"Made It" is a podcast hosted by Connor Tomkies that delves into the journeys of successful entrepreneurs who have not only built and exited their companies, but who are writing the next chapter of their journeys. The show focuses on the unique challenges and lessons learned while moving beyond the exit, offering insights and strategies for listeners aiming to grow their own businesses. Through engaging conversations with various guests, the podcast provides a blend of motivational stories, ...
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The Exit - Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You’ll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on https://flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/
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Owning a Soccer Team, Building Community, and Mission Companies with Intello's Barak Kaufman
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In this episode of Made It with Connor Tomkies, Connor sits down with Barak Kaufman, founder of Post Exit Founders, to discuss life after exiting a company and the next steps for founders. They explore the three types of post-exit founders, dive into Barak's investment in a soccer team rivaling Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham, and talk about the challenges …
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From Bootstrapped to 4000 Employees: Connor Tomkies' Support Ninja Saga
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: Connor Tomkies shares insights from h…
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Navigating M&A: Andrew Dickow's Insider Perspective
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Andrew Dickow, Managing Director at …
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Career Risk, Baseball, and Pooling with Pando's Charlie Olson
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In this episode of Made It with Connor Tomkies, we dive into a groundbreaking concept with Charlie Olson, CEO of Pando. Charlie explains how his company helps individuals in high-risk careers like professional athletes and entrepreneurs pool their incomes, creating a supportive and incentivized community that shares both successes and setbacks. Lea…
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Disrupting Aviation Education: Jason Schappert's M0A Success Story
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: Jason Schappert, founder of M0A, shar…
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Bringing the Fun Back to Start-Ups with DesignMyNight's Nick Telson-Sillett
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In this episode of "Made It with Connor Tomkies," Nick Telson-Sillett shares his journey from founding "Design My Night" to exiting for over £35 million. Nick talks about the challenges of scaling a company in a competitive market, the importance of financial freedom, and how to navigate earn-outs. He also discusses his ventures in angel investing …
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Preparing for the Multimillion-Dollar Exit: Wayne Zell’s 44 Years of Wisdom
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: Wayne Zell, a renowned exit attorney,…
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The Hidden Levers of a 9-Figure Exit with Praveen Ghanta
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In this episode of Made It with Connor Tomkies, entrepreneur Praveen Ghanta shares the unconventional story behind his bootstrapped exit, including a nine-figure success with Hidden Levers. Praveen dives into his philosophy on bootstrapping versus raising capital, the power of fractional work, and what he’s focusing on now with his new ventures. Tu…
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Forecasting Growth and Engineering Success with Simon Alex Bérubé
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: Simon Alex Bérubé, a startup coach an…
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Vincent Alessi's Advanced Materials Exit and Journey to OpenAI
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: Vincent Alessi, a multiple-exit found…
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Scaling Billion Dollar Dreams and Redefining Success with Gil Eyal
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In this episode of Made It with Connor Tomkies, Gil Eyal returns to discuss the unpredictable nature of success in the world of social media and business investment. They dive deep into the challenges of investing in consumer products, the importance of identifying businesses with billion-dollar potential, and the pitfalls of the dating app industr…
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Navigating the Acquisition Maze: Paul Shustak's Exit Insights
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: Paul Shustak, currently co-founder of…
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Disney Music Group to AMP Agency and Matt Fitz-Henry’s Tale of Two Exits
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Matt Fitz-Henry, Chief Innovation Of…
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Matchmaking for Dogs: The Story of All Paws, Snap Interactive and more with Darrell Lerner
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Join Connor Tomkies in this exciting episode of the Made It Podcast as he chats with Darrell Lerner, the man behind All Paws and Snap Interactive. Discover how Darrell transitioned from revolutionizing online dating to creating a successful platform connecting dogs with their forever homes. Listen as Darrell shares the unconventional journey of fou…
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Blazing New Trails: April Pride's Cannabis Industry Success Story
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --In this episode of The Exit: April Pride, a creative entrepreneur …
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Building Brick by Brick: Nate Winkler's 4x Founder Story
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --This week on The Exit: Nate Winkler, 4x founder, shares insights f…
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Hot Takes and Padel Breaks: Benji Markoff’s Return
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Join us for a captivating conversation with Benji Markoff, a returning guest who initially appeared in Episode 3. In this episode, Benji opens up about his latest venture, Padel United Sports Club. He discusses the intricacies of launching a high-end social wellness club focused on the fast-growing sport of Padel. Discover how Benji is building a v…
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Cyber Intelligence and Serial Exits: Roy Zur's Entrepreneurial Journey
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --This week on The Exit: Roy Zur, former founder and current CEO of …
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Creative Meets Paid Media: Steve Weiss's MuteSix Innovation
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit --This week on The Exit: Steve Weiss, founder of MuteSix, a creative…
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The Metrics Maestro: Alex White on Rocking the Music & Tax Industries
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In this episode we sit down with Alexander White, the co-founder of Next Big Sound. Alexander shares his journey from launching a music data business during his senior year at Northwestern to its acquisition by Pandora for a remarkable 10x revenue multiple. Discover how Alexander's passion for data led him to his next venture, focusing on uncoverin…
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Bootstrapping to Millions: Peter Corbett's Agency Exit Tale
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -------------------This week on The Exit: Peter Corbett, previous fo…
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Mark McClain's Path to a $150M Exit and Sailing Far Beyond
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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth?With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you’ll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business.You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit------------------------------------------------This week on The Exit…
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Breaking the Rules: Vadim Rogovskiy's Global Tech Journey and Rebel Capital Dreams
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In this episode of "Made It with Connor Tomkies," Connor sits down with Vadim Rogovskiy, a successful entrepreneur who sold his first company in 2014 and has since been involved in various ventures, including the innovative AR company 3DLOOK. Vadim shares his journey from early entrepreneurial efforts in Ukraine, dealing with the challenges of in-g…
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Empowering Digital Entrepreneurs with Data: Blake Hutchison on Flippa’s Real-Time Data Insights
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What are the latest online business trends?Where are buyers and investors based?What profit multiples are App, Content, SaaS, and Ecom businesses selling at?Flippa’s Data Insights can answer all these questions and more. It is the most comprehensive and freely available dataset for online business transactions and buyer intent. Explore the tool tod…
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Rethinking Capital: MelRose Wild's Alternative to Traditional VC
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For a Free Flippa Business Valuation: https://flippa.com/exit This week on The Exit: In this episode of The Exit, MelRose Wild, CEO of Permaculture Capital and Decision Society, discusses the importance of inclusion in the C-suite, particularly for women, and highlights data showing that gender-diverse executive teams and boards outperform their le…
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Making Unsexy... Sexy with Atlas Authority Founder Boris Berenberg
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Boris shares his journey from working at Atlassian to founding his own company Atlas Authority, navigating the challenges of being a solo founder, and eventually exiting the business. Dive into their discussion about unsexy business ideas, the importance of shared context in startups, and Boris's candid insights on his entrepreneurial experiences. …
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Wisdom from Nancy Soloman’s 30-Year Business Coaching Journey
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This week on The Exit: Nancy Solomon, founder & CEO of WomenThink Global, shares insights from her extensive coaching career spanning over 30 years. She discusses her journey from sales to psychology, ultimately finding her calling in coaching women in male-dominated fields, particularly technology. While she offers several gems of business and lif…
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Solving for Joy, The Power of Hustle, and More with Hustle Fund's Eric Bahn
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Eric Bahn, co-founder of Hustle Fund, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and investor. He shares insights on building genuine communities, identifying true "hustlers", and redefining wealth and success. Eric opens up about his family's story, working with his wife and sister, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership. He also discusse…
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Poverty to Prosperity: Luke Cooper's Entrepreneurial Journey
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This week on The Exit: Luke Cooper, General Partner at Latimer Ventures, discusses his journey from poverty to law school and eventually becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor. Luke recounts his first major exit with a defense contractor, followed by a challenging acquisition of an ice cream company during the 2008 financial crisis. His bi…
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The Return of a Legend: Andrew Warner on Podcasts, Communities, and Post-Exit
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Andrew Warner, founder of Mixergy, returns to the pod to share his insights on the post-exit journey of entrepreneurs. The two discuss the importance of finding meaning and purpose after selling a business, the value of shadowing successful entrepreneurs, and the potential of building a community for post-exit founders. With a focus on personal gro…
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Elevating Women in Business: Jordan Dargue’s Venture Capital Journey
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This week on The Exit: Jordan Dargue, investor and co-founder of Lifted Ventures, began her career in the construction industry before making her way to tech software. Throughout her experiences in various industries, a common theme she noticed was a disproportionately low number of female founders, particularly in venture-backed endeavors.With her…
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Bouncy Balls, Building Companies, and Big Exits... Dan Reich's Entrepreneurial Journey
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In this episode, serial entrepreneur Dan Reich shares his remarkable journey of building and exiting multiple companies across various industries. From his early ventures in high school to co-founding Spinback, which was acquired by Buddy Media and later Salesforce, Dan's experiences highlight valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, partnerships, and…
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Strategic Spin-Outs: Donald Thompson's Series of Successful Exits
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This week on The Exit: Donald Thompson, founder and CEO of The Diversity Movement, shares insights from his numerous successful business exits, starting from his role in iCubed, which was acquired by Adobe, to leading multiple spin-outs and acquisitions.Donald recounts how his team at iCubed, post-acquisition, bought back the company, grew it, and …
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Find Your Purpose, and Co-Founder Cuddling with Noah Abelson-Gertler
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In this candid interview, Noah Abelson, founder of ShareRoot, shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting up in a garage to taking his company public. He discusses the challenges of pivoting, fundraising, and navigating co-founder relationships, as well as the emotional toll of life after a successful exit. Noah also shares his passion for mak…
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Tactical Acquisitions and the Importance of Scaling Fast with Anthony Westfall
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This week on The Exit: Anthony Westfall, an expert in business mergers and acquisitions, shares his insights on growth acquisitions and multiple exits. After working at Cisco during the dot-com bubble, Anthony moved to a startup, got laid off, and transitioned to the wine business.His first solo venture was an online wine startup catering to nonpro…
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Morning Brew, Creator Economy, and Plungers with Alex Lieberman
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Alex Lieberman, co-founder of Morning Brew and host of the Founders Journal podcast, takes us on a whirlwind journey through his post-exit adventures. From getting a full-body MRI to launching a quirky backyard game, Alex candidly shares the highs and lows of life after a successful startup. He delves into Morning Brew's evolving content strategy, …
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Running Three Businesses through Well-Managed KPIs with Arijana Kaskarova
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This week on The Exit: Arijana Kaskarova always knew she wanted to run her own business, but before jumping in full-time, she made it a priority to develop the skills necessary to succeed. She went on to build three businesses, all of which she is now simultaneously running. From helping businesses set up and manage KPIs, to creating digital market…
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Protect Yourself During M&A with Thunder's Jason Kirby
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Jason Kirby shares hard-earned wisdom with Connor, from exiting his company to Walmart, after a failed acquisition by Samsung. Jason explains key lessons for founders in the acquisition process, like getting your own legal counsel and maintaining multiple options. He also details his new venture Thunder, an investment bank aiming to provide founder…
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Building Value Before the Exit: Lessons from John duHadway
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This week on The Exit: John duHadway has spent decades advising startups and growth-stage companies, guiding them to the next level and eventual exits. As someone who has exited three companies himself, he shares a few truths that he believes are crucial in getting companies successfully acquired.He emphasizes the importance of business owners surr…
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Revamping the Health Industry, Redox's Luke Bonney
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In this episode, we sit down with Luke Bonney, co-founder of Redox, a healthcare tech company that raised $95 million. Join us as Luke shares his journey from med school dropout to successful entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of building a startup, the importance of strong co-founder relationships, and the future of healthcare technology. Tun…
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Beyond Balance Sheets: Tina Moser on Building Strong Businesses
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This week on The Exit: Tina Moser has come a long way since her start in entrepreneurship, which she describes as being like jumping from a plane and building the parachute on the way down.As the owner of multiple businesses and Finance Director at Cultivate Advisors, she shares her evolution from developing financial literacy to successfully exiti…
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Lil Wayne, Leo DiCaprio, and Influencer Marketing with Gil Eyal
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From celebrity crashes to influencer insights, lessons from a marketing pioneer. Join Connor Tomkies as he sits down with Gil Eyal, a serial entrepreneur who's seen it all in the world of influencer marketing. Discover the ups and downs of Gil's journey, from working with A-listers like Lil Wayne and Leonardo DiCaprio to navigating the ever-changin…
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Balancing Wealth and Wellness: Marguerita Cheng's Financial Philosophy
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This week on The Exit: Marguerita Cheng, founder and CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, a financial planning and wealth management company, discusses the importance of not going on the financial journey alone.She’s worked with individuals of various backgrounds including business owners of recently exited businesses who are trying to understand the b…
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From Nightclubs to Buying Santa Monica Pier: Shane Neman & EZ Texting
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Entrepreneur Shane Neman shares his incredible journey from founding Junebug, a nightclub software and events company, to building EZ Texting, a pioneering mass texting platform. Discover how Shane spotted opportunities, pivoted when necessary, and bootstrapped his way to success. He also shares insights into his current ventures, including an inve…
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Gaming the System: Suli Ali's Journey from Microsoft to Mobile Game Empire
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This week on The Exit: Suleman “Suli” Ali was introduced to the world of business M&A when he was just eight years old helping his father find and buy their family’s first business. However, it wasn’t until years later into his early 20s and his first job at Microsoft that he determined that corporate life was not for him and he answered his callin…
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The Best Businesses are *Not* Sexy with Adam Spector of Levy
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Serial entrepreneur Adam Spector shares his journey of building and exiting multiple startups, including his current venture, Levy, which revolutionizes back-office support. In this engaging episode, Adam discusses the lessons he's learned from navigating the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, the importance of solving real problems, and his outlook on…
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Charlie Silver's Path from Jiffy Lube to Data Privacy Pioneer
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This week on The Exit: After a short stint in politics, Charlie Silver, founder and CEO of Permission.io, shares his 35-year entrepreneurial journey, which started by opening Michigan’s first Jiffy Lube store. 10 years and 17 franchises later, he sold all of his stores back to Jiffy Lube, and founded his next venture, RealAge, a health risk assessm…
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Beyond the Backpack: Classtag's Vlada Lotkina on Disrupting EdTech
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Join along as I sit down with the incredibly inspiring Vlada Lotkina, the brain behind ClassTag, for a journey filled with dreams, determination, and the drive to make a difference in the world of education. From her early days in Ukraine to creating waves in the U.S. tech scene, Vlada's story isn't just about building a successful platform; it's a…
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ER & Entrepreneurship: John Shufeldt's MeMD Walmart Deal
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This week on The Exit: John Shufeldt was an ER doctor before embarking on a decades-long career as a serial healthcare entrepreneur with three companies and a health-tech VC firm under his belt.He details the sale of his virtual medicine business, MeMD to Walmart in 2021.He recognizes that, while he happened to sell at a peak valuation, it wasn’t d…
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Sweat Equity to Sauna Sessions: Disrupting Insurance and Beyond with Benji Markoff
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We dive into the journey of Benji Markoff, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed the insurance industry with his startup, Founder Shield. Benji shares his rollercoaster experience from the early days of grueling work and personal challenges to achieving a monumental exit. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of resilience, innovation…
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