Jenny Lawton is the Executive Vice President of Bolster, a marketplace to connect high-growth companies with executive talent. Previously, Jenny was the Chief Innovation Officer and COO of Techstars, she was also the CEO of MakerBot Industries, a global leader in desktop 3D printing.

In this episode, learn what it takes to navigate the process of an acquisition, when to sell your company, why self-care is critical in leadership, how to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem, why having a mentor is essential, and more.

OUTLINE:

Here's the timestamps for the episode:

(00:30) - Introduction
(02:00) - Early years as a young mother and entrepreneur
(16:14) - Selling a business and the acquisition process
(26:45) - Pitfalls and tough times
(39:00) - Makerbot Industries
(47:00) - Challenges of going public
(49:45) - Transitioning to LittleBits
(51:57) - Bringing structure to innovative disruption
(54:50) - Creating entrepreneurial ecosystems in cities
(1:05:09) - What is Bolster?
(1:08) - Importance of having a mentor

EPISODE LINKS:

Bolster: https://bolster.com/
Makerbot: https://www.makerbot.com/

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PODCAST INFO:

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forward-obsessed/id1615760781
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The Future of Building Creative Companies with Jenny Lawton

Forward Obsessed