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TransitionsAuthor: Tim Ludwig
Transitions features interviews with successful founders, investors, and business operators. Each episode explores the pivotal moments and inflection points in the life of the guest. You'll hear stories of growth and resilience and find inspiration to help you navigate your own crucible moments. The show is hosted by Tim Ludwig, an experienced investor and entrepreneur. Explore all our episodes and learn more at https://www.transitionspodcast.com The content of this podcast does not constitute investment advice, an offer to provide investment advisory services, or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Power of the Underdog - Sam Hyde - President of Circle Surrogacy
Episode 4
Tuesday, 23 April, 2024
My guest today is Sam Hyde, the President of Circle Surrogacy and Egg Donation. Sam and his partner raised a search fund and, in 2017, acquired the United States' largest surrogacy agency, which has since grown significantly. Sam has also spent time as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and, during college, running a home painting franchise. Our conversation covers how he's overcome setbacks, the value of being in environments that have expanded his ability to imagine greater opportunities, and how he's evolved as a manager and leader. Sam Hyde:Circle SurrogacySam on LinkedInTim Ludwig:Tim on XPodcast websiteTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:31) - The importance of education(00:09:51) Changing your relationship with sports(00:16:15) - Sam’s early career(00:28:56) - Pursuing a corporate career and whether getting an MBA is worth it(00:36:55) - Life at Bain & Co., Deloitte, and McKinsey(00:39:51) - Returning to entrepreneurship(00:42:37) - Choosing to run a Search with a partner(00:44:35) Improving partnerships(00:47:38) - Buying Circle Surrogacy and crucible moments within running the company(00:56:32) - Defining purpose(00:58:29) - What do you hope to be doing in 20 years
