What really happens behind the scenes of a $175 million startup deal? In a special live episode of the Founder Shares podcast, recorded at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Tim McLoughlin, managing partner of CoFounders Capital,...more
5/22/2025
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What does it take to guide a company from early investment to a major private equity transaction?
In this special Founder Shares live episode, recorded at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Tim McLoughlin of CoFounders Capital and...more
How can a founder transition from a successful entrepreneur, to empowering other entrepreneurs by becoming a key figure in building startup communities? Join host Trevor Schmidt as he talks to Chris Heivly, Co-Founder of...more
At the end of every Founder Shares episode, host Trevor Schmidt poses the question, “If there's one piece of advice that you would share with somebody who's thinking about starting a company or who's currently running their...more
Do you remember when it was rare to have a computer at home? For Scot Wingo, growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, having a computer wasn't just a luxury—it was a unique advantage that would shape his entrepreneurial journey....more
4/10/2024
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Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs navigate through challenges and achieve groundbreaking success? In our latest podcast episode, we dig into the remarkable journey of Scot Wingo. From founding companies like Stingray...more
“It's finding the founder, and the team, where you get the feeling, you want to quit your job and go work there,” Jason Caplain said. The Bull City Venture’s co-founder’s venture capital legacy isn't just about deals; it's a...more
Have you ever wondered what it takes to navigate the labyrinth of venture capital and emerge as a true industry luminary? Join host Trevor as he takes us into the dynamic world of venture capital with industry titan Jason...more
Today's Founders Shares podcast episode presents a unique perspective that I'm sure will resonate with many of you. We typically delve into the stories of seasoned entrepreneurs and their businesses. However, this time, we're...more
Joe Colopy started his career at a little startup named RedHat. In 1999, the company had about 100 employees, but grew to 700 and went public within the next year....more
Entrepreneurship might lead to financial success, but that should never be a founder’s sole objective, and Josh Owen knows that. Josh co-founded Cycle Labs, a continuous software test automation platform, to solve a problem...more
As a child, Charlie Banks dreamt of becoming a sports agent. His father was a lawyer, he studied hard and took the Law School Admissions Test and he was ready to apply for school. Then, he got a taste of entrepreneurship and...more
Josh Owen never looked at himself as an entrepreneur. He formed his first company Tryon Solutions to do some consulting work, and before he knew it, the company had grown to the point where it had about 100 employees. For...more
As the managing director of VentureSouth, Charlie Banks has invested over $60 million in over 90 companies. Some of them have been amazing success stories - but he’s seen his share of failures as well. Today, he talks about...more
After decades of writing business ideas down, Philip Freeman decided to start Murphy's Naturals so he could solve a simple problem - his wife kept getting stung by mosquitos. And then when that business grew too big for his...more
Elevation Oncology has raised nearly $200M since its launch just two years ago. $200 million! That sounds like an enormous amount of investment capital, but when the company is potentially changing cancer treatment as we know...more
As a startup founder, raising money can feel like an enormous mountain to climb. Many go through dozens or hundreds of pitches before they find the investors that will say yes - and are truly the right fit. And when the deal...more
Rainway CEO Andrew Sampson doesn't have a conventional path. He's been underestimated throughout his life, has experienced overt racism, been told no more times than he can count, and his doubters continue to believe that he...more
Aleksander Levental jokes that the first board meeting he ever led was the first board meeting he ever went to. Before co-founding Feathr, Aleks was a researcher in the physics department, a delivery driver and a waiter. So...more
Today we have something a little different for you. Justyn Kasierski, partner at Hutchison PLLC, shares some of the biggest legal mistakes that we see startups making - and what you can do to prevent them from happening to...more
As a startup, there’s always that moment in time right before the product launches or the website goes up, when you have worked, and stressed and tested, and re-worked and talked to potential customers and re-worked some...more
Abhi Lokesh started Fracture from his college dorm room at the University of Florida. As a young entrepreneur, he made a lot of mistakes - in hiring, in marketing, in leadership and more - but he learned from those mistakes...more
Gail Peace started her business journey early. At 12 - having never worn makeup - she began selling Avon to women in the neighborhood because it was much more lucrative than babysitting. Today she's the CEO of Ludi, a...more
Robbie Hardy spent decades climbing the corporate ladder and being the only woman in the room. When she decided it was time to go out on her own, she sought the legal and business advice of Fred Hutchison, founder of...more