In this episode of Igniting the CEO Within, host Mark McFatridge sits down with Mary MacCarthy, entrepreneur in residence at the Brown Venture Group, ILT Academy, to break down what truly drives startup success. Mary shares why coachability and grit are the defining traits investors look for in founders, along with practical guidance on fundraising, early capital allocation, and building strong founder–investor relationships. While Mary discusses active angel investing and current startup work, she does not name a specific company she owns in this episode, focusing instead on helping early-stage CEOs build scalable, values-driven businesses.

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