Episode 454 - Leadership, ADHD and Conquering Your Technical Fears with Claire Milligan

Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of Business

Tammy Williams and Claire Milligan, Co-Founder of Aimably, explore Claire’s remarkable journey on the Ellevate podcast, Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. Claire reflects on her childhood dream of designing cars, rooted in her early fascination with human factors and innovation, that inspired her to pursue a career in making complex things simple. Her ascent to General Manager at Tallie showcases her determination and leadership skills, which ultimately paved the way for her eventual role as Co-Founder at Aimably, where she could implement her vision for streamlined cloud cost management. In a candid discussion, she shares her ADHD diagnosis as an adult during the pandemic, what that meant to her and how it challenged her to adapt her work habits and strategies. Claire outlines Aimably’s mission to help businesses manage and reduce cloud costs, emphasizing the critical importance of viewing cloud expenses as a utility rather than just another typical budget item that can be overlooked. She highlights a recent client who achieved an impressive 75% cost reduction, illustrating the tangible benefits of their approach. Tune in to this timely conversation as companies begin to plan their budgets for the upcoming year, taking into account the significant and often underestimated impact of cloud expenses on their overall financial health and operational efficiency.

This episode is sponsored by Harvard Business School Executive Education