In this episode of Millennium Live, we sit down with Dave Maffei, GM & SVP - Americas at Staffbase, to explore the intersection of business growth and employee engagement, highlighting the crucial role of a people-centric culture in driving success.

We dive into the findings of a recent Staffbase & USC study on employee communication and its impact on business performance. Dave unpacks the key takeaways and how companies can leverage effective communication to enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, and overall growth.

Plus, Dave gives his take on the future of work, the challenges of maintaining culture amid rapid expansion, and how trends like AI and return-to-office strategies are shaping leadership decisions.

Tune in for expert insights and actionable strategies from a leader at the forefront of employee communication. Where is the biggest opportunity for growth in North America? How can businesses scale without losing their culture? Find out in episode 321!

🔗 Learn more about Staffbase and their vision for the future at Staffbase.com.

More about Dave:

David Maffei is the General Manager and Senior Vice President leading all operations and go-to-market strategies for Staffbase in North America. With over 20 years of experience, he is a results-driven executive known for accelerating growth and building high-performance teams in the Enterprise and Mid-Market sectors. He has a strong track record in B2B technology, specializing in go-to-market strategies, customer success, finance operations, M&A, and global expansion. As a member of the global executive leadership team, he oversees sales, marketing, and customer success, ensuring value delivery for both enterprise and mid-market clients.

Prior to Staffbase, he co-founded and established Akumina as a leader in the Employee Experience Platform space, securing strategic growth financing with Accenture Ventures and spearheading sales, marketing, strategy, and operational functions. Prior to founding Akumina, Maffei doubled B2B SaaS revenue for publicly-traded Carbonite (now OpenText) and grew total revenue to over $125 million, solidifying the company’s reputation as a disaster recovery market leader. Prior to Carbonite, Maffei held senior go-to-market executive roles at Bridgeline Digital and Ektron (now Optimizely).

A passionate Boston sports fan, David lives in Boston with his wife and two children. He leads Crush Athletics, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to youth development and leadership through sports and community service. Recognized in Union Leader’s 40 Under 40 in 2020, David's strategic vision and operational expertise drive growth and innovation across the technology landscape.

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🎙️ Episode 321 | Building a People-Centric Culture: Scaling Success with Staffbase

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