From a dream to a $25 million exit—without venture capital or sacrificing humanity along the way.

I'm Sharon K. Gillenwater. After selling my bootstrapped tech company and writing Scaling With Soul: How I Built and Sold a $25 Million Tech Company Without Being an A**hole, I realized my journey resonated with entrepreneurs worldwide who want to succeed on their own terms.

This newsletter delivers the stories, advice, and resources I wish I'd had—from founders who've built successful companies while creating great cultures and high-performing teams.

Subscribe if you're all in on your entrepreneurial journey and believe success doesn't require compromising your values.

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