Matthew Achak is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Non-Linear Venture Partners, where he consults and invests in early-stage start-ups.

Prior to Non-Linear Venture Partners, Matt Co-Founded FCR, the leading provider of outsourced live agent support services for tech companies. FCR was acquired by TTEC in 2019.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of establishing a company's DNA and core values early
• The value of having a complementary and trustworthy business partner
• How to increase your employee retention rate in a high attrition business
• Strategies for leveraging small communities to build a successful business
• How taking chances and learning new things can help you find your calling

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Ayden Syal is the Co-Founder and CEO of MOGL, a leading athlete influencer marketplace and NIL software provider that streamlines partnerships between brands and athlete influencers.

Prior to starting MOGL, Ayden worked at Morgan Stanley, Lexington Partners, and IHS Markit (now S&P Global). Ayden has been named to the Sports Business Journal New Voices Under 30 list, The Marquis "Who's Who in America" list, and won the 2022 SXSW Pitch competition on behalf of MOGL.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Tactics for fundraising
• A playbook to distribute thought leadership
• How to get traction in marketplace business
• How to leverage influencers to grow your business
• Insights into the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) industry

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Tim Robinson is the CEO of AgencyBloc. AgencyBloc is the leading Insurance Industry Growth Platform serving the health, benefits, and senior insurance space.

Prior to AgencyBloc, Tim was the COO of WorkWave, COO of FMG Suite, and COO of Cii. All of those companies are private equity portfolio companies.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to conduct a daily leadership team huddle
• The lifecycle of a private equity portfolio company
• How to manage and integrate company acquisitions
• How private equity investment impacts business operations.
• The journey from VP to Chief Operating Officer in a private equity environment.

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