Leaders of B2B Podcast · 2025-10-01 · 29 min
Losing 85% of her company portfolio became the catalyst for radical reinvention. In this episode, we're joined by Neelima Grover , Founder and CEO of Q2IMPACT . She shares hard-won insights from navigating transformation, crisis and reinvention at the helm of a global consulting firm. Neelima explores how Q2IMPACT , after losing 85% of its business due to a governmental shift, pivoted to become an AI-first organization while continuing to serve global development and national security needs. She reflects on resilience, leadership and rebuilding from the ground up. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 01:52 Q2IMPACT delivers reliable data that drives efficiency, productivity and ROI. 04:36 The team sustains work in 96 countries through local hiring and partnerships. 10:10 Maverick uses 27 years of data to generate predictive insights with AI. 12:54 A policy shift erased 85% of growth plans, triggering major transformation. 18:47 In crisis, choosing action and community over despair paved the way forward. 22:01 Take a breath, stay clear-headed and move fast to manage financial impact. 24:59 Build resilient teams that adapt and sprint through constant change.
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