Season 2 | Episode 1: From Creative Design to Operational Excellence With Founder of Gundo Group, Lindsey Breeden
Show Notes:
In this episode of C-Suite Secrets, host Heather Parsons sits down with Lindsey Breeden, founder of The Gundo Group, to discuss his unique path from designing Barbie packaging at Mattel to becoming a sought-after fractional COO helping companies scale efficiently.
Lindsey shares how his creative background became an unexpected advantage in business operations, why many founders hire the wrong people at the wrong time, and how AI is reshaping leadership, operations, and the future of work. He also reveals the most common mistakes founders make when scaling, building teams, and implementing systems.
Whether you're a founder feeling stretched too thin, considering hiring operational leadership, or trying to navigate AI's impact on your business, this conversation offers practical insights for building a company that can grow without relying on the CEO to do everything.
Bio:
Lindsey Breeden is the Founder and CEO of The Gundo Group, providing fractional C-level support for agencies, brands, founder-led businesses, and investment firms. A self-described Creative Operator, he has spent more than twenty years across creative, marketing, and technology, scaling global teams and agencies. He is a former Division I athlete and long-time volleyball coach, and brings that team-first mindset into how he builds operating models for the companies he serves.
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