Episode
Priorities, Culture and Growth - Season 5: Episode # 92
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- The Cheat Code & Friends
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- Jul 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2855
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Summary
The hardest part of building a company isn't finding more opportunities. It's deciding which ones deserve your attention. In this episode, Grant Siders, founder and CEO of Helia, shares how founders can stay focused as companies grow, funding arrives, and priorities multiply. He explains why raising capital doesn't remove constraints, it changes them, and why great leaders learn to separate what's existential from what's simply distracting. The conversation explores prioritization, operating cadence, hiring, company culture, and the systems that help organizations stay aligned when plans inevitably change. Chapters 03:54 Grant Siders: Background and Helia's Mission 08:01 Understanding Healthcare Procurement Challenges 12:32 The Financial Implications of Medical Device Procurement 17:44 Prioritizing Focus and Decision-Making in Startups 21:41 Driving Enterprise Value in Healthcare Networks 24:00 Navigating Early Sales Cycles and Market Education 26:04 Data-Driven Decisions in Healthcare 27:55 Operational Cadence and Strategic Clarity 34:01 Building a Culture of Accountability 38:56 Adapting to Change and Future Growth References in the Show: https://startupgrowthhacking.substack.com/p/the-first-90-days-post-funding-where https://hbr.org/2026/01/the-risks-of-prioritizing-short-term-revenue-over-customer-fit Quote of the Show: “Early on, I thought prioritization was making a list, right? Like, I'm a list guy. I got one right here next to me. I make one every morning. Everything feels important, but it's not. I think over time I realized prioritization was about identifying the constraints, and what's a single thing today limiting the business right now? That's where I would shift my focus and then mobilize the team, the org, and the leadership around that.” - Grant Siders…