Linda Abraham is one of the most extraordinary women I’ve ever met. She’s in a class of her own.She’s been navigating the post-exit world for 28 years, ever since her first exit.And what an exit it was: a 5X return to investors in just two years!She went on to lead her second company, comScore, from founding to IPO—building it into a global powerhouse in digital analytics, with offices in 23 countries.Today, Linda runs Crimson Capital, investing her family’s money in early-stage tech companies, and serves on several boards, including Tiger 21.But what blows me away most is that she built all of this while raising four children—and thoughtfully nurturing deep, loving relationships with each of them.This episode is about an extraordinary entrepreneur who managed to do it all—and built a life that’s not just financially successful, but deeply, holistically fulfilling.There is so much we can all learn from her!

00:00 - Introduction and reflections on Linda’s first business exit
03:34 - Selling Peregrine Technologies and emotional response
04:36 - Starting the next venture and skills assessment
05:55 - Creating comScore and early funding story
08:11 - Frugality and surviving the dot-com crash
10:30 - Pivot to audience measurement and analytics
11:36 - Selling data to financial institutions like Citadel
11:59 - IPO and financial outcomes for the team
13:00 - Motivations beyond money and public company growth
14:01 - Leaving comScore and reflections on career satisfaction
15:10 - Post-exit transition and board work
17:09 - Realizing need for a break and pulling back from overcommitment
18:19 - Shift to board advisory roles and family balance
18:49 - Motherhood and managing with four children
20:09 - Family-first values and support system
21:48 - Daily decision-making and sacrifices
24:49 - Health and lifestyle improvements post-exit
27:25 - Transitioning from entrepreneur to investor
29:01 - Challenges in board work and mindset shifts
31:18 - Finding joy and variety in board roles
33:42 - Investing in second-time founders and founder motivations
38:15 - Raising children with wealth and aligned values
40:50 - Reflections on adult children and family discussions
43:07 - Delaying wealth conversations and individual approaches
46:21 - Continuing involvement in husband’s new startup
48:04 - Evolving motivations and contribution style
49:42 - Creating balance through mindful time management
52:45 - Focus on impact and strategic contribution
56:12 - Mentorship, support, and satisfaction in giving back
57:60 - Work, family, community: expanded arc of purpose
59:58 - How Linda wants to be remembered
01:01:14 - Conclusion and farewell