Part II - Exitwise CEO, Todd Sullivan's Entrepreneurial Journey - Tech Crunch 50, Dan Gilbert's Business Card, and 20+ Years of Exit Stories
This episode is Part II of a two-episode series. If you haven't listened to Part I, we invite you to listen to it first before enjoying this episode.
Today, based on multiple requests from our listeners, my friend, fellow entrepreneur, and co-founder of Exitwise, Brian Dukes is going to interview me, Todd Sullivan, to help our listeners learn a little bit more about my background and how we came to start Exitwise. We'll take you through the four companies I've started and sold while sharing a few memorable stories about my co-founders, investors, customers, and acquirers that have made my professional journey worth the risk, the sacrifices, and the emotional rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship.
We hope you enjoy our conversation.
E13: This episode is Part II of a two-episode series. If you haven't listened to Part I, we invite you to listen to it first before enjoying this episode.
Today, based on multiple requests from our listeners, my friend, fellow entrepreneur, and co-founder of Exitwise, Brian Dukes is going to interview me, Todd Sullivan, to help our listeners learn a little bit more about my background and how we came to start Exitwise. We'll take you through the four companies I've started and sold while sharing a few memorable stories about my co-founders, investors, customers, and acquirers that have made my professional journey worth the risk, the sacrifices, and the emotional rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship.
A few highlights:
Today, based on multiple requests from our listeners, my friend, fellow entrepreneur, and co-founder of Exitwise, Brian Dukes is going to interview me, Todd Sullivan, to help our listeners learn a little bit more about my background and how we came to start Exitwise. We'll take you through the four companies I've started and sold while sharing a few memorable stories about my co-founders, investors, customers, and acquirers that have made my professional journey worth the risk, the sacrifices, and the emotional rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship.
A few highlights:
(3:53) ... How Todd found himself on the "Tech Crunch 50" stage with Jason Calacanis
(9:19) ... How Peter Karmanos helped Todd get Crowd Zone installed in the Carolina Hurricanes stadium
(22:02) ... Getting Dan Gilbert's business card, and how Dan helped Todd relaunch Spirit Shop
We hope you enjoy our conversation.
The Wise Exit is an Exitwise Production. Are you a business owner looking to sell your business faster, for more, and with less complexity? Learn how Exitwise's founder-led team helps you maximize your exit value and simplifies the M&A process: https://exitwise.com/
The Wise Exit is an Exitwise Production. Are you a business owner looking to sell your business faster, for more, and with less complexity? Learn how Exitwise's founder-led team helps you maximize your exit value and simplifies the M&A process: https://exitwise.com/
