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In this episode, I interview Stuart Clout - Founder of thedocyard. Starting his career as a lawyer, Stuart bootstrapped his company before going through a merger, IPO and ultimately securing a $250 million private-equity exit. Today, he channels his expertise as the founder of GTM Garage and co-founder of Mulga Defense Corporation.
Throughout the episode, Stuart discusses the important decisions behind leaving his job in law and starting a company. He talks about his achievements, including optimising internal operations and M&A. Stuart also highlights navigating the post-exit transition, particularly the challenge of autonomy in your business.
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Chapters
1. #119 Stuart Clout (00:00:00)
2. Stuart's Early Days (00:02:08)
3. The Choice to Study Law (00:06:53)
4. Starting a Tech Company (00:13:15)
5. The Value of Exchange (00:17:03)
6. What Determined Stuart's Choice to Start a New Business (00:18:50)
7. The Growth of the Business (00:24:40)
8. Stuart's Focus on the Business (00:32:16)
9. Exit and Post-Exit Experience (00:35:31)
10. What Stuart Learnt From His Exit Experience (00:42:34)
11. Angel Investing (00:48:50)
12. Stuart's New Venture, Co-Founding a Startup (00:50:59)
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