{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Untold","title":"S02 E06 Rebuilding Culture after a Tough Merger- 3 Things that Worked","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/56eeb556\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2179,"description":"What really happens to company culture after an acquisition?\nIn this episode, David Beenfield, CEO and co-founder of Dwelo, shares a candid, behind-the-scenes look at navigating mergers, cultural disruption, and rebuilding trust after major organizational change.\nFrom building a strong, scrappy startup culture to experiencing its breakdown following a high-stakes merger, David opens up about the hidden costs of growth, leadership transitions, and the emotional reality of layoffs. He explains how the loss of transparency, identity, and alignment can fracture teams—and what it truly takes to rebuild them.\nDavid also reflects on his personal evolution from hands-on operator to CEO, including the challenge of stepping away from execution and learning to lead with clarity, vision, and trust.\nIf you're a founder, leader, or part of a scaling company, this episode offers practical insights on protecting your culture—and recovering when it starts to slip.\nWhat you’ll learn in this episode:\nThe real impact of mergers and acquisitions on company culture\nWhy transparency is essential during times of change\nHow to rebuild trust after layoffs and leadership shifts\nThe difference between startup culture and corporate structure\nTransitioning from operator to CEO mindset\nKey Topics:\nDwelo, company culture, mergers and acquisitions, startup growth, leadership, private equity, organizational change, employee trust, business transformation, CEO mindset\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Introduction to David Beenfield and Dwelo\n09:00 Navigating Ownership and Role Changes\n15:30 Cultural Shifts After Acquisition\n24:15 Rebuilding Trust and Transparency\n30:20 Leadership Lessons as CEO\n36:30 Advice for Founders Facing Big Decisions\nHashtags:\n#Dwelo #Leadership #CompanyCulture #StartupGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessTransformation #CEO #Entrepreneurship #ScalingBusiness #EmployeeEngagement #BusinessPodcast #FounderJourney","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/x8KN8zc9CLDQ9QF9BG27WZecnAtCgx8_0HNqt56lRZ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYTMz/MGVmNjBmYzFmN2I4/YmU4NTkzNDFlZjNh/ZWY2Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}