The High Performance Sales Leader
"Actionable Insights from Inspiring Tech CROs & VPs" dives deep into the world of sales leadership within the dynamic technology sector.
Join us for 20-30 minute candid conversations with distinguished sales leaders—from nimble startups to global powerhouses—as they share their personal journeys, strategies, and secrets behind their remarkable results.
Whether you're an aspiring sales leader or a seasoned expert looking for fresh insights, this podcast offers a treasure trove of real-world wisdom, actionable takeaways, and lessons learned from the front lines of tech sales.
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E46: $5M to $55M: Craig Harris’ ScaleUp Journey at Deputy
I spoke with Craig Harris, former CEO at Plexus and COO at Deputy … he has been a key part of some of the most exciting scale-ups in Australia.
Here’s Craig’s story ….
For 25 years, I’ve helped tech companies build at pace. But one journey that stands out—because of what it gave me, taught me, and broke in me—was Deputy.
In four years, we scaled from $5M to $55M. We didn’t do it with smoke and mirrors. We did it with systems, sweat, and a few very sore lessons. I’ll walk you through the path we took to scale, the frameworks that held under pressure, and how we pivoted when COVID sideswiped the entire business.
Not the “forgot your keys again” kind of chaos—but the high-octane, VUCA-drenched kind where companies grow fast, systems break, and you have to lead anyway.
Let’s get into it.
Connect with Craig Harris:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-harris-au/
Connect with The High Performance Sales Leader Host:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preesarkar/
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