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Raise & Exit
Raise and Exit is the podcast for founders navigating the path to raising capital and selling their company. Host Edgar Baum sits down with investors, operators, and dealmakers to unpack the real stories behind successful raises, exits, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're planning to fundraise, considering an exit, or just want to think like an acquirer or investor, this show gives you the insider knowledge to make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Raise & Exit
Raise & Exit Podcast: Episode 12 Saydeah Howard
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🎙️ Episode 12 is live! This time we sit down with Saydeah Howard, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Cherryrock Capital, to talk about how founders should think about leadership, hiring, and scaling from Series A onward.
If you’re preparing to raise or building out your first leadership team, this episode is full of practical insights you can apply right away.
What do we cover?
1. Hiring mistakes made early can become culture and execution issues later — leadership structure needs to be intentional from the start.
2. Two of the most critical hires at Series A are the head of sales and the head of finance — both set the trajectory for growth and readiness for the next round.
3. Founders must move beyond inspiration alone — the best leaders empower, delegate, and adapt their style to get the best out of their teams.
Saydeah also shares her perspective on fractional executives, the importance of self-awareness in leadership, and how underrepresented founders can vet investors to find true partners.
🎧 Tune in for a candid look at what it takes to build the right team — and yourself — for long-term scale.