Funds & Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs

About Funds & 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. [CLAIM:8VIR6FKG]

Publisher

Abhinav Sinha

Category

business · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jan 2024

Latest episode

25 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

16 of 83 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   25 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

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

   Abhinav Sinha interviews Krishna Dosapati, Clockout CEO, about why LinkedIn fails Gen Z, as Clockout blends communities, events, and AI to forge authentic networking, offering insights into building real relationships.

2. 

   25 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Smartest Founders Build Email First | Funds and founders

   DYLAN REDEKOP discusses with ABHINAV SINHA how founders are leveraging email newsletters to build audiences and monetize their content, highlighting the importance of owning distribution channels in this interview.

3. 

   23 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Your Startup Will Fail If You Skip This Step!

   Founder and CEO Chelsea Cooper speaks with host Abhinav Sinha in an interview about building Approvely, navigating regulated industries, and prioritizing revenue without venture capital, emphasizing the importance of distribution and customer focus.

Inside a recent episode

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

Published 25 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Thanks. Because we want people to start having these authentic conversations. Nice. I was in Austin before I moved to Arkansas and there was a period of two years where I went to a networking event almost every day. Over two years I probably went to a couple hundred events. I want to say I met a lot of people. Yeah. My one networking hack was I would get their number of LinkedIn and send a selfie right away so that whenever the follow -up does happen you have some visual recognition because you meet so many people. Yeah. That's a really good idea actually. And so if they give me their number or it's linked in I can't always get that message fired so that's a hit or miss. […]

Who has been a guest on Funds & Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs

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• Krishna Dosapati
• Chelsea Cooper
• Michael
• ex-Apple engineer and Toronto founder
• Cody Anderson

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YouTube views

292,046

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

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Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71

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