Part I - Exitwise CEO, Todd Sullivan's Entrepreneurial Journey - Hockey, the University of Michigan, and the Creation of his First Companies
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.
This is the first part of a two-part series. We hope you enjoy our conversation.
E12: 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:
A few highlights:
(9:36) ... How professional hockey led to the creation of the first big product of Todd's career
(18:10) ... The creation of Capball, a meeting with Toys R Us, and a chaotic trip to pitch the product
(29:03) ... The Michigan (Ross) MBA program, and the creation of Spirit Shop
This is the first part of a two-part series. We hope you enjoy our conversation.
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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/
