The Founder’s Seat: Women Who Took the Leap and Built Their Own Firms

In this TechServe Rewind episode, Megan McCann, Founder & CEO of McCann Partners, moderates a candid conversation with Marina Perla, Founder & CEO of Mojo Trek; Mirtes Lobaito, Founder & CEO of AGM Tech Solutions; and Sioux Logan, Founder & President of RedStream Technology. Together, they share honest lessons from their journeys as founders, including what they underestimated early on, how they navigated market shifts and uncertainty, and the leadership decisions that helped them scale resilient businesses.

From building credibility without a safety net to learning how to let go of control and empower teams, this episode offers practical insights on resilience, relationship-building, and long-term growth.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Introduction & Guest Overview (00:00)
• Founder Journeys and Why They Started Their Firms (00:36)
• What They Underestimated in the First Year of Business (10:45)
• Early Lessons on Growth, Sales, and Building Momentum (17:37)
• How Leadership Roles Evolve as Companies Scale (22:35)
• Letting Go of Control and Empowering Teams (24:31)
• Building Resilience Through Market Shifts and Uncertainty (29:35)
• The Importance of Relationships in Growing a Staffing Firm (31:05)
• Creating an Ownership Mindset and Developing Strong Teams (37:29)
• Women in Leadership and Breaking Industry Misconceptions (42:00)
• Making Smarter Decisions and Managing Risk Over Time (46:01)
• How Firms Are Adapting to Today’s Market Conditions (47:25)
• Advice for Future Founders in the Staffing Industry (50:54)
• Closing Thoughts (56:28)