Hi everyone,
I’m excited to share that I recently joined Edgar Baum on the Raise and Exit podcast — a powerful platform for founders, investors, and leaders who are building companies with the long-term vision to raise well and exit right.
This conversation dives into the realities behind capital raising, valuation, investor alignment, and what it truly means to build with purpose rather than ego. If you’re navigating the world of venture, entrepreneurship, or capital strategy, this episode delivers both perspective and practical insight.
Episode Highlights
Here are a few of the themes Edgar and I unpacked together:
- Why most founders misunderstand what “value” actually means to investors
- How to align incentives to build companies designed for longevity—not just exits
- Lessons from building Geyser Group and Stellifi Venture Capital
- Why conviction, discipline, and timing matter more than ever in today’s market
- The biggest misconceptions around raising capital and how to avoid them
“An exit isn’t the finish line—it’s an outcome. The real work is building something meaningful enough that the exit becomes inevitable.”
Would love to hear your thoughts if you give it a listen.
Until next time,
Matt