The Stormy Stories Show

Matt McCoy

Building a company isn’t a straight line. It’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a little stormy. On The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with CEOs, founders, and tech leaders to talk about the moments you don’t usually hear about. The tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, the pressure of leadership, and the lessons that only come from navigating real storms in business. These are honest conversations about building, scaling, and leading through uncertainty in the world of technology and innovation.

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  1. Steven Findlay – CEO, Noratek Solutions Inc.

    5d ago

    Steven Findlay – CEO, Noratek Solutions Inc.

    In this episode of The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with Steven Findlay, CEO of Noratek Solutions and founder of CityReporter, to discuss the realities of building and selling a company without outside funding. What started as a municipal inspection software solution grew into a North American business over more than 15 years. Steven shares the journey of bootstrapping CityReporter from the ground up, navigating multiple technology shifts, and ultimately leading a competitive acquisition process that resulted in the successful sale of the company. From managing due diligence, handling competing offers, and negotiating without an M&A advisor, to building the leadership team that made the transaction possible, Steven provides an honest look at what it really takes to prepare a business for exit. This conversation is packed with practical lessons on entrepreneurship, negotiation, resilience, and why the strongest companies are built long before they're sold. Topics discussed: • Building a software company without outside capital • The realities of bootstrapping for over a decade • Preparing a company for acquisition • Negotiating with multiple buyers • The role of relationships during an M&A process • Building a leadership team that can operate without the founder • Lessons learned from a successful exit If you're a founder, CEO, or entrepreneur considering your next chapter, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

    18 min
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Building a company isn’t a straight line. It’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a little stormy. On The Stormy Stories Show, Angela Robertson sits down with CEOs, founders, and tech leaders to talk about the moments you don’t usually hear about. The tough decisions, the unexpected pivots, the pressure of leadership, and the lessons that only come from navigating real storms in business. These are honest conversations about building, scaling, and leading through uncertainty in the world of technology and innovation.

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