In this candid and energizing episode of ‘The Cash Rich Exit Podcast’, host Colleen O’Connell-Campbell sits down with author, educator, and tech entrepreneur Dr. Lindy Ledohowski. From academia to publishing to leading a fast-scaling SaaS platform, Lindy shares her story of transformation and what it really takes to walk away from one professional identity to build another.
Together, they dig into what motivates bold career pivots, the value of knowing your numbers (and knowing your worth), and how to preserve optionality - especially as a woman founder in Canada.
🔑 Key Highlights
Why letting go of sunk cost thinking opened up a path from tenured professor to successful startup founder
What women entrepreneurs need to know about being acquisition-ready - even if they aren’t looking to sell yet
The importance of shared values between co-founders when building something high-growth and high-impact
The role of structure, scale, and strategy in creative and academic transitions to tech
Lindy’s fun frank advice on knowing when it’s time to move on - and why you don’t need to apologize for growing beyond a role, title, or institution
Dr. Lindy Ledohowski is the co-founder and CEO of EssayJack, an edtech company acquired by Wizeprep. She’s also a published author, former professor, and fierce advocate for equity in entrepreneurship.
🔗 Connect with Dr Lindy on LinkedIn: Dr. Lindy Ledohowski
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All opinions expressed by the host, Colleen O’Connell-Campbell, and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of RBC Dominion Securities.
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Colleen O’Connell-Campbell is a Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
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