IAM1902 - CEO Modernizes Global Trade to Ease Export of Products

2023-10-29

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Alex Rabens, CEO and Co-Founder of Mickey, shares his journey of revolutionizing the global trade industry. Mickey is a commoditech company that simplifies the export of products for small and mid-sized suppliers. Alex and co-founder Jesse Solomon aim to modernize how raw materials and commodities are sourced and exported out of the United States.Before founding Mickey, Alex served as Vice President at Endeavor, where he built...

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":

In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Alex Rabens, CEO and Co-Founder of Mickey, shares his journey of revolutionizing the global trade industry. Mickey is a commoditech company that simplifies the export of products for small and mid-sized suppliers. Alex and co-founder Jesse Solomon aim to modernize how raw materials and commodities are sourced and exported out of the United States.

Before founding Mickey, Alex served as Vice President at Endeavor, where he built media properties with companies like Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, and Paramount Pictures. He was also responsible for the development of Endeavor Content Live, the organization's live production arm founded in 2018.

Key insights from the podcast include:

CEO Story: Alex, a successful talent manager, was impressed by the international deals he encountered with the son of Alibaba. This inspired him to co-found Mickey, envisioning it as the next Alibaba in America.
Business Service: Mickey provides a platform for sellers to sell their commodity products online, bridging the gap between sellers and purchasers.
Secret Sauce: Initially started as an accelerator, Mickey has an intangible value, creating a class of companies.
CEO Hack: Alex advocates allotting dedicated time for conversations with the team and blocking time for tasks like emails and phone calls.
CEO Nugget: Alex emphasizes the importance of understanding the economics of the business you're disrupting.
CEO Defined: To Alex, being a CEO means making hard decisions quickly to ensure the company's survival, efficiency, and continued growth.

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Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/02/26/iam1293-ceo-creates-a-global-trade-platform-in-a-modern-way/

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