#38 - Joshua Ayres, CEO Symbient, Startup Consultant & Public Speaker

Joshua Ayres is an expert in the entrepreneur and startup space, building off his lengthy career in the supply chain industry up into his transition as CEO of his own startup, Cart Delivered. He is currently the CEO of Symbient Product Solutions and continues to be a credible voice in the startup space on various topics including innovation, the importance of agility, effective culture, and product strategy. This episode was recorded in Puritan Coffee House, a local NWA hotspot.

Connect with Joshua: joshua.ayres@symbientps.com

Relevant Timestamps:

5:05 – The Problem with Big Businesses and Why They’re Slow

20:35 – Culture & Why Chick-Fil-A is So Good

33:05 – Rewards and The Challenges of Accountability

42:32 – How Leaders Can Avoid Being Slow & Disconnected

48:52 – The Relationship Between Simplicity & Success

52:06 – Startup Dysfunctions and Knowing When to Pivot

1:09:06 – Why Timing Can Matter More Than Strategy

1:24:30 – Why “Follow Your Dreams” is Bad Advice

1:42:24 – Lessons Learned from “Cart Delivered”