Behind Company Lines

The Biggest Fight in Shark Tank History - Christopher Gray | BCL #308

February 02, 2024 Hosts Julian Torres and Mike Townsend, sponsored by Otter Labs Episode 308
Behind Company Lines
The Biggest Fight in Shark Tank History - Christopher Gray | BCL #308
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In this riveting podcast episode of Behind Company Lines, Julian Torres chats with Christopher Gray, Founder & CEO of Scholly. In 2023, Scholly was acquired by leading education and student solutions company, Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM). They deep dive into Christopher's journey from college to a successful acquisition, discussing his experiences along the way including his Shark Tank journey, the evolution of education, and the future of Scholly. Christopher shares his insights about the landscape of entrepreneurship, particularly for people of color, and discusses the changes he'd like to see. He also throws light on his future plans involving angel investing and the AI space.

Don't miss this candid conversation with a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the complexities of the business world.


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308 - Christopher Gray, Founder & CEO of Scholly
Introduction
Starting Scholly
Shark Tank Experience
Scholarship Journey
Building the Team
Challenges and Support
Diversity in Entrepreneurship
Viral Moments
Scholly's Business Model
Scholarship Mismanagement
Business Expansion
Acquisition Journey
Entrepreneurial Advice
Facing Fears
AI and Job Market
Hometown Reflections
College Considerations