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Ep. 49 | How This Company Is Changing Fundraising - Sam Staley
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In this episode of Shakin' Hands, Jack Moran talks with serial entrepreneur and Event.Gives CEO, Sam Staley, about turning a school auction challenge into a full-scale fundraising platform. They discuss scaling software businesses, strategic partnerships, and how to build companies with an exit in mind. Staley shares insights from pioneering the first metropolitan-scale WiFi network and the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship. They also dive into the balance between product development and sales, leveraging competitors for growth and the mindset needed to turn ideas into thriving businesses.
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1. Ep. 49 | How This Company Is Changing Fundraising - Sam Staley (00:00:00)
2. Staley’s early ventures (00:02:00)
3. A school auction sparks an idea (00:05:00)
4. How it differs from others (00:09:30)
5. From side project to business (00:14:00)
6. Keys to a successful exit (00:18:50)
7. Staley’s first major startup (00:21:30)
8. Partnerships and competitors (00:25:00)
9. Persistence and adaptability (00:27:45)
10. Success and advice for founders (00:30:00)
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