Entrepreneurs on Fire How to Scale a Global Business Without Silicon Valley Money with Greg Moran
Jan 21, 2026
Greg Moran, a multi-exit founder and creator of the docuseries Scaling Across Borders, shares insights on building successful companies without Silicon Valley resources. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating talent and driving cash from day one. Constraints can ignite creativity, pushing founders in overlooked markets to innovate faster. Thinking globally from the outset grants access to diverse talent and opportunities. Moran also highlights the significance of hiring top talent while maintaining a mission-driven approach.
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Build Talent And Cash First
- Create talent internally by training ambitious people with raw skills into the roles you need.
- Drive cash from day one and use service revenue to fund product bets instead of relying on outside capital.
Scarcity Accelerates Execution
- Constraints force faster iteration so underfunded founders often accomplish in 12 months what others take years to do.
- Scarcity drives vertical integration and creative execution that become new business lines.
Giraffa Built Everything In-House
- Greg describes Giraffa in Kosovo building their own search, media, logistics, and payments because infrastructure didn't exist.
- Each internally built function then became standalone businesses.