Kevin Dooley, BBA 2018

In this podcast episode, Kevin Dooley shares his journey from being a finance student at Baylor University to becoming the co-founder and CEO of First Stamps, a startup focused on improving the newborn footprint and handprint capturing process in hospitals. He discusses his experiences at Main Street Capital, the lessons learned from various deals, and the importance of relationships in finance, while also providing valuable advice for current students navigating their career paths. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kevin Dooley 01:19 Current Role and Startup Journey 02:45 Early Life and Education Path 05:30 Career Beginnings at Main Street Capital 09:38 Key Deals and Lessons Learned 17:28 Career Progression and Insights 20:09 Transitioning to First Stamps 23:35 From Idea to Prototype 26:35 Current Stage and Market Development 28:07 Impact on Families and the Community 30:21 Advice for Current Students