In this episode of the Organized Chaos podcast, I welcome Kristy Hissa, General Manager at Kairos, as we explore the pervasive issue of unproductive meetings, which can tie up to 70% of company payroll.Kristy shares her journey from a VP of Operations in startup land to becoming an entrepreneur tackling the meeting conundrum. With insights into the research that shows companies waste $2 million annually on unnecessary meetings, Kristy explains how Kairos aims to optimize meetings using AI.The conversation delves into the challenges and solutions around meetings, emphasizing the critical role of optimizing meetings in enhancing productivity and company performance.Connect with Kristy:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-hissa/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://meetkairos.com/" target="_blank">Kairos website</a></li></ul>Visit <a href="https://organizedchaos.fyi" target="_blank">Organized Chaos</a> and subscribe to the podcast newsletter to receive additional content.

This podcast episode with Kristy Hissa of Kairos reveals how inefficient meetings directly impede a company's ability to scale by draining valuable resources and creating organizational drag. The conversation offers practical strategies to combat this, such as setting clear objectives and ensuring only necessary participants attend. Furthermore, the episode explores how AI tools can optimize time management, shifting the focus from effort to impact, which is crucial for sustainable growth.

The Real Impact of Bad Meetings on Scalability