EP 65 - Building a Startup with a Co-Founder: Tips for Success with Pipe Global's Simon Gerstler and Rob Curtis

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Intro:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of Leadership Live, <strong>Simon Gerstler</strong> and <strong>Robert Curtis</strong>, co-founders of startup Pipe Global share their insights on building a startup with a co-founder and offer tips for success. They discuss the importance of taking chances, networking, saying yes even when you’re unsure and believing in yourself. Within every partnership, there are the challenges and rewards of being co-founders and the need for shared values and goals. Simon highlights the importance of battling the negative voice in one's head, while Rob emphasizes maintaining a work-life balance and taking advantage of social selling and referrals. Every second of this episode is worth listening to, so tune in now.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About The Guest(s):</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Simon Gerstler and Robert Curtis are the co-founders of Pipe Global, a startup that helps companies transform their sales and marketing strategies. With decades of experience in the tech industry and successful exits under their belts, Simon and Rob have joined forces to provide expert advice and hands-on solutions to businesses at every stage of the sales pipeline.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Social media links:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Simon’s LI Profile - <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongerstler/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongerstler/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Pipe Global link - <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/pipeglobalconsulting/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/pipeglobalconsulting/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Robert’s LI Profile - <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcurtispipe/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcurtispipe/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Pipe Global link - <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/pipeglobalconsulting/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/pipeglobalconsulting/</a></p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Networkin