In this episode, Sofie and Meg are joined by Jeff Beck, the CEO and Co-founder of Answers Now. The conversation revolves around the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur while balancing work and family life. Jeff shares his insights on the mindset shift required to pursue entrepreneurship and the importance of understanding the high-risk, high-reward nature of startups. He also discusses how he manages his role as a CEO and a father to three young children, emphasizing the need for setting boundaries and prioritizing family time. Jeff's experience as a father and CEO provides valuable lessons on time management and the motivation to make more aggressive decisions. This episode will resonate with entrepreneurs who are struggling and hopeful to find a work-life balance and are looking for practical strategies to prioritize their time efficiently.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:09 Background of Answers Now

3:49 Parenting and Entrepreneurship

9:27 Closing the Series A Funding Round

11:20 Jeff's Experience with Fundraising

15:11 The Right Number and Strategic Investors

20:55 Healthcare Tech

28:41 The Mindset of an Entrepreneur

30:19 Balancing Dad Life and CEO Life

31:36 Prioritizing Time and Efficiency

34:20 Making Aggressive Decisions

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