1 - Scaling Smarter: Adam Schwartz on Data, AI, and Entrepreneurial Growth

5 to 50: Financial Strategies for Growing Companies

Welcome to 5 to 50: Financial Strategies for Growing Companies. In this episode, host Jeff Rudner sits down with Adam Schwartz, founder and CEO of Parable and former co-founder of TeePublic. Adam shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the power of aligning intention with attention, leveraging AI for workplace efficiency, and understanding operational data. From scaling TeePublic to launching Parable, Adam offers valuable lessons on adaptability, team alignment, and driving impactful growth. Don’t miss this insightful conversation filled with actionable advice!

Here are some key discussion topics:

• The Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Wearing Multiple Hats
• Speed Over Perfection
• The Seasonal Nature of Entrepreneurship
• The Importance of Timing in Exits
• Parable's Mission to Optimize Time

Adam Schwartz is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator in e-commerce. As Co-Founder and CEO of TeePublic, he scaled the company to $130M in revenue before its acquisition by Redbubble. TeePublic empowered creatives to turn passion into profit, enabling artists to sell millions of designs globally without raising outside capital. Previously, Adam was COO of BustedTees, a comedy-focused merchandise platform, and Co-Founder of TheLoyalist, an e-commerce tool for celebrities and media brands. Adam’s ventures reflect his commitment to empowering creators and scaling impactful businesses.

Episode Resources:

• Adam Schwartz on LinkedIn
• Parable on LinkedIn
• Jeff Rudner on LinkedIn
• Proseer Website

Previous guests include: Sabrina Valle and Jessica Quon, co-founders of the Jam Stand and Mighty Picnic, Tom Hunt, Founder and CEO of Fame, Kenny Dettman, Founder and CEO of TaxNow, Rick Zullo, founder and managing partner of Equal Ventures, Adam Schwartz, founder and CEO of Parable and former co-founder of TeePublic.
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