From Pain to Profit: Our Journey in Business | Implementors #30 | Rick Nucci

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Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise, for a thought-provoking conversation with Rick Nucci, Co-Founder & CEO of Guru, on the latest episode of Implementors. In this episode, Rick reflects on his journey from co-founding Boomi, the pioneering cloud integration platform, to shaping the future of knowledge management with Guru. He shares insights into the emotional complexities of selling a company, the impact of generative AI on team dynamics, and how defining core values fuels a strong company culture. Dive into Rick’s approach to “Radical Candor,” the challenges of navigating the AI hype cycle, and the essential role of humility and emotional intelligence in building resilient teams. This conversation offers valuable lessons on leadership, innovation, and the significance of aligning culture with business goals in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

ABOUT RICK NUCCI: Rick Nucci is the Co-Founder & CEO of Guru, a leading knowledge management platform transforming how teams capture, share, and access critical information. With over two decades of experience in building category-defining software, Rick has a deep commitment to fostering collaborative, knowledge-driven cultures. Prior to Guru, he co-founded Boomi, the industry’s first cloud integration platform-as-a-service, which was acquired by Dell, where he continued to scale Boomi as an industry leader. Passionate about creating strong company cultures, Rick emphasizes values like Radical Candor and humility to drive team success in the fast-paced tech environment. Learn more about Guru’s mission here: https://www.getguru.com/. Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricknucci/.

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