Ry Walker is the Founder and CEO of Tembo. Tembo is the Postgres developer platform for building every data service. Their mission is to collapse the database sprawl of the modern data stack with a unified developer platform.
Prior to founding Tembo, Ry was the Founder and CEO of Astronomer, which has been a huge success and has raised over 280 million dollars.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to navigate the difficulties of layoffs.
- The value of selling 5% of your shares during Series B.
- The importance of letting your team review you as a CEO.
- How to build strong leaders through clear expectations of roles.
- The importance of paying it forward within your entrepreneur community.
Connect
What is The Insurance Growth Lab?
Host Callan Harrington dives into the strategies, decisions, and lessons that have shaped the careers of top marketing and growth leaders in the insurance industry. From bold moves to costly mistakes, each episode uncovers real-world insights that listeners can apply to accelerate growth in their own businesses.