From the HoCkey Rink to Entrepreneurship: The Inspiring Journey of a Former Pro Athlete Turned Entrepreneur
Since dropping a division 1 college scholarship, Jack McNamara played professional hockey in numerous countries, participated in multiple accelerators, and launched a business in one of the most competitive spaces. With the help of amazing friends, family, and mentors, he has succeeded in crowdfunding, fundraising, and securing top notch partnerships. While he prefers the road less traveled, this journey was not taken alone. For every crashed couch these past 5 years, there was someone behind the scenes keeping them alive. He is forever grateful for all those that originally supported the dream and continue to believe in his vision.
IN THIS EPISODE, Jack TALKs ABOUT:
1:36: Jacks tells us about something he’s proud of that has nothing to do with work
3:00: Jack tells us how he chose Hockey as a sport4:34: Jack tells us how some values from team sports can be transferred to entrepreneurship and life.
6:40: Jack gives us his opinion on how the life of a pro athlete resembles the entrepreneurial life
7:45: Jack shares how he shifts from pro hockey to entrepreneurship.
8:50: Jack tells us about his support system and how his family’s experience had been useful throughout the entrepreneurial journey
10:11: Jack explains Tru’s journey, and the importance of understanding their customers and designing for them.
14:16: The challenges he has faced on this journey and how they have transformed as Tru grows
17:38: Jack gives us his perspective on the responsibility and pressure founders have compared to the rest of the team.
18:55: Jacks share his ultimate motivation
20:36: Jack shares what he has learned about himself during the last 8 years of the entrepreneurial journey.
22:16: What are the plans for Tru?
26:00: Jack shares about a very important celebration he has coming up this summer!!
26:31: Jack shares how he balances his personal and professional life. Furthermore, planning a wedding while running a company.
27:26: Jack shares an act of kindness he has received recently.
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