Funds and 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.
This weekly podcast is tailored for Austin founders navigating the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey and hosted by fellow Austinite Abhinav Sinha. Here’s what to expect by tuning into Funds & Founders:
🚀 Embark on a Journey to Success
Join Abhinav as he takes you behind the scenes, exploring the highs and lows of building a company. This isn't your typical success story – we dive into the failures, the struggles, and those pivotal breakthrough moments that define a founder's path.
🌟 Real Conversations, Real Insights
Abhinav's approach is refreshingly different. Rather than dwelling on success, he crafts casual conversations that unravel the untold stories. Identify the setbacks that helped them grow, the lessons learned from failures, and the breakthrough moments that fueled these founders.
🤔 Why Didn't They Quit? Learn and Apply.
At the heart of each episode, Abhinav delves into the 'why' behind the perseverance. Why didn't they throw in the towel during tough times? And, most importantly, how can you apply their insights to your own journey? Get ready to be inspired and equipped with practical takeaways for your entrepreneurial adventure.
🤝 Decoding Venture Capital
Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of Austin's venture capitalists? Abhinav sits down with local VCs to decode their criteria for investing in early-stage companies. Gain valuable insights into the world of venture capital, understand what investors look for, and appreciate the vital factor of founder-investor compatibility.
🎙️ Meet Your Host, Abhinav Sinha:
Abhinav's soft-spoken yet inquisitive style creates an intimate atmosphere, allowing guests to share their authentic stories. His genuine curiosity and insightful questions make each episode a captivating journey into the minds of Austin's most successful founders.
If you're a budding Austin entrepreneur seeking the inspiration and insight needed for building a successful company, "Funds & Founders" is your go-to podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
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 …
From Shoe Obsession to Luxury Brand to build a Custom Shoe Business | Joshua Rozario - E40
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. Joshu…
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. Becc…
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 …
From Engineer to Serial Entrepreneur: Building Million-Dollar Businesses | Tomer Soran - E37
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…
SEO Genius Reveals Secret to Building & Selling a 7-Figure Agency | Jon Cooper - E36
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 Austi…
Building a 6-Figure Video Business in Less than a Year | Ryan Atkinson - E35
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 f…
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 e…
From Homeless to Millionaire: The Empire Built from Nothing | Hunter Burkey - E33
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 jour…
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 deliver…
Raising Millions for the Future of Sustainable Farming | Jessi Roesch - E31
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 mat…
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…
The Evolution of South by Southwest (SXSW) | Hugh Forrest - E29
Having been with SXSW for 35 years, Hugh Forrest, the Chief Programming Officer and Director of the Interactive Section of South by Southwest (SXSW), shares the origins and growth of Austin's largest…
Scaling, Hiring, and Building Strong Teams | Vikas Punna - E28
Vikas is an experienced entrepreneur, advisor and the Managing Director of Frisco Analytics. In this conversation, he discusses the importance of selecting good advisors and how he identified gaps in…
3 Steps Every Startup Should Immediately Implement | Vinay Chandrasekaran - E27
Vinay Chandrasekaran, founder of Frontek Solutions, Crayon’d, and Layerpath, shares his fascinating journey from learning HTML as a teenager in India to becoming the CEO of a successful SaaS company.…
The Iron Triangle: Integrating Product, Engineering, and Design | Alberto Silveira - E26
Alberto Silveira is a seasoned engineering leader with a diverse career spanning companies like IBM, Kaplan, Amplify, OnDeck, and currently, HireVue. He is also the author of the book, Building and M…
Why You SHOULD NOT Follow Your Mentor | Aaron Trahan - E25
Aaron Trahan, founder of Performance Mindset Coaching, discusses the fundamental differences between a coach and a mentor. Aaron shares his journey to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of …
Community Building, A Harvard Study’s Take on Fulfillment, and The 4 P’s of Mentoring | YJ Lin - E24
YJ Lin is a key player in the Austin startup ecosystem. He graduated from the University of Houston and is deeply involved with communities like Ascend Austin and the Executive Council Network. Curre…
Customer Discovery, Validation, and Acquisition for Early-Stage Growth | Jeff Eversmann - E23
Jeff Eversmann is an experienced design engineer, fractional CFO at Miranti Growth, and GP at Longview Tech Ventures. Drawing from his career across various high-level roles, Jeff explains the contin…
Robotic Delivery, Co-Founder Dynamics, & Seeking Feedback | Ben James and Dylan Mankey - E22
Ben James and Dylan Mankey from Tubular Networks discuss their journey from their initial meeting at HomeAway to co-founding Tubular Networks. Ben shares his extensive background in product managemen…