# Behind the CXO Title: Alison Shekman on Going Slow to Go Fast

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Published: 2025-09-11T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I talk with Alison Shekman, Chief of Staff at PhaseWell Research and a member of the CXO Fellows Program. Alison shares her journey from consulting into operations and what it has meant to step into an early-stage, acquisition-driven business. She reflects on slowing down to go fast, listening to frontline experts, and creating systems for prioritization. Alison also discusses lessons from the Shore Resource Team and why embracing iteration over perfection has shaped her approach as a CXO. Key Takeaways: Go slow to go fast by taking the time to understand what motivates people and plan for change so it can be implemented more effectively Listen first and spend time in the field with the people who know the work best to close knowledge gaps and build credibility Create a system for relentless prioritization to bring clarity to the noise and stay aligned with leadership on what matters most Call it version one, move forward, and keep iterating rather than waiting for perfection Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:57 - Go Slow to Go Fast 05:01 - Closing the Knowledge Gap 09:35 - The Value of Networks 13:03 - Prioritization and Integration 19:47 - Lessons for Young Leaders Listen to our podcasts at: https://www.shorecp.university/podcasts You’ll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique. Other ways to connect: Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blog Shore University: https://www.shorecp.university/ Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-university This podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an off…

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