Andrew Neal
Vice President of Operations, Scanco
Share a recent achievement for which you are most proud. From being awarded the prestigious 40 under 40 award from Business Observer, to being recognized as a Top 10 Warehouse Solution from Logistics Tech Outlook, 2023 has been a year of transformation and growth for me as an individual. The achievement I am most proud of this year is that Scanco was recognized and awarded by Top Places to Work for Sarasota. This was a proud moment for me as this is an award that is based on employee feedback. Having been in my role for nearly two years, it has been very important to me to instill a strong and healthy work culture in our team.
What mistake in your career taught you the biggest lesson? The mistake that has taught me the biggest lesson isn’t any one specific instance, but rather the fact to practice patience. We live in a world of instant gratification and entitlement. Whether you went to college or not, we think that hard work entitles you to high salary raises, titles or recognition. The reality I found is hard work is the entry price to success. It is through small consistent effort that I have found has the most impact. If you are patient and work hard consistently, there will be a moment of opportunity that you will get, and it’s on us as individuals to seize that moment for our internal growth as individuals.
What is your formula for success? Rather than trying to make enormous strides each day, focus on one area of improvement and get better by 1% each day. At first, the changes may seem insignificant, but over time those changes not only compound but create new habits. These habits are ultimately what shape your daily efforts as an individual.
What’s your favorite podcast or Youtube channel? The All In Podcast, hosted by Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Freeburg, stands out due to their extensive experience in the tech and venture capital sphere. This podcast isn’t confined to a single niche; it delves into a broad array of subjects encompassing technology, investment, startup culture and prevailing events. What differentiates it is not solely their open and unfiltered conversations but also their ability to provide an insider’s perspective on the tech industry and the world of venture capital. Their keen awareness of current events and their ability to connect these developments with our interconnected lives make for an engaging and entertaining two-hour experience each week.
Share a current topic or trend that you are concerned about at the local level. Keeping young talent here in the Sarasota area. Typically when you think of cities that have a strong software presence, you think of San Francisco, Austin or maybe even Tampa. I am proud to have come up through the Sarasota school system and when I left for college, I always knew that once I graduated I would come back to Sarasota.