In this episode of The Close M&A Podcast, Craig talks with Brian Ludden, founder of Ludex, as he shares his journey from trader to tech entrepreneur. Discover how a simple card collecting activity with his son during COVID sparked a business idea that grew into an app with 3 million downloads. Brian reveals how embracing failure became his greatest asset, the challenges of building a tech company, and valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn about the unexpected educational benefits of card collecting for kids and why sometimes the best business opportunities arise from identifying gaps in traditional industries. Explore our full episode page to watch a video or read a transcript of the full interview.