Igor Portugal: The accidental CEO: when startups, divorce, and M&A collide!

Igor Portugal spent two decades mastering markets—leading hedge fund strategies and managing billions in capital. But when the industry no longer aligned with his values, he made a rare move in finance: a voluntary, intentional exit. No dramatic blow-up. Just a calculated decision to leave while ahead.In this episode, we unpack how to know when it’s time to exit, the strategy behind leaving a high-performing career, and why Igor believes your best trade might be walking away. Whether you're planning your next move or rethinking what long-term success looks like, this conversation is a masterclass in exiting on your own terms.Book Recommendations"Unasked Questions" by Igor Portugal"The Goal" by Eliyahu M. Goldratt - Structural inspiration for Igor’s book."The Phoenix Project" by Gene Kim - Another narrative-style business book model."Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni - A reference point for narrative-driven business learning."Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand - Referenced for its philosophical style that inspired Igor's earlier novel idea."On Writing" by Stephen King - Recommended by Igor for anyone learning the writing craft. Described as “an amazing book” for aspiring authors ."Economical Writing" - My recommendation for improving sentence-level technical writing.🎙️ Podcasts for WritersFiction Author Business School by Lizelle Hill - Igor binged the entire podcast and considers her a key inspiration.The Self-Publishing School Podcast by Chandler Bolt - Tips on self-publishing, writing motivation, and strategy.The Creative Penn Podcast by Joanna Penn - Offers guidance on both creative writing and self-publishing.Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my e-book, "The Exit Factor: Sell your company for a life-changing sum" and sign up to receive the Business Growth Journal fortnightly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joshcomrie.com/the-exit-factor⁠

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Welcome to 2 Commas: The $multi-million exit showI've spent over two decades helping founders scale their businesses and achieve successful, multimillion-dollar exits. I've also achieved this myself on multiple occasions. With my experience as an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor, I’ve had the privilege of guiding companies through the highs and lows of business growth and exit strategies.Each episode will bring you the previously untold stories of entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled and exited their businesses for seven-figure (2 comma's) plus returns. You’ll hear more about the journeys, challenges, and pivotal moments that led to these transformative exits. My goal is to inform and inspire founders who are looking to scale their ventures to seven, eight or nine figures and beyond.Follow me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshcomrieDownload my e-book, "The Exit Factor" and sign up to receive the Business Growth Journal weekly: https://www.joshcomrie.com/the-exit-factor