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He Hit $1M ARR in 90 Days. Then the Board Pivoted Without Him

Advisor.TV — in partnership with Crosswater Capital

Ryan Lee helped launch Apple Pay, then founded Nautical Commerce as the pandemic hit and reached $1M in recurring revenue in his first 90 days. He walks Dave through 45 VC inbounds with no checks, the angel check that unlocked three term sheets, the $30M offer he turned down, and the board pivot that followed.

Published
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 11:05 AM
Duration
38 minutes

Guests

  • Ryan Lee

    Founder · Nautical Commerce

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