Podcast Episodes

Lessons from a Paperboy who built a $13M Company! | James Wahba - E54

Episode 54

**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 Fun…

Published on 6 months ago

Proven Playbook to Get Investors on Board in 30 Days! | Rajesh Sawhney - E53

Episode 53

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 …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Navigating Fundraising and Growth in a Competitive Market 💰 | Justin Schoenfelder - E52

Episode 52

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 fundraisin…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Learn how to Raise Millions with the Perfect Pitch Deck | Garret Dailey & Brian Schuster - E51

Episode 51

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 …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

The Ultimate Paid Ads Playbook: Accelerate Your Business Growth | Moby Hayat - E50

Episode 50

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.…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

This Goal Setting Framework Made Me 3x My Business | Aaron Trahan - E49

Episode 49

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). Aa…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stop Wasting Money on Engineers! | Silicon Valley Secrets from Ex-Bay Area CTO | John Davidson - E48

Episode 48

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…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why I Left My VP Role for a Seed-Stage Startup | Inside Beehive's Growth Story | Preeya Goenka - E47

Episode 47

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 se…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Startup legal essentials that founders NEED to know before raising money | Dean Elazab

Episode 46

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, …

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

The Untold Way to Build Airbnb for Musicians | Damian Longoria - E45

Episode 45

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 mus…

Published on 8 months ago