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E2: 'Stump the Dumbass': Ira's Unconventional Journey to Entrepreneurship

E2: 'Stump the Dumbass': Ira's Unconventional Journey to Entrepreneurship

Update: 2024-01-08
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Today, Ira shares with us his serendipitous shift from veterinary student to innovator, as we explore the origins of an online study platform that revolutionized veterinary education.

Scaling a startup isn't all about number crunching and serious business. Ira's journey is proof that taking bold steps with friends can lead to unexpected, prosperous ventures in the world of healthcare education.

Join us as we look back on the 17-year odyssey of Ira's enterprise, from its modest beginnings to a bittersweet sale in 2020. Ira leaves us with a nugget of inspiration for all aspiring entrepreneurs: find joy in your journey, because that's where true success takes root.

Names mentioned in this episode:
Cofounder: Mauricio Dujowich
Cofounder: Steve Shaw
Engineer: Eric Chan
First customer: Jose Rodriguez
Brother in-law: Donovan Keith
Brian Jensen
VetPrep

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E2: 'Stump the Dumbass': Ira's Unconventional Journey to Entrepreneurship

E2: 'Stump the Dumbass': Ira's Unconventional Journey to Entrepreneurship

Ira Gordon & Stacee Santi