Founder Fundamentals

Sunday: Christine de Wendel

In this episode hear Christine de Wendel, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunday US, discuss how Sunday is helping thousands of restaurants turn tables quicker, increase average spend, get more tips and save money. Christine sheds light on the company’s massive $24 million seed round, launching the venture in multiple markets simultaneously and how QR can improve the dining experience.

Titan: Joe Percoco

In this episode hear Joe Percoco, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Titan, discuss how this modern asset manager with 25,000 clients is building the operating system for investment management. Joe discusses the story behind Titan and the decision to leverage technology for scaling accessibility to the product, his thoughts on competition in the wealthtech market, raising capital in the space and the future of Titan.  

Stacklet: Travis Stanfield

In this episode hear Travis Stanfield, Co-Founder of Stacklet, discuss how the cloud governance platform is helping Global 2000 companies manage their security, operations, visibility, and cost optimization policies in the cloud. Travis discusses the state of the cloud governance market, building on top of cloud custodian, metrics for success and raising capital in the space. 

Better: Shawn Low

In this episode hear Shawn Low, Co-Founder of Better, discuss how Better is transforming the homeownership experience through business model innovation and digital transformation. Shawn discusses why a business such as Better could exist even amongst scaled legacy players, his journey with the business, the state of the mortgage market, and Better's road towards growth. 

Tonkean: Sagi Eliyahu

In this episode hear Sagi Eliyahu, Co-Founder & CEO of Tonkean discuss how Tonkean is simplifying complex  enterprise-level business processes through a no-code interface. Sagi discusses the difference between low-code & no code, acquiring enterprise customers and how his unique background in the IDF impacted him as a leader in the organization. 

Creditas: Sergio Furio

In this episode hear Sergio Furio, Founder & CEO of Creditas discuss how Creditas is changing the face of consumer credit in Brazil. The founder of the SoftBank backed venture discusses how he shifted gears in his own career and started the company, the nuances of operating a fintech venture in the LATAM market and plans for scaling the company even further.

Thrive: Siddharth Batra

In this episode hear Siddharth Batra, Co Founder of Thrive, discuss how the Thrive team is out to redefine the consumer credit experience. Siddharth speaks about the company's first product, Thrive Cash, the nuances of setting up a consumer lending venture, his advice for other entrepreneurs and the company's latest offering, the X1 credit card. 

View the X1 Card here: www.x1creditcard.com 

Caper: Lin Gao

Recorded (8/20): In this episode hear Lin Gao, CEO of Caper, discuss how the Caper team is looking to disrupt the future of retail. Lin dives into Caper's first solution for a cashierless checkout experience, the Caper Cart, his thoughts on running a hardware venture, competing with Amazon and how he's ensuring continuity of culture with a distributed workforce. 

Amanat Holdings: Dr. Mohamad Hamade

Recorded (6/20): In this episode hear Dr. Mohamad Hamade speak about how he's steering Amanat Holdings, a 2.5B AED fund dedicated to investments in Middle Eastern Healthcare and Education, through a global pandemic. 
Dr. Mohamad touches upon his own personal journey, how the strategy of the fund has been shaped by the current environment and his thoughts on the road to recovery. 

Draper Associates: Timothy Draper

Recorded (1/20): In this episode hear Timothy Draper, Founding Partner at Draper Associates, speak about investing in markets outside the United States, his reflections on Theranos and a rapid fire touching on much more!