Founder Stories from A-Z : Mariel Reed , CEO of Pavilion ( fka CoProcure )
WATCH NOW to awarding contracts , Estonia has increased efficiencies , reduced corruption risks , lowered costs , and promoted participation by small and less-incumbent businesses . The system also enables vast amounts of data collection , which allows the government to identify further areas for improvement and optimization .
WHO INSPIRES YOU ?
» My grandfather . He came to America as a homeless 15 year-old refugee , and survived only by the generosity of a local synagogue . He spent the rest of his life paying this kindness forward . He fought Jewish persecution by building an organisation out of his Knoxville home that helped dozens of Jewish refugees succeed in America .
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED ?
» A fellow founder once shared this gem with me : “ Your culture is you on your worst day .”
One of the toughest lessons is that when something in your organisation is wrong you have to look in the mirror . As a founder your behaviour and actions set the tone .
So I ’ ve tried to focus even more on my own behaviour in order to help the team keep a sense of calm , to assume the best intent and – even on my worst days – to try and remember to be kind and have a sense of humour .