How do you evaluate risk, lead breakthrough ventures, and balance entrepreneurship with personal well-being?
On this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Adam Pener, 5x Founder and owner of Portland-based venture studio AP Works. Adam shares his journey from national security analyst to serial entrepreneur, highlighting how a founder’s vision drives investment decisions, the importance of family and mental health, and lessons learned while scaling his ventures, including the rapidly-growing Sniper Bladeworks.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to evaluate risk and make bold entrepreneurial decisions
The role of a founder’s vision in attracting investment
Lessons from scaling medical device breakthroughs post-COVID
Balancing business growth with family and mental health
Insights into building multiple successful ventures from scratch
Special Offer: Listeners can use Adam’s discount code Bladedog for 15% off Sniper Bladeworks knives or merch at checkout.
This episode is perfect for serial entrepreneurs, startup founders, and anyone looking to scale bold ventures while staying grounded in personal priorities.
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