Episode 9

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Published on:

6th Jun 2023

Turning Leadership Frustration into Action with Natalia Shuliak

For driven individuals, witnessing leadership done the wrong way can be a powerful motivator to take action and do things the right way.

In this episode, I sit down with Natalia Shuliak, COO of DoubleCloud to uncover her fascinating startup story. Natalia was born in Belarus, and after spending time travelling the world, working for numerous tech companies such as Microsoft, she’s found her home in France.

I ask Natalia about her journey from a secretary at a marketing agency to COO of a rapidly growing startup. We dive into Natalia’s upbringing and touch on the topic of passing down traits to children.

We also delve into why most of Natalia's roles have been in leadership, and she uncovers why her number one motivation is frustration. She gives us insights into what it means to be a COO and the best and most challenging aspects of her role.

Finally, Natalia shares with us what’s next for DoubleCloud and what it needs to achieve for success in the coming year.

In this episode, we cover -

  • Natalia’s global journey into entrepreneurship 
  • Pinpointing where our best traits originate
  • What motivates Natalia to lead and the positives and negatives of a leadership role
  • How has DoubleCloud managed to grow so fast?
  • What are the responsibilities of a COO?
  • What is the most difficult part of Natalia’s role?
  • What does DoubleCloud need to get right this year to continue its success?

LEARN MORE

DoubleCloud - https://double.cloud/

Mont Ford - https://montfordrecruitment.com/

Mont Ford on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mont-ford-recruitment/


CONNECT

Natalia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliashuliak/

Jordan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanluxford/


LISTEN

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@startupstoriespodcast

Captivate - https://startup-stories.captivate.fm

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About the Podcast

Startup Stories
We dive deep into what life is really like inside a Startup
Startup Stories is a podcast where we dive deep into what life is like inside a Startup, we find out what led the guest to entrepreneurship and why they think the way they do.

We tackle the highs and lows, and ultimately, what it takes to thrive when you have all the odds stacked against you.

We also learn about their company, what they're doing and how to overcome the hurdle of turning your idea into a reality.

My name is Jordan Luxford, founder of Mont Ford, a Tech recruitment agency in Berlin. This podcast was born because I believe there is something magical about a startup story and I hope that this podcast may encourage you one day to turn your idea into a reality

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