Building a strong foundation is essential for long-term business success, especially when faced with unexpected challenges.
We spoke with Dave Dittenber, Co-Founder and CEO of BYOD, who faced the ultimate challenge with the unexpected passing of his Co-Founder, Frank Luijckx. He recounts the loss and emphasizes how Frank’s forward-thinking and meticulous planning had a lasting positive impact on the business’s trajectory and contributed to its continued success.
In this episode, Dave shares his remarkable journey from starting as a dishwasher at age 12 to becoming the CEO of a cutting-edge AI company that powers Mabel, the first virtual restaurant assistant.
He also provides personal insights into the challenges and strategies of funding a tech startup, stressing the importance of prudent financial planning and maintaining investor confidence through transparency and strategic growth.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- How active participation in industry associations offers key insights, connections, and mentorship for software entrepreneurs
- How transparency with investors helps build trust and drive business growth
- The importance of thorough documentation, recovery plans, and strategic playbooks
Other resources to check out:
Interview with Vinay Bhagat, Founder and CEO of TrustRadius who publishes a yearly report about how B2B buyer behavior is changing.
The Lead Gen Mistake I Guarantee You’re Making – how to create content that better identifies intent from today’s b2b buyer.
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