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30 Companies. 27 Exits. What Chad Wasilenkoff Sees That Others Don’t

30 Companies. 27 Exits. What Chad Wasilenkoff Sees That Others Don’t

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What does an old wallpaper mill, a Swiss banknote plant, and a pair of glaucoma-detecting glasses have in common? And why does a man who has built more than 30 companies say founders should stop trying to invent anything at all? What you’ll discover today… (00:00) The golf-ball hustle that started it all, and the parental support behind it. (08:57) The contrarian bet that built Fortress. (13:36) Inside the pressure of a distressed-asset turnaround. (17:12) Running multiple companies solo, wired differently. (21:30) Why a 30-company track record doesn't guarantee a check. (22:40) The throughline from uranium to glaucoma glasses. (25:43) iGuardian and building versus buying. (28:37) What investors listen for — and why solo founders struggle. (32:35) Coachability, discipline, and humility. (36:35) De-risking deep tech with grants and digital twins. (42:51) Legacy, what still excites him, and rapid-fire wisdom. More about the episode Chad Wasilenkoff is not a typical founder. He started selling golf balls at eight years old, was buying and selling video games, BMX bikes and cars by his teens, and has gone on to found close to 30 companies across forestry, mining, advanced materials, chemical recycling and medical devices. He doesn't consider himself an inventor — he's an investor who operates the business himself and looks for the exit. His playbook is finding value where nobody else is looking. He turned a near-worthless forestry mill into Fortress and sold it for $210 million. He bought a Swiss banknote mill for a fraction of its worth and unlocked tens of millions in hidden land and inventory value. He spotted a coming uranium shortage most investors ignored. That same instinct now drives iGuardian, glasses designed to detect glaucoma at home, and a chemical catalyst company tackling plastic recycling at scale. For founders and investors in hard tech or deep tech, this conversation is a masterclass in contrarian thinking — what investors listen for in a pitch, why solo founders face a harder road, and why buying a great idea can beat inventing one. Connect with us Peng-Sang Cau LinkedIn Website Chad Wasilenkoff LinkedIn Eye Guardian Website Helicoid Industries Website
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