Podcast: How “Compliance Debt” Can Kill Growth

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Oct 1

The startup mantra is often “move fast and break things." But what if the things you break are customer trust, investor confidence, or your company's valuation?

I joined The Marketing Growth Show to explain why “compliance debt” tanks trust, slows deals, and hurts valuation, and how a lightweight framework flips it into a growth lever.

What we covered

Why compliance debt is often more dangerous than tech debt
How simple guardrails accelerate your sales cycle
The credibility signals investors and customers actually look for

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Shayne Adler

Shayne Adler serves as the CEO of Aetos Data Consulting, where she operationalizes complex regulatory frameworks for startups and SMBs. As an alumna of Columbia University, University of Michigan, and University of California with a J.D. and MBA, Shayne bridges the gap between compliance requirements and agile business strategy. Her background spans nonprofit operations and strategic management, driving the Aetos mission to transform compliance from a costly burden into a competitive advantage. She focuses on building affordable, scalable compliance infrastructures that satisfy investors and protect market value.

https://www.aetos-data.com