Growth + Exit · 2026-07-22 · 36 min
Molly McCartan is the Managing Partner at The Whisper Group, an M&A and exit-readiness advisory firm helping women founders scale and sell their companies. She is also the Founder and CEO of The Mom Pact, a career strategy platform for working mothers. With over a decade of experience in strategy, operations, business development, and acquisitions, Molly guides owners through growth, valuation, and successful exits. She also helps mothers navigate leave, reentry, advancement, and other pivotal career transitions with practical tools, data, and support. In this episode… Strong exits rarely begin when a buyer appears; they are built through disciplined operations, clear systems, and teams that can perform without constant founder involvement. The same principle applies to careers, where thoughtful preparation creates greater flexibility during major transitions. What does it take to build a business - and a professional life - that can adapt without losing momentum? According to M&A executive and strategy leader Molly McCartan, the answer is to prepare before change becomes urgent.
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