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How a $5K Idea Made $100M by Kayvon Kay

How a $5K Idea Made $100M

from The Vault Unlocked

by Kayvon Kay

Published: Wed Oct 22 2025

Show Notes

He built the world's first CRM before Salesforce existed, and now he's doing it again.

In this episode of The Vault Unlocked, Kayvon Kay sits down with Jon Ferrara, founder of GoldMine CRM and Nimble, to uncover how a $5,000 startup became a $100M company that changed how the world sells. Jon shares his lessons on relationships, purpose, and building category-defining products without venture capital.

From partnering with Microsoft to being one of the first to work with Mark Cuban, Jon's story is a blend of innovation and heart. He also opens up about his life after exit, facing a health crisis, finding spirituality, and redefining what success really means.

if you care about legacy, relationships, and building something that endures, this episode will resonate deeply with you.

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