Episodes
The Costliest AI Mistake in Startups | Protik Mukhopadhyay - E61
How do you actually sell to enterprises? Why do most startups fail at it? In this episode, we talk to the founder of DataColor.ai — a serial entrepreneur who built and sold his last company and is now building in the enterpri...
This One Hire Nearly Killed My Business | Pat Killoren - E60
What happens when a startup sales pro burns out and decides to start a podcast? In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Pat Killoren — host of Lone Startups who shares his wild journey from scaling beer brands...
How He Built 3 Startups, Backed 70+ & Now Advises a $250M VC Fund | A…
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Andrew Ackerman, a seasoned founder, venture studio operator, and author of The Entrepreneur’s Odyssey. Andrew shares real, gritty stories from his journey building star...
How he Built a $1.5M Startup Without Ads, a Website, or a Team | Rob …
In this episode of Funds and Founders , we sit down with the co-founder and CEO of FletchPMM —a company that’s helped over 350+ B2B startups fix their biggest problem: nailing positioning and messaging . We go deep into: The ...
How TrulyMadly Took on Tinder & Built a 100 Crore Dating App in India…
In this episode, we sit down with the founder of TrulyMadly, India's most trusted dating app, to explore the startup journey, fundraising pitfalls, growth hacks, and how TrulyMadly is solving the trust problem in Indian onlin...
How I Accidentally Became a Consultant & Made 1 Year’s Salary in 1 Mo…
In this episode, we dive deep into a candid conversation with a founder who shares how he stumbled into consulting, earned a year's salary in a single month, and built impactful startups straight out of college. From building...
How I Hacked College Admissions to get Into Top schools! ! Anthony Be…
How I Hacked College Admissions to get Into Top schools! description In this episode of Fundsandfounders , we sit down with Anthony Berryhill , the founder of Elite College Hacker , to discuss the insider secrets of elite col...
How He Built a SaaS for Creators 💡 | Ansh Vashisht - E55
In this episode of Funds & Founders , we sit down with Ansh, co-founder of Quickreel , the AI-driven platform that helps content creators, brands, and marketers transform long-form videos into viral short-form clips. We dive ...
Lessons from a Paperboy who built a $13M Company! | James Wahba - E54
**From delivering newspapers in 4th grade to raising millions for real estate and co-founding a thriving co-working space—James Wahba’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.**🚀 In this episode of Funds & Founders , James sha...
Proven Playbook to Get Investors on Board in 30 Days! | Rajesh Sawhne…
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Rajesh Sawhney—a seasoned investor, advisor, and the founder & CEO of GSF—who’s backed over 135 companies. Rajesh shares deep insights on what first-time founders need t...
Navigating Fundraising and Growth in a Competitive Market 💰 | Justin …
In this episode of Funds and Founders , we welcome back Justin, founder of Fantasy Elect , a cutting-edge political gaming startup. Justin dives into his journey over the past year, tackling fundraising challenges, optimizing...
Learn how to Raise Millions with the Perfect Pitch Deck | Garret Dail…
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Garrett and Brian from Lucid, a consulting firm specializing in pitch decks and brand clarity. Garrett and Brian share how they combined their complementary skill sets—s...
The Ultimate Paid Ads Playbook: Accelerate Your Business Growth | Mob…
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Moby, a seasoned paid ads specialist who helps startups and established businesses alike accelerate their growth through strategic advertising. Moby shares his journey a...
This Goal Setting Framework Made Me 3x My Business | Aaron Trahan - E…
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Aaron, a performance coach who helps founders and entrepreneurs optimize their business execution through OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). Aaron shares deep insights o...
Stop Wasting Money on Engineers! | Silicon Valley Secrets from Ex-Bay…
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with John Davison, founder of StartupLandia, a hybrid venture studio and development shop. John shares his journey from being a Bay Area engineer to helping early-stage found...
Why I Left My VP Role for a Seed-Stage Startup | Inside Beehive's Gr…
In this episode, we sit down with Preeya, COO of Beehive, to discuss her journey from being a VP at a large tech company to joining Beehive as employee. Learn how she helped scale the company from seed stage to Series B, grow...
Startup legal essentials that founders NEED to know before raising mo…
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Dean Elazab, a former big law attorney who now helps startups navigate the legal landscape. Dean shares insights from both sides of the table, having built and sold his ...
The Untold Way to Build Airbnb for Musicians | Damian Longoria - E45
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Damian Longoria, founder of Hubble - a marketplace connecting artists with live event opportunities. From sleeping in his car to building a music tech startup, Damian sh...
Finding Your True Calling: Confessions of a Startup Founder & Podcast…
In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Sarthak Kaul, founder at GigPay and host of the True Calling podcast. Sarthak shares his unique perspective on finding purpose in the startup world and why the 0-to-1 jo...
Startup Lessons: Why He Left a $40M Business to Start Again | Ash Bar…
Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Ash, co-founder of Wolf.xyz, who recently closed their Series A round. Ash shares his journey from buildi...
How a $47 Template Generated $120K+ in Revenue | Sara Loretta - E41
Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Sarah Loretta, a former nonprofit worker turned digital architect. Sarah shares her journey from making $...
From Shoe Obsession to Luxury Brand to build a Custom Shoe Business |…
Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Joshua Rosario, founder of J.Rozario, also has a luxury custom shoe brand. Joshua shares his journey from...
Hustle Exit Conquer Becca's $4M Workweek Success | Becca Sherman - E39
Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Becca, co-founder and COO of Workweek, a rapidly growing B2B media company. Becca shares her journey from...
Building a Niche Travel Marketing Agency | Brennan Bliss - Ep 38
Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Brennan Bliss, CEO of Propellic, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO for the travel industry. ...