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December 17, 2024 2:00 PM

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Fireside Chat with Jennifer Bryne

In honor of Christmas, Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) and Jennifer Bryne (Grit Capital Partners) will lead a fireside chat.

๐Ÿ”ฅ The Deep Dive:ย Purpose, Grit, and the Founder Spirit

Jennifer Byrne, General Partner @ Grit Capital Partners &ย Joshua Lee, Partnerย @ Gumshoe Ventures
In the spirit of the season, Joshua and Jennifer sat down for a holiday fireside chat that blended heart, hustle, and reflection. They discussed what it means to lead with purpose, how grit shows up in the founder journey, and why values-driven leadership is more important than ever. With stories from both sides of the investor-founder table, this conversation offered a thoughtful close to the year โ€” and a powerful reminder of what matters most.

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๐Ÿ‘€ Showcase

Greg Singer, SVP & Sam Wogan, VP @ Stifel Bank
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Greg and Sam introduced Stifel Bank, a financial partner built for visionaries. They shared how the bank supports founders and entrepreneurs in defining their financial paths โ€” with services tailored to help big ideas grow from strategy to execution.

John Yi, Director @ Gateway Group
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John showcased Gateway Group, a firm specializing in investor relations, public relations, and digital media strategy. From private to public, he gave a look into how Gateway helps companies at every stage tell their story, build trust, and amplify their presence.

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๐Ÿ™ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Big shoutout to the partners who help make Exit Hours possible. Your support fuels the founders, ideas, and conversations that keep this community growing.

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Gumshoe Ventures is a venture studio that invests, builds, and grows startups. Unlike traditional VCs that maximize for size of fiscal outcomes, Gumshoe focuses on maximizing the probability of founder-friendly exits. Learn more here.

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Come Join the Conversation

Exit Hours is a community for startup builders, dreamers, and doers in Orange County &ย LA. We host regular sessions that typically feature a candid deep dive from a founder or operator, followed by real-world showcases from local entrepreneurs โ€” not pitches, but progress.

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No sales. No fluff. Just lessons, feedback, and honest conversations. Whether you're shipping a side project, scaling your startup, or just startup-curious โ€” Exit Hours is your space to connect, learn, and share. Grab a seat, meet other founders, and leave a little smarter than you came in.

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