jaahmuhl
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10 months ago Open jaahmuhl opened 1 year ago
jaahmuhl
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10 months ago 
carolineradke
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8 months ago ONLY INCLUDE 0:01 (so joe) - 43:13 (thank you)
CAPTION
Driven by innovation, Joe Chura, the Chief Innovation Officer at Cars.com, leads with transformative insights and rich experiences in the ever-evolving automotive technology space. Discover his compelling journey, full with resilience, technological skill, and an unwavering commitment to pioneering advancement. Listen to this interview today to join in on the exploration of the facets of innovation and growth that define the automotive tech landscape.
INTRO CLIP
30:24 (well, if you want) - 31:16 (i believe)
INTRO
Hello hello everyone (EXCITED AND WITH ENERGY) welcome back to Office Hours. A show about how to make a successful jump from college to young professional life. We know that landing your first job can often be an intimidating, complicated and stressful process, but its not impossible! (UP ENERGY) And we’re here to help by giving you access to some of the brightest minds in business to get their advice for how to build a successful career. Take what you can (short pause), pick what you like and listen for that stroke of brilliance that you can use to help you get hired.
I'm Caroline Radke, and with my co-host Brett, we chat with Joe Chura, the Chief Innovation Officer at cars.com. Joe's remarkable journey through the automotive technology sector showcases a blend of resilience and innovation, highlighted by his transformative path within the industry. His role at cars.com represents a culmination of successes and strategic advancements, reflecting his pivotal position in steering the company's innovation initiatives.
BACKGROUND As the Chief Innovation Officer at cars.com, Joe Chura plays a crucial role in propelling the company's technological advancements and strategic vision. His remarkable career ascent has been marked by his evolution from facing a speech impediment to becoming a confident public speaker. Notably, his tenure leading Dealer Inspire stands as a testament to his ability to develop the company and later guide its acquisition by cars.com, forging a crucial pathway for further innovations in automotive technology.
COMPANY Cars.com is a prominent force in the automotive technology industry, recognized for its digital innovations and transformation within the sector. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Joe Chura's role shows his instrumental part in driving the company's technological growth and strategic direction. His leadership within cars.com symbolizes a confluence of past achievements and ongoing advancements in the automotive tech landscape.
ANALYSIS Our insightful conversation with Joe Chura sheds light on valuable insights vital for emerging professionals. Emphasizing the importance of building a network in whatever way you can, whether it's by looking for meetups, finding a network group, or simply reaching out to someone, Joe underscores the importance of broadening experiences and being receptive to change. Joe's story embodies a vital perspective on steering a successful career, increasing productivity and efficiency through deep work, and the importance of tech literacy for entrepreneurial success. The interview provides rich insights, delivering an invaluable resource for those embarking on their professional journeys. With that said, let's get straight into it...
jaahmuhl
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6 months ago ONLY INCLUDE 0:01 (so joe) - 43:13 (thank you)
CAPTION
Driven by innovation, Joe Chura, the former Chief Innovation Officer at Cars.com, leads with transformative insights and rich experiences in the ever-evolving automotive technology space. Discover his compelling journey, full of resilience, technological skill, and an unwavering commitment to pioneering advancement. Listen to this interview today to get a peak into the different facets of innovation and growth that define the automotive tech landscape.
INTRO CLIP
30:24 (well, if you want) - 31:16 (i believe) NOT A FAN OF THE INTRO CLIP
INTRO
Hello hello everyone (EXCITED AND WITH ENERGY) welcome back to Office Hours. A show about how to make a successful jump from college to young professional life. We know that landing your first job can often be an intimidating, complicated and stressful process, but its not impossible! (UP ENERGY) And we’re here to help by giving you access to some of the brightest minds in business to get their advice for how to build a successful career. Take what you can (short pause), pick what you like and listen for that stroke of brilliance that you can use to help you get hired.
I'm Caroline Radke, and with my co-host Brett, we are chatting with Joe Chura, the former Chief Innovation Officer at cars.com today. Joe's remarkable journey through the automotive technology sector showcases a blend of resilience and innovation and his role at cars.com represents a culmination of successes and strategic advancements as he built and sold his own automotive technology company.
BACKGROUND As the former Chief Innovation Officer at cars.com, Joe Chura played a crucial role in propelling the company's technological advancements and strategic vision. His remarkable career ascent has been marked by his evolution from facing a speech impediment to becoming a confident public speaker. Notably, his tenure leading Dealer Inspire stands as a testament to his ability to develop the company and later guide its acquisition by cars.com, forging a crucial pathway for further innovations in automotive technology. I THINK YOU"RE GOING TO HAVE TO EDIT THIS PARAGRAPH BECAUSE HE WAS NEVER REALLY CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER. IT WAS A FALSE TITLE SO I THINK BRING HIM UP. IN THE BACKGROUND TALKING ABOUT DEALER INSPIRE
COMPANY Cars.com is a prominent force in the automotive technology industry, recognized for its digital innovations and transformation within the sector. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Joe Chura's role shows his instrumental part in driving the company's technological growth and strategic direction. DONT LIKE THE LAST PART OF THE SENTENCE IT FEELS TOO OVER THE TOP. His leadership within cars.com symbolizes a confluence of past achievements and ongoing advancements in the automotive tech landscape. DON"T LIKE THIS SENTENCE AND FEELS LIKE YOUR"RE REPEATING ABOVE I WOULD MAYBE JUST GO MORE INTO CARS.COM
ANALYSIS Our insightful conversation with Joe Chura sheds light on valuable insights that are critical for emerging professionals. In particular, Joe emphasizes the importance of building a network in whatever way you can, whether it's by looking for meetups, finding a network group, or simply reaching out to someone. He also underscores the importance of broadening experiences and being receptive to change. Joe's story embodies a unique perspective on steering a successful career, increasing productivity and efficiency through deep work, and the importance of tech literacy for entrepreneurial success. The interview provides rich insights, delivering an invaluable resource for those embarking on their professional journeys. With that said, let's get straight into it...
carolineradke
commented
6 months ago ONLY INCLUDE 0:01 (so joe) - 43:13 (thank you)
CAPTION
Driven by innovation, Joe Chura, the former Chief Innovation Officer at Cars.com, leads with transformative insights and rich experiences in the ever-evolving automotive technology space. Discover his compelling journey, full of resilience, technological skill, and an unwavering commitment to pioneering advancement. Listen to this interview today to get a peak into the different facets of innovation and growth that define the automotive tech landscape.
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INTRO CLIP
7:36 (yeah, a hundred percent) - 8:33 (of time)
INTRO
Hello hello everyone (EXCITED AND WITH ENERGY) welcome back to Office Hours. A show about how to make a successful jump from college to young professional life. We know that landing your first job can often be an intimidating, complicated and stressful process, but its not impossible! (UP ENERGY) And we’re here to help by giving you access to some of the brightest minds in business to get their advice for how to build a successful career. Take what you can (short pause), pick what you like and listen for that stroke of brilliance that you can use to help you get hired.
I'm Caroline Radke, and with my co-host Brett, we are chatting with Joe Chura, the former Chief Innovation Officer at cars.com. Joe's remarkable journey through the automotive technology sector showcases a blend of resilience and innovation with his role at cars.com represents a culmination of successes and strategic advancements as he built and sold his own automotive technology company.
BACKGROUND Joe Chura has a strong passion for computer programming and hands-on work so in 2013 he co-founded Dealer Inspire. There, he served as the CEO and led the development of new solutions to help dealers be successful in this modern era. He drove the company's growth and success and in just a few years, Dealer Inspire had grown to over 800 employees serving over 5 thousand clients, which he subsequently sold to Cars.com. And while that all might sound very glamorous to get started Joe definitely did not have the easiest of paths. In fact he actually started his career on the Ford assembly line at age 20, reading his college textbooks in between building cars!
COMPANY Cars.com is a prominent force in the automotive technology industry as one of the largest car marketplaces, recognized for its digital innovations and transformation within the sector. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their focus has been on digitizing the car buying process and they have really honed in on making a seamless online car buying experience as they provide shoppers with the data, resources, and tools needed to make informed buying decisions.
ANALYSIS Our insightful conversation with Joe Chura sheds light on valuable insights that are critical for emerging professionals. In particular, Joe emphasizes the importance of building a network in whatever way you can, whether it's by looking for meetups, finding a network group, or simply reaching out to someone. He also underscores the importance of broadening experiences and being receptive to change. Joe's story embodies a unique perspective on steering a successful career, increasing productivity and efficiency through deep work as well as the importance of tech literacy for entrepreneurial success. The interview provides rich insights, delivering an invaluable resource for those embarking on their professional journeys. With that said, let's get straight into it...
carolineradke
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6 months ago jaahmuhl
commented
6 months ago ONLY INCLUDE 0:01 (so joe) - 43:13 (thank you)
CAPTION
Driven by innovation, Joe Chura, the former Chief Innovation Officer at Cars.com, leads with transformative insights and rich experiences in the ever-evolving automotive technology space. Discover his compelling journey, full of resilience, technological skill, and an unwavering commitment to pioneering advancement. Listen to this interview today to get a peak into the different facets of innovation and growth that define the automotive tech landscape.
INTRO CLIP
7:36 (yeah, a hundred percent) - 8:33 (of time)
INTRO
Hello hello everyone (EXCITED AND WITH ENERGY) welcome back to Office Hours. A show about how to make a successful jump from college to young professional life. We know that landing your first job can often be an intimidating, complicated and stressful process, but its not impossible! (UP ENERGY) And we’re here to help by giving you access to some of the brightest minds in business to get their advice for how to build a successful career. Take what you can (short pause), pick what you like and listen for that stroke of brilliance that you can use to help you get hired.
I'm Caroline Radke, and with my co-host Brett, we are chatting with Joe Chura, the former Chief Innovation Officer at cars.com. Joe's remarkable journey through the automotive technology sector showcases a blend of resilience and innovation with his role at cars.com represents a culmination of successes and strategic advancements as he built and sold his own automotive technology company.
BACKGROUND Joe Chura has a strong passion for computer programming and hands-on work so in 2013 he co-founded Dealer Inspire. There, he served as the CEO and led the development of new solutions to help dealers be successful in this modern era. He drove the company's growth and success and in just a few years, Dealer Inspire had grown to over 800 employees serving over 5 thousand clients, which he subsequently sold to Cars.com. And while that all might sound very glamorous to get started Joe definitely did not have the easiest of paths. In fact he actually started his career on the Ford assembly line at age 20, reading his college textbooks in between building cars!
COMPANY Cars.com is a prominent force in the automotive technology industry as one of the largest car marketplaces, recognized for its digital innovations and transformation within the sector. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their focus has been on digitizing the car buying process and they have really honed in on making a seamless online car buying experience as they provide shoppers with the data, resources, and tools needed to make informed buying decisions.
ANALYSIS Our insightful conversation with Joe Chura sheds light on valuable insights that are critical for emerging professionals. In particular, Joe emphasizes the importance of building a network in whatever way you can, whether it's by looking for meetups, finding a network group, or simply reaching out to someone. He also underscores the importance of broadening experiences and being receptive to change. Joe's story embodies a unique perspective on steering a successful career, increasing productivity and efficiency through deep work as well as the importance of tech literacy for entrepreneurial success. The interview provides rich insights, delivering an invaluable resource for those embarking on their professional journeys. With that said, let's get straight into it...
carolineradke
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5 months ago
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