{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Founder Shares","title":"Inside a $175M Deal: Tim McLoughlin & Joshua Hayes Live From RDU Startup Week","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8555dc77\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3647,"description":"What does it take to guide a company from early investment to a major private equity transaction?In this special Founder Shares live episode, recorded at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, Tim McLoughlin of CoFounders Capital and Joshua M. Hayes of Hutchison PLLC share the inside story behind the $175 million investment in Element451, a Raleigh-based higher education CRM platform.What challenges arise when spinning out a new tech company from an existing business? How do investors, founders, and legal teams work together to navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and close major transactions? Tim and Josh offer real-world insights on evaluating early-stage companies, managing through crises like COVID-19, and preparing for a successful exit—including the fast-paced deal-making that led to Element451’s acquisition.Hosted by Trevor Schmidt, Founder Shares is brought to you by Hutchison PLLC and is edited and produced by Earfluence.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UhmkSZZ_siccx2kojsD-gnrMIBF68_YLOoyLoFcb66Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEyOTc0LzE1OTY1/NjM4ODctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}