In this episode, James sits down with Jason Shapiro, CEO and Founder of eighty2i. With a unique blend of experience in teaching and finance, Jason shares how his journey cultivated a passion for coaching founders and empowering them to achieve their entrepreneurial goals.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Teacher’s Edge: How Jason’s background as an educator influenced his approach to coaching founders and teams.
- Bridging Entrepreneurial Gaps: The common challenges that hold entrepreneurs back and how eighty2i’s unique model provides hands-on solutions.
- The Power of Radical Transparency: Why actionable feedback and candid advice are essential for business growth.
- Sweat Equity in Action: How eighty2i’s flexible, tech-enabled support empowers founders to scale with confidence.
Episode Highlights:
- “Entrepreneurship is inherently a team sport, and founders often need a co-pilot to help navigate the complex terrain of growth.”
- “We don’t sugarcoat our advice because honest feedback leads to real change.”
- “The best businesses start with sweat equity—yours and the people who believe in your vision.”
About eighty2i
Eighty2i takes the concept of a co-founder to the next level by offering flexible, tech-enabled strategic support across all functional areas of a business. Their team of seasoned operators provides hands-on assistance in RevOps, Finance, Private Equity, and Marketing, making entrepreneurship easier for founders, their teams, and their investors.
Key features of eighty2i’s approach include:
- Flexible Collaboration: Clients can adjust the level of input in real-time.
- Candid Advice: No sugarcoating, just actionable feedback that drives growth.
- Sweat Equity Model: A commitment to working alongside founders to help them reach their full potential.
