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Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. Ivan Galvez sits down with Scott Wharton , five-time entrepreneur and current CEO of Tandem PV , to explore a career built at the edge of technology, leadership, and purpose. From betting early on internet voice and video, to scaling Logitech’s video collaboration business from $62 million to more than $1 billion, Scott has consistently shown...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez sits down with Anthony Garcia , combat veteran and CEO of Purepost , to unpack the intense journey of transitioning from military service to startup life. With raw honesty, Anthony shares how trauma, perseverance, and a deep desire to serve others led him to build Purepost, a workforce platform helping veterans and civilians tra...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez sits down with Bill Stathopoulos , CEO of SalesCaptain , Clay London, Club Lead, Top Lemlist Partner, and a go-to expert for building B2B outbound systems that work. Bill shares how he took a startup from just $200/month in revenue to over $1M using cold email, laser-focused ICPs, and scalable outbound frameworks. Together, they...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez sits down with Justin Andrews , Co-Founder and CEO of REUZEit Technologies , to unpack how he turned the complex world of surplus lab equipment into a powerful circular economy platform. What started as a niche resale operation has grown into a scalable SaaS and Hardware as-a-Service (HaaS) model powered by AI and human insight....

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. Ivan Galvez sits down with Heather Hall , Founder & CEO of Sapphire CFO Solutions and a seasoned fintech executive, to unpack what it really takes to build a resilient business, from financial chaos to strategic clarity. Drawing from her unconventional background in anthropology, high-stakes fintech ventures, and her work as a strategic C...

Episode Summary: I n this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. Ivan Galvez sits down with Michael Cioni, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and CEO of Strada , to unpack the raw, often unglamorous truths of startup life—and why the best founders aren’t just builders, but storytellers, recruiters, and creative survivors. Michael shares the journey of Strada’s transformation from an AI-powered video enrichment...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit . , Ivan Galvez sits down with Madhu Basu , founder and CEO of Unnanu , to unpack a powerful journey from humble beginnings in India to building a cutting-edge AI recruiting platform in the U.S. Madhu shares how his early ventures—including a childhood vegetable packing business, taught him resourcefulness, resilience, and the importance of pe...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez sits down with Chumze Chukwudebeluze , author of Business as a Baby and startup strategist, to unpack the real—and often painful—truths behind building a company from scratch. Drawing on lived experience, Chumze outlines the essential mindset shifts and team structures entrepreneurs need at every stage of growth—from chaotic beg...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. Ivan Galvez sits down with Justin Lokitz , business model strategist, author, and founder of DesignShift. With years of experience helping startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 500 companies innovate and grow, Justin delivers a masterclass on what truly drives startup success—and what kills it. Together, they break down the journey from idea to ex...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez speaks with Nick Manzek , co-founder of Elomia , an AI-powered mental health companion designed to increase access to emotional support around the world. Nick shares Elomia’s journey from early prototypes built in Ukraine to today’s scalable, clinically-informed product. Together, they explore the unique challenges of breaking t...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez interviews Harrison Telyan , co-founder of FlowGlad , an open-source payments and billing platform built with developers in mind. Harrison shares how his journey started by redesigning apps in high school, how a cold Imgur redesign earned him a job, and why testing profitably is more valuable than raising capital. He walks us th...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez speaks with Ruchi Singh, founder and CEO of iRobo, a SaaS platform revolutionizing check-in systems in hospitality and healthcare using AI and robotics. Ruchi shares her 25+ years of global tech experience, how frustrating personal travel and hospital wait times sparked her startup vision, and why thoughtful observation is an un...

Episode Summary : In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez sits down with Emily Carlson—CTO, founder of PDA Consulting, host of Powered by Authenticity , and bestselling author. Emily shares her journey from assembling computers with her infant son beside her to leading digital transformation in healthcare and becoming a voice for women in STEM. She reveals the power of showing up auth...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , Ivan Galvez speaks with Bryan Wish, founder and CEO of ArcBound, about how personal branding and storytelling help founders and business leaders amplify their mission. Bryan shares his journey from grassroots community building to launching ArcBound, lessons from a near business collapse, and how authenticity is the foundation of lasting br...

Episode Summary: In this special kickoff episode of Start. Scale. Exit. , host Ivan Galvez introduces the mission behind the show: helping SaaS founders and digital entrepreneurs navigate the full founder journey — from idea to exit. Ivan shares his personal story of starting multiple tech ventures, scaling with purpose, and why exiting a business changed his life and leadership. If you're buildin...