From founding and selling his first company to taking one public and later running a private equity firm, Terry has experienced every stage of the business-building journey. Terry has led more than $1.8 billion in investments, served as Chairman, CEO, or Director of over 36 companies, and now guides Erie Street’s mission to help founders grow in a rapidly changing world.
Connect with Terry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrygraunke/
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[0:24 - 1:14] - Intro & Erie Street overview
[1:14 - 6:16] - Origin & first ventures
[6:16 - 10:36] - Early CEO lessons & confidence
[10:36 - 17:38] - Eagle River: pivot to web, rapid scale, IPO
[17:38 - 24:00] - Curiosity engine: pattern recognition
[24:00 - 26:39] - Leadership: honesty & team connection
[26:39 - 36:43] - Cycles, naming “Erie Street,” why start ESGP
[36:43 - 44:33] - Family office vs PE: people-first, align levers before price
[44:33 - 51:51] - Legacy, philanthropy & values
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