Episodes – NexChapter Podcast

Kristen Closson, serial founder and healthcare operator, joins Raman Sehgal to unpack the realities of building and scaling companies in healthcare. Together, they explore what it takes to grow with intention—covering global teams, customer obsession, founder dynamics, and the emotional...

Ned MacPherson, growth operator and former agency founder, joins Raman Sehgal to share his journey from solo operator to a private equity–backed exit. They explore how he built a differentiated growth business, what made it attractive to buyers, and why...

Dmitry Dragilev, 4x acquired SaaS founder and growth expert, joins Raman Sehgal to share his approach to building businesses that serve life—not the other way around. They explore how Dmitry designs high-margin, self-managing companies, builds with acquisition in mind from...

Ujwal Arkalgud, cultural anthropologist, exited founder, and author of Invisible Rules, joins Raman Sehgal to explore how hidden buyer psychology shapes growth and valuation. They unpack his journey from services to SaaS, the hard lessons behind a near-miss exit, and...

Ray Chang, founder of Motorsport Lab and creator of immersive luxury motorsport experiences, joins Raman Sehgal to share how he turned a lifelong passion for cars into a second-act business. They explore the realities behind building a “dream” company, the...

John Rood, author of Beyond The Exit and former founder of Next Step Test Preparation, joins Raman Sehgal to explore what it takes to build—and move on from—a successful business. They discuss scaling from services to software, preparing for a...