Evgeny Shadchnev interviews Neal Gandhi, founder and ex-CEO of TPXimpact. Gandhi shares his journey of leading TPXimpact from a small Bulgarian company to a public entity with £90 million in revenue in just five years. The discussion covers the challenges of hyper growth, the importance of planning for extreme success, and the complexities of CEO succession. Gandhi reflects on the strategic decisions, the role of self-awareness, and the importance of building a strong senior management team to complement a founder's strengths.

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Neal Gandhi's Entrepreneurial Journey

05:36 Stepping Down as CEO

09:17 Navigating the CEO Transition

14:35 Running a Business in Hyper-Growth Mode

16:57 "Honestly, It Was a Surprise"

22:49 Choosing a Successor

25:54 Do CEOs Have to Step Down?

28:52 What Could Have Gone Differently?

38:47 Transition to New Leadership

41:50 Next Steps

45:18 Advice for Founders and CEOs

50:14 Advice for Boards

55:28 Public vs. Private Company CEO Succession

58:48 Final Reflections

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