In this episode, Tom Griffiths sits down with Liam Corcoran, a coach and investor who helps tech founders scale their businesses from $1M to $10M in annual recurring revenue without burning out. Liam shares insights drawn from over 20 years of experience building, scaling, and investing in companies across AI, Web3, SaaS, and e-commerce.

The conversation explores the common challenges founders face at this growth stage. Liam highlights the founder bottleneck—where every decision depends on the CEO—and the critical importance of hiring the right people for the business’s stage. He also delves into financial management, sharing how cash flow forecasting and retention strategies can transform a company from month-to-month survival to predictable profitability.

Liam introduces his proprietary framework, Clarity OS, which provides founders with structure, rhythm, and systems to run their businesses effectively. Through this framework, he helps leaders remove themselves from day-to-day operations, enabling the business to operate as a system while they focus on strategy and growth.

The episode also covers scaling and exit strategies. Liam discusses how he supports founders in securing investment, growing to the next revenue milestone, and preparing for exits or acquisitions. He stresses the importance of making decisions quickly, using data to validate intuition, and continuously learning from outcomes.

Listeners will gain actionable advice on structuring teams, managing cash flow, commercialising products, and scaling operations with clarity and discipline. Whether you’re a founder aiming to grow your tech business, an investor seeking operational insight, or simply interested in scaling strategies, this episode offers practical guidance grounded in real-world experience.

To Contact Liam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamcorcorancoach/