Re-Industrialize or Become Irrelevant

In this Voice of Growth episode, Manny sits down with David Costello (UA Ventures) to dissect what truly scales: grit, cash, and systems. From a fulfillment startup that grew from a shuttered dry cleaner into a 50,000 sq ft operation serving Shark Tank brands and QVC campaigns—to backing founders across national security and healthcare—David shares the scars behind phrases like “every customer is precious” and “burn the boats.” We cover world travel shaping perspective, why re-industrialization matters, how to hire (and get out of the way), and why process beats heroics if you want a business that runs without you. Plus: AI’s “one-employee unicorns,” integrity, and building shin-kick tolerance in leadership.