Exit Stories
Exit Stories is a podcast from GrepBeat and Kevin Mosley of Jurassic Capital that dives deep into the journeys of Triangle-area founders who’ve built and sold their companies.
The latest season of Exit Stories continues our deep dives with founders across the Triangle who’ve recently navigated the path from startup to successful exit.
Browse the newest episodes below — updated weekly as new conversations drop.
Season 4 features Triangle founders and execs sharing real lessons from their exits — from building TradePending over a decade to crafting smart strategies with Topmark Partners. These stories reveal what it takes to scale, sell, and succeed on your own terms.
Season 3 spotlights founders who scaled smart and sold well — from Eric Boduch’s unicorn journey to Bill Spruill’s $300M deal. Each episode uncovers hard-earned lessons on growth, grit, and timing the perfect exit.
Season 2 dives into the art of the deal — from bootstrapping Bronto to a $200M exit to negotiating with tech giants and private equity buyers. Founders share real-world lessons on fundraising, pivots, and knowing when it’s time to sell.
The debut season of Exit Stories set the tone with candid conversations from the Triangle’s first wave of standout founders — from Shoeboxed to ArchiveSocial. These episodes explore how early leaders built real businesses, stayed profitable, and found the right strategic exits.