The Cloud Company Of The FUTURE (Episode 24 ft. Jacob Halusic)

Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… the founder building a modern cloud company by putting people and culture first.This week, Brittany and Christian sit down with Jacob Halusic, founder and CEO of Trofeo, to talk about how his career across startups, exits, and private equity shaped the way he is building his next chapter in tech.From early sales roles and entrepreneurial pivots to launching Trofeo with a focus on cloud infrastructure, AI, and security, Jacob shares how spotting real gaps in the mid-market led to a business built for flexibility and long-term thinking. He explains why recreating the culture he valued earlier in his career mattered more than chasing rapid growth and how empowering teams became Trofeo’s biggest advantage.The conversation explores leadership lessons from private equity, why choosing the right partners matters more than the biggest deal, and how brand and relationships help companies stand out in crowded tech spaces. Jacob also reflects on the moments that signaled real success, not revenue milestones, but watching the people around him grow alongside the company.This episode is for founders and leaders navigating growth in fast-moving industries who want to build companies that last without losing what makes them human. Stay tuned, new episodes release every week.