Featuring Andrew Razumovsky, co-founder of CANDA Solutions, this episode of Growth Think Tank explores what it takes to scale a company, develop leaders, and build an organization that can operate beyond the founders. Founded in 2008, CANDA Solutions has grown into an Inc. 5000 Rank No. 538 (2026) company serving federal government needs in vetting, adjudication, and investigations management. Andrew shares lessons from CANDA’s growth journey, including bringing in outside coaching to sharpen strategy, establish metrics, and strengthen leadership. He also discusses using AI to analyze data while keeping human judgment at the center and empowering teams to solve problems independently.
Episode Highlights & Time Stamps
0:03 Founder Growth Challenge
4:06 Building Kenda Solutions
5:01 AI and Human Judgment
7:58 Early Growth and Founder Dependence
10:19 Learning to Ask for Help
14:02 Growing Leaders Internally
18:08 Starfish Leadership Model
21:15 Advice for Scaling Founders
Listen to the Full Episode
If you’re a founder who is working hard to grow your company but still finds yourself too deeply involved in the day-to-day, this episode offers a different perspective: your company’s growth isn’t just about working harder. It’s about building the people, culture, and leadership systems that allow the business to grow beyond you.
Listen to the full conversation to hear Boris’s firsthand experiences and practical approach to building a company where people genuinely want to show up, contribute, and grow.
Connect With Today’s Guest
Andrew Razumovsky is the Co-Founder and Principal of CANDA Solutions, a technology and risk management company serving national security and federal government organizations. With more than two decades of experience in technology, enterprise architecture, risk management, and business development, Andrew has helped lead CANDA’s growth and product innovation. He is also focused on using technology and AI to improve risk management while keeping human decision-making at the center.
How to Connect with Andrew Razumovsky
LinkedIn: Andrew Razumovsky(LinkedIn)
Company Website: CANDA Solutions – to learn more about his work and platform
Get In Touch with Andrew: Contact
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