Season 3 Episode 44: (Originally Recorded March 2024)

In this final episode of Season 3 of Onwards!Infonauts, we welcome Donna Laquintano who shares her journey from property management to managing startup management as the executive assistant to Ron Berg and Van Morris. She leaped into startup life juggling executive travel arrangements, never-ending office reconfigurations and professional growth while maintaining kindness, respect, humility and a wonderful sense of humor.

Donna dives into her fondest memories at Infonautics, from the legendary Friday Frolics and her karaoke performances to the profound sense of unity experienced during the 9/11 tragedy. She shares humorous anecdotes and reflects on the strong bonds formed with colleagues across various departments, emphasizing the family-like atmosphere that permeated the company.

Beyond Infonautics, Donna discusses her career transitions, highlighting the importance of networking and building lasting relationships. She shares her passion for driving, her love for St. Augustine, Florida, and ducks. Donna imparts valuable advice to young professionals, emphasizing the importance of kindness, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.

Contacts:

Donna Laquintano can be reached on LinkedIn and at her email address: dalaquint@gmail.com.

Jim and Sean can be reached at Onwards! Infonauts.

Sponsors:

JMX Advisors for Interim or Fractional CFO work

Disclaimer:

None of these discussions are to be relied upon as professional advice.