The Next Round

Levi Henrie is the co-founder and CEO of Performance Windows, a leading door-to-door window-replacement company in the United States. Under his leadership, Performance Windows has achieved remarkable growth, scaling to a $90 million enterprise and capturing nearly 50% of the national market share in door-to-door window sales.

Chris Shipley is the Chief Growth Officer at LGCY Solar, bringing over 20 years of expertise in technology sales, marketing, corporate strategy, partner management, and executive leadership. Passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive results, Chris has a proven track record of creating new business cases and revenue streams for both companies and clients. In this episode, he shares his journey in the solar industry, discusses the strategies behind LGCY Solar’s growth, and offers insights on how businesses can scale in a rapidly evolving market.

In this episode of The Next Round, Renato Villanueva, founder of Parallel, shares his journey of raising his first seed round and building his company from the ground up. He provides invaluable insights on when to seek capital, how to approach fundraising, and strategies for working with investors. Whether you're a first-time founder or scaling your business, Renato’s advice will help you navigate the complex world of fundraising and set you on the path to success.

From partner at a public accounting firm to risk taker and technology co founder

Listen to Tyler’s story of how he took a massive leap to create Everee and now runs one of the largest technology and payroll platforms.