Oct 04 2023 41 mins
Will Coleman is the co-founder and CEO of Alto, an affordable premium rideshare service headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Alto elevates the experience for passengers and drivers by providing unmatched safety, hospitality, and consistency in every ride and delivery. Will is a former Partner at McKinsey & Company where he led the consumer air and travel practice and helped some of the world’s largest travel brands build disruptive strategies for growth. Will graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Dallas native.
What you’ll learn:
What sets Alto apart [1:00]
Alto’s beginnings and how it all started [2:15]
The customer profile Alto aims to serve [3:38]
Hiring W2 drivers to enhance passenger experience [5:33]
Alto’s outlook for the future [9:11]
How 7-year-old Will embraced the role of an entrepreneur [10:53]
Cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset among children [12:46]
Discovering and harnessing your strengths [16:38]
Why it’s essential to venture beyond your comfort zone [18:38]
Gaining insights from navigating uncertainty [20:53]
Will’s experience as a Partner at McKinsey & Company [23:00]
Why Will decided to make the entrepreneurial leap [23:38]
A decision making philosophy to live regret-free [25:12]
Will’s propensity for risk-taking as a clue to success [26:22]
Exploring Will’s problem-solving techniques [28:04]
The necessity of failure to make progress [30:11]
The nonlinear pattern of success [33:03]
How to stay inspired during challenging times [34:50]
The key to effective goal setting and achievement [35:55]
Will’s best career advice [37:57]
Will’s definition of success [39:22]
Connect with Will Coleman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-coleman/
Connect with Alto:
Alto Promo Code:
“IKNOWTHECEO” (2 free rides)
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