He Built Two $100M Companies. Then It Collapsed.
In this interview, the host speaks with the co‑founder of Platters, a Canadian technology firm that achieved a $100 million annual run‑rate. The guest recounts how the company navigated multiple macro‑economic shocks—including the dot‑com bust, the 2008 recession, and the COVID‑19 pandemic—by emphasizing resilience and strategic hiring. The conversation then shifts to a personal crisis: the guest’s wife was in Israel during the Oct 7 attacks, and a family member was taken hostage, prompting concerns about safety and geopolitical turmoil. The guest mentions a CEO who is an F‑16 fighter pilot and discusses the perception that successful entrepreneurs “control the world,” rejecting conspiracy narratives. Throughout, he offers lessons for other entrepreneurs about perseverance, adaptability, and maintaining focus on serving clients despite external upheavals.
