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Thinkspace

Alyssa Magnotti: The past, present, and future

I’d like to share with our community that Alyssa Magnotti has been promoted into a new position here at thinkspace. As an entrepreneur, I forget all the time to recognize the wins and take a moment to pause. The win that I’m recognizing today is that I’ve finally got my #2 in place! Alyssa’s new title is COO and is a part of my executive team. It’s exciting for me because I can’t think of anyone that would be a better fit for this position. I’ve been making a lot of changes over the last few years and this year I’m working on filling the gaps by forming a new Board of Advisors (which is another exciting announcement for another day) and nurturing my employees. In a small company, things are moving so rapidly it’s sometimes hard to slow down enough to recognize the wins and celebrate.

The Past and Present

Over the last few years here, Alyssa began her journey as the Community Manager. She later took on the role focusing on Business Development. It’s through these two positions that she has help create a wonderful community inside thinkspace. I’ve really enjoyed working with her and watching her evolve and grow both personally and professionally. Alyssa exemplifies all of our core values and has natural leadership abilities. Alyssa has helped me shape this company to what it is today starting with our most important asset, our people. She’s been directly involved with the hiring and mentoring of every single person on our team. She has also been a part of almost every major decision I’ve made along the way. She’s been my #2 and partner without the formal title until now.

The Future

Tom Peter’s says “Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders”. I’m doing my best to lead, by getting out of her way so she can be a great leader in her new role. Today, I pause and appreciate what she has already done for me and the company, but, like true entrepreneurs, tomorrow we’re going to be running toward the future. Please take a moment and join me in celebrating Alyssa’s promotion!

Chief Pot Stirrer @thinkspace

Comments

  • Mike Jensen

    June 24, 2011

    Congrats Alyssa on this promotion.  You and Pete make a great team and both do amazing work supporting your customers.  Congrats!!!

    • Alyssa Magnotti

      June 24, 2011

      Thanks so much, Mike!! I appreciate your support. :] 

    • Peter Chee

      June 25, 2011

      Thanks Mike. I think Alyssa and I make a great team too.

  • Maya Bisineer

    June 24, 2011

    Congrats Alyssa! This is wonderful news. You are so great at your job and really make a huge difference here – so I am not surprised at all 🙂

    • Alyssa Magnotti

      June 27, 2011

      Thanks, Maya! I really appreciate it! Can’t wait to hear how your move goes! Definitely excited for you and your family as well! 

  • Cameron Plommer

    June 25, 2011

    Way to go Alyssa! Even though we’ve only spoke once I could tell you are definitely on your game. I would love to speak with you more about what you do as a COO once you get into it a bit more. Being in a COO-type role is something I aspire to. I wish you luck in your new role.

    • Alyssa Magnotti

      June 27, 2011

      Cam, thank you so much for the kind words! Keep pushing for those goals and working hard and I know you will get there!

  • Rick Lowell

    June 25, 2011

    congrats Alyssa.  You obviously deserve it!  What a way to start the summer.

    • Alyssa Magnotti

      June 27, 2011

      Thanks for your support Rick! It’s been great getting to know you this past year. Looking forward to many more years working with your company! :]

  • Leaming Chee-Brown

    June 26, 2011

    Wow Alyssa! Congratulations! Knowing Pete this is HUGE. For him to trust someone for this is a BIG thing. For Pete to catch his breath and for you to take on this position is truly a wonderful thing. Pete- you must have found someone quite talented to “lean” on, happy for you both. Thinkspace is headed to bigger and better things.Congrats again Alyssa, looking forward to meeting #2 someday!

  • Laura Kimball

    June 26, 2011

    Congratulations, Alyssa! It’s been a pleasure getting to know you through thinkspace and I’m excited to see where you take it with your new title!

    • Alyssa Magnotti

      June 27, 2011

      Thanks so much, Laura! It’s been AWESOME getting to know YOU, too and cant wait to know more about where Jolkona is going as well. You guys ROCK! 

  • Mirko Freguia

    June 28, 2011

    Alyssa, this announcement slipped by me last week, so here’s a late but sincere and heart-felt congratulations to you for earning such an important and obviously deserved title. I still have a ways to go in getting to know Peter and you and the team at thinkspace, but clearly you’re all doing something right, and supporting and nurturing and acknowledging each other like a great team does. You are truly lucky to have a boss who treats you like a partner and who knows the importance of “getting out of your way…” and allowing you to do what you do best. All the best, and congratulations again. Mirko

    • Alyssa Magnotti

      June 28, 2011

      Mirko, thank you so much for the kind words! I am definitely grateful to be a part of thinkspace and I love that I get the pleasure of knowing companies like yours! :] Thanks for your support! 

  • Brian Hansford

    June 28, 2011

    Excellent news!  Congrats and well deserved!  
    Cheers, 
    Brian

  • shandel

    July 15, 2011

    so proud of you girl!!!  🙂

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