Funds & Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs
Welcome to "Funds & Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs," where we dig deep into the stories of successful Austin founders. Instead of focusing on their successes though, we dive into their journeys, particularly the struggles and obstacles they had to overcome.
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Recent Episodes
May 15, 2024
Unshackled: An Immigrant’s Guide to Thriving in the US | Soundarya Balasubramani - E18
Soundarya Balasubramani, an NIT Trichy and Columbia graduate, writer, and founder of Unshackled.club, details her journey from India to the U.S. Her career shifts from Salesforce to entrepreneurship, and even ventures into w…
May 8, 2024
Navigating a Venture Debt Approach as an Early Stage Founder | Chris De Ayala - E17
Chris De Ayala, a UT McComb School of Business graduate working in banking, specifically in venture debt at the Bank of California shares insights into the role of venture lending, emphasizing its value to VC-backed startups…
May 1, 2024
Is Your Product Solving the Right Problem? | Jake O’Shea - E16
Jake O'Shea, currently a Principal at Antler in Austin, delves into his rich background in the startup ecosystem. With experiences ranging from director roles at Capital Factory to mentoring at accelerators, Jake discusses t…
April 24, 2024
Product Leadership, Sales, & Pricing in B2b SaaS | Mike Ditson - E15
In episode 15, Mike Ditson joins us today to talk product management, sales, and innovation! Currently, Mike is the VP of Product Strategy at Envato Group and a lecturer in product management. He shares valuable insights on …
April 17, 2024
Navigating Acquisitions, Saying ‘I Don’t Know’, Embracing Randomness | Ken Platt - E14
Episode 14 features Ken Platt, an experienced entrepreneur and advisor with a rich history in operations, supply chain management, and startup leadership. Ken shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey that began later…
April 10, 2024
What You Need to Get Right to Nurture a Successful Mentorship | Scott Finkelstein - E13
Scott, a seasoned C-level executive, draws from a diverse background in business leadership and organizational transformation. Originally aspiring to a career in finance, his trajectory shifted after witnessing the events of…
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