Wil Schroter is the founder and CEO of Startups.com, the world's largest startup platform. They help over one million startup companies find customers, funding, mentors, and world-class education.
Before founding Startups.com, Wil founded multiple successful startups like Swapalease.com and Fundable.com. He also founded Blue Diesel at the age of 19 and grew it to $700 million in capitalized billings before it became inVentiv, now valued at $6 billion dollars.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The impact of extreme stress on founders
- How saying "yes" to opportunities can open unexpected doors.
- The significance of having a mission-driven approach in business.
- The transition from a service-based business model to a product-based one.
- The importance of balancing multiple ventures and managing personal life effectively.
What is The Insurance Growth Lab?
Host Callan Harrington dives into the strategies, decisions, and lessons that have shaped the careers of top marketing and growth leaders in the insurance industry. From bold moves to costly mistakes, each episode uncovers real-world insights that listeners can apply to accelerate growth in their own businesses.