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March 11, 2025

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...

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March 5, 2025

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...

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March 3, 2025

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...

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March 1, 2025

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...

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Feb. 26, 2025

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...

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Feb. 24, 2025

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...

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Jan. 23, 2025

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...

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Jan. 18, 2025

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...

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Jan. 16, 2025

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 ...

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Jan. 14, 2025

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...

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Jan. 11, 2025

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...

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Jan. 10, 2025

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...

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Nov. 5, 2024

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 $...

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Nov. 2, 2024

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...

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Oct. 30, 2024

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...

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Oct. 23, 2024

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. ...

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Oct. 19, 2024

From Engineer to Serial Entrepreneur: Building Million-Dollar Busines…

Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Tomer, a former structural engineer turned serial entrepreneur. Tomer shares his journey from designing s...

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Oct. 8, 2024

SEO Genius Reveals Secret to Building & Selling a 7-Figure Agency | J…

Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Jon, former CEO of Hyperlinks Media and current organizer of Tiny Talks in Austin. Jon shares his journey...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Building a 6-Figure Video Business in Less than a Year | Ryan Atkinso…

Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Ryan Atkinson, CEO and co-founder of Spacebar Visuals. Ryan shares his journey from working at an aquatic...

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Sept. 18, 2024

How to find the right market fit? | Catalin Briciu - E34

Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe In this captivating episode of Funds and Founders, Catalin, co-founder and CEO of Linnify, joins us to discuss his journey as a serial entrepreneur and product d...

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Sept. 13, 2024

From Homeless to Millionaire: The Empire Built from Nothing | Hunter …

Subscribe here https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/subscribe Join us as we sit down with Hunter Burkey, Partner at Next Level Valet and CEO of Next Level Security. Hunter shares his incredible journey from living in his ca...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Building a Multimillion-Dollar Agri-tech Empire | Nikhil Dixit - E32

In this captivating episode of Funds and Founders, Nikhil, CTO and co-founder of Hylio, shares the inspiring journey of building an innovative drone company. From their initial focus on drone delivery to pivoting into agricul...

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Sept. 3, 2024

Raising Millions for the Future of Sustainable Farming | Jessi Roesch…

In the latest episode of Funds and Founders, Jessi, founder of Downland, reveals how agrotourism and regenerative agriculture could revolutionize land management and food production. Discover how matching landowners with next...

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Aug. 8, 2024

Building a Feature vs Creating a Product | Simran Singh - E30

Simran Singh narrates his entrepreneurial journey from his college days at Duke University to co-founding Zogo, a financial education platform which was eventually acquired by Peak Six. He elaborates on the challenges of earl...

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