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Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs

Funds and Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs

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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]Copyright 2025 Abhinav Sinha Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • What Founders Get Wrong About Success ft. Harry | Funds and Founders

    What Founders Get Wrong About Success ft. Harry | Funds and Founders
    Nov 5 2025
    In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Harry Morton, the founder of Lower Street and host of Moneywise, to uncover the emotional reality behind wealth, success, and the often-overlooked emptiness that follows an exit. Harry’s company produces podcasts for some of the world’s top brands. But his journey started with waiting tables at Buckingham Palace while bootstrapping his agency from zero. From sound engineering to building a multimillion-dollar podcast business, Harry shares his honest take on: - How to build a real podcast brand in an oversaturated space - What billionaires and millionaires really feel after success - The biggest mistake founders make after an exit - Why 70% of second startups fail — and how to avoid the trap - What founders should know before starting a podcast - The power of differentiation and authenticity in podcasting If you’ve ever wondered how to use podcasting strategically, or what success actually feels like once you’ve achieved it, this episode is a must-watch. 🔗 Connect with Harry Morton Website: https://lowerstreet.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrymorton/ About the host: I’m Abhinav Sinha, host of “Funds & Founders”, a podcast for Austin entrepreneurs navigating early-stage startups. I explore the highs, lows, and breakthrough moments of local founders through candid conversations. I also sit down with VCs to uncover how they evaluate early-stage companies and share practical insights. I create an intimate space for guests to share authentic stories, inspiring aspiring founders along their journey. Contact me here, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinavbsinha/ Newsletter: https://newsletter.fundsandfounder.com/ 0:00 - Trailer 0:40 - Intro 1:47 - The Hidden Truth About High Net-Worth Founders 5:19 - The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship Nobody Talks About 8:02 - Redefining Success: Why a Chill Life Might Be Better Than a Billion-Dollar Company 12:55 - From Idea to First Client: The Real Startup Timeline 15:36 - Moving from Small Clients to Enterprise Deals 16:44 - Building a Face for Enterprise Podcasts 18:12 - Why Big Brands Are Turning Into Media Companies 20:28 - Rethinking Podcast Sponsorships 22:34 - The Harsh Reality of Podcast Growth 26:34 - Getting Real with Guests Without Alienating Them 29:07 - Should SaaS Founders Start a Podcast? 35:17 - Why 80/20 Episodes Perform Better 37:16 - Evergreen vs. Topical Content: What Works Better? 38:23 - What’s Missing in the Podcasting Industry 42:56 - The Future of Podcast Distribution & Authentic Content
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    44 m
  • How to Survive the First 6 Months ft. Albert Behr | Revenue and Investment Consultant

    How to Survive the First 6 Months ft. Albert Behr | Revenue and Investment Consultant
    Nov 4 2025
    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 & Associates and a veteran with over 30 years experience in corporate strategy, strategic partner development and technology commercialization, Albert Behr brings the expertise to ensure funding, early adoption and swift market penetration for your technology. Albert Behr has helped launch and scale dozens of technology ventures across North America and Asia, driving partnerships, licensing deals, and multi-million-dollar exits. Whether you’re in your first startup cycle or planning your exit, this episode will challenge how you think about money, risk, and success. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Leaving corporate life for entrepreneurship 05:00 The 6-month deal with his wife 08:00 Why the first 6 months define everything 14:00 “Go f***ing make money” — how Albert learned his core rule 20:00 VC vs. licensing: what actually creates wealth 30:00 Healthy paranoia and staying in the game 45:00 Why America breeds fearless entrepreneurs 55:00 The #1 mistake founders keep repeating Follow Albert Behr: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-behr-3ab460/ 🔗 behrassociates.com Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinavbsinha/
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Inside the $6B Scotch Whiskey Industry – Opportunities, Tech & Building a Fund | Ep 71

    Inside the $6B Scotch Whiskey Industry – Opportunities, Tech & Building a Fund | Ep 71
    Sep 28 2025

    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 storage businesses, and more.From Scotch’s 600-year-old traditions to AI-driven forecasting tools, the whiskey industry is ripe for disruption.

    We cover:


    - The $6B Scotch export market & where the real money is

    - Why whiskey is a unique, high-value alternative asset

    - Tech & AI opportunities in distillation, warehousing, and customer engagement

    - How to break into traditional industries as an outsider

    - Building and exiting a whiskey private equity fund


    If you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply a whiskey lover, this episode will change how you see the liquor business.


    📍 What You’ll Learn:


    - How forecasting works when your product takes 18+ years to make

    - Which markets (beyond the US) are booming for whiskey

    - Ways to attract a new generation of drinkers

    - The role of education & experience in luxury branding


    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Intro & Guest Background

    00:46 – Projects in the Whiskey Industry

    01:33 – Scotch Whiskey Market Size & Growth

    03:08 – Why Forecasting is a 30-Year Game

    05:30 – Opportunities for Entrepreneurs & AI in Whiskey

    07:12 – How the Customer Experience is Changing

    08:48 – New Generation of Whiskey Drinkers

    09:45 – How Open Is the Industry to New Tech?

    10:53 – Building a Warehouse for Private Clients

    12:36 – Industry Adoption Curve: Big vs Small Players

    15:16 – Whiskey Trends in Global Markets (India, Taiwan, Middle East)

    20:12 – Go-to-Market for Selling to the Whiskey Industry

    24:07 – The Luxury Ladder & Aspirational Drinking

    25:28 – Whiskey Education as a Business Opportunity

    29:23 – Tastes, Palates & Evolving Preferences

    31:16 – The Power of Experiences in Luxury Branding

    33:33 – Speyside: The Napa Valley of Scotch

    35:30 – Building a Whiskey-Luxury Travel Vertical

    37:31 – Collecting, Investing & Niche Business Ideas in Whiskey

    39:10 – From Wine to Whiskey: Early Journey

    42:29 – Raising a $12M Whiskey Private Equity Fund

    45:47 – Legal & Fund Management Learnings

    48:42 – Finding the Right Team in Niche Industries

    50:31 – Fundraising Strategy & Deploying Capital

    53:01 – Turning Early Wins into More Investment

    56:08 – Exiting the Fund & Market Timing

    59:01 – Learning to Control the Exit Strategy

    01:03:13 – Why Whiskey is a Stable Alternative Asset

    01:05:08 – What Excites the Guest About the Next 5 Years in Whiskey

    01:06:48 – How to Work with Rare Whiskey Holdings

    01:07:26 – Expanding Your Business Horizons
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    1 h y 9 m
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