Shane Murphy is the CEO of Ownr.
Ownr is an RBCx company. They are making it simpler and more affordable for businesses to start and succeed. They know that starting and running a business takes a huge effort. By simplifying and automating business formation and everyday legal work, they help SMBs thrive.
Takeaways
Ownr aims to democratize access to incorporation and provide ongoing support for small businesses.
Building product within RBCx allows Ownr to leverage existing RBC products and create an embedded experience for users.
Shane emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with good people, engaging in physical activity, and listening to customer feedback.
The future of Ownr includes expanding services and addressing the needs of entrepreneurs at different stages of their business journey.
The acquisition of Founded Technologies by Ownr/RBCx.
Transitioning from COO to CEO.
Shane's thoughts on competition.
Hints of potential future products from Ownr.
Chapters
00:00 Shane's Interest in Law
01:27 Master's Degree in Political Theory
03:24 Starting Founded Technologies
06:03 Transition to Owner
08:28 Acquisition by RBC Ventures
12:46 Transition from COO to CEO
13:22 RBCx and the Focus on Tech and Innovation
17:09 Democratizing Access to Incorporation
19:37 Building Product within RBCx
22:20 Gathering Feedback from Customers
24:01 Creating a Deeper Relationship with Customers
26:57 Competition in the Market
29:39 Growth and Partnerships
32:23 RBCx and its Focus
34:10 Future of Ownr
36:40 User Journey for Different Types of Businesses
39:07 Favorite Book: Scaling People
41:01 Excitement for the New Year
41:51 Dealing with Hard Times
42:53 Closing Remarks
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