In this episode of Power CEOs, host Jen Gaudet explores one of the most important shifts happening in modern business: how artificial intelligence is transforming the financial services industry. Joined by Taylor Matthews, co-founder and CEO of Farther, a modern wealth management platform, the conversation examines how technology is redefining how financial advisors operate, scale their practices, and serve their clients.

In this high-impact episode of Power CEOs, host Jen Gaudet sits down with Jordan McMillan to unpack one of the most misunderstood dynamics in business: the relationship between founders, capital, and long-term exit strategy.

Many entrepreneurs believe that raising capital or selling their company automatically equals freedom. But as Jordan explains, capital without clarity can quietly become control. From board seats and governance structures to investor expectations and reporting requirements, this conversation exposes the hidden power shifts that often follow a funding round. Founders don’t just gain resources they may gain a new boss.

In this powerful episode of Power CEOs, host Jen Gaudet sits down with dealmaker and advisor Jordan McMillan of Samson Partners Group to unpack what truly drives business valuation long before an exit ever happens.

While many founders focus on EBITDA and headline numbers, Jordan reveals that buyers are far more concerned with operational discipline, leadership leverage, and predictable performance. If a business depends on the founder to think, approve, and solve daily problems, it’s not an asset it’s a high-paying job. Together, Jen and Jordan explore the early warning signs that a company is too founder-dependent, why inconsistent margins raise red flags in due diligence, and how client concentration can quietly erode enterprise value.