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Henry Ward | Carta - On being an ‘accidental founder,’ scaling a unicorn in a ‘non-hype’ sector, and how to build effective teams and manage mental health


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Meet Henry Ward, CEO & co-founder at Carta, a platform that connects founders, investors, and LPs, helping over 40,000 companies in 160+ countries manage cap tables, valuations, equity, compensation, and more.

In this conversation, we talk about how he ‘fell in love’ with being a founder, how he grew Carta from a simple cap table tool into a one-stop shop for private market companies and funds, and the scaling challenges and lessons he learned along the way.

We also explore his approach to hiring, the challenges of fundraising in 'non-hype' sectors, and how he stays accountable while keeping Carta customer-centric, while taking care of one's mental health along the way.

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