This meeting provided a detailed personal statement from the founder of T-Rex Arms, explaining the circumstances and rationale behind his resignation on May 28, 2025.
Key discussion points included the history of the company, ownership changes, internal disagreements, a recent incident involving employee misconduct, and the decision to resign for personal and ethical reasons.
The session also clarified intentions for future projects and addressed misunderstandings and speculation in the public sphere.
The founder and his wife expressed their desire to move on, hope for future reconciliation with family, and intent to start new ventures.
Action Items
No specific actionable follow-up items or owners were identified in the transcript.
Background and History of T-Rex Arms
The founder started T-Rex Arms in 2013 with personal funds and owned 100% of the company initially.
Over the years, ownership was diluted by bringing in his brother and a family friend, leading to loss of majority control due to lack of understanding of shareholder structures.
Additional ownership was given to another sibling, further reducing the founder's control.
Relationship Dynamics and Business Disagreements
The founder faced significant personal and professional challenges, especially after marrying his wife, who was not welcomed by his family or the company leadership.
His wife advocated for him during internal business disagreements and attempted to join the company in a professional capacity, but her application was ignored despite another owner's spouse being employed by T-Rex Arms.
Several incidents underscored inequality and strained relationships within the ownership group.
Attempted Buyout and Resignation Process
Early 2025: The founder proposed a buyout for clarity and alignment within the company, presenting a letter of intent to purchase the company from other owners, which was declined.
His increased offers were also rejected; an alternative buyout offer was received but not accepted by him.
During this period, a major incident involving the founder's wife receiving inappropriate content from an employee (who was also an executive’s son) was reported, but the company’s response was deemed inadequate.
The founder sought advice from a pastor with entrepreneurial background, who recommended resignation to restore clarity and integrity.
The founder ultimately resigned and began the process of equity sale, severing formal company ties.
Values, Integrity, and Future Plans
The founder cited the company's failure to live out stated values and persistent disrespect towards his wife as major reasons for his resignation.
He reflected on the challenge of publicly representing the company while disagreeing with its internal practices.
Both he and his wife have forgiven those involved and hope for eventual family reconciliation, though they acknowledge it cannot happen immediately.
The founder intends to move forward and is planning to start new businesses, aiming to share his journey and lessons learned with his audience.
Decisions
Founder Resigned from T-Rex Arms — The decision was based on upholding personal and family integrity, unresolved internal conflicts, and an organizational misalignment with stated values.
Forgiveness Extended to All Parties — Forgiveness was granted to those involved in recent conflicts, as part of the process of moving forward.
Open Questions / Follow-Ups
Unclear if or when reconciliation with family/business partners will take place.
Pending public response or further clarification from T-Rex Arms ownership regarding the events described.