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Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonaldAuthor: A Starting with One Podcast
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more ... you are a leader." John Quincy Adams. We love sending our listeners on a journey of discovery as they learn about the inspiring lives of industry thought leaders, business owners, & entrepreneurs from all walks of life, who share one thing in common SUCCESS! And it all starts with oneone idea; one conversation; one dream. Brought to you by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Success Leaves Clues: Ep187 with guest Kirk Simpson, co-founder and CEO of goConfirm
Episode 187
Thursday, 16 May, 2024
In this episode, Robin Bailey and guest host Josh Siegel sit down with entrepreneur Kirk Simpson, co-founder and CEO of goConfirm, a digital identity company that enables you to add trust to your everyday interactions with others. They discuss Kirk's decision to return to the startup world after a successful exit with his previous company, Wave. Kirk shares his motivations, including the fulfillment of working with smart and motivated people and tackling hard problems. He also talks about the challenges of transitioning from running a large company to starting a new startup, and the importance of maintaining a strong corporate culture during an acquisition. Kirk emphasizes the need for balance between work and personal life, and the importance of staying present with family. Overall, the conversation highlights the realities of being a tech founder and the dedication required to succeed.Key TakeawaysTransitioning from running a large company to starting a new startup can be challenging, but also refreshing and inspiring.Maintaining a strong corporate culture during an acquisition requires open communication and addressing employees' concerns.Balancing work and personal life is important, and it's okay to lean in during intense periods of work while also being present with family.Being a tech founder requires dedication and resilience, and it's important to demystify the romanticized view of entrepreneurship."There's quite literally nothing like being in a room with smart, motivated people trying to tackle a hard problem." ~ Kirk SimpsonBrought to you by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group
