Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Sporadic
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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About This Podcast

Welcome to “Growing Pains,” the podcast that cuts through the tech hype and gets real about what it takes to “grow up” with Venture and PE backing.  Candid conversations, practical solutions, and a lot of “tell it like it is”.

This Podcast prepares you for the changes from new, professional investors. The good the bad and the very ugly. 

Guests include CEOs, GTM experts, Operators, and Investors who talk about rapid scaling, changing leadership, ripping apart the tech that got you there, while not missing a beat to keep customers happy, disciplined reporting and forecasting with stories and anecdotes that make it real.

We’ll chat with experts who’ve crossed the scaling chasm and experts in PE and VC who about what they’ve seen post-investment and what they look for based on that experience.

So, if you’re ready for some honest, no-nonsense insights and maybe a chuckle or two, join us! 

This is “Growing Pains” by Outforce, subscribe today, and let’s get started.

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DAVID HORNIK, Lobby Capital and his 5x Billion dollar picks

Jun 17, 2025 36m

Meet David Hornik, the Silicon Valley legend who turned 5 companies into billion-dollar powerhouses—including Splunk's $28B exit to CiscoWhat You'll Learn: • From Courtroom to Cap Table: How a lawyer…

Chris Hood: AI Hype vs Reality

Jun 10, 2025 48m

SummaryWould you want a human brain surgeon or the latest AI robotic surgeon to perform surgery? In this episode of Growing Pains, Chris Hood former director of innovation at Google, author of…

S1E14 David Rowley Diversis Capital; The first 100 days and (Tech Team) Due Diligence

May 27, 2025 43m Transcript

David Rowley, Operating Partner with Diversis Capital (Diversis.com) discusses the intricacies of private equity, focusing on growth equity and the role of technology in investment decisions. He…

S1E13 From Consolidation to Acquisition with Tom Altman

Mar 07, 2025 33m

This week on Growing Pains..... Altus CXO Chief Technology Officer, Tom Altman! Tune in as we talk about transitioning from consolidation to acquisition, mapping your business process to prepare for…

S1E12 Venture Capital vs Private Equity: Navigating The Differences with Nick Jain

Jan 31, 2025 34m

IdeaScale CEO, Nick Jain provides a unique perspective on key differences between funding from Venture Capital Firms and Private Equity Firms, as well as maintaining profitability when businesses are…

Being Vulnerable To Become Unstuck

Sep 16, 2024 49m

This week on Growing Pains...Alicia Farricielli! Tune in as we learn how to feel good about your business and make smart decisions by staying in the present. For more insights from Sean, visit…

S1E10 Increasing Revenue By Decreasing Costs

Jul 26, 2024 1h

This week on Growing Pains... Matthew Mamet, Chief Product Officier of EnergySage. We are digging into the perfect scenario for a founder, the threat of OpenAI to Google marketplaces, and increasing…

Everything You Need to Know About MSPs. How to Win Them and How to Win Their SME Clients.

May 22, 2024 59m

This week on Growing Pains... Dave Sobel from The Business of Tech! Let's look into the nuances of the critical first customer,  long-term lifetime value, and gaining awareness with your target…

S1E8 $100 Million Dollar Lessons with John St. Pierre.

May 16, 2024 39m

This week on Growing Pains we are chatting with John St. Pierre, a fellow Canadian, successful entrepreneur, and the author of the $100M Journey. John shares his insights on the tough lessons in…

S1E7 The Challenges of Selling to Non-Technical Companies - As a Tech Company.

May 09, 2024 33m

This week we welcome Ryan Matonis, President & CTO of LeadForce360 to the Growing Pains podcast. This week we are getting into CRMs, outbound activities, and the challenges of selling to…

S1E6 The Evolution of MVPs and Technical Leaders.

Apr 23, 2024 58m

Erik Birkfeld from Scaletech Consulting talks with us about the importance of understanding the "Why" in engineering, the vitality of a cultural fit for an engineering department and the evolution of…

S1E5 Practical Transparency and Open-Door Policies.

Feb 28, 2024 35m

This week we sit down with Brittany Greenfield, the Founder and CEO of Wabbi and we are getting into open-door policies, practical transparency, and how building software and building a house aren't…

S1E4 Keeping Your Business Secure: Tips for Cybersecurity.

Feb 21, 2024 43m

This week we chat with Terry Ziemniak, and we are digging into the world of cybersecurity. Tune in for tips, trends, and the latest on keeping your business secure! For more insights from Sean, visit…

S1E3 Cultivating Your Network to Find Success

Feb 14, 2024 30m

This week we chat with Denzil Eden - the founder and CEO of Smarty! We get into all things AI, coding, and cultivating your network to find success. For more insights from Sean, visit OUTFORCE.AI

S1E2 The Engineer's Perspective on Outsourcing

Jan 19, 2024 35m

The episode of the Growing Pains Podcast features Yoli Chisholm, chief marketing officer at Outforce, and Steven Bandola, our lead product engineer. This week we focus on the challenges of building…

S1E1 Sustaining Technical Growth and Innovation with Outsourcing.

Nov 24, 2023 50m

Hear from PennyAI's VP of Engineering, Jane Creed as she talks about her journey with Outforce and the success that came from IT outsourcing done right. For more insights from Sean, visit OUTFORCE.AI

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