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How To 10x Your Company With Mark E. Watson

one thing to grow your company from 0 to 1. It’s another thing to take it from 1 all the way to level 10. In this podcast, I discuss a little bit about my backstory and why I’m passionate about helping tech and tech-enabled companies reach their full potential.

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The State of SPACs in InsurTech

In this article, I comment on the trend of companies merging with SPACs (specialty purpose acquisition companies) as a path for becoming publicly traded. While this trend picked up steam in 2020, we’ve seen some changes over the last two years, and I offer some predictions for how they will continue to develop into their next iteration.

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Formula for Success with Mark Watson

In this podcast interview, I discuss whether or not it’s possible to find a formula for success, the difference between tech companies and tech-enabled companies, how business is different and similar today versus 30 years ago, and how to become a better thinker.

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Inc.’s Founder Friendly Investors – 2021

I am pleased to announce that Aquila Capital Partners has been named an honoree on Inc’s 2021 Founder-Friendly Investors list. This award honors the private equity and venture capital firms with the best track record of successfully supporting private equity and venture capital firms.

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5 Timeless Tips For Fail-Proof Resilience

What does “resilience” mean for leaders? When the unexpected inevitably takes place, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. In this article, I discuss how leaders can be more prepared for and learn from crises.

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Business Transformation: From Insolvency to a $3 Billion Multinational

Although COVID-19 is unquestionably the most serious crisis we have faced in recent times, the world has experienced several significant economic shocks- Black Monday, 9/11, and the financial crisis of 2008. In this episode, I discuss how I overcame these economic shocks in order to transform a $300 million company nearing insolvency into a $3 billion multinational firm.

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Mark E. Watson III with Adam Mendler – Don’t Be the Hamster on the Wheel

In my recent interview with Adam Mendler, I discuss the challenges that have shaped my career, the best advice I’ve ever gotten, key steps to gr...

Mark E Watson III Of Aquila Capital Partners On The Morning Routines and Habits Of Highly Successful People

In my recent interview with Authority Magazine, I discuss the habits and routines that shape my days for success, along with some of my background and...

How To Succeed As A Business Leader In Any Climate!

Having access to capital is one thing, but generating a return for your investors is another. On the Transform Your Confidence Show, Raj Girn and I di...

Mark E. Watson III; Founder & Chairman at Aquila Capital Partners | Riderflex

In this podcast interview, I got to discuss my background in business, how to hire the right people, and the importance of mapping your company’...

An Interview with Mark E. Watson III, Founding Partner, Aquila Capital Partners

In this interview, I discuss my thoughts on our “new normal”, how to create a better future for the next generation, and how we can drive change.

The Art of the Possible with Proprietary Capital Investment Founder, Mark Watson III

On this episode of The Jake Dunlap Show, we discuss what it takes to go from being a B+ leader to an A+ leader, and talk about how I got started in li...