In this episode of The Deal Scout, host Susan Reilly sits down with Eddie Wilson—an investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for building, scaling, and exiting over 100 companies. But behind the boardrooms and big exits is a story of loss, legacy, and a relentless desire to make a lasting impact.
Eddie opens up about:
Losing both his sister and brother at a young age—and the life-shaping lessons that followed
His first major business exit gone wrong—and how he reframed a $30M loss into his future success
The launch and expansion of his nonprofit, Impact Others, which feeds and educates children across multiple countries
His investment framework: Active income from business, passive income through real estate, and legacy creation via structured giving
Building a coffee brand from scratch—just to prove he could
His vision for a service-based incubator that empowers founders beyond the tech world
You’ll also hear about his immersive business-owner trips to countries like Colombia, Pakistan, Nigeria, and more—where entrepreneurs not only explore business, but experience transformation through service.
This episode is for you if:
You’re an investor or entrepreneur navigating high-stakes deals
You’ve exited companies and are searching for your next chapter
You want to build businesses that create both profit and purpose
You believe legacy matters as much as liquidity
Eddie’s raw, insightful perspective brings unmatched clarity to what matters most in business and in life.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Eddie’s Background
02:00 - Launching Impact Others
04:00 - Feeding Programs in Honduras & Colombia
07:00 - Childhood, Loss, and Lessons in Gratitude
11:00 - $30M Business Exit Gone Wrong
14:00 - How Gratitude and Fearlessness Built His Success
18:00 - Building a Coffee Brand Without Chasing ROI
21:00 - What Eddie Wants Next: Passive Investing & Incubation
24:00 - Real Estate, Legacy, and His Three-Bucket Model
28:00 - Final Thoughts on Purpose-Driven Business
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