Built to Sell Radio Ep 373 Revolutionizing the Way We Plan Our Careers: Discover the Impact of Sokanu with the Founder, Spencer Thompson
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Jan 20, 2023 Spencer Thompson, founder of Sokanu, discusses the evolution of career assessment technology and the motivations of entrepreneurs. He also shares the decision to merge with Penn Foster for greater impact. They explore the reasons for raising capital instead of selling the company and reflect on finalizing a deal, including personal mistakes and emotional highs and lows. The chapter concludes with introducing the guest's new company focused on strengthening company defenses.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Evolution of Career Assessment Technology
02:21 • 16min
Motivations and Tensions
18:37 • 6min
Joining Forces with Pad Foster for Greater Impact
24:17 • 4min
Entering an exclusive deal and raising capital instead of selling the company
28:06 • 4min
Improving Marketing Funnels and Dealing with Investor Backouts
31:59 • 2min
Reflections on Finalizing a Deal
33:50 • 6min
Wrapping Up the Conversation and Introducing the New Company
39:58 • 2min