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Bouncy Balls, Building Companies, and Big Exits... Dan Reich's Entrepreneurial Journey
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In this episode, serial entrepreneur Dan Reich shares his remarkable journey of building and exiting multiple companies across various industries. From his early ventures in high school to co-founding Spinback, which was acquired by Buddy Media and later Salesforce, Dan's experiences highlight valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, partnerships, and the importance of pursuing passion projects. He also discusses his current approach to building companies and investing through his informal venture studio, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of the entrepreneurial lifestyle.
Chapters:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:10] The Spinback Story
[00:04:22] Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
[00:09:46] Lessons from a Failed Partnership
[00:11:05] Pursuing New Opportunities
[00:16:31] The Birth of Tula Skincare
[00:18:38] Dan's Involvement in Various Companies
[00:22:21] Criteria for Pushing a Project Live
[00:25:03] Thoughts on the Current SaaS Market
[00:31:12] Simplicity in Building Companies
[00:32:07] Balancing the Roles of Operator and Investor
[00:35:18] Entrepreneurship as a Video Game
[00:38:01] The Importance of Employee Equity
[00:41:20] Dan's Immature Business Ideas
[00:43:25] Conclusion and Where to Find Dan Reich
Dan's Stuff:
Website: https://danreich.com/
X: https://x.com/DanReich
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danreich/
My Stuff
Podcast: MadeItPod.com
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