Jim Armstrong of JDA Software on Founding a $2B Company, Operating and Investing Lessons, and Finding Meaning in Wealth

On this episode of The Capital Stack Podcast, venture capitalist David Paul speaks with his mentor, Jim Armstrong, founder of JDA Software (now Blue Yonder) - a global supply chain solution for big box retailers. This inspiring episode is filled with invaluable information and highlights how opportunity is everywhere, and when acted upon with the right mindset, success can flourish. Listen to Jim speak about his irregular journey to success, what lessons he would tell his younger self, and how Jim chooses to spend his time today. You can watch/listen to the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple.

What You Will Discover -

(1:47) - Jim’s story of how he got into software

(7:10) - How JDA Software ended up being headquartered in The United States, and a rundown of the company’s life cycle

(8:34) - Jim’s viewpoint on taking JDA Software Public

(12:18) - How JDA Software operated pre-SaaS

(13:58) - Jim’s motivation for starting his own business

(15:36) - How Jim chose to help and inspire strangers and those around him

(18:12) - Rancho Feliz, Jim’s charitable organization

(20:13) - Jim’s life now, and what he is excited about

(24:40) - What Jim would tell his earlier self