Brought to you by...Fondo: Your all-in-one accounting platform for startups. Get your books closed, taxes filed, and cash back from the IRS. - https://www.tryfondo.com/In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Bakke, who shared his journey from working in private equity to finding success in the tech startup world. He described how his experience in private equity was challenging and often felt like a grind, which led him to seek a more fulfilling career in technology. This transition taught him the importance of hard work and resilience, especially when facing tough tasks that may seem unglamorous at first.Chris emphasized that the key to his success was not just about having a great product but also about persistence and adaptability. He learned that building a business requires a lot of cold outreach and networking, which can be exhausting but ultimately rewarding. His insights highlight that maintaining mental health and motivation is crucial when navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, as it can lead to significant achievements and personal growthTimestamp(0:00) - Intro(0:17) - Origin Story: Growing Up and Early Career(0:48) - Transition from Private Equity to Tech Startups(3:03) - Lessons from Private Equity: The Importance of Scrappiness(8:21) - Building Interviewed: The Idea and Early Customers(12:01) - Sales Process: From Cold Emails to Conferences(35:05) - Acquisition by Indeed: The Negotiation Process and InsightsHost Links:https://x.com/davjhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davjphillips/Guest Links:https://x.com/ChrisJBakkehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bakk3/

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