Why do so many leadership meetings turn into debates over whose spreadsheet is correct instead of focusing on making better business decisions?

In this episode of The Lion's Den Podcast, host Lou Augier sits down with Akshaya Gurumarthi, a supply chain transformation expert, to uncover the hidden "spreadsheet underground"—the countless spreadsheets, reports, and personal tracking systems that keep businesses running but often create misalignment between departments.

Together, they discuss why spreadsheet culture exists, how it impacts communication between finance, operations, purchasing, production, and logistics teams, and what organizations can do to build trust, improve collaboration, and make faster, more strategic decisions.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why employees create spreadsheets outside the ERP system
When helpful spreadsheets become barriers to organizational alignment
Why meetings turn into debates instead of decision-making sessions
How different departments interpret the same data differently
The importance of strategic alignment over perfect data
Practical ways leaders can build trust around shared information
How cross-functional communication leads to better business outcomes
Why visibility is different from authority—and why both matter

Whether you're an executive, operations leader, supply chain professional, finance manager, or anyone responsible for making data-driven decisions, this conversation offers practical insights for improving collaboration across your organization.

Connect with Akshaya Gurumarthi:
▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayagurumar...

If you've ever sat through a meeting where the discussion became "Those aren't the numbers I have," this episode is for you.

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Welcome to episode #2 of The Lion's Den!

With the tariff refund portal for IEEPA dropping on April 20th, truly understanding tariffs has become more necessary than ever.

Supply chain disruption is the new normal. Tariffs, delays, rising costs, AI, financing gaps, how can businesses stay agile and profitable in 2026?

In this episode of The Lion’s Den Podcast, our host Lou Augier, sits down with Simon Kaye, CEO & Founder of Jaguar Freight Services, to unpack the biggest challenges facing importers, manufacturers, and scaling businesses today.

Today, we are diving deep into tariff mitigation, supply chain diversification pros and cons, duty drawback opportunities, cash flow strategies, and much more!

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, importer, eCommerce brand, operations leader, or supply chain professional, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Lion’s Den, presented by ColdLion Technologies.

In this premiere episode, host Lou Augier, sits down with our CEO, Brian Rivera, to discuss why we launched this podcast and the real operational challenges facing importers, wholesalers, and supply chain businesses today.

From logistics and tariffs to direct-to-consumer shifts and process optimization, The Lion’s Den is built to help business operators cut through the noise and learn what actually works in modern wholesale operations.

In this episode, we highlight our purpose on creating a podcast in the first place, as well as our hopes for this podcast to become a resource to keep the industry informed.

Whether you’re an importer, wholesaler, operations manager, or business owner, this podcast is designed to bring practical insights from professionals working in the trenches every day.

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