Ep. 136 How Continuous Improvement Drives Scalable Growth in Modern Companies

Show Notes:

In this episode of the Business Growth Spotlight, Heidi Schalk sits down with Ron Pereira, co-founder of Gemba Academy, to explore the journey behind one of the most respected continuous improvement training platforms in the world. Ron shares how a simple idea between three Lean and Six Sigma practitioners grew into a global subscription based learning platform with thousands of videos and customers worldwide.

Listeners will hear how Gemba Academy began with a spare bedroom studio, a green screen, a budget camera, and a willingness to experiment. Ron discusses his transition from corporate engineer to entrepreneur, the early challenges of launching video training before online learning was mainstream, and the partnership dynamics that made the company possible.

The conversation dives into Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals, the value of continuous improvement, and why operational excellence is a long term investment rather than a quick fix. Ron shares insights on microlearning trends, leadership development, certification programs, and how companies can see measurable performance gains through process improvement.

This episode offers practical guidance for business leaders, operators, and teams focused on growth, efficiency, and scalable learning.

Bio

I am a co-founder of Gemba Academy LLC (http://gembaacademy.com). I currently serve as Managing Director of the company.

I have more than 30 years of experience working in operations, engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement (Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma).

I've also personally trained and mentored thousands of individuals across the world in both the lean and six sigma methodologies.



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LinkedIn:   / gembaron  
Website: www.gembaacademy.com


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