About the Guest – Gregory Shepard
Gregory Shepard is a 20-year startup veteran, angel investor, author, and serial entrepreneur with 14 liquidity events under his belt in BioTech, TransTech, AdTech, and MarTech industries, two of which were sold as part of a $925M transaction that won 4 private equity awards for transactions between $250M and $1B. Greg has accomplished all of this while existing with 7 neurodivergent conditions including Autism and Dyslexia.
Episode Summary
Stride in with us on an entrepreneurial journey as we get up close and personal with the start-up maestro, Greg Shepard. With two decades of start-up experience under his belt, Greg, the co-founder of Boss Capital Partners, spills the beans on the tried and tested formula that has helped him successfully build and sell companies for the past 30 years. Alongside, he decodes his work with operating systems like Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, 4GX, and OGSM, and tells the tale of his business operating support system – Boss.
Fasten your seatbelts for Episode 18 of Shashank Redemption as we probe into the critical aspect of planning for success with our expert guest. Greg provides invaluable insights on the importance of exit strategies and the art of considering potential acquirers right from the onset. He also sheds light on the key mechanical drivers of a business – growth, margin, and retention, and the necessity to align functional areas with these valuation drivers.
Finally, we steer our conversation towards Greg’s investing philosophy. With a focus on honesty and impactful spaces, he emphasizes the need for understanding investor motivations, which may often deviate from the founder’s viewpoint. We wrap up chatting about his start-up masterclass that’s brimming with advice for entrepreneurs on their journey to success. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge and insights from a seasoned start-up veteran that you wouldn’t want to miss! So, tune in now!