Angels, Exits, & Acquisitions Podcast
with Alec Stern
How one entrepreneur created a $1 Billion exit by changing the marketing game for small businesses and entrepreneurs

About this week’s guest Alec Stern

Alec Stern is an entrepreneur, speaker, mentor and investor. He’s been a co-founder or founding team member of 8 startups with 5 exits – 2 IPOs and 3 acquisitions. As a primary member of Constant Contact’s founding team Alec was one of the original 3 who started the company in an attic. Alec was with the company for 18 years from start-up, to IPO, to a $1.1 Billion-dollar acquisition.
Known as America’s startup success expert, Alec advises a variety of early stage companies and serves as a judge, mentor and advisor for nationally known startup accelerators and programs including TechStars, MassChallenge, The American Business Awards, The Stevie Awards and speaks at Universities including Harvard and MIT.

What you will learn about in this episode:
Alec’s unconventional entry into entrepreneurship
How Alec raised $2.4 million for his Constant Contact startup before having a finished product
Why Alec met with investors not for raising money but for feedback
Alec’s advice for startups
What the Bicycle Wheel Syndrome is and why you need to focus on just one core thing in your business
The top 2 mistakes to avoid as an entrepreneur
How your ability to handle challenges and obstacles determines your success
Pillars of Startup Success

Alec Stern has developed a set of success strategies that can greatly help entrepreneurs on their path to success. To access the Pillars of Success workbook just text in “PILLARS” to 59925, enter your name and email and you’ll receive a link where you can download the workbook and give your feedback.
Find out more about Alec Stern here
https://alecspeaks.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-stern-3b6a94196