Small Fish Big Money

Mastering the Art of a Happy Strategic Exit While Navigating VC Funding with Dr. Lindy Ledohowski

In this captivating episode, we delve into the remarkable career and startup journey of Dr. Lindy Ledohowski. In a world where change is the only constant, Lindy's story serves as a beacon for those navigating the unpredictable waters of career, business, and startup fundraising. Lindy shares how she protects her personal wealth while mitigating risk in building out her products in stages. She also discusses how she makes decisions regarding her trade-offs. Embarking from a role as a young high school English teacher, Lindy swiftly changed and earned her Ph.D. and tenured professorship at a prestigious university. But what sets her narrative apart is the audacious leap into the dynamic realms of consulting and entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore Lindy's meteoric rise through academia, her pivotal shift from consultant to tech founder, and the exhilarating journey her startup embarked on, gaining momentum in the competitive tech landscape and diverse markets. The climax of this saga unfolds with Lindy orchestrating a strategic and joyful exit right in the midst of a VC funding round. However, this isn't just a tale of success; it's a roadmap for startup founders seeking inspiration and insights. Delve into the intricacies of Lindy's pivotal career moment and the subsequent chapter where, post-exit, she took on the role of COO at the acquiring company, contributing her expertise for several fulfilling years. And then transitions into an advisory role while exploring other opportunities for reinvention, again. Tune in for a tailored exploration crafted for startup founders, where Lindy's story becomes a source of guidance, resilience, and strategic decision-making in the unpredictable world of startups. Guest: Dr. Lindy Ledohowski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindy-ledohowski/], educator turned tech founder with an exit. Host: Mina Fung, Founder of Virtual FinPilot [https://www.virtualfinpilot.com/] & angel investor. Music: AI generated. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Built & Sold: 7 Figures in 2.5 Years Before Hitting 30 - Alex Friesen

This is the inspiring story of Alex Friesen, who achieved incredible success before hitting 30. From buying and selling a condo in her early 20s to building and selling a virtual CFO services business serving tech startups with a seven-figure exit in just 2.5 years, Alex shares valuable insights for early stage or young founders. For Gen-Z entrepreneurs seeking motivation, this episode showcases how it's not only possible but achievable to build a dream career and life at a young age. Alex's story resonates with those looking to bootstrap their startups through building a service business, offering practical advice on crucial aspects like sustaining growth, establishing effective Day 1 processes, networking at events, preparing for a business sale, and successfully navigating career changes and rebuilding from scratch. Tune in to discover the secrets of Alex's success and gain actionable tips for your own entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're a budding founder or looking to build capital for your startup, this episode is a goldmine of valuable tips. Guest: Alexandra Friesen, CPA [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrafriesen/], Realtor (Former Founder & CEO and Angel Investor) Host: Mina Fung, Founder of Virtual FinPilot [https://www.virtualfinpilot.com/] & angel investor. Music: AI generated. Disclaimer: Any discussions about capital allocation or asset class investments are for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice for the public or private markets. If you enjoy this episode, please share and leave us a comment or review. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Zero & Saving Rent to Profitable SaaS: Johnathan's Founder & Wealth Building Journey

How do you transition from having zero coding skills to learning how to code while working a full-time job? What role does saving on rent play in the journey to building a highly profitable SaaS startup? Is wealth building an elusive goal for early stage founders, especially before the age of 30? In this episode, Mina delves into these questions and more with Johnathan, the founder of a thriving B2B SaaS startup. Johnathan has quietly built and grown his business into a cash-generating success story that's flown under the radar. In fact, one of his customers urged him to promote his products because the customer consider the product "a life saver'. These are some of Johnathan's favourite books that helped a lot in his journey (in no particular order): 1. The Well Grounded Rubyist 2. HTML & CSS - Jon Ducket 3. Javascript & jQuery - Jon Ducket 4. Ruby on Rails Tutorial 5. The Rails 5 Way 6. The Pragmatic Programer 7. Practical Object-Oriented Design in Ruby 8. Clean Code - A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship 9. Domain-Driven Design 10. The Language of SQL 11. Refactoring Improving the Design of Existing Code 12. Your First Meteor Application 13. Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture 14. 99 Bottles of OOP These are the top two Udemy courses Johnathan recommends: 1. Learn and Understand NodeJS [https://www.udemy.com/course/understand-nodejs/] 2. Vue - The Complete Guide (incl. Router & Composition API) [https://www.udemy.com/course/vuejs-2-the-complete-guide/] Guest: Johnathan, Founder of a B2B SaaS Startup. Host: Mina Fung, Founder of Virtual FinPilot [https://www.virtualfinpilot.com/]. Mina is also an angel investor. Disclaimer: Any discussions about capital allocation or asset class investments are for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice for the public or private markets. If you enjoy this episode, please share, leave us a comment or review. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Scaling Success: SaaS Exit to Another 5 New Startups, AI Assisted

This is Martin, as a solo-founder's scaling success story: from a SaaS exit to building another 5 new startups, AI assisted. In this episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs of Martin who scaled new products by transitioning from a SaaS exit to simultaneously launching five startups, all enhanced by AI technology. It took Martin 5 years to build & grow the SaaS startup that was just sold to a private equity firm in the U.S. this year. After the exit, Martin has been building another five startups and products with the help of ChatGPT while still working with the PE firm as a consultant, not as an earn-out. That means, Martin sold his startup, all in cash. As a founder, if you’ve been using ChatGPT, you know it’s not easy to get the things right. How has Martin been able to make the best of out of ChatGPT and scale the building part? Give it a listen, learn something new and have fun along the way. If you find this podcast valuable, please share, subscribe and leave a comment. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Small Fish Big Money: Trailer

On this podcast, we dive deep into the startup ocean where big fish dominate, but small fish can still make some waves and create their own wins. If you're tired of hearing "go big or go home," this is the show for you, whether you're a founder or an investor. In each interview, we'll have a candid conversation with an inspiring solo-founder or a brilliant investor who has been playing the game, winning the game by creating value, generating cash flows, and building wealth. Making big money is what allows them to keep playing the game or even make the game for others to play. If you're intrigued and want to help make this Small Fish Big Money a movement, mark your calendars for our inaugural episode, set to launch in just two weeks. Get ready to be motivated and equipped with practical insights and actionable tips. Don't miss out – subscribe and stay tuned! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.