From Startup to $2.5B Exit - Alex Bean's Journey & Finding Purpose Beyond

​Alex Bean, Co-Founder of Divvy (acquired by BILL for $2.5B) | Managing Partner at Tandem

​Workshop Overview

​Join us for an intimate conversation with Alex Bean, who co-founded Divvy and scaled it to a remarkable $2.5 billion acquisition by BILL. In this exclusive Gildre workshop, Alex will share the raw, unfiltered story of building a fintech unicorn and what comes after achieving the "ultimate" entrepreneurial dream.

​What You'll Learn:

​✅ The Divvy Playbook: Key decisions, pivots, and strategies that led to unicorn status
✅ Scaling in Fintech: Navigating regulations, building trust, and competing with giants
✅ Exit Strategy Mastery: How to position your company for maximum acquisition value
✅ Life After the Exit: Redefining success and finding new purpose as a serial entrepreneur
✅ Transition to VC: Lessons from moving from founder to Managing Partner at Tandem

​Perfect For:

• ​Founders scaling their startups

• ​Entrepreneurs in fintech or B2B SaaS

• ​Anyone curious about life after a major exit

• ​Leaders exploring transition from operator to investor

​Why This Matters:

​Most founder stories end at the exit. Alex's doesn't. He'll share the emotional and strategic journey of what happens when you achieve your biggest goal - and how to find meaning in what comes next. This isn't just about building companies; it's about building a life of continuous impact.

​Speaker Background:

​Before Divvy, Alex honed his skills in software development sales at Surge and traditional media at KIRO TV. His diverse background in new business development and startup growth gives him a unique perspective on scaling companies across different industries.