How to Rise Fast and Stay Grounded with Danyel O'Connor, CEO of Umami | Ep. 5

Описание: In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela sits down with Danyel O’Connor, CEO of Umami, to talk about leading through uncertainty, building trust fast, and making confident decisions—even when you don’t have all the information.

With more than two decades of experience across the food and beverage industry, Danyel has built a career that bridges strategy, innovation, and authenticity. From her early days in the dairy industry to leading an AI-driven platform transforming how food brands innovate, she shares the real lessons learned along the way — the pivots, the pressure, and the power of getting comfortable being uncomfortable.

You’ll learn:

Danyel’s personal framework for decision-making under uncertainty
How to build credibility and trust in the first 60 days of leadership
The importance of action over perfection — why “inaction is action in itself”
How Umami is using AI to turn consumer insights into crave-worthy products
What women in leadership can do to accelerate their growth with confidence
Whether you’re climbing the leadership ladder, navigating fast growth, or simply curious about how technology and food innovation intersect, this episode offers both practical tools and authentic inspiration.

Links and Resources:

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Follow Umami on LinkedIn:   / umami-innovate-irresistibly  
Learn more about Umami: https://www.madebyumami.com/
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