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How Jeff Durso built and sold 2 startups in a row

How Jeff Durso built and sold 2 startups in a row

American entrepreneur Jeff Durso got his first web startup acquired right before the burst of the dotcom bubble. Then, he went on to build and exit a second startup. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

Posted by Shaun Gold | May 27, 2024
JC Carey's journey to $100M revenue & the BridgeCom exit

JC Carey's journey to $100M revenue & the BridgeCom exit

American entrepreneur JC Carey grew his telecom startup BridgeCom to 100M+ in revenue, then sold it in in 2004. Next, JC went on to build 3 more startups, including his current fintech Welspot. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

Posted by JC CareyShaun Gold | May 29, 2023
How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night

How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night

British entrepreneur Nick Telson sold his startup Design My Night in 2017. He went on to become a successful tech investors with 50+ checks signed worldwide. Today we discuss his journey in the venture world, from startup to a $30M exit and beyond.

Posted by Shaun Gold | May 8, 2023
Philipp Omenitsch breaks down his 2022 Stresscoach exit

Philipp Omenitsch breaks down his 2022 Stresscoach exit

Austrian entrepreneur Philipp Omenitsch sold his mental health startup Stresscoach in 2022. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

Posted by Shaun Gold | January 30, 2023
Vauban's cofounders Rémy and Ulric lift the veil on their acquisition by Carta

Vauban's cofounders Rémy and Ulric lift the veil on their acquisition by Carta

After a meteoric success in recent years, Vauban has just been acquired by Carta, the American heavyweight of the sector. An exceptional exit for the two friends from the South of France, who agreed to be interviewed by OpenVC for 1 hour.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | November 13, 2022