Ep. 446 - Team8 COO & CFO, Roy Heldshtein

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Careers

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🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of The Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Roy Heldshtein, Managing Partner, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Team8, a venture group based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

During the conversation, Roy shares insights on navigating the complexities of leadership within a rapidly growing organization. With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and balancing long-term vision with immediate priorities, the discussion uncovers strategies for maintaining momentum without compromising the structural integrity of the team or business.

You'll discover the dynamics of effective team management, including the importance of structured communication and fostering a culture of focus and clarity. Roy highlights a unique approach to meetings, emphasizing preparation, prioritization, and the value of dedicated one-on-one sessions to streamline decision-making.

This episode offers a compelling reminder that leadership is as much about self-discipline and adaptability as it is about driving results, making it a must-listen for anyone aspiring to excel in a fast-paced and high-stakes environment.

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Cameron Harold, the host of the Second Command podcast. Before we dive in, there's something you need to know.
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0:39.4	book a free call with our team to ask questions. Now let's jump into this week's episode.
0:43.7	We are surrounded by industry experts. I'm talking about top-notch industry experts that help
0:49.3	us to do the validation. Sometimes they help us to do the POC. And even sometimes, they are our initial customer, the first customers of our companies.
0:57.6	But the third leg is the one that you mentioned. So we are enthused about finding the right entrepreneurs
1:07.0	at any, you know, any day, any time. So and I'm using this platform as well to say, if anyone hear about, you know, hear our proposal, the way we work, and they say, we have a great idea, or we are up to hear your ideas and your thesis and want to work together, we are open to get anyone that wants to join the team.
1:34.9	Welcome to the Second in Command podcast, produced by the C.O. Alliance and brought to you by
1:41.3	its founder, Cameron Herald. In the Second in Command podcast, we talk to top COOs who share the insights, strategies,
1:49.2	and tactics that made them the chief behind the chief.
1:52.7	And now, here's your host, Cameron Herald.
1:59.5	Today's guest is Roy Heldstein, the CFO and CFO of Team 8, a leading venture group with
2:05.1	nearly $2 billion in exits and over a billion dollars in assets under management.
2:09.6	Companies based over in Tel Aviv, Israel, an area that I'm fascinated with and have been to a couple of
2:14.3	times.
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