2 - The Secrets to Scaling Startups with Rick Zullo of Equal Ventures
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Welcome to 5 to 50: Financial Strategies for Growing Companies. In this episode, Jeff Rudner talks with Rick Zullo, founder and managing partner of Equal Ventures, about his transition from consulting to venture capital. They discuss talent's importance in startups, early-stage investing challenges, and the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. Rick shares insights on building successful companies, from managing team dynamics to knowing when to implement structure as businesses scale. This episode offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs navigating the world of venture capital and scaling startups.
Here are some key discussion topics:
Here are some key discussion topics:
- The Journey to Entrepreneurship
- The Realities of Small Business Ownership
- Analyzing Talent in Startups
- Emotional Highs and Lows of Founders
- Transitioning to Structured Processes
- Preparing for an Exit
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Previous guests include: Sabrina Valle and Jessica Quon, co-founders of the Jam Stand and Mighty Picnic, Tom Hunt, Founder and CEO of Fame, Kenny Dettman, Founder and CEO of TaxNow, Rick Zullo, founder and managing partner of Equal Ventures, Adam Schwartz, founder and CEO of Parable and former co-founder of TeePublic.
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