People-Powered Growth: No-Fluff Operator Conversations on Culture, Scale, and the Exit

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Carrie Schroeder is the Principal, Lead Executive Coach, and Sales Strategist at Polaris Advisors, a consulting firm that helps organizations align strategy, culture, and operations to drive growth and successful transitions. With over 25 years of global experience in sales, business development, and M&A integration, she specializes in unlocking human potential and improving team performance. She is also a Co-founder and Partner at The B2B Builder, a women-led consulting firm focused on accelerating growth for purpose-driven organizations. Carrie is known for blending strategic insight with a strong focus on people, leadership, and sustainable business impact. Matt Curts is the Principal and Lead Culture and Operations Strategist at Polaris Advisors . With over 25 years of experience across finance, leadership, and consulting, he specializes in culture diagnostics, leadership development, and operational planning. He is also a Co-founder at Switchback to Simple, where he helps organizations unlock team potential through culture-focused training and conversations. Matt is known for guiding leaders to align purpose with performance and create healthier, more resilient organizations.

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