Season 6 - Episode 6: Scaling Smart: Rob Levin’s Guide to Business Growth, Funding, and Resilience

Robert Levin is a seasoned investor and operator with a robust background in strategy, growth and mergers and acquisitions. This week we talk to him about what it means to scale a startup worth tens of millions and how to manage the WFIO moments.

It's VC, funding, and pivots on Startup Different!

• Entrepreneurs often have a trait of seeing and solving problems.

• Accidental entrepreneurship can lead to successful ventures.

• It's crucial to understand the difference between growth and profitability.

• Building relationships with investors before needing money is key.

• External events can drastically impact business outcomes.

• Operational debt must be managed just like financial debt.

• You need to be comfortable with uncertainty to succeed as an entrepreneur.

• Scaling requires a focus on processes and culture.

• Sometimes slowing down is necessary to achieve sustainable growth.

• The entrepreneurial journey is not always glamorous; it requires hard work and resilience.