The Biggest Fight in Shark Tank History - Christopher Gray | BCL #308

In this riveting podcast episode of Behind Company Lines, Julian Torres chats with Christopher Gray, Founder & CEO of Scholly. In 2023, Scholly was acquired by leading education and student solutions company, Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM). They deep dive into Christopher's journey from college to a successful acquisition, discussing his experiences along the way including his Shark Tank journey, the evolution of education, and the future of Scholly. Christopher shares his insights about the landscape of entrepreneurship, particularly for people of color, and discusses the changes he'd like to see. He also throws light on his future plans involving angel investing and the AI space.

Don't miss this candid conversation with a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the complexities of the business world.

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Chapters

• 0:00 308 - Christopher Gray, Founder & CEO of Scholly
• 0:29 Introduction
• 1:42 Starting Scholly
• 2:13 Shark Tank Experience
• 3:00 Scholarship Journey
• 4:13 Building the Team
• 6:43 Challenges and Support
• 7:02 Diversity in Entrepreneurship
• 7:57 Viral Moments
• 9:06 Scholly's Business Model
• 10:34 Scholarship Mismanagement
• 18:36 Business Expansion
• 19:52 Acquisition Journey
• 26:04 Entrepreneurial Advice
• 27:08 Facing Fears
• 28:44 AI and Job Market
• 29:04 Hometown Reflections
• 35:44 College Considerations