Power CEOs (Aired 02-02-26) Scaling Beyond the Founder: How to Build a Business That Attracts Capital and Lasts
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of Power CEOs, host Jen Gaudet leads a powerful and practical conversation about the uncomfortable gap between building a company and building a true business asset. The Power CEOs team explores what founders unknowingly do that stalls valuation and what actually unlocks long-term growth, scalability, and exit readiness.
The episode dives into why founder-dependent businesses struggle to attract capital, how operational bottlenecks quietly limit valuation, and what it really means to become investor-ready. From defining the real problem your business solves to building systems that work without you, this conversation offers actionable insights for founders preparing for growth, funding, or exit.
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In this episode of Power CEOs, host Jen Gaudet leads a powerful and practical conversation about the uncomfortable gap between building a company and building a true business asset. The Power CEOs team explores what founders unknowingly do that stalls valuation and what actually unlocks long-term growth, scalability, and exit readiness. The episode dives into why founder-dependent businesses struggle to attract capital, how operational bottlenecks quietly limit valuation, and what it really means to become investor-ready. From defining the real problem your business solves to building systems that work without you, this conversation offers actionable insights for founders preparing for growth, funding, or exit.