Persistence, Pitches, and Payoffs with Cody Nicholson of Helium
Release Date: 09/18/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy sits down with Cody Nicholson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helium.
Cody partners with visionary entrepreneurs to help them build, buy, and sell their companies—and he’s passionate about transforming groundbreaking ideas into thriving businesses.
Cody shares his entrepreneurial journey, including:
How he first got started in business
Why failure—and persistence—were key to his success
The lessons learned from putting in the work, even when things didn’t go as planned
How to craft and deliver a winning pitch to venture capitalists
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned founder, or someone curious about the real stories behind building businesses, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.
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