How to Build, Buy, or Sell Your Startup l Ghassan Halazon
In this episode, Ghassan, Halazon one of Canada's top CEOs, shares his journey of building a successful startup, from tough lessons learned to navigating the world of valuations and exits. Get expert advice on attracting investors, raising capital, and negotiating in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship.About Ghassan Halazon—a powerhouse entrepreneur who quit a Wall Street job at just 25 to chase his dreams of scaling a portfolio of coveted digital brands. Fast forward 15 years, and Ghassan has built, acquired or sold a dozen e-commerce companies that have driven cumulative sales approaching $1 billion from market-leading brand. Ghassan's journey is all about resilience and redefining success. Ghassan is also the proud honoree of Canada’s 40 Under 40.Episode Breakdown(00:00) Intro(03:00) Ghassan's History with Dragon's Den(05:44) How did one of Canada's top CEOs start his company?(10:25) Hard lessons learned from building a startup. (14:40) When and how to Exit/Sell Your Startup? (17:15) The truth about the valuation of your startup (19:45) Whether I should get an investor and build, or exit/sell my startup? (24:00) How do you even get an investor? (28:45) Best advice you'll hear on negotiations when it comes to capital raising(31:42) Community, support, and how change will come? (40:00) ConclusionLearn more about Ghassan: https://www.ghassanhalazon.com/Linkedin: Ghassan Halazon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghassan-halazon/Instagram: instajee @ghalazon