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Courage UnmaskedFrom Startup to $1.25 Billion: The Power of Not Being Afraid of FailureWhat does it take to build a company that sells for $1.25 billion? More vulnerability than you might expect.Shegun Otulana pulls back the curtain on entrepreneurship's glamorized image, revealing the gritty reality behind his journey from founding TheraNest to leading Therapy Brands through its billion-dollar acquisition. With refreshing candor, he confesses, "I never did think about quitting. The only thing I was worried about was my wife making me quit." This resilience, coupled with a systematic approach to business validation, carried him through countless difficult days.The secret weapon in Shegun's...2025-03-0827 min
From Start-Up to Grown-Up#79, Shegun Otulana, Founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs—From Nigeria to unicorn founder; bootstrapping a profitable business; learning to embrace feedbackShegun Otulana is a seasoned entrepreneur, advisor, mentor and investor. Drawing from his experience as a bootstrapped startup founder who found incredible success, his mission is to empower the next generation of builders by sharing his lessons learned to guide their entrepreneurial journeys. In addition to mentoring founders in his community – many of whom have gone on to launch successful companies – he also enjoys sharing his insight with startup leaders, business associations, academic institutions and other growth-minded groups.In 2013, Shegun founded TheraNest and its parent company, Therapy Brands, a software platform for mental, behavioral, substance and physical reha...2024-11-051h 11
The Wise ExitShegun OtulanaSummaryIn this conversation, Todd Sullivan speaks with Shegun Otulana about the intricacies of selling a business, particularly in the health tech sector. Shagan shares his journey of building and selling Therapy Brands for $1.25 billion, discussing the factors that led to his decision to sell, the importance of preparing for an exit, and the role of clarity in value creation and company culture. He emphasizes the need for founders to understand buyer expectations and the risks involved in transferring ownership. The conversation also touches on the significance of having the right team and external partners during the...2024-10-2948 min
INDIE AUDIOFrom $250k Raised to a $1.25B Exit with Shegun OtulanaA few weeks back, I was the morning speaker at an event hosted by David Senra of FoundersPodcast (one of my favorite podcasts and people). The afternoon speaker was someone I’d never heard of before, Shegun Otulana. The story he told resonated deeply — a Nigerian immigrant who came to study at the University of Alabama. He had the drive to be an entrepreneur and had a few early attempts that ended in a failed partnership and a pile of debt. Feeling like he was made for more than pushing pixels at a 9-to-5, and at the urgin...2024-10-2559 min
Indie vs UnicornioDe 0 a $1.2B: Los Secretos detrás de estas MEGA VENTAS | #75En este episodio de Indie vs Unicornio, analizamos algunos de los temas más interesantes del Main Street Summit y exploramos la historia detrás de Siete Foods, una compañía que ha marcado la diferencia en el mercado de alimentos y las mega ventas. Además, nos adentramos en una pregunta crucial para los emprendedores que eligen el camino del bootstrapping: ¿Para qué me puede servir capital externo sin desmotivar al inversor? Discutimos cómo las empresas con crecimiento orgánico y foco en calidad pueden atraer inversión externa sin perder su esencia.
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The Orbit Marketing PodcastShegun Otulana: Selling Therapy Brands For $1.25 BillionAt 18, Shegun moved to Birmingham Alabama to escape violence surrounding him in Nigeria. Two decades later, he sold Therapy Brands for $1.25 Billion — one of the largest exits in Alabama history.In addition, Shegun has been recognized as EY's Entrepreneur of the Year and the Aspen Institute’s Henry Crown Fellow. Shegun is now the CEO of Copysmith AI and the Founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs. This conversation covers Shegun's story of building Therapy Brands and the lessons learned along the way. We also get into Shegun's goals for the coming years.2024-01-0842 min
CEO on the GoDo More Faster with CEO Shegun OtulanaCEOs, founders, entrepreneurs and leaders in general are under more pressure than ever to do more faster. As the pace of change accelerates, leaders must make quicker decisions to drive desired outcomes.Gayle Lantz speaks with Shegun Otulana, Founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs (HVL). With an impressive track record of building successful businesses, Shegun now helps other startups make sure they are heading in the right direction. He shares lessons learned that apply to any leader who wants to build a successful business and make a positive impact in their c...2023-05-0430 min