Debra Hall: “We don’t hire female Engineers...” Challenge accepted!
Episode description
Debra Hall is a serial founder, governance expert, and one of New Zealand’s most respected angel investors. She sold her award-winning market research firm, Research Solutions, to global giant Synovate, and now mentors founders on building exit-ready businesses.
In this episode, we dive into the emotional rollercoaster of selling your company, why strong governance drives higher valuations, and how to shift from founder to boardroom force. Whether you're scaling, selling, or starting over—this conversation is packed with real-world lessons from both sides of the exit.
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