How UNC MBA alums turned $10k into $200M
Posted Jan 19, 2016
Joe Colopy's wife was six months pregnant, and she was about to become the family’s sole breadwinner as he launched a new company. Chaz Felix had fewer complications, but he shared Colopy’s dream to turn an idea into a successful business. Almost 13 years after the pair met and agreed to put $5,000 each into their venture, they sold their email marketing company for $200 million.
(Business NC)
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