Renée Touzin is the President and CEO of GIRO.GIRO Inc. is a leading maker of optimization software for the public transport and postal industries. Launched in 1979 as an offshoot from a university project in operations research, the company now employs more than 600+ skilled and expert staff. Its specialized software solutions enjoy a worldwide reputation.Takeaways- The Founding Story of Giro in 1979- Growth and Transformation Over 45 Years- The Importance of Focus- Building Lasting Client Relationships- The Journey to CEO- The Products: HASTUS and GeoRoute- Investing in R&D for Innovation- The Role of Conferences in Client Engagement- Creating a Strong Company Culture- Engaging with Customers for Product Development- Maintaining Independence and Control- Embracing Technology TrendsChapters00:00 The Founding Story of Giro02:55 Growth and Transformation Over 45 Years05:31 The Importance of Focus in Business09:05 Building Lasting Client Relationships11:12 The Journey to CEO13:26 The Products: HASTUS and GeoRoute20:23 Investing in R&D for Innovation22:08 The Role of Conferences in Client Engagement23:48 Creating a Strong Company Culture25:12 Engaging with Customers for Product Development26:37 Maintaining Independence and Control27:59 Embracing Technology Trends29:03 Personal Growth and Learning30:33 Dealing with Challenges in BusinessKeywordsGIRO, public transit, software, optimization, client relationships, company culture, innovation, R&D, technology trends, CEO journey

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