Mary's Gone Crackers: Mary Waldner
How I Built This with Guy Raz
00:00
Navigating Investor Pressure
This chapter explores the internal conflicts experienced by a food business as it faces mounting pressure from investors for rapid growth, ultimately leading to shifts in leadership dynamics. Founders recount the emotional and strategic challenges of managing investor relationships, revealing a divide-and-conquer approach that strained partnerships. The narrative emphasizes the complexities of corporate governance and the impact of legal struggles, alongside a significant revenue growth and a major acquisition by a Japanese firm.
Transcript
Play full episode
