From selling her own company to mentoring other women entrepreneurs. This episode of the exit is a full circle entrepreneurial story from starting a business, and building it into a successful company, to exiting and becoming an investor helping other women grow their businesses. Robbie tells how timing is everything, she was in the right place at the right time and a connection saw the potential of the company. Robbie continued to build the company and negotiate an exit at the same time. She knew the leverage she had and worked it to her advantage to get the best deal she could. Now as an angel investor, Robbie looks to empower other women to help them achieve their goals. Listen to find out what advice Robbie has for other founders and entrepreneurs looking to grow and exit.
Through the lens of guests, stories, and advice, we dive into the journey of the female founder.
It can be tricky to grow your company while trying to sell it, because growing and selling are both full time jobs and then some.
So how can a founder be expected to do all the things to maximize the offer?
Check out this episode of the Deal Closers Podcast with Izach Porter and special guest Robbie Hardy as they discuss how to grow your business while trying to sell your business!
In this episode of Smashing the Plateau, we discuss the discomfort that led Robbie to leave the corporate world, launching her own business and securing her previous employer as her first client, the rollercoaster of starting and selling a software company, utilizing corporate connections to fuel her entrepreneurial ventures, her mission to mentor women and help them find their voice, the dynamics of effective mentorship and its transformative power and Robbie’s advice for corporate refugees seeking to venture into entrepreneurship.
Join us as we sit down with Robbie, a dynamic entrepreneur with a unique journey. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped her career and fueled her mission to make a lasting impact. She dives into M&A insight from selling her companies, her mentor in residency role at Duke University, teaching women to be angel investors and meeting you where you are.
On this episode of the DealQuest Podcast, Robbie Hardy joins me to discuss her extensive experience as an entrepreneur, author, and investor, particularly focusing on the challenges and triumphs of women in business. As the founder of XELLE Ventures, an angel fund dedicated to investing in female founders, Robbie offers unique insights into the entrepreneurial journey and the importance of empowerment and mentorship.
This week on AGELESS…Robbie Hardy has done it all. She’s been a teacher, a school bus driver, a researcher, and a corporate executive in the tech space. But her real passion is helping women entrepreneurs get the angel funding and the support they need to launch their businesses.
Courtney and Dana unpack the wisdom bombshells from their chat with Robbie Hardy—think blind spots, shadow-casting as a leader, and why you should always pick the purple pill in life. They're talking about the weight of leadership, the unexpected ways our vibes can sink a whole ship, and why sometimes, the best business move is simply booking that mountain getaway.
Robbie juggled side businesses with her corporate career, but despite her success, she felt out of sync with corporate norms and craved a deeper impact. A transformative trip to Colorado inspired her to forge a path that fed her soul. Her employer became her first client, and her first company was born.
Join us as we sit down with Robbie, a dynamic entrepreneur with a unique journey. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped her career and fueled her mission to make a lasting impact. She dives into her M&A insight from selling her companies, mentorship in a residency role at Duke University, the honor of Teaching women to be angel investors, and more!