Ep. 456 - Altair COO, Stephanie Buckner

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Careers

4.5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of The Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Stephanie Buckner, COO of Altair, a leader in computational science and AI solutions.

During the conversation, Cameron and Stephanie explore the complexities of leading an organization that spans across the globe, managing both internal growth and external acquisitions. They touch on how corporate culture plays a pivotal role in the integration of new technologies and teams, and how staying true to company values while navigating the fast-paced demands of being a publicly traded entity can make or break success.

You'll learn about leadership and talent acquisition, focusing on how to cultivate a work culture where flexibility and trust lead to higher performance and employee satisfaction. Hear about the challenges and strategies surrounding the global competition for top talent, particularly in technical and engineering sectors.

This episode also offers advice to those just starting their career, focusing on building confidence, asking questions, and embracing challenges that come with stepping into roles that may initially feel daunting.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

The importance of simulation in designing cars and other products to ensure safety and efficiency.
The challenge of maintaining open, transparent communication while adhering to public company regulations.
Why Altair does not have a dedicated integration team, instead, allows the entire organization to get involved.
The importance of culture, flexibility, and trust in retaining employees.
And much more...

Resources:

Connect with Stephanie: Website | LinkedIn

Connect with Cameron: Website | LinkedIn

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Transcript

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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.
0:05.5	If you're a C-O-O-V-P operations or you're in any role where you're the second-in-command to the CEO,
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0:27.6	connections, and confidence.
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0:34.6	Go to COOalliance.com to learn more and see if you qualify. You can even
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	The reason people stay is because they love the culture, the freedom and flexibility that
0:51.4	Altaire has provided. So before COVID, you were able to work from home and have flexibility.
0:57.8	It was never this strict philosophy because the concept was always, if you perform well and
1:06.4	you do your job, you're actually going to do a better job if you're happier.
1:16.8	Welcome to the Second in Command podcast, produced by the C.O. Alliance and brought to you by
1:23.2	its founder, Cameron Harold. In the Second in Command podcast, we talk to top COOs who share the
1:29.5	insights, strategies, and tactics that made them the chief behind the chief. And now, here's your host,
1:36.6	Cameron Harold. Right. Our guest today is Stephanie Buckner, who is a wicked smart engineer as the C.O.
1:48.0	of Altaire.
1:49.0	She has led 35 of the acquisitions for Altaire.
1:52.0	Has been with the organization for 14 years, including when the company went public.
1:57.0	Seven years ago, incredible growth story, incredible leader.
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