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Steven Pivnik

Founder who scaled to 200+ employees and a strategic exit; IRONMAN athlete.

On the show · · 24 minutes

Most founders know how to start. Few know how to finish

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Steven Pivnik scaled his company to 200+ employees across 12 countries before executing a strategic acquisition to a $4B competitor. Along the way, he completed 17 IRONMAN triathlons and climbed at extreme altitude — including Everest.

In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, we break down:

  • The difference between growth and disciplined growth
  • Why founders should design their exit years in advance
  • How endurance training builds better leadership
  • Avoiding burnout while scaling under pressure
  • What it really means to “finish strong”

This is a conversation about commitment, structure, and the mindset required to endure when quitting would be easier.

If you’re building, scaling, or thinking about your long-term exit — this episode is for you.

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