114: Build A Label-Free Meritocracy with Alexander Kunz

Alexander Kunz is the CEO and co-founder of OP2 Labs, an INC. 5000 company that develops, manufactures, and sells innovative nutritional supplements under two brand names, Frog Fuel and Pro T Gold. We discuss the core competencies of a good leader, how to build a label-less organizational culture, and the process of manufacturing nutritional supplements. 

 

Time Stamps

[00:32] Alexander's entrepreneurial journey

[05:12] Alexander starts contracting for government agencies

[08:31] What it's like working in the cybersecurity space

[12:41] The exposure of working for a global company

[14:52] What to do if you discover your company is breaking the law

[18:05] Understanding the target market for nutritional supplements 

[20:33] The process of manufacturing nutritional supplements

[23:55] How to create a label-less culture in your organization

[28:36] Why we need to rethink the way we classify people

[32:12] Important things to remember when incentivizing employees

[35:30] Characteristics of a good leader

[37:03] Parting thoughts 

 

Links and Resources

Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain

Op2labs.com

Alexander's LinkedIn