Michael Perry: From Food Stamps to a Shopify Exit—And Starting Over Again

Michael Perry (known as "MP") is the founder of Kit (sold to Shopify in 2016) and founder and CEO of Maple – a platform that enables parents to share and manage family responsibilities.


Expect to hear about:

– From Debt to Acquisition: MP’s journey from food stamps and $70K debt to selling his 3rd company, Kit, for millions.

– Hard Truths About Founder Life: MP's candid take on the real costs of entrepreneurship and how it's reshaped his views on time, money, and ambition.

– The Mission Behind Maple: His vision to transform parenting culture in America through his company.

– On Support and Priorities: Why he believes no one is truly self-made, and how being a parent comes before being a founder.


Find MP on:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlperry/ 

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