In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway speaks with Shegun Otulana, co-founder and CEO of TheraNest and Harmony Venture Labs. The conversation covers his unique approach to pricing, building a remote team, and the importance of eagerness and passion in serving customers.
Bootstrapped in Birmingham: Shegun Otulana on Building Boldly From the Outside In
In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway speaks with Shegun Otulana, co-founder and CEO...
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‘Wonderful things anywhere’: Entrepreneurs share keys to ‘Main Street’ success
“At the end of the day, it’s about relationships, about doing it for the right reasons, and finding your community,” said Shegun Otulana, a startup founder and investor based in Birmingham, Alabama.
What’s next for AI in Alabama?
What’s next in AI? David Lamb interviewed Birmingham innovation leaders to learn more about their perspectives.
From $250k Raised to a $1.25B Exit with Shegun Otulana
Within 5 years, after only having raised $250,000 from local angel investors and with no experience in the industry, a side project had become a thriving business doing north of $50M in ARR and was valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. He eventually sold the business to KKR in 2021 for $1.25B, making it the largest tech exit in Alabama.
Blazer App Accelerator Partners With AppThink Startup Program
Blazer App Accelerator participants completed the first part of HVL’s AppThink program.
One or two connections away from someone who could change your life
“We need to get innovation in the water in Birmingham and change the ways we think about ideas: how to develop them, what to do with them, and how to execute on them. We do not have to stick to the established formula.”
Innovate Alabama + Harmony Venture Labs launch state’s first venture studio
The goal of Innovate Alabama Venture Studio and Fund is to launch scalable startups that solve real-world problems in Alabama’s industries, including agriculture, healthcare, fintech and industrial systems.
Miles College Launches Innovation Center to Strengthen HBCU Ecosystem
The 2150 Center is partnering with Birmingham-based Harmony Venture Labs to offer entrepreneurs an enriched learning experience.
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‘Wonderful things anywhere’: Entrepreneurs share keys to ‘Main Street’ success
“At the end of the day, it’s about relationships, about doing it for the right reasons, and finding your community,” said Shegun Otulana, a startup founder and investor based in Birmingham, Alabama.
What’s next for AI in Alabama?
What’s next in AI? David Lamb interviewed Birmingham innovation leaders to learn more about their perspectives.
From $250k Raised to a $1.25B Exit with Shegun Otulana
Within 5 years, after only having raised $250,000 from local angel investors and with no experience in the industry, a side project had become a thriving business doing north of $50M in ARR and was valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. He eventually sold the business to KKR in 2021 for $1.25B, making it the largest tech exit in Alabama.
Blazer App Accelerator Partners With AppThink Startup Program
Blazer App Accelerator participants completed the first part of HVL’s AppThink program.
One or two connections away from someone who could change your life
“We need to get innovation in the water in Birmingham and change the ways we think about ideas: how to develop them, what to do with them, and how to execute on them. We do not have to stick to the established formula.”
Innovate Alabama + Harmony Venture Labs launch state’s first venture studio
The goal of Innovate Alabama Venture Studio and Fund is to launch scalable startups that solve real-world problems in Alabama’s industries, including agriculture, healthcare, fintech and industrial systems.
Miles College Launches Innovation Center to Strengthen HBCU Ecosystem
The 2150 Center is partnering with Birmingham-based Harmony Venture Labs to offer entrepreneurs an enriched learning experience.