What does it take to start, grow, and sell a successful business? In this episode of the Leaders Across America podcast, host Steve Acorn welcomes back Andrew Dennison, an alumnus of the Young Entrepreneurs Across America program and now the CEO of Basepath. Andrew shares his incredible journey from running his first business as a student branch manager to co-founding a groundbreaking software company that revolutionized payments for college athletes.

 

Andrew reflects on how the lessons he learned as a student entrepreneur—including managing challenges, trusting the process, and scaling operations—shaped his approach to business and ultimately led to the sale of his company. This episode is packed with invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, offering a blueprint for leadership, growth, and resilience.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The critical role of learning by doing and the power of mentorship in entrepreneurship.

• How the fundamentals of running a painting business apply to scaling tech startups.

• Why trusting the process is essential to achieving long-term success.

• The importance of ownership in building personal wealth and professional legacy.

• How networking and alumni connections can open doors to new opportunities.

• And much more…

 

Resources:

YEAA Website

Leaders Across America