2: David Blake - The “Miracle" Deal That Turned Degreed Around
What kind of deal does it take to save your company from near collapse, get your family out of credit debt … and change the face of lifelong learning in global organizations? In this episode of The Winwire, we talk to David Blake, co-founder & CEO of Degreed – about his “miracle” deal, hearing how his vision, conviction, and innovative approach shaped Degreed's unique identity and future.
Episode Summary
What kind of deal does it take to save your company from near collapse, get your family out of credit debt … and change the face of lifelong learning in global organizations?
In this episode of The Winwire, we talk to David Blake, co-founder & CEO of Degreed, about his “miracle” deal with Bank of America. We hear how his vision, conviction, and innovative approach in this deal and beyond shaped Degreed's unique identity and future.
David also shares when he thinks it's okay to compromise, how he's thinking about the current market environment, and who has had a big impact his career.
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