How to shift from “founder” to “CEO” in order to scale your business, with Dr. David Stern

<p dir="ltr">So many company founders out there have found success because they’ve had a great idea, a particular skill set, and a willingness to put in the long hours. But those 3 characteristics are NOT how to scale a company. Instead, to become a successful CEO of a growing business, founders have to evolve what they do within that business — and this can be one of the toughest transitions for them to make. Letting go of job duties or responsibilities doesn’t come easy for these high-achievers.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Our latest guest, Dr. David Stern, MD, is someone who has gone through that transition himself. Stern is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Experity, a GTCR portfolio company and a leading software and services company providing integrated solutions to more than 50% of the U.S. urgent care market. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Tune into the full conversation for more on David’s journey from doctor to business owner, how he’s evolved as a leader over the years, the pros and cons of mergers, and more. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn: </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">More about what David’s company, Experity, does </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How the introduction of electronic medical records inspired David to start his own business</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The value of firsthand experience in developing the product that would make up the core of David’s business</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How David morphed his job duties over the years, and how that helped scale the company</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why founders are “scary” to investors</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What “drivers” are and the two conditions they have to