Jason Kirby. He Sold Liquid Sky software to Walmart six years ago, but became disillusioned when Walmart abruptly scrapped the company's ambitious plans. 

Seeking a new direction, Jason joined Generation Esports, rapidly scaled it and exited three years ago. This last exit prompted Jason to reassess his priorities, leading him to focus on family, health and meaningful work. 

This shift inspired him to found Thunder, a tech enabled investment bank and launch the fundraising demystified podcast. In this interview, Jason shares his journey from high stress startups to a life centered on fulfillment and purpose.

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00:00:00 : Overview of Jason’s Expertise 
00:01:27 : Starting Liquid Sky 
00:01:56 : Formation and Operational Beginnings of Liquid Sky 
00:02:24 : The Vision and Mission of Liquid Sky 
00:03:11 : Partnership and Expansion Efforts 
00:03:37 : Business Philosophy and Personal Contribution 
00:05:15 : Diverse Industry Experience 
00:06:50 : Curious Nature and Learning Process 
00:06:53 : Liquid Sky’s Rapid Growth and Sale to Samsung 
00:08:05 : The Failed Acquisition by Samsung 
00:10:17 : Crisis and Pivot Strategy 
00:11:01 : Final Attempts for Acquisition and Survival 
00:13:28 : New Strategy with Walmart 
00:15:39 : Outcome and Life Post-Acquisition by Walmart 
00:19:42 : Excitement about Walmart Gaming 
00:20:25 : Transition to San Diego and New Opportunity 
00:20:50 : Introduction to Generation Esports 
00:21:48 : Investing Energy into Generation Esports 
00:24:05 : Initial Reflection and Momentum 
00:25:42 : Navigating the COVID-19 Challenges 
00:26:28 : Series A Funding and Rising Tensions 
00:29:06 : Decision to Leave Generation Esports 
00:31:00 : Self-discovery and New Relationships 
00:35:19 : Learning from Relationship Dynamics 
00:36:00 : Considering the Next Move 
00:36:10 : The Idea of Starting Thunder 
00:36:42 : The seed for Thunder 
00:37:18 : What Thunder does 
00:39:02 : Thunder as a tech-enabled investment bank 
00:40:21 : Introduction to the podcast "Fundraising Demystified" 
00:42:00 : Origin of "Fundraising Demystified" 
00:44:04 : The value of understanding venture capital 
00:45:11 : Advice for post-exit founders considering new ventures 
00:52:01 : Importance of risk tolerance 
00:52:58 : Determining the endgame for new businesses 
00:53:41 : Plans for Thunder 
00:54:14 : Decision against starting another big business 
00:55:04 : Balancing career and family priorities 
00:55:48 : Balancing Family and Ambitions 
00:56:07 : Introduction to Entrepreneurship in College 
00:56:11 : Influence of Successful Entrepreneurs 
00:56:35 : Reflections on Success and Family Time 
00:56:39 : Closing Remarks