Jesse Lipson: ShareFile (Exit to Citrix) -> Raleigh Founded and Levitate

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In 2005, Jesse Lipson founded ShareFile, which he bootstrapped until it was sold to Citrix Systems in 2011 - for $93M.

So how did he do it?

And what inspired him to start Raleigh Founded coworking and his latest venture Levitate?

Let's find out on today's Triangle Tweener Talks!

Where to Find Jesse Lipson:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-lipson-625195
X: https://x.com/jesselipson
Levitate: https://www.levitate.ai/

Where to Find Scot Wingo:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/
Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/
X: https://x.com/scotwingo

In this episode:

(00:02:30) Does a Philosophy Degree help with entrepreneurship?

(00:06:20) Jess gets caught up in the dot-com boom

(00:09:00) An email signature idea that didn't work out

(00:13:20) The origin of ShareFile, and the origin of a power couple

(00:22:30) Testing Google AdWords - and then spending $300K/mo

(00:29:05) How many dials does it take to book a demo? What's the show rate on the demo? What's the close rate on the demo?

(00:35:00) Selling ShareFile to Citrix Solutions

(00:41:30) Several employees became millionaires because of options

(00:46:00) On selling ShareFile, "I can't decide whether I regret it or not."

(00:47:45) The origin of Raleigh Founded

(00:52:30) On starting Levitate - "I decided I was too young to retire."

Referenced:

Startup Spotlight: Raleigh startup Levitate, led by Jesse Lipson, lands new partnership: https://wraltechwire.com/2022/03/08/raleigh-startup-levitate-led-by-jesse-lipson-lands-new-partnership/
Citrix buys cloudy storage biz ShareFile: https://www.theregister.com/2011/10/13/citrix_buys_sharefile/
Progress acquires file management platform ShareFile for $875M: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/progress-acquires-file-management-platform-sharefile-for-875m/

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Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence.

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Jesse Lipson: ShareFile (Exit to Citrix) -> Raleigh Founded and Levitate

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MP3•Episode home

In 2005, Jesse Lipson founded ShareFile, which he bootstrapped until it was sold to Citrix Systems in 2011 - for $93M.

So how did he do it?

And what inspired him to start Raleigh Founded coworking and his latest venture Levitate?

Let's find out on today's Triangle Tweener Talks!

Where to Find Jesse Lipson:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-lipson-625195
X: https://x.com/jesselipson
Levitate: https://www.levitate.ai/

Where to Find Scot Wingo:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/
Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/
X: https://x.com/scotwingo

In this episode:

(00:02:30) Does a Philosophy Degree help with entrepreneurship?

(00:06:20) Jess gets caught up in the dot-com boom

(00:09:00) An email signature idea that didn't work out

(00:13:20) The origin of ShareFile, and the origin of a power couple

(00:22:30) Testing Google AdWords - and then spending $300K/mo

(00:29:05) How many dials does it take to book a demo? What's the show rate on the demo? What's the close rate on the demo?

(00:35:00) Selling ShareFile to Citrix Solutions

(00:41:30) Several employees became millionaires because of options

(00:46:00) On selling ShareFile, "I can't decide whether I regret it or not."

(00:47:45) The origin of Raleigh Founded

(00:52:30) On starting Levitate - "I decided I was too young to retire."

Referenced:

Startup Spotlight: Raleigh startup Levitate, led by Jesse Lipson, lands new partnership: https://wraltechwire.com/2022/03/08/raleigh-startup-levitate-led-by-jesse-lipson-lands-new-partnership/
Citrix buys cloudy storage biz ShareFile: https://www.theregister.com/2011/10/13/citrix_buys_sharefile/
Progress acquires file management platform ShareFile for $875M: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/progress-acquires-file-management-platform-sharefile-for-875m/

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Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund, and produced by Earfluence.

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Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by:

Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/

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How can technology close the healthcare gaps that leave so many underserved? What does it take to build a startup that challenges the status quo while navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship? In this episode of Triangle Tweener Talks , we sit down with Dr. Joy Bhosai, founder and CEO of Pluto Health, to explore the inspiring journey that led her from global healthcare work to founding a tech startup aimed at improving patient outcomes. Joy’s background spans experiences at the Clinton Foundation’s Ethiopia Hospital program, a Fulbright scholarship in Thailand, and a Duke University residency that sparked her passion for health tech innovation. Joy opens up about her challenges raising capital during the pandemic, the triumphs of building Pluto Health, and the unique insights she’s gained from her “Rocket Coaster” entrepreneurial ride. Along the way, she shares how her parents’ work with adults with intellectual disabilities influenced her mission to create solutions that are patient-centric, equitable, and impactful. Tune in to hear: How Joy transitioned from clinical practice to founding Pluto Health The importance of resilience in navigating the highs and lows of startup life Joy’s approach to leveraging tech to solve healthcare disparities Strategies for securing funding and building partnerships in the health tech space Why focusing on patient experiences is key to driving innovation Where to Find Dr. Joy Bhosai: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-bhosai-md-mph-0475317/ Website: https://www.trypluto.com/ X: https://x.com/joybhosaimd Where to Find Scot Wingo: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thescotwingo/ Tweener Times: https://www.tweenertimes.com/ X: https://x.com/scotwingo In this episode: (00:03:06) Joy learned entrepreneurship from her parents (00:07:29) Global Health Education at Yale (00:11:23) "We just need better access to basic resources like medicine and water. Why are we making a smartphone app?" (00:17:26) "I initially didn't think about starting Pluto as a startup at all." (00:28:08) Starting to commercialize Pluto in mid-2022 (00:32:30) Raising $2.5M Pre-seed (00:34:51) Leveraging strategic Healthcare Funding Partnerships (00:45:38) "Imagine being able to with a click of a button, have someone show up to your house the next day, draw blood while you're drinking coffee and have it be done with." (00:55:58) Leaning on friends and finding a founder network In this news: Pluto Health Extends Support for Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western NC and Eastern TN: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pluto-health-extends-support-for-those-impacted-by-hurricane-helene-in-western-nc-and-eastern-tn-302280487.html 2024 Women in Business Awards Winners: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/c/2024-women-in-business-awards-raleigh-durham/22541/joy-bhosai-pluto-health.html Medable Partners with Pluto Health to Optimize Patient Experience and Improve Access to Clinical Trials: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003413736/en/Medable-Partners-with-Pluto-Health-to-Optimize-Patient-Experience-and-Improve-Access-to-Clinical-Trials --- Triangle Tweener Talks is hosted by Scot Wingo, presented by Triangle Tweener Fund , and produced by Earfluence . ------ Triangle Tweener Talks is sponsored by: Atomic Object: https://atomicobject.com/…

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