Listen "From Coding to Change-Making: Zac Brown’s Journey from Engineer to Nonprofit Tech Founder"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Overnight Success, Cristy sits down with Zac Brown, CEO of Nonprofits HQ, to unpack his journey from recovering software engineer to startup founder helping nonprofits amplify their impact through technology.Zac shares what it’s really like to build a company from the ground up — the long nights, early mistakes, bad partnerships, and slow sales cycles — and how those challenges became the foundation for real traction and purpose. From bootstrapping and niching down to defining success and choosing the right co-founder, this is an honest look at what it takes to go from “I think this might work” to “we’re making a difference.”🪜 Key Topics & TakeawaysHow Zac transitioned from FinTech to founding Nonprofits HQWhy niching down was the turning point for growthLessons from failed partnerships and early mistakesThe hidden power of bootstrapping vs raising capitalHow adaptability and data-driven decisions drive successRedefining success beyond revenueFinding the right co-founder and separating friendship from business
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