In this episode of Startup Scaleup People, Mario speaks with Cory Blumenfeld, serial entrepreneur, founder, investor-backed startup builder, and entrepreneur with multiple successful exits.

Cory shares lessons learned from launching businesses in industries where he had no prior experience, raising millions in funding, building startups from scratch, and eventually creating systems that allow founders to delegate, automate, and scale.

The conversation explores founder psychology, leadership, documentation, hiring, virtual assistants, delegation, and why building a business that runs without you is one of the most valuable assets you can create.

Whether you're launching your first startup or leading a growing company, this episode offers practical advice on building systems that free your time while helping your business grow faster.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Background

04:45 Key Lessons from Exiting Businesses

09:05 Recognizing Bottlenecks in Business

18:41 Overview of Blue Mosso and Virtual Assistance

24:16 AI and Virtual Assistants: A Symbiotic Relationship

31:01 Empowering Business Owners: Taking Back Time