All Dots Connected

All Dots Connected
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Welcome to All Dots Connected, where we discuss the keys to scaling growth stage companies. Each episode uncovers the *aha* moments that propelled the most successful growth-stage companies past seemingly insurmountable hurdles and stalled growth. David Manela, Paul Hurley, and Zan Bennett talk to the world’s leading growth stage founders, investors, CEOs, CFOs, CROs and CMOs share their insights.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as scaling strategies, industry transformations, marketing challenges, and operational efficiencies. Episodes include topics like evolving treatment centers in behavioral health, the shifting landscape of dental marketing, the importance of data infrastructure in scaling, and actionable insights from experienced venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. For instance, discussions explore how alignment and retention contribute to long-term success for companies.

Welcome to All Dots Connected, where we discuss the keys to scaling growth stage companies. Each episode uncovers the *aha* moments that propelled the most successful growth-stage companies past seemingly insurmountable hurdles and stalled growth. David Manela, Paul Hurley, and Zan Bennett talk to the world’s leading growth stage founders, investors, CEOs, CFOs, CROs and CMOs share their insights.
How do the world’s most successful omni-channel retail and D2C brands scale from startup to $200M and beyond? In this episode of All Dots Connected, Zan Bennett and David Manela explore the concept of a Growth Operating System—a structured approach that defines key performance indicators (KPIs), aligns cross-functional teams, and accelerates business growth.
David breaks down his proven framework that top companies use to set the right strategic KPIs, balance short-term results with long-term goals, and leverage data to make smarter decisions. You’ll learn:
- What exactly is a Growth Operating System, and why is it essential for scaling?
- How high-performing brands structure their KPIs to drive alignment between marketing, finance, sales, and operations.
- The importance of the “70-30 Rule”—allocating resources effectively to balance proven strategies with innovative experiments.
- Practical ways to operationalize KPIs across diverse teams and departments.
- How to use structured data and AI-driven insights to make rapid, high-quality decisions.
If you’re a growth-focused executive, founder, or marketer looking to scale your business efficiently and sustainably, this episode is for you.

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