Growing Pains

Sean Languedoc
Growing Pains

Welcome to “Growing Pains,” the podcast that cuts through the tech hype and gets real about what it takes to “grow up” with Venture and PE backing.  Candid conversations, practical solutions, and a lot of “tell it like it is”.This Podcast prepares you for the changes from new, professional investors. The good the bad and the very ugly. Guests include CEOs, GTM experts, Operators, and Investors who talk about rapid scaling, changing leadership, ripping apart the tech that got you there, while not missing a beat to keep customers happy, disciplined reporting and forecasting with stories and anecdotes that make it real.We’ll chat with experts who’ve crossed the scaling chasm and experts in PE and VC who about what they’ve seen post-investment and what they look for based on that experience.So, if you’re ready for some honest, no-nonsense insights and maybe a chuckle or two, join us! This is “Growing Pains” by Outforce, subscribe today, and let’s get started.

  1. From Consolidation to Acquisition with Tom Altman

    MAR 7

    From Consolidation to Acquisition with Tom Altman

    This week on Growing Pains..... Altus CXO Chief Technology Officer, Tom Altman! Tune in as we talk about transitioning from consolidation to acquisition, mapping your business process to prepare for AI, and strategies for rolling-up your business.

    34 min
  2. Venture Capital vs Private Equity: Navigating The Differences with Nick Jain

    JAN 31

    Venture Capital vs Private Equity: Navigating The Differences with Nick Jain

    IdeaScale CEO, Nick Jain provides a unique perspective on key differences between funding from Venture Capital Firms and Private Equity Firms, as well as maintaining profitability when businesses are decreasing their spending on innovation and technology. Bonus Tip: The philosophy behind: “Businesses are explained by numbers, but not run by numbers”

    34 min
  3. Being Vulnerable To Become Unstuck

    2024-09-16

    Being Vulnerable To Become Unstuck

    This week on Growing Pains...Alicia Farricielli! Tune in as we learn how to feel good about your business and make smart decisions by staying in the present.

    50 min
  4. Increasing Revenue By Decreasing Costs

    2024-07-26

    Increasing Revenue By Decreasing Costs

    This week on Growing Pains... Matthew Mamet, Chief Product Officier of EnergySage. We are digging into the perfect scenario for a founder, the threat of OpenAI to Google marketplaces, and increasing your revenue by decreasing costs.

    1h 1m
  5. Everything You Need to Know About MSPs. How to Win Them and How to Win Their SME Clients.

    2024-05-22

    Everything You Need to Know About MSPs. How to Win Them and How to Win Their SME Clients.

    This week on Growing Pains... Dave Sobel from The Business of Tech! Let's look into the nuances of the critical first customer, long-term lifetime value, and gaining awareness with your target community.

    1 hr
  6. $100 Million Dollar Lessons with John St. Pierre.

    2024-05-16

    $100 Million Dollar Lessons with John St. Pierre.

    This week on Growing Pains we are chatting with John St. Pierre, a fellow Canadian, successful entrepreneur, and the author of the $100M Journey. John shares his insights on the tough lessons in early business stages, the ups and downs of VC funding, and leveraging your failures.

    40 min
  7. The Challenges of Selling to Non-Technical Companies - As a Tech Company.

    2024-05-09

    The Challenges of Selling to Non-Technical Companies - As a Tech Company.

    This week we welcome Ryan Matonis, President & CTO of LeadForce360 to the Growing Pains podcast. This week we are getting into CRMs, outbound activities, and the challenges of selling to non-technical companies - as a tech company. Tune in to learn how these insights can ease your growing pains!

    33 min
  8. The Evolution of MVPs and Technical Leaders.

    2024-04-23

    The Evolution of MVPs and Technical Leaders.

    Erik Birkfeld from Scaletech Consulting talks with us about the importance of understanding the "Why" in engineering, the vitality of a cultural fit for an engineering department and the evolution of MVP's and technical leaders.

    58 min
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About

Welcome to “Growing Pains,” the podcast that cuts through the tech hype and gets real about what it takes to “grow up” with Venture and PE backing.  Candid conversations, practical solutions, and a lot of “tell it like it is”.This Podcast prepares you for the changes from new, professional investors. The good the bad and the very ugly. Guests include CEOs, GTM experts, Operators, and Investors who talk about rapid scaling, changing leadership, ripping apart the tech that got you there, while not missing a beat to keep customers happy, disciplined reporting and forecasting with stories and anecdotes that make it real.We’ll chat with experts who’ve crossed the scaling chasm and experts in PE and VC who about what they’ve seen post-investment and what they look for based on that experience.So, if you’re ready for some honest, no-nonsense insights and maybe a chuckle or two, join us! This is “Growing Pains” by Outforce, subscribe today, and let’s get started.

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  • Creator
    Sean Languedoc
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Growing Pains
  • Show Website
    Growing Pains

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