From Social Work to Tech CEO: Jim Damian’s Entrepreneurial Journey
- E12
- 1:05:04
- June 16th 2025
Join host Tim Terrio as he sits down with Jim Damian, CEO & Principal Consultant at Linean, to explore an inspiring story of resilience, business growth, and hard-earned success. Jim shares his humble beginnings, his early struggles with imposter syndrome, and how a desire to create meaningful job opportunities led him from social work to launching and scaling a tech company with 150 employees.
This episode dives into entrepreneurial challenges, from securing early clients to navigating financial pressures, and even the shocking collapse of Bitwise, where Jim's company was acquired before it all unraveled. He candidly discusses lessons in leadership, risk-taking, and balancing work and family.
If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.
Find out more about Jim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-damian/
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