Rob Castaneda is the Founder and CEO of ServiceRocket, a Palo Alto-based company that assists rapidly growing software firms in engaging with their customers for successful implementations. ServiceRocket is innovating how these companies interact with their customers, ensuring optimal software utilization. In addition to his role at ServiceRocket, Rob is a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) San Francisco chapter and serves as a mentor at both the Global Scaling Academy and Endeavor. Beyond his current engagements, he is a member and the up-and-coming President of EO San Francisco for the 2023-2024 term, succeeding Franka Winchester.
Rudy Mutter is the Co-founder and CTO of Yeti, a San Francisco-based company devoted to designing, developing, and launching innovative digital products. His technical expertise spans from web applications to mobile applications, specializing in product strategy, design, and research and development. At Yeti, he works closely with clients to architect solutions, particularly with emerging technologies. Rudy’s passion for technology began in his early years, and he has spent his professional career developing games and coding websites. He is also a former President of EO San Francisco.
Franka Winchester is the Managing Partner and Co-founder of Pacific Crest Group, a professional services firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area that assists small companies in improving their accounting, financial management, and human resources. With over 20 years of experience, Franka works directly with clients, playing a key role in shaping their long-term strategies. In addition to her role at Pacific Crest Group, she has held positions at Softbank and Colo.com and acted as the finance and compliance chair of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. She has served as the President of EO San Francisco since 2022.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Rudy Mutter, Franka Winchester, and Rob Castaneda share when and why they joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
- The benefits and opportunities EO members receive
- Connecting with EO members around the world by joining trips
- Why EO forums are among members’ most worthwhile experiences
- What the path of leadership entails
- Rudy, Franka, and Rob’s tips for entrepreneurs considering joining EO
In this episode…
Have you wondered what it’s like to be part of a global organization that empowers entrepreneurs? The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) offers opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and international networking, creating a worldwide community of successful entrepreneurs. This episode takes a closer look at EO and its impact on its members.
Joining us are Rudy Mutter, Franka Winchester, and Rob Castaneda, active members of EO and EO’s San Francisco chapter. Each brings a unique perspective on EO’s offerings, from leadership journeys to enriching forum experiences and the incredible opportunities for global connections.
In this episode, host John Corcoran sits down with Rudy Mutter, Franka Winchester, and Rob Castaneda to explore their experiences with EO. They discuss the value of EO’s peer-to-peer network and how it facilitates global connections. They also delve into EO’s leadership journey, revealing how it cultivates leadership abilities and fosters personal growth. Finally, they share personal anecdotes on how EO has expanded their horizons and provided valuable experiences.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
- EO San Francisco
- EO Accelerator
- John Corcoran on LinkedIn
- Rudy Mutter on LinkedIn
- Yeti
- Franka Winchester on LinkedIn
- Pacific Crest Group
- Rob Castaneda: LinkedIn | Instagram
- ServiceRocket
- Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
Sponsor for this episode…
EO San Francisco
This episode is brought to you by EO San Francisco.
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 14,000+ influential business owners with 198 chapters in 61 countries.
If you are the founder, co-founder, owner, or controlling shareholder of a company generating over $1 million a year in revenues, and want to connect with other like-minded successful entrepreneurs, EO is for you.
The EO San Francisco chapter enables leading entrepreneurs in the Bay area to learn, grow, and achieve greater success.
The EOSF chapter was founded in 1991, and today we have over 100 members in industries ranging from marketing to agriculture to tech and professional services.
To learn how it works, or to come do a test drive come join us at www.eonetwork.org/sanfrancisco/.
This episode is also brought to you by my company, Pacific Crest Group.
Pacific Crest Group provides outsourced CFO, Controller, and bookkeeping services. You can learn more about us at https://www.pcg-services.com/
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