Episode 133

Ep 133: Blending Cultures in Mergers & Acquisitions: Insights from Claire Milligan, CEO of Aimably

On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & #KeynoteSpeaker) and Claire Milligan (CEO of Aimably) as they share expert strategies on effectively blending organizational cultures during mergers and acquisitions. Learn how executives can navigate cultural integration to ensure a smooth transition and foster a unified, thriving workplace.

Guest Bio:

Claire Milligan is a problem-solver to her core. Whether she’s helping businesses transform their cloud spending or volunteering as a ski patroller, she’s always seeking best-in-class solutions. After Claire got her BA in Psychology and MA in communications from Stanford, she worked in a variety of businesses from marketing to UX to General Manager of Tallie and SpringAhead. At each job, she gained training and skills that prepared her for her biggest challenge to date: becoming the CEO of startup Aimably.


Most businesses spend more than they need to on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for services that they either don’t understand or don’t need. Claire wanted to help those companies determine what configuration of services they actually require and help them get the most bang for their buck. At Aimably, the goal is to help growing businesses spend smarter and minimize their cloud billing pains. Claire’s ability to distill complex subjects into teachable ideas has made it easier for scaling leaders to leverage cloud cost insights that will help their companies thrive. When she isn’t solving problems for her clients, Claire enjoys spending time with her wife and two kids, doing needlepoint projects, advocating for organizations focused on immigrant’s rights, and hitting the slopes at Alpine Meadows.

About the Podcast

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The Executive Appeal with Alex D. Tremble

About your host

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Alex D. Tremble

Alex Tremble is an executive leadership expert with over a decade of experience helping organizations develop leaders who influence with integrity and build cultures that last. He’s the CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, a 3x best-selling author, and a recognized authority featured by the Aspen Institute and the International Association for Talent Development.

Alex has personally interviewed and coached hundreds of executives who are shaping industries, and he’s sharing those insights with you. His signature frameworks—The 4C Connection Model™ and The 3R Relationship Model™—have empowered leaders worldwide to achieve measurable success.

When Alex isn’t coaching executives or delivering keynote speeches, you’ll find him here—unpacking the secrets of leadership success and helping you unlock your executive advantage.

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