083 - From Press Secretary to Business Principal: The Unconventional Career Path of a Washington Insider

The interview with Steve Haro, founder of Haro Solutions, offers an inside look at the world of government affairs and lobbying. Haro, a veteran with 25 years of experience across politics, policy, and media, explains that his firm acts as a bridge between businesses and government. He emphasizes that effective lobbying is about education: helping businesses understand government and vice versa. Haro highlights the law of unintended consequences, noting that well-intentioned policies can adversely affect businesses and that his role is to help policymakers understand these impacts. His value proposition lies in his diverse career experience, which includes working on political campaigns, as a congressional staffer, and as an executive at a major corporation. This unique background allows him to serve as a "fractional executive," translating the needs of a business to government officials and vice versa. Haro also shares insights on the nature of political campaigns as "venture-backed businesses" and discusses the impact of social media and AI on political operations. The conversation underscores the importance of proactive engagement and relationship-building with government officials to solve problems before they escalate.For a summary and to connect with the guest, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-decoded-podcastProduced by www.andycostafilms.com