--- title: Finding the right path with Meghan West, Mastercam - Episode 49 description: Meghan West, Mastercam discusses CAM, Family business, Business structure, Training and education, Additive manufacturing image: https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20199%20Meghan%20West%20still%2004-1.jpg --- CMMC Compliance Starts Here. Compass Gets You Certified.[Start Here →](https://compassmsp.com/solutions/cybersecurity-advisory/cmmc) # Finding the right path with Meghan West, Mastercam - Episode 49 - [Home](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/) - Blog Details [![Share on facebook](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528309/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png) ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png) ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://7528304.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on email](https://7528311.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528311/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/email-color.png?width=24&name=email-color.png) ](mailto:?subject=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail&body=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) Meghan West knew at a young age she wanted to join her Dad and the team at Mastercam. Now she's the president and CEO, bringing solutions and services to the manufacturing world with advanced software.   Meghan West knew at a young age she wanted to join her Dad and the team at Mastercam. Now she's the president and CEO, bringing solutions and services to the manufacturing world with advanced software.   This episode is a wide-spanning journey that starts with the company's origins and Meghan's early days. We learn about Meghan's entrance into the company after her degree and how she had to find a role where she could be of most value to the organization.      Meghan discovered an interest an aptitude for putting structure in place as the company continued its substantial growth. Ari and Meghan discussed the limits of bureaucracy and strategic frameworks. Finally Ari and Meghan talk about how Mastercam listens to its customers, but also tries to stay one step ahead…anticipating future needs.   Meghan's favorite business book: No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results, Cy Wakeman Meghan West, Mastercam Website: [https://www.mastercam.com/](https://www.mastercam.com/)   Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Mastercam](https://www.facebook.com/Mastercam)  YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@mastercam](https://www.youtube.com/@mastercam)  LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercam/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercam/)  Meghan's LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/westmeghan/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/westmeghan/)  Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP Company Website: [https://compassmsp.com/](https://compassmsp.com/)  Company LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/)  Podcast Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast](https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast) Podcast LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari](https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari) Podcast YouTube:  [https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri](https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri) Company LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-msp/)  Ari's LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/) Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: [https://miceliproductions.com/](https://miceliproductions.com/)  Podcast executive production by Gael Communications: [https://www.gaelcommunications.com/](https://www.gaelcommunications.com/)  [![Share on facebook](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528309/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png) ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png) ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://7528304.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on email](https://7528311.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528311/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/email-color.png?width=24&name=email-color.png) ](mailto:?subject=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail&body=Check+out+https%3A%2F%2Fmadeinamerica.compassmsp.com%2Fmeghan-west-mastercam%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) Meghan and Ari discuss: CAM Family business Business structure Training and education Additive manufacturing   Return to: [Made in America main page](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/)   - [Made in America](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/topic/made-in-america) - [Business Strategy](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/topic/business-strategy) ###### Follow [** ](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/meghan-west-mastercam%20&body=Check%20out%20https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/meghan-west-mastercam&media=https://7139015.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7139015/Imported_Blog_Media/MiA%20Ep%20199%20Meghan%20West%20still%2004-1.jpg) ![](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/hubfs/Compass-LogoOverlay.png) #### [CompassMSP](https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/author/compassmsp) At CompassMSP, we imagine a world where technology doesn't get in the way. 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