Listen "Pavla Bobosikova from WFHomie"
Episode Synopsis
Pavla Bobosikova is the Co-Founder and CEO of WFHomie (acquired by GoCo).
Takeaways
Navigating the M&A process for WFHomie.
Tactical advice on raising money and finding investors.
Transitioning from founder to being part of a larger company can be challenging.
Hiring and firing.
Building in Canada versus building in the US.
Rewards of mentoring early-stage founders.
Take risks and shoot your shot.
Challenges and advantages of being an immigrant founder.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating the M&A Process
10:42 Fundraising Success
14:37 The Emotional Journey of Exiting a Business
17:20 The Rewards of Mentoring and Working with Early-Stage Founders
24:33 The Challenges and Advantages of Being an Immigrant Founder
30:30 Building in Canada vs. Building in the US
35:07 Dealing with Hard Times
40:53 Taking Risks and Avoiding Regrets
42:35 Journey of an Entrepreneur
Keywords
M&A, fundraising, acquisition, founder, startup ecosystem, work-life integration, remote work, talent, immigrant founders, building in Canada, building in the US, personal identity, mentoring, early-stage founders, risk-taking
Takeaways
Navigating the M&A process for WFHomie.
Tactical advice on raising money and finding investors.
Transitioning from founder to being part of a larger company can be challenging.
Hiring and firing.
Building in Canada versus building in the US.
Rewards of mentoring early-stage founders.
Take risks and shoot your shot.
Challenges and advantages of being an immigrant founder.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating the M&A Process
10:42 Fundraising Success
14:37 The Emotional Journey of Exiting a Business
17:20 The Rewards of Mentoring and Working with Early-Stage Founders
24:33 The Challenges and Advantages of Being an Immigrant Founder
30:30 Building in Canada vs. Building in the US
35:07 Dealing with Hard Times
40:53 Taking Risks and Avoiding Regrets
42:35 Journey of an Entrepreneur
Keywords
M&A, fundraising, acquisition, founder, startup ecosystem, work-life integration, remote work, talent, immigrant founders, building in Canada, building in the US, personal identity, mentoring, early-stage founders, risk-taking
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