Jason Somerville, an experienced entrepreneur and investment banker, shares his professional journey and insights on transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship. He narrates about his previous roles at Bank of America and a hedge fund, before starting his own ventures, including a helicopter leasing company. Jason now assists business founders/owners planning an exit strategy in his current role at GW Partners. Through a series of phases, they identify weaknesses in businesses, implement improvements and strategize to sell the businesses.

 

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Episode Highlights

  • Jason’s work in helping entrepreneurs with their exit strategy
  • The typical investors they worked with at the hedge fund
  • The challenges and benefits of navigating the entrepreneurial path
  • How his wife’s deep belief in his ideas ignited his entrepreneurial journey
  • The human component in financial deals
  • Using branding as a business strategy, emphasizing emotional connections, DNA, and clear messaging

 

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