Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs

Abhinav Sinha

English Business Education Entrepreneurship How To Technology

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Episodes 80

Avg. Duration 59m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (7)

Since Jan 2024

Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

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. [CLAIM:8VIR6FKG]

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Recent Episodes

S1E79 Why LinkedIn Is Failing Gen Z ft. Krishna Dosapati | Clockout App

Jan 25, 2026 1h 3m

LinkedIn promised networking. What we got instead were cold DMs, spam, and fake connectionsIn this episode of Funds & Founders, I sit down with Krishna Dosapati, Founder & CEO of Clockout—the…

S1 The Smartest Founders Build Email First | Funds and founders

Jan 25, 2026 59m

Newsletters are not deadDylan from Growth in Reverse breaks down how indie founders and B2B operators are building 5-figure audiences and monetizing with just email. He shares the underrated metric…

S1E78 Your Startup Will Fail If You Skip This Step!

Jan 23, 2026 52m

Building a startup can feel lonely. You make decisions with incomplete information, learn things the hard way, and hope you're moving in the right direction.In this episode, I spoke with Chelsea…

S1E77 He Quit College at 19! This Is What Happened Next ft. Shamus Madan

Jan 16, 2026 54m

At 19, he quit college with no safety net. Four months later, he built a $1M business.This isn't a motivational story. It's a step-by-step breakdown of what actually happened—the mistakes,…

S1E75 What’s Holding Back 98% of Women Founders from $1M Revenue? ft. Nomiki Petrolla

Nov 13, 2025 56m

In this episode, Nomiki Petrolla, founder of Theanna—a groundbreaking platform empowering women tech founders—unpacks the realities of startup success few talk about. She reveals why crossing major…

S1E74 What Founders Get Wrong About Success ft. Harry | Funds and Founders

Nov 05, 2025 44m

In this episode of Funds & Founders, we sit down with Harry Morton, founder of Lower Street and host of Moneywise, to uncover the emotional reality behind wealth, success, and the…

S1E73 How to Survive the First 6 Months ft. Albert Behr | Revenue and Investment Consultant

Nov 04, 2025 1h 1m

Most founders don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because they run out of money, energy, or clarity in the first six months. In this brutally honest episode, Albert Behr, Founder of Behr…

S1E76 The Hard Truth About Building a $100M Startup ft. Christian Facey (Audiomob)

Oct 30, 2025 1h

# Christian FaceyChristian Facey shares Master resilience, focus, and practical strategies for building a successful, high-performance startup.## What you'll learn:1. How to cultivate relentless…

Inside the $6B Scotch Whiskey Industry – Opportunities, Tech & Building a Fund | Ep 71

Sep 28, 2025 1h 8m

In this episode of *Funds and Founders*, we sit down with a whiskey entrepreneur who has spent over a decade in the Scotch industry — building investment funds, luxury travel experiences, cask…

S1E70 From Zero to $1 BILLION: The Vet Clinic That Broke Every Business Rule | Ep 70

Sep 26, 2025 56m

Michael’s entrepreneurial journey started at 12 with a paper route and grew into building Thrive Pet Healthcare into a billion-dollar company. In this episode, he shares exactly how he scaled from…

James Brewer hacked his way into the founding team | Ep 69

Sep 24, 2025 1h 8m

James Brewer went from being Import Yeti’s 3rd user to its co-founder—and helped scale it to 150K+ paying users and 2M monthly visitors. In this episode of Funds and Founders, he breaks down how…

S1E68 How Lucy Banks Built a Million-Dollar Brand Without Stripe or Ads | Ep 68

Sep 22, 2025 46m

Lucy Banks went from corporate banking to becoming a top 1% OnlyFans creator—and now runs a PR & marketing agency for adult creatorsIn this episode, she exposes the harsh truths about building in…

The Smartest Founders Build Email First | Ep - 67

Sep 20, 2025 59m

Newsletters are not dead, Dylan from Growth in Reverse breaks down how indie founders and B2B operators are building 5-figure audiences and monetizing with just email.He shares the underrated metric…

This Founder Turned Colors Into an million dollar exit - Ep 66

Sep 18, 2025 1h 3m

What drives a founder to go back into the grind after a life-changing exit?In this episode, we sit down with Ganesh, a serial founder who bootstrapped his AI startup to millions in revenue, cracked…

S1E65 The Startup That’s Taking On The Banks To Make The 99% Richer | Ep 65

Sep 16, 2025 1h 8m

In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Michael, co-founder of Q Branch and Populace, who shares how he's helping international startups enter the U.S. and launching a fintech…

S1E64 He quit Apple to sell honey jars and learn sales | Ep- 64

Sep 14, 2025 59m

From building apps at Best Buy to getting into Techstars, this episode is a masterclass in startup grit. Our guest, a Toronto-based founder and ex-Apple/IBM engineer, walks us through building 35+…

This Is Why Most Startups Fail at Go-To-Market Strategy | Funds and founders

Sep 12, 2025 46m

Cody Anderson is back for Part 2! In this episode, we dive deep into what actually works when it comes to go-to-market (GTM) strategies — especially for early-stage startups. Cody shares lessons from…

The Costliest AI Mistake in Startups | Protik Mukhopadhyay - E61

Jun 14, 2025 43m

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…

This One Hire Nearly Killed My Business | Pat Killoren - E60

Jun 12, 2025 58m

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…

How He Built 3 Startups, Backed 70+ & Now Advises a $250M VC Fund | Andrew Ackerman - E59

Jun 10, 2025 55m

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…

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