#92 - Sharon Gillenwater (Boardroom Insiders)

Carrie Kerpen sits down with Sharon Gillenwater to unpack how she went from a $25 million exit to trying to buy back the company she sold and deciding to rebuild from scratch. This episode is sponsored by Luminary, a global professional community where founders, investors, and professionals come together to learn, connect, and grow. Use code WHISPER10 for 10% off your first 12 months of membership at www.weareluminary.com. 1:05 - From TikTok Fame to Shutdown 1:58 - Trying to Buy the Company Back 7:30 - No Non-Compete, Deciding to Rebuild 9:33 - Customer Demand Forces the Decision 13:55 - Funding the Restart 18:06 - Building with AI, Then and Now 22:50 - What Winning Looks Like This Time 23:46 - Thinking About the Next Exit