O.W.L.I.E.
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Ownership
We are accountable in all directions to all parties. We don’t let each other down. We claim mistakes without ego, learn from them, and grow from them
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Wise
We are knowledgeable and inquisitive, providing sage counsel and guidance. We ask questions, naturally inquisitive, and curious. No assumptions.
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Leadership
We coach and provide guidance to help others grow. Their success is our success. We follow Kaizen, “continuous improvement” to sharpen our axe.
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Intentional
We are purposeful and organized when approaching all things. Success is not an accident and results from a well-crafted plan
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Execution
We produce, we change, we grow. Don’t tell me; Show me. “Vision without execution is hallucination” (Thomas Edison)
TheCoTeam –
How it all Started
Chris Smith, Principal of TheCoTeam, and his fiancé moved in together on Valentine’s Day of 2020. Within six weeks COVID hit New York and it was time to escape. On March 28th they loaded the car, dog in the backseat, and drove 2,000 miles in two days to Aspen.
After working remotely for two months, they rented a 20-foot camper van and embarked on a 28-day, 6,500-mile road trip that went through the Rockies, up the Pacific Coast, over to Montana, and finally, the Dakotas. After a week of non-van-life-recovery in Aspen they returned to New York City. That journey, truly working remotely, and that freedom are the sparks that began TheCoTeam.
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Professional Experience:
With 20 years of industry specific, domain expertise, Chris has held positions at technology integration firms, Advanced Audio + Cloud9 Smart, and manufacturers, Bowers & Wilkins + McIntosh Labs.
Core Competencies Include: B2B (10 years), B2C (10 years), Growing/Managing Teams (+30), Growing/Managing Revenues ($40M), Marketing, Branding, and Business Development.
Titles Held:
Founder, CEO, COO, VP Business Development, Director, Regional Sales Manager, Project Manager, Programmer, Installer.
Personal:
Born and raised in Southern California, Chris grew up in Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara. After spending a decade in Boston, and seven years in New York City, Chris now lives in the Hamptons, NY with his wife, Catharine.
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Professional Experience:
Chad brings a diverse background to TheCoTeam. After starting his career working for an integrator (World Wide Stereo), Chad spent more than a decade with a Distributor (Tech Source now DOW) as well as an independent Manufacturer’s Rep (NuTech Group).
During that time, Chad was involved with two national organizations: PureTech Alliance and the Catalyst Group.
Titles Held:
Founder, President, Partner, VP of Sales, VP of Operations, Sales & System Design
Personal:
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Chad went to school at Penn State before moving back to the area where he lives with his wife, Meredith, and two children.
When he’s not spending time with his family, Chad enjoys golf, sporting events, and live music.
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Professional Experience:
Maxi is a Marketing Manager and Freelance Designer with a strong background in branding and creative strategy. With nearly five years of experience, Maxi brings a fresh, creative approach to TheCoTeam.
Titles Held:
Design & Media Coordinator, Social Media Manager, and Marketing Manager.
Personal:
After attending West Chester University, where Maxi studied Graphic & Interactive Design, she moved just outside Philadelphia and began building her career. Outside of work, you’ll find Maxi with her German Shepherd, Connor—traveling, or getting creative with something artsy.
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Professional Experience:
Miso brings team morale management, nap scheduling, and snack quality assurance. She is a seasoned professional in greeting visitors on Zoom calls and reminding the team to step away from their desks for much-needed walks.
Titles Held:
Junior Crumb Inspector, Chief Energy Optimizer, Head Muppet
Personal:
Miso takes her downtime seriously, alternating between power naps and zoomies.
Success Stories