DealMakers
Alejandro Cremades
Welcome to the DealMakers show, hosted by Alejandro Cremades. Alejandro is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors (M&A and fundraising advisory). On this podcast you will find weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been very successful at raising capital or getting their company acquired. You can learn more at https://alejandrocremades.com/
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Aug 4, 2024 • 31min
Rick Nucci On Selling A Company To Dell And Raising $70 Million To Make Relevant Internal Information Available To Enterprise Teams
In the ever-evolving landscape of tech startups, few stories are as compelling as Rick Nucci's journey from founding Boomi to launching Guru. https://www.getguru.com/ A serial entrepreneur with a track record of success, Rick’s career is a masterclass in leveraging market opportunities and navigating the complexities of scaling a business.
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Aug 3, 2024 • 27min
Zvi Schreiber On Selling A Company to IBM And Now Raising $200 Million To Build A Freight Shipping Marketplace And Platform
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, few have experienced the full spectrum of highs and lows like Zvi Schreiber. His journey from software engineer to successful serial founder offers invaluable insights into the trials and triumphs of building and scaling companies. In this exclusive interview, Zvi talks about his experiences selling a company to IBM, taking another company public, and fundraising. He has had a series of successful acquisitions and fire sales.
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Aug 2, 2024 • 29min
Stephen Bailey On Raising Over $110 Million To Create An Online Platform To Train A Diverse Pool Of Future-Ready Leaders
In the evolving world of entrepreneurship, few stories are as compelling as that of Stephen Bailey, a former lawyer who transitioned from the courtroom to the startup ecosystem. His journey is a testament to the power of leadership, reinvention, and adaptability.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 32min
Zal Bilimoria On Creating A $225 Million AUM Venture Firm To Support Startups Developing Technologies That Enhance Planetary And Human Health
In the dynamic world of tech entrepreneurship and venture capital, few stories capture the essence of resilience, innovation, and determination quite like that of Zal Bilimoria. From his humble beginnings in Indiana to his pivotal roles at tech giants and eventually carving his path as a solo venture capitalist, Zal's journey is as inspiring as it is instructive.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 28min
Arturo Elizondo On Raising $240 Million To Develop Biotechnology To Produce Animal Protein Sustainably
Arturo Elizondo, a founder with a remarkable story, has built a transformative company that addresses a critical global issue. Growing up on the Texas-Mexico border, he witnessed stark income disparities and developed a deep awareness of the broader world.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 32min
Qin En Looi On Co-Founding One Of Southeast Asia’s Largest Recruitment Platforms And Now Co-Leading A $150 Million AUM Fund To Support Startups
Qin En Looi is an inspiring founder turned investor with a remarkable journey, full of unexpected turns, and packed with insights on transitioning from founding a successful startup to becoming a venture capitalist.
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Jul 13, 2024 • 33min
Caroline Winnett On Selling A Company To Nielsen And Now Helping Raise $84 Million To Support Upcoming Entrepreneurs
Caroline Winnett’s story is nothing short of extraordinary—a journey that weaves through disciplines as diverse as music and neuroscience, culminating in a successful career as a serial entrepreneur and now, a prominent figure in the venture capital community.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 31min
Tom Scampion On Raising $90 Million To Bring Global Banking Institutions Together To Prevent Finance Fraud And Crime
In the world of financial crime compliance, few names resonate as profoundly as Tom Scampion's. Born in Warwickshire, UK, Tom’s career journey has been anything but ordinary.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 35min
Daniel Nathrath On Raising $200 Million To Support Better Health Outcomes With Intelligent Technology
Daniel Nathrath has had an exciting entrepreneurship journey building and exiting companies. He went on to build Ada Health, a revolutionary clinically-driven AI application that provides patients with in-depth health information.
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Jun 29, 2024 • 31min
Rob Gonzalez On Raising $450 Million To Build The Industry’s Only Unified Product Experience Management (PXM) Platform
In the bustling world of tech startups, stories of perseverance, innovation, and global impact abound. Today, we dive into the inspiring journey of Rob Gonzalez, co-founder of Salsify, a trailblazing enterprise software company revolutionizing product experience management.
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