How a Richard Branson Comment Motivated a Connected TV Pioneer

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Dan Larkman is the Founder and CEO of Keynes Digital, a full-service programmatic advertising partner. He has ad operations expertise in management, leadership, international campaigns, and communications across multiple markets. Before founding Keynes Digital, Dan held various roles at SteelHouse, including Senior Director of Operations and VP of Client Services and Performance. In those roles, he managed numerous teams with direct and indirect reports.

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If you’re trying to grow your startup, private equity may not be an ideal approach. This funding method limits success since partners often lack the appropriate interest in your business. How can you bootstrap a startup and evaluate members for your board?

Founder and CEO of Keynes Digital, Dan Larkman, shares his motivation for launching and growing his business. With host Todd Taskey, Dan shares tips for hiring and training COOs, why he bootstrapped his business, and how he assessed and selected board members.

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Todd Taskey is an M&A Advisor for CEOs and Entrepreneurs at Potomac Business Capital. His impressive background involves being an entrepreneur, business owner, investment banker, and business finance advisor for over 20 years. Todd has also been a founding investor, board member, or part of the management team of several business ventures. He helps CEOs and entrepreneurs develop a successful exit strategy by understanding the mid-market investment banking process.