{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Big Exit Show","title":"Selling Crossinx to Unified Post from Bankruptcy to Tech Success","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2829,"description":"In this episode from \"The Big Exit Show\" we have the privilege of speaking with Marcus Laube, a true paragon of business acumen and perseverance. His is a journey from salvaging a company on the brink of collapse to steering it towards a prosperous and strategic acquisition.Marcus' story begins with a bold decision to buy out a bankrupt company, armed only with resourcefulness and an unwavering conviction in the obsolescence of paper invoices. From the modest initial financing through the sale of second-hand furniture to its impressive turnaround and Nordic acquisition, Marcus's tenure laid the groundwork for a new venture, conceived in the shadow of the financial downturn and subsequent market adversities.We explore the network effect that was integral to the company's success, weaving a tale of how connecting a multitude of smaller suppliers catapulted to significant business growth. Beyond business strategies and financial details, we delve into the personal dimensions of Marcus’s experiences. Navigating the complexities of business relationships that bleed into personal interactions, handling the emotional weight of parting with a business nurtured for 25 years, and the strategic contemplation that led to Marcus’s final exit.We invite you into this comprehensive discussion that celebrates entrepreneurial victory and confronts the arduous challenges and profound emotional investment that come with a life dedicated to innovation and leadership. Thank you for joining us on The Big Exit show, where we navigate the complexities of exits, transitions, and the sheer grit it takes to make it to the top in the tech industry. Let's begin.We will talk about:00:00 Obsession with market timing leads to success.04:33 Pioneered electronic invoicing before it was common.07:22 Investment refusal led to personal buyout and restart.11:37 Market advanced, early days for e-invoicing, challenges.15:16 Financial crisis drove e-invoicing with large buyers.18:24 Focus on large...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AUofuEWKwzqqteyFpClL7OojFwjGryFkj1uNsJleR7k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIyNDAxLzE2ODg2/NzQyNTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}