Ep #165 Co-Founding and Growing A Company Through Almost 2 Decades Interview With Catherine Jirak COO & Principal QueBIT

I got to interview Catherine Jirak.

We spoke about:

  • Her journey before QueBIT
  • Founding QueBIT 
  • QueBIT's how and why growth happened.
  • 3 defining events that got QueBIT from a 2 person to a 100 person company.
  • The things the company had to overcome over the years.
  • What motivates her to succeed.
  • Weaknesses she turned into strenghts
  • Advice she has for the audience.
  • And much more.

Catherine is the Chief Operating Officer for the regional consulting offices, responsible for all of the company’s operations, including sales, service, and support. Catherine is co-partner of QueBIT Consulting and has been in the Enterprise Planning sector since 1996. She also plays a key role in the development of all partner relationships, ensuring flexibility in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace. Her career includes 10 years of enterprise planning consulting and 7 years of corporate experience, including Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at CPC International and Manager at KPMG Peat Marwick.

Catherine has 20 years of business and technical experience focused on financial systems, and she was the principal of her own accounting service and software firm prior to QueBIT. Catherine holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Scranton and is a member of the AICPA. She is also an avid golfer, skier, and a member of PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America).

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