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Finding Fearless
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition. Join host Madeline Reeves, CEO of Fearless Foundry, as she digs deep to learn from the lived experiences of underestimated entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and fearless founders. Every episode presents an opportunity to learn from their successes—and struggles—while building a company on their own terms. Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development.
Finding Fearless
Shaping Exit-Ready Enterprises: Belinda Ephraim's Insights on Enhancing Diversity in Mergers and Acquisitions
In Today’s episode, Madeline is in conversation with Belinda Ephraim, the founder of Katalyst Point Advisors. Belinda shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship, starting from her early days in Nigeria. Her experiences working as a senior analyst with a wealth advisor during the AOL & Time Warner Merger intrigued her about the potential of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), which led her to establish her own firm. She outlines the importance of preparing business owners for M&As and also touches on her other entrepreneurial venture - a luxury skincare brand named KOKOBERNA. Through her professional journey, Belinda has adopted a strategic approach to business, focusing on its long-term prospects and planning for an exit strategy well in advance. The conversation also covers the state of the current M&A market, the importance of comprehensive due diligence, and the potential pitfalls for unprepared sellers.
00:00 Introduction and Getting to Know the Guest
00:29 Belinda's Journey to Self-Discovery
00:59 Belinda's Career Path in M&A
06:21 Belinda's Personal Struggles and Triumphs
10:01 Belinda's Unique Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions
14:29 The Importance of Exit Strategy in Business
15:13 Key Factors to Make a Business Exit Ready
28:35 The Importance of Succession Planning
29:28 Understanding Business Perception vs Reality
31:49 The Role of Personal and Financial Standpoints in Business
32:19 The Challenges of Minority-Owned Businesses
34:55 The Impact of Certifications on Business Value
35:39 The Influence of Founding a Brand on Business Advising
41:09 The Trends and Future of Mergers and Acquisitions
50:54 The Role of Fearlessness in Entrepreneurship
53:48 Connecting with Catalyst Point Advisors
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