A podcast for female founders, women CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and all women who are trying to make big things happen in the world. We discuss the issues that women face in the world of business and we're building a community to support and encourage each other.
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Gain insights on acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, The M&A Launchpad Podcast equips you with the knowledge and guidance to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MALaunchpad Apply to be a guest: https://forms.gle/pqNb8xrzyFzVYxzq6 Join The M&A Launchpad Conference- https://www.malaunchpad.com/
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Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / Podcast
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AM/FM RADIO/PODCAST & TV SHOW With millions of listeners a month, Building the Future has quickly become one of the fastest rising nationally syndicated programs. With a focus on interviewing startups, entrepreneurs, investors, CEOs, and more, the show showcases individuals who are realizing their dreams and helping to make our world a better place through technology and innovation.
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In this first episode of the 'Women Doing Big Things' podcast, Sarah Dusek and Mona de Vestel discuss the concept of balance and how it relates to living a fulfilling and integrated life. They explore the idea of harmony as a better alternative to balance, emphasizing the importance of aligning different aspects of life and finding what works for e…
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Doubling Revenue in 3 Years After an Accounting Business Acquisition with Chris Williams
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Chris Williams from System Six, delving into his journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition. Chris shares his insightful experience in identifying and acquiring his first business, an accounting firm, and the myriad challenges he overcame i…
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The Strategy Behind SBA and Private Credit Lending with Darren Palestine
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew & Feras Moussa sit down with Darren Palestine from Commercial Finance Partners to discuss the intricacies of SBA and middle market lending. Darren shares his extensive knowledge and experience, offering valuable insights for both borrowers and industry professionals. The discussion c…
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Building, Managing, and Flipping Online Sites with Marc Andre
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Marc Andre, who transitioned from being an auditor at a finance company to building, growing, and selling an online business. Marc shares how he discovered his passion through a side hustle aimed at making some extra money. Marc explores the pro…
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Using Data to Value your Business with Alexis Grant
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Alexis Grant, an entrepreneur with two successful exits and founder of a company that helps sellers learn more about their businesses and position them for an exit. Alexis discusses how data adds value in positioning a business and crafting an o…
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Journey from Tech to Acquiring her First Company with Tato Corcoran
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Tato Corcoran, an entrepreneur with a real estate portfolio and a manufacturing business. Tato discusses her journey of running her first business after a long career in the tech industry in Silicon Valley. In her quest to replace a tech industr…
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How to Buy & Grow SaaS Companies with Kevin McArdle
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Kevin McArdle, co-founder and CEO of Big Band Software. Kevin Shares his incredible journey from CP of Sales at Cerner to acquiring and operating over 50 SaaS companies. After a stint teaching high school math, Kevin landed his first tech job at…
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From Corporate to Catering Weddings: Navigating Entrepreneurship with Nick Patrick
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In this episode, we welcomed Nick Patrick, the Managing Partner at Coda Capital, to discuss his journey from corporate America to purchasing his first business, a catering and wedding venture. The conversation delved into the nuances of transitioning from buyer to seller, exploring the ecosystem, pros, and cons of the catering industry. This episod…
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"Think Bigger" with Glamping Innovator and Founder of Under Canvas - Sarah Dusek
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, we talk with Sarah Dusek, entrepreneur and author of Thinking Bigger. Sarah’s mission is to inspire women to generate wealth and enter male-dominated spaces, with her book serving as a guide for business growth. Sarah transitioned from nonprofit work to founding Under Canvas, a successful glamping compa…
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa have their first in-person interview with Walker Deibel, author of "Buy Then Build" and Co-Founder of Acquisition Lab. Walker shares the inspiration behind his book, which aims to teach and educate individuals on how to purchase their first business. He reflects on h…
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Homeless to 8 Figures - Grinding Your Way to Education and Acquisitions
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Bakari Akil, founder of Graves Hall Capital. Bakari shares his inspiring journey from initially knowing nothing about M&A to successfully acquiring two $30 million businesses and teaching Cornell MBA candidates about entrepreneurship through acq…
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Evolving from a Single Acquisition to Tsetserra Growth Partners with Malcolm Peace
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Join hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa on the M&A Launchpad Podcast for a riveting discussion with Malcolm Peace, founder of Tsetserra Growth Partners. Malcolm shares essential insights into scaling businesses and integrating sales and marketing strategies. Reflecting on his acquisition journey, he emphasizes understanding sellers' mindsets and …
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From Starting a Digital Agency to Selling & Advising on M&A Transactions with Randy Woods
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In this episode, Randy Woods shares the journey of founding and selling his tech company, Non-Linear, spanning two decades of growth aligned with the internet's evolution. Randy identified top talent and strategically sold the company when the timing was optimal, ensuring a favorable outcome for employees. He provides practical advice for prospecti…
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Raising $800k in 5 Weeks For A Solo Acquisition with Kevin Bibelhausen
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa delve into Kevin Bibelhausen's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, focusing on his transition, business acquisition, and operational strategies. Kevin shares his shift motivated by autonomy and the allure of entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance …
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Growing & Exiting a Logistics Company Powered by EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System) with Jay B Sauceda
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In this insightful episode, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Jay B Sauceda to explore the journey of running a logistics business and achieving a successful exit. Jay B's expertise shines as he shares invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the industry. The conversation begins with Jay B recounting his journe…
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Searching and Acquiring an Ice Cream Business with Shawn Allard
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In this episode, our guest Shawn Allard shares his recent experience acquiring Novel Ice Cream in Phoenix, AZ. Despite initial reservations about entering the food & beverage industry, Shawn's journey illustrates the value of seizing lucrative opportunities and approaching each business on its individual merits. In this podcast episode, we discuss:…
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Serial Exits With Vimeo, College Humor, TeePublic, and More with Josh Abramson
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We’re honored to interview legendary American Entrepreneur Josh Abramson on today’s episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast. Josh Abramson is the Founder of Vimeo, CollegeHumor.com, BustedTees, and TeePublic. In this podcast episode, we discuss: Structuring deals when selling to a public company and risks to avoid Weighing decisions on when to sell Ne…
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Ep. 576 w/ jacobc.eth Founder @ HyperPlay
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A web3-native game launcher and game store aggregator from the future. hyperplay.xyzBy Kevin Horek - Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / Podcast
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Ep. 575 w/ Mike Rubin Founder and CEO Northpond Ventures
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Northpond Ventures is a multi-billion-dollar science-driven venture capital firm based in Cambridge, MA; San Francisco, CA; and Bethesda, MD. Northpond has consistently been named one of the most active lead life science investors in venture industry rankings. It is deeply engaged in the academic ecosystem, having founded The Laboratory for Bioengi…
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Ep. 574 w/ Sarah Dusek Investor & Co-Founder of Enygma Ventures & CoFounder of Few and Far
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Co-Founder of Under Canvas; the leading US adventure-hospitality company offering luxurious glamping accommodations just minutes from America’s most popular and iconic national parks. In 2017, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list and I was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list from Ernst & Young. Under Canvas has …
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Ep. 573 w/ Nick Courtright Founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press
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Atmosphere Press is an author-friendly publisher that aims to put the power not in the hands of the press, but in the hands of the writer, where it belongs. After years of experience in traditional publishing, the minds behind Atmosphere Press began to notice just how unfriendly it can be for authors. That’s why Atmosphere prides itself in bringing…
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Ep. 572 w/ John Li Co-Founder & CEO at Vimcal
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Vimcal is the world's fastest calendar, beautifully designed for people with too many meetings. It comes fully-featured with time zone conversion, booking links, keyboard shortcuts, and everything else a modern calendar app should have. Our motto is to save you time on what you have to do, so you have more time for what you want to do. https://www.…
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Ep. 571 w/ Will Robinson CEO at Encapture
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Encapture is the intelligent document processing platform that helps companies be more efficient and customer-centric. Encapture uses machine learning to help employees stop wasting time on mundane and repetitive tasks so they can focus on better serving their customers. Banks, lenders, insurers, and companies with high volumes of paperwork trust E…
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Ep. 570 w/ Rob Greig CEO Cornucopias Game
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An MMORPG where player-driven economies and a thirst for adventure rule. Develop your skills as a trader, artisan, or entrepreneur as you explore the Cornucopian land masses enclosed in floating domes thousands of meters high. Challenge other players, create digital assets that you actually own, and discover the truth behind what awaits you beyond …
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Ep. 569 w/ Arie Trouw CEO/CTO/Co-Founder XYO
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XYO is a tech protocol designed to improve the validity, certainty, and value of data. The blockchain behind COIN. ERC-20 Token: $XYO https://xyo.networkBy Kevin Horek - Building The Future Show - Radio / TV / Podcast
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Ep. 568 w/ Griffin Parry CEO/Founder at m3ter
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m3ter is revolutionizing usage-based billing for B2B software scale-ups by automating complex bill calculations and integrations, enabling companies to accelerate billing cycles, minimize revenue loss, and foster product innovation. Our platform ensures accurate, trustable billing processes, empowering businesses to focus on growth and customer suc…
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Ep. 567 w/ Brian Stevens CEO at Neural Magic
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Together with our community, we engineer sparse LLM, CV, and NLP models that are more efficient and performant in production. Why does this matter? Sparse models are more flexible and can achieve unrivaled latency and throughput performance on your private CPU and GPU infrastructure. Check us out on GitHub and join the Neural Magic Slack Community …
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How a Searcher Acquired his Green Energy Company with Chandler Reed
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In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Chandler Reed, the Owner and CEO of Get Green NOI, a prominent commercial green energy contractor. This episode is a testament to the power of embracing unforeseen opportunities and navigating the uncharted terrain of entrepreneurship. In this podcast episode, we discuss: Navigating distressed…
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M&A For Dummies Author and Investment Banker - Bill Snow
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In this episode, we sit down with Bill Snow, a seasoned lower middle market M&A investment banker, to explore the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions. Bill's wealth of knowledge and experience shines through as he guides us through the three key phases of the deal process: Search, Finance, and Negotiation. He emphasizes the importance of st…
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Leaving Tech to Buy Two Businesses at Once with Mike Okhravi
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, we delve into the journey of Mike Okhravi, a first-time acquirer who courageously ventured into the world of ETA. Departing from his corporate role in the tech industry, Mike embraced the challenge of business ownership by successfully acquiring two small businesses – an epoxy coating enterprise and a t…
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How Strong Leadership and Specialized Tech Led to a Successful Oil & Gas Business with Josh Anhalt
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Join The M&A Launchpad Conference on May 11th, 2024, in Houston. Use coupon code M&APODCAST for a $200 discount - https://malaunchpad.com/ Join us for an insightful conversation with Josh Anhalt, the visionary mind behind GreenPath Energy, a company founded in 2007 dedicated to revolutionizing the detection of methane leaks in oil and gas pipelines…
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Ep. 566 w/ Matt Johnner President of Participate
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Redefining the Landscape with Participate. At Participate, we seamlessly blend the age-old tradition of banking with the dynamic pulse of technology, revolutionizing both syndications and participations in the financial world. We Stand For... Inclusive Banking: From syndications to participations, we equip financial institutions to handle loans of …
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Ep. 565 w/ Neil Vernon Chief Product and Innovation Officer at GreshamTech
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Gresham Technologies plc is a global leader in mission critical software and automation solutions for financial services. Our award-winning software platform helps firms operate efficiently, manage risk, stay compliant, and focus on their customers knowing that their data and digital processes are under control. We’re proven at nearly three hundred…
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Ep. 564 w/ Tony Greenberg CEO of RampRate
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I am a socially-conscious connector and innovator, transforming enterprise IT sourcing, high vibrational entities & blockchain - globally. As investor and advisor to more than 20 companies focused on maximizing social impact in healthcare, telecom and emerging markets, I mentor executive teams, build partnerships and go-to-market strategies to turn…
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Ep. 563 w/ Jaap Mantel VP of Sales & Nim Nadarajah Managing Partner Part 2
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Jaap Mantel D&M provides Data Classification & Data Management to assist with Governance, Identification, Security, Compliance and more. I manage the expansion and oversight into the North American Market where we work with our Partners to achieve mutual success and value to our customers.D&M provides Data Classification & Data Management to assist…
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Ep. 563 w/ Jaap Mantel VP of Sales & Nim Nadarajah Managing Partner Part 1
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Jaap Mantel D&M provides Data Classification & Data Management to assist with Governance, Identification, Security, Compliance and more. I manage the expansion and oversight into the North American Market where we work with our Partners to achieve mutual success and value to our customers.D&M provides Data Classification & Data Management to assist…
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