Chris Sayer shares his experience as a founder and investor, discussing his journey from startup to exit and offering insights into the key lessons he learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, surrounding yourself with talented individuals, and understanding the market opportunity. Chris also provides advice on finding the right talent and approaching investors. He highlights two of the companies he is currently involved with: HiBooks, an AI-enabled online accounting software, and Kapeta, a platform that leverages AI and automation to streamline software development.

00:00Introduction and Background

03:02From Investor to Founder: The Story of Dexter.io

08:39Lessons Learned from the Journey

14:13Low Points and Overcoming Challenges

18:37Investing in People and Assessing Opportunities

21:21The Current Startup Market

23:33Post-Exit and Current Ventures

27:37Approaching Investors and Finding Talent

31:13HiBooks: AI-Enabled Accounting Software

33:48Kapeta: Streamlining Software Development