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About The Guest(s): Andrew Swiler is the CEO of Lanteria, a company that provides HR management software built on the Microsoft ecosystem. He has a background in private equity and entrepreneurship and has a passion for turning around stagnant businesses.

Summary: Andrew Swiler, CEO of Lanteria, shares his journey of acquiring and turning around the HR management software company. He discusses the challenges of managing a remote team and navigating the acquisition process in the midst of a war. Andrew also highlights the importance of employee engagement surveys and one-on-one meetings in managing a remote workforce.

Key Takeaways:

• Andrew acquired Lanteria, an HR management software company, and is focused on turning it around and growing the business.
• He faced challenges managing a remote team, especially during the war in Ukraine, where the company's owners were based.
• Employee engagement surveys and one-on-one meetings are crucial for managing a remote workforce and building trust.
• Andrew plans to raise more capital to fuel the growth of Lanteria and potentially acquire other HR SaaS companies.
• He believes that humans will continue to be the most important part of every business, even with the rise of AI.

Quotes:

• "We knew there were going to be issues, but we gave ourselves a decent cushion with the capital we raised to make those errors." - Andrew Swiler
• "If you think it needs to be said, just say it, because if you don't communicate it, that just compounds." - Andrew Swiler
• "One-on-ones are a great tool for building relationships, trust, and addressing challenges." - Andrew Swiler

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Contact Andrew on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swiler/
Website: http://lanteria.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/swilera
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