From Startup to RBC Acquisition
Episode Highlights:
- The Early Days
- Shane provides an overview of Ownr’s mission and its focus on helping entrepreneurs start their businesses seamlessly.
- The discussion explores the significance of the legal industry evolving and the need for technology-driven solutions.
- Challenges and Customer Support
- Shane discusses the importance of building trust with users and the role of the customer success team.
- They explore the early days of the partnership with RBC Ventures, the corporate venture arm of the Royal Bank of Canada, and how it evolved into a successful acquisition.
- Post-Acquisition and Future Plans
- Shane reflects on the dynamics of being part of a large organization like the Royal Bank of Canada and the balance needed to maintain autonomy.
- The conversation shifts to Ownr’s plans for the future, with a teaser about potential expansions beyond legal services.
- Shane shares valuable lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the significance of building the right team.
Meet Our Host
Mike Pinkus
Mike Pinkus
Mike is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in taxation, financial reporting, investments, and real estate. Before co-founding ConnectCPA, he served as a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, specializing in advising small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, Mike gained experience as a tax and accounting manager at a mid-sized accounting practice and as an Investment Associate at a real estate private equity firm. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Schulich School of Business and is a Chartered Accountant.
Meet Our Guest(s)
Shane Murphy
Shane Murphy
Shane is CEO of Ownr, an RBCx company that makes it easy and affordable for entrepreneurs to incorporate, register and confidently handle ongoing legal compliance. Shane was previously Co-Founder of Founded Technologies, a legal-technology startup that served lawyers and small business owners before it was acquired by RBCx in 2020.Shane joined Ownr as its Chief Operating Officer following the acquisition and played a key role as it grew to serve over 100,000 Canadian entrepreneurs.
Prior to starting a technology company, Shane was a litigation lawyer who appeared at all levels of court in Ontario. He holds law degrees from McGill University, and a master’s degree from the London School of Economics.
