From Opera to Owner: Frances Simowitz on Buying an Accelerator and Guiding Global Startups into the US

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23mile Podcast

Kayode Odeleye

10 episodes

4 days ago

Building an enduring company is the true proof of success 23mile Podcast brings you candid conversations with leaders who have gone the distance, sharing unfiltered lessons on scaling their companies, conquering setbacks, and engineering their exits.

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From Opera to Owner: Frances Simowitz on Buying an Accelerator and Guiding Global Startups into the US

23mile Podcast

43 minutes 40 seconds

4 months ago

From Opera to Owner: Frances Simowitz on Buying an Accelerator and Guiding Global Startups into the US

In this kickoff episode, we're joined by Frances Simowitz, a CEO whose path to success was anything but linear. From aspiring opera singer to teacher, nanny, and airport retail associate, Frances shares how she found her passion in the startup world and rose to CEO in just 18 months.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to forge their own path. Tune in to hear:

How the discipline of the arts and the psychology of sales can translate into business leadership.
The inside story of her management buyout of NUMA's US operations, a deal she navigated without a formal finance background.
How QUAY Acceleration now guides hundreds of international startups into the competitive US market.
Frances's candid advice on dealing with founder stress and the importance of being open to feedback to truly succeed