In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Rob Carpenter - an accomplished entrepreneur who got his start in AI before AI was popular and eventually exited to begin his own family office focused on home service acquisitions. Rob was born in an Eskimo village in Alaska and moved to Colorado where he launched his first software development company. After buying firms in India and London, Rob sold the business after seven years. Soon after, Rob started Valyant AI, which sought to build holographic employees. Although Valyant was exciting and innovative, it was too early for adapters of AI. Rob exited and after a few ventures, decided to launch the family office to acquire and invest in other established businesses.
Throughout the episode, Rob emphasizes the importance of operational efficiencies, cash flow management, and digitization in acquired businesses, particularly in traditional industries. The discussion also explores the impact of AI and robotics on various sectors, the role of Google reviews in business growth, and the strategic decisions involved in acquisitions. Rob underscores the value of problem-solving in entrepreneurship and the lessons learned from past mistakes, offering key insights for those looking to navigate the world of business acquisitions.
In this podcast episode, we discuss:
- How AI is Re-Shaping the World
- Too Early in AI
- Running a Family Office
You can connect with Rob by email: rob@frostrivercapital.com
Additional Resources:
- Access our archive of video interviews on YouTube
- Get in touch with show hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa at - info@equitylaunchpad.com
- Looking to invest in M&A opportunities or partner with an advisor to acquire, scale or sell your business? Visit Equity Launchpad
- Join us at the M&A Launchpad Conference on May 3, 2025 in Houston, TX: Summary - M&A Conference Houston 2025
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