Systems Over Hustle: Matthew Mullens on Getting Out of the Weeds | Smart Talk Podcast

Matthew Mullens, Managing Partner and Enterprise IT Strategist at AkoraTech, joins host Alena Conley to talk about building a boutique IT firm that bridges technology talent between the U.S. and Ghana. Matthew shares the story behind AkoraTech's founding, the mindset shift from creator to entrepreneur, and why standard operating procedures became the biggest unlock for his team. He gets candid about implementing AI with intention rather than urgency, what it takes to bring structure to a newly formed team of experienced professionals, and how the SmartCEO™ Accelerator's clarity and pace helped his team move faster together than any of them could have alone. He closes with a clear message for future cohort members: come ready to implement. Learn more about the SmartCEO™ Accelerator: https://tkcsmartceos.com Join the SmartCEOs™ Community: https://smart-ceos.mn.co Learn more about AkoraTech: https://www.akoratech.com #SmartTalkPodcast #SmartCEOs #MatthewMullens #AkoraTech #GrowthStageCEO #ScalingWithSystems