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Exit Stories
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Exit Stories features tech founders, buyers, and sellers from the Triangle, North Carolina and the Southeast to tell their stories about raising capital and selling their startups.
This program is produced by GrepBeat and hosted by Kevin Mosley of Jurassic Capital.
Season four is sponsored by Robinson Bradshaw, a law firm with a passion for startups. The firm has offices in the Triangle, Charlotte and Rock Hill, SC.
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Crafting an Effective Exit Strategy w/ Topmark Partners' Travis Milks
Nov 7, 202300:54:39Tap to summarizeIn the season finale, host Kevin Mosley is joined by Travis Milks, managing partner at Topmark Partners. It's a Florida and Durham-based growth equity firm that focuses on tech-enabled businesses. The pair discuss the secrets to developing a successful exit strategy, including understanding investment math and driving alignment between early and new investors. Travis also touches on the importance of understanding how investors make money before making exit decisions as a founder.
Transcribe →Brice Englert Talks 10-Year Journey in Launching and Leading TradePending
Oct 31, 202300:53:04Tap to summarizeOn today's episode, host Kevin Mosley chats with the founder and CEO of TradePending, Brice Englert. It's a software platform serving the automotive industry. Brice began his career in the space when he was hired by Trade Publishing Company, the folks behind Autotrader, in 2006. About eight years later, He decided to venture out on his own and create TrendPending, which enables buyers and sellers to effectively communicate and understand the value of vehicles in the market. Brice talks about the 10-year journey, from his own acquisition by private equity, the acquisitions they've done together since, and to the impact of having a career coach and strategic advisor. Thanks to our season sponsor, Robinson Bradshaw.
Transcribe →Atlas Certified's David Johnson Shares Top Three Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Oct 24, 202300:41:41Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, host Kevin Mosley chats with David Johnson, the founder and former CEO of Raleigh-based certification software startup Atlas Certified. Last year, Atlas was acquired by New York-based CLEAR, an identity verification platform. David helped major companies such as HomeAdvisor, Amazon and Care. com to automate professional license verification, monitoring, and status changes. He has a wealth of experience in the startup world, having founded his first business straight out of Georgetown University's Business School. During this episode, David will offer his actionable advice on how to stay ahead of well-funded competitors, the importance of "smart money", and his best three lessons for entrepreneurs.
Transcribe →Insights from an Advisor and Investment Banker w/ Michael O'Hare
Oct 17, 202301:07:24Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, host Kevin Mosley chats with Michael O'Hare, who's a seasoned M&A advisor and investment banker. For the last 15 years, he has worked at RTP-based KeyBanc Capital Markets, where he is responsible for new business generation and M&A execution. Michael talks about early relationship-building, fundraising preparation, market trends and more.
Transcribe →Lessons from a 'Non-Founder' CEO w/ Ben Hartmere
Oct 10, 202300:51:44Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, Kevin chats with Ben Hartmere, former CEO and president of InMotionNow, a company that has since rebranded as Lytho. Under his leadership, InMotionNow grew into a software-as-a-service platform that helps businesses manage their content product and marketing campaigns. He shares his insights on scaling a sales organization, the investment process, and their exit strategy. He reflects on the lessons he learned being a non-founder CEO. He also gives us a glimpse into his newest venture, Map My Customers, a CRM platform designed for field sales teams.
Transcribe →Outsourcing the MVP w/ Rob Crowe
Oct 3, 202300:48:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Kevin Mosley is chatting Rob Crowe, the founder and former CEO of Matchwell, a tech platform that aims to transform healthcare workforce management. He talks about outsourcing their MVP product and launching it eight months before the pandemic hit. Rob initially had plans to bootstrap the company but quickly realized for how fast he wanted to build it, they needed outside funding. You'll hear how he navigated the world of venture capitalists, and raised $4.5 million in just 90 days Matchwell was marketed as the rebellious alternative to healthcare facilities to find workers–Rob even jokes about growing a long beard to match the brand's persona. In July 2022, Matchwell was acquired by Medical Solutions, one of the nation's largest healthcare talent ecosystems.
Transcribe →E-Signatures Redefined: Dave Brinkman's Path to Success
Sep 26, 202301:18:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Kevin Mosley chats with Dave Brinkman, the founder and former CEO of AssureSign. AssureSign is a pioneering company that revolutionized electronic signatures and digital transaction management. Dave shares insights on tough decisions, building a core leadership team, and the transformative relocation of the company. Hear the remarkable story of AssureSign's swift acquisition by Nintex in just seven days. Special thanks to Robinson Bradshaw for sponsoring this season. It is a law firm with a passion for helping startups with offices in the triangle, Charlotte, and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Transcribe →From Rookie Mistakes to Tech Triumphs: Mark Self's CEO Journey
Sep 19, 202300:58:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Kevin Mosley sits down with Mark Self, former CEO of Entigral Systems, a leading software development company in Raleigh. Mark shares his journey from board member to CEO and offers invaluable advice on entrepreneurship, fundraising, and due diligence. Discover how he turned challenges into opportunities and led Entigral to a successful acquisition by Asset Vue Solutions. Special thanks to Robinson Bradshaw for sponsoring this season. It is a law firm with a passion for helping startups with offices in the triangle, Charlotte, and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Transcribe →From Risk to Reward: Katy Jones' Remarkable Tech Startup Story
Sep 12, 202300:43:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Kevin Mosley chats with Katy Jones, the former CEO of FoodLogiQ. Katy shares her inspiring journey from being the first marketing employee to leading FoodLogiQ through its acquisition. Learn about the challenges of launching SaaS products and gaining insights into the dynamic world of tech entrepreneurship. Special thanks to Robinson Bradshaw for sponsoring this season. It is a law firm with a passion for helping startups with offices in the triangle, Charlotte, and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Transcribe →Transforming Education: The LearnPlatform Journey w/ Karl Rectanus
Sep 5, 202301:01:19Tap to summarizeIn the season opener of season four, host Kevin Mosley talks with Karl Rectanus, one of the brilliant minds behind LearnPlatform - the groundbreaking edtech system that revolutionized K-12 education. From humble beginnings as a teaching fellow to being acquired by Instructure, the company behind Canvas, Karl shares his inspiring journey and valuable insights. This season is sponsored by Robinson Bradshaw, a law firm with a passion for helping startups. The firm have offices in the Triangle, Charlotte and Rock Hill, SC.
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