From Setback to Startup: How a Bottle of Scotch and SAP HANA Sparked a 15-Year Cloud & AI Journey

Описание: In this episode of The Leaders List Show, Bryon Morrison sits down with Christopher Carter, Founder & CEO of AppRoyo, to unpack what it really takes to scale a global tech services firm by staying ahead of the curve. From mainframes to x86, virtualization to cloud infrastructure, and now AI inside the SAP ecosystem, Chris has built his career (and AppRoyo) on timing, perspective, and knowing when to zoom in vs. get out of the weeds.

Christopher shares the origin story behind AppRoyo (yes… it starts with a bottle of scotch), how COVID unlocked a global talent model, and why certification + high-trust leadership are non-negotiables when you’re supporting mission-critical enterprise systems.

The episode covers the following topics:
✅ How to “ride the wave” of tech shifts (mainframe → cloud → AI)
✅ AppRoyo’s growth journey and building a global delivery model
✅ Why mid-market companies can move faster than enterprise—and how to serve them well
✅ Avoiding “poopy emoji” partners: how to vet consulting firms and reduce project risk
✅ The Leader’s List framework: macro vision + micro discipline (including daily team touchpoints)
✅ The leadership transition every founder faces: operating → leading → scaling
✅ The power of trusted counsel: building your personal advisory board

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