# EP 23: A Conversation with Jon Bassford, Founder of Lateral Solutions

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Podcast: [Say Grace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172)
Published: 2026-06-04T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://say-grace.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Jon Bassford is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Lateral Solutions, an operations consulting and advisory firm. With a background spanning law, philosophy, and executive operations, Jon now helps founders and leadership teams scale by transforming curiosity into a competitive advantage. In this episode, Jon sits down with Steve for a conversation about the power of curiosity, the importance of building a strong and positive company culture, and why lasting profitability is directly tied to the health of that culture.

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