Tech Scenes Unplugged with Kevin Lindbergh of ThalamusGME
In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we connect online with Kevin Lindbergh, a seasoned leader in driving operational excellence and revenue growth for venture-backed companies. As the Chief Operating Officer of ThalamusGME, Kevin leverages his extensive expertise in leadership, strategy, innovation, business development, and product marketing to refine go-to-market strategies and create exceptional client satisfaction.
Founded in December 2013 and based in Santa Clara, California, ThalamusGME is the premier web-based digital interviewing software designed specifically for graduate medical education (GME) training programs. Created by an anesthesiology residency applicant and a residency program director, Thalamus offers a comprehensive online interview reservation and travel management system. With real-time scheduling capabilities accessible via both online and mobile platforms, residency and fellowship applicants can now manage their interview schedules seamlessly, reducing travel costs and enhancing their overall experience.
For program administrators, Thalamus streamlines the interview process by enabling applicants to self-schedule, thereby eliminating unnecessary phone calls and emails. This allows administrators to focus on personalizing the recruitment experience and optimizing their resident selection process.
In this episode, Kevin discusses the critical aspects of making strategic tradeoffs, the importance of cash flow and key metrics, and the role of transparency in building successful teams. We delve into the benefits of the Operators Guild, fostering alignment within organizations, and the implementation of the Peak Operating System to drive performance and growth.
Kevin’s insights are invaluable for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare, operational strategy, and innovative business models. Join us for a deep dive into the operational strategies that have positioned ThalamusGME as a leader in the digital transformation of medical education.
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About the author
Jeff James MartinCEO and Founder, Collective Genius
Jeff James Martin is the Founder and CEO of Collective Genius, creator of Peak OS, and author of Peak Teams. He works with growth and mission-critical organizations to improve alignment, accountability, execution, and team performance. Over the past two decades, Jeff has helped hundreds of founders, executives, and leadership teams build stronger operating rhythms and scale through increasing complexity. He is also the host of Tech Scenes, where he interviews founders, investors, and operators on leadership, innovation, and organizational performance.
About Peak OS
Peak OS is the operating system for organizational execution. Designed for growth-stage and mission-critical organizations, Peak OS helps leadership teams align priorities, establish operating rhythm, improve accountability, and maintain visibility as organizational complexity increases. By creating a consistent framework for communication, planning, and execution, Peak OS helps teams reduce execution drift and turn strategy into measurable outcomes. Learn more: Collective Genius
About Collective Genius
Collective Genius helps founders, executive teams, and growing organizations improve organizational execution through leadership coaching, operating systems, strategic facilitation, and Team-of-Teams alignment. Our work focuses on helping organizations scale without losing clarity, accountability, communication, or momentum. Learn more: Collective Genius
About Peak Teams
Peak Teams: Mastering the Habits of Unstoppable Venture-Backed Companies explores the leadership habits, operating rhythms, accountability systems, and execution principles used by high-performing organizations. The book provides practical frameworks for leaders seeking to build aligned teams and execute consistently as complexity grows. Learn more: Peak Teams book
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Explore additional insights on organizational execution, operating rhythm, leadership, team alignment, business operating systems, artificial intelligence, and the future of work through the Collective Genius Insights platform. Visit: Collective Genius Insights
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