Electrifying Growth Edison Partners

In the bustling arena of growth equity and technological innovation, it takes a visionary leader to navigate the tumultuous tides of the govtech market. Enter Steve Raucher, the co-founder and CEO of Rapid Deploy, the trailblazing company reshaping the public safety landscape with its cloud-native software solutions. Steve is this episode’s guest on Electrifying Growth with host Chris Sugden. 
Steve’s background defies convention ranging from trading floor prowess in London to high-stakes motorcycle adventuring and a sobering sabbatical with the National Sea Rescue Institute in South Africa. His journey epitomizes the intersection of enterprise and purpose, revealing that the path to impactful business often weaves through the fabric of personal experience.
They discuss his leadership ethos and the core principles driving Rapid Deploy's ascendancy in the govtech space. Listen in as we dive deep into the heart of entrepreneurial grit, strategic innovation, and the relentless pursuit of a mission-driven capitalist dream.
 
Resources:
Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenraucher/ 
More about RepidDeploy: https://rapiddeploy.com/ 

Julie Moore is the Director of YSC Consulting, a leadership strategy firm that is now part of Accenture. YSC has partnered with 45% of the FTSE 100 and works with private equity firms all over the world. As an executive coach, Julie’s role is much like a family therapist for executive teams, helping companies add the value of more effective leadership among their C-suite and senior executive teams. 
Host Chris Sudgen, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, spends this episode of Electrifying Growth with Julie. They cover her experience of working in HR and talent management before venturing into the realm of executive coaching and what she has in common with Wendy Rhodes, a fictional character on the hit show Billions. Find out how Julie uses data to complement intuition, implements the psychological aspects of her coaching methodology, and why she sees the post-COVID-19 shift toward a greater focus on culture and leadership as an awakening. Julie advocates the need for peer mentorship among executives and constructing a personal board of directors.
Resources:
Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julielindeenmoore/ 
More about YSC: https://www.ysc.com

Michael Weisz is the CEO and Co-Founder of Yieldstreet, a groundbreaking private market investing platform. The platform has over 450,000 members and a staggering $4B+ invested as October of last year. Michael is not only at the helm of this financial powerhouse, but is also the driving force behind its meteoric rise. 
On this episode of Electrifying Growth, Michael sits down with host Chris Sudgen, Managing Partner at Edison Partners to discuss his journey to Yieldstreet, and the challenges of navigating a company in a volatile economic landscape. Discover the strategic moves behind Yieldstreet's success, including raising capital, the acquisition of Cadre, and transitioning into a powerful tech and fintech entity. Get Michael's personal perspective on leadership, communication, and the importance of focusing on what you can control, especially during unprecedented times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Resources:
Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-weisz-7845626/ 
More about Yieldstreet: https://www.yieldstreet.com/ 

Megan Glover is the Co-Founder and CEO at 120Water where, under her leadership, the company has thrived in delivering innovative technologies and comprehensive programs that streamline water testing processes, maintain water quality, and more. Megan’s commitment has been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of 120Water, driving it to the forefront of the industry.
In this episode, Megan talks to host Chris Sudgen about how they are approaching growth. She touches on managing software and products based on their own metrics and evaluation, how outsourcing the implementation of data services is a strategic move for any company, and the importance of doing good to attract customers but also recognizing the need to build a sustainable and scalable business model.
Connect with Megan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megancglover/ 
 

Dave Baxter is the CEO of Solutions by Text (SBT), which provides customer engagement solutions through its text messaging platform. Dave is dedicated to finding innovative communication solutions and under his leadership, SBT has gained recognition for its commitment to unlocking the power of text messaging.
In this episode, Dave talks with host, Edison Partner’s Chris Sugden about how SBT’s internal culture of being allies and pioneers in pursuit of excellence has fostered Dave’s evolution into a better leader. As a first-time CEO, Dave had to navigate the solitude of leadership, the weight of decision-making, and mastering the art of board management. Throughout his journey, mentorship and coaching from valued relationships played pivotal roles. Dave shares the lessons learned when leading a small company to achieve outsized success, having candid conversations both in the boardroom and on the golf course, and embracing the power of text messaging to drive growth against the odds.
Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-baxter-054b6b6/ 
 

Jack Hooper is the Founder & CEO of Take Command Health which provides small businesses and individuals with health insurance solutions through its platform. Jack is dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the insurance challenges in the healthcare industry and under his leadership, Take Command Health has gained recognition for its commitment to empowering consumers to navigate the complex healthcare landscape effectively. 
In this episode, Jack talks with host Chris Sudgen about the healthcare industry and how it’s heavily skewed towards benefiting doctors and hospitals rather than the individual. Jack also discusses the importance of moving healthcare decision-making and financial responsibility to the individual level,how Take Command Health is transforming the health insurance industry, and why you should take ownership of your own career planning as an entrepreneur.
Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackhooper/