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Ep 41: Hadleigh Ford: Navigating from the High Seas to Tech Startup Success
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Hadleigh Ford, founder and CEO of SwipedOn, shares his adventurous transformation from maritime to tech CEO in our latest episode. Discover the captivating journey of how a young New Zealander became one of the youngest harbour pilots and went on to work on some of the most luxurious vessels in the world.
Learn from the real-world challenges and triumphs Hadleigh. Hear about the early days filled with financial missteps and the critical role of customer feedback in pivoting to success. He also delves into the strategic decisions that shaped their growth, including outsourcing development, as well as the pivotal moment of bringing on a co-founder to enhance operational efficiency.
Lastly, Hadleigh opens up about SwipedOn's unexpected acquisition by a UK-listed company. He shares the pros and cons of being part of a public company and offers invaluable advice on perseverance, early customer engagement, and balancing work with personal life.
You can connect with Hadleigh here and go and check out SwipedOn.
Chapters
1. Entrepreneurial Journey With Hadley Ford (00:00:00)
2. Startup Scaling With Strategic Fundraising (00:08:45)
3. Strategic Acquisitions and Company Growth (00:16:04)
4. Lessons and Inspiration for Entrepreneurs (00:28:51)
5. Lessons in Perseverance and Support (00:34:58)
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