:35:59 - Conquer Your Tech-Fears and Embrace the Power of Unplugging00:37:57 - Drop Pride, Soar to Success00:39:02 - Mentors & Clever Minds: The Entrepreneur's GoldmineTweetable Quotes“One of the biggest things was learning to identify the things you're good at, but also identify the things you're bad at.” - 00:07:48 Osa Osarenkhoe“Greatness attracts greatness.”  - 00:03:12 Jeff Mains“But my hope is that as a community, we'll just stick to the things that we're saying and I think that will help rising tides lift all the boats right. By helping restaurants be more comfortable with technology.”  - 00:28:43 Osa Osarenkhoe“I think I'm an optimist when I think of the past because there's always that learning opportunity.  - 00:30:57 Osa Osarenkhoe“If that's what you love and that's your passion, then that's not work. That's when work becomes really fun. It's when you just love what you do and the results you create.”  - 00:37:09 Jeff Mains“So it does bring me a lot of joy to learn that there's still so much we can do with technology to improve the world.”   - 00:26:45 Osa OsarenkhoeSaaS Leadership LessonsEmbrace your role as a founder: Be the driving force in every roomMaster the art of gathering customer feedback for continuous improvementCreate products that delight clients and simplify their livesAssemble a brilliant team and empower them to excelDevelop technology solutions to address pressing societal challenges, like reducing food wasteCultivate a healthy morning routine to supercharge your day and practice self-care at nightLeverage software to enhance happiness and efficiency, not to replace peopleGuest ResourcesOsa Osarenkhoe (Linkedin):

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