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) Conclusion
Learn more about Ghassan:
https://www.ghassanhalazon.com/
Linkedin: Ghassan Halazon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghassan-halazon/Instagram: instajee @ghalazon