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From Teacher to Tech CEO: How Stephen Spence Built a Software Company With No Startup Background
In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss, host Aisha Jorge Massengill sits down with Stephen Spence, Managing Director and Co-Owner of Project MAPIT, to talk about his unconventional journey from a 20-year career in special education to building a thriving software company.
Stephen shares how a chance opportunity with a former student led him into the world of startups—without formal business training, funding, or a clear roadmap. From surviving on $37,000 in his first year to cold-walking contractor offices with zero sales experience, to now co-owning a company competing with…
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