How Helping Startups Secure $500M Taught Me to Thrive Under Pressure | Ep 29

Growth Under Pressure · Aug 17, 2026 · 55m

What if the biggest source of pressure isn't your business?

What if it's the way you respond to it?

After helping innovative startups secure more than $500 million in non-dilutive funding, Jerry Hollister has learned that the founders who thrive are not the ones who avoid rejection. They are the ones who know how to respond to it.

In this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Jerry shares the leadership lessons he has learned as a Navy officer, business executive, and trusted advisor to innovative startups. From investor rejection and funding uncertainty to hiring, leadership, and resilience…