In this episode of Founder Talk, Gary Benedik shares the journey of launching Arch Advisory Group in the middle of a pandemic, growing it into a seven-figure business, and selling it to Avenica in only three years—without ever planning an exit. Now serving as Avenica's Chief Revenue Officer, Gary opens up about the timing, relationships, and cultural fit that made the acquisition possible, and why it sometimes pays to take the deal sooner rather than later.
Here’s what you’ll learn from Gary:
✅ The real story behind Arch Advisory’s growth and how a chance partnership led to an acquisition offer.
✅ Why cultural alignment and timing can matter more than maximizing valuation.
✅ The biggest mistakes founders make when selling—and what Gary wishes he had done differently.
✅ How Avenica uses data science, AI, and real-world assessments to match talent to roles with incredible accuracy.
✅ Why AI will change recruiting forever, but human connection still wins.
✅ How Gary’s side venture, UnGhosted, is bringing transparency to the hiring process and holding recruiters accountable.
✅ What it’s really like transitioning from founder to executive inside an acquired company.
Whether you’re building to sell, thinking about acquisitions, or curious how AI is reshaping recruitment, this conversation is packed with real-world lessons you can apply right now.
Where to Find Gary Benedik
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/garybenedik/
Website: https://avenica.com/
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