ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What if the biggest source of pressure isn't your business?
What if it's the way you respond to it?
After helping innovative startups secure more than $500 million in non-dilutive funding, Jerry Hollister has learned that the founders who thrive are not the ones who avoid rejection. They are the ones who know how to respond to it.
In this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Jerry shares the leadership lessons he has learned as a Navy officer, business executive, and trusted advisor to innovative startups. From investor rejection and funding uncertainty to hiring, leadership, and resilience, this conversation explores what truly separates great founders when the pressure is at its highest.
If you're building a company, leading a team, or navigating one of the toughest seasons in your business, this episode will change the way you think about pressure.
In this episode:-
Why rejection can become your biggest breakthrough
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The surprising truth about where pressure really comes from
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How great founders think differently under pressure
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Why attitude matters more than experience when hiring
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The difference between positional authority and relational leadership
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How startups can secure non-dilutive funding without giving up equity
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Lessons from helping startups secure over $500 million in funding
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The mindset that helped Jerry overcome setbacks throughout his career
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