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Reflections on Leadership with Shane Evans (MX)

Episode Summary

Shane Evans is a firm believer in grit and kindness. Shane’s keen interest in technology led him to sales roles in several high growth companies but it was his value that led him to MX. In this episode Shane shares more about how he creates alignment between company mission and leadership culture. As we learn more about Shane’s professional journey we uncover more about how this leader has been able to put to work his cross-functional experience. Dan and Shane also discuss the market uncertainty in the venture-backed world and what they foresee in the future.

Episode Notes

Episode Highlights:

How does the leader fit in rest and balance in the c-suite? Blocking time for immersion in nature and being present with his family.
Shane broke into technology first in sales and joined MX as chief revenue officer, after resonating with the mission orientation of the company and the stories of the leadership team he came aboard excited to apply his past experience and learn the unique nuances of the businesses.
Being a mission-driven company means creating a culture where employees feel a sense of purpose around their work. Coming from a household with a single mom, Shane felt a personal connection to the MX intent to make financial literacy more accessible and empower individuals.
Shane’s path to the CEO was unconventional to say the least after MX lost both co-founders, one to cancer and the other after he needed to step back due to the health of his daughter. For Shane, it was critical for him to do right by the founders and still piece together a fully conceptualized vision for the future.
The interim CEO’s personal leadership philosophy is less about telling and more about supporting. Shane prioritizes showing up for people and showing up for people when they get stuck.
The market is in an uncertain place but both Dan and Shane agree the need for a market correction is long overdue and what we see today is an early sign of this kind of return to Earth. While we don’t know exactly where things will land, it’s possible that the macro trends will get worse before they get better.

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