J&S Capital

About J&S Capital

I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures. I focus on helping founders unstick key bottlenecks in their life & their business. Whether through my own advisory services or a joint venture with an expert; I love helping people create real momentum. I work with: 1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business 2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillment In this show I unpack the real inflection points that shape people & their businesses: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.

Publisher

Shaun Sharabi

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Dec 2024

Latest episode

26 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Apr 2026

   #13 Simonas Baksys: The Mindset Behind Closing $50M Deals

   Simon & I go back almost 15 years. I am lucky to call him one of my closest friends. I have often heard people in his domain reference him as "one of the most impressive business development leaders". It is no surprise that he was able to step into the role of Chief Business Officer at such a prominent business like Layer Zero earlier this year. Layer Zero is the $3B a16z & Sequoia-backed startup that quietly became the "plumbing" that powers the entire crypto industry. Some of their business relationships include names like PayPal, Tether, Citadel, & New York Stock Exchange. Chances are, you've already used their technology without knowing it. In this conversation, I wanted to go a little more behind the scenes on what that really takes & looks like. He goes into the mindset and the simple, human approach he's taken. We go deep on adaptability, resilience, leveling the playing field, and what it takes to never take no for an answer. If you're building, selling, or trying to understand what separates the people who build relationships at the highest level, there's a lot here worth your time. Follow Simon's journey: https://x.com/Bakxys *** I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with: Founders & operators facing constraints in their business Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillment I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly. I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside. My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… Request an Advisory Call: https://connect.interlockventures.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabiLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabiX: https://x.com/shaunsharabiInstagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi

2. 

   13 Feb 2026

   #12 Paul Erlanger: How He Built to $1.5B in Trading Volume and 250k Users in Under 1 Year

   It’s easy to talk about what Paul is building. FOMO has scaled to a level few companies ever reach, and it’s done it in less than a year. As an on-chain mobile trading app, FOMO has already surpassed $1.5B in trading volume, onboarded 250K+ users, and is pacing toward $50M in revenue. But what impressed me the first time we met, and continues to impress me, isn’t just the numbers. It’s who Paul is as a human. We met through a mutual close friend and immediately clicked. Paul has one of the most unique blends of curiosity and emotional intelligence I’ve seen. His self-awareness and perspective on the world are, in my opinion, a driving force behind how he’s been able to build something extraordinary in his 20s. This episode blends simple leadership and culture strategies with a deeper, spiritual conversation about life, mindset, integrity, growth, and the principles that compound over time. If you’re building, scaling, or simply trying to live with more intention, there’s a lot here worth sitting with. Follow Paul’s journey: https://x.com/paulerlanger?s=21 *** I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with: Founders & operators facing constraints in their business Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillment I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly. I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside. My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… Request an Advisory Call: https://connect.interlockventures.co/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi

3. 

   20 Nov 2025

   #11 Sam Mahmood: $0 to $66M in 10 Months: The 1 Proven Mindset That Compresses Time

   Sam I had our first conversation over a coffee and I immediately could tell he’d be an amazing guest. Not only is he a podcast host of his own, but his entrepreneurial journey, and how he’s been able to leverage focus to give him an edge was simple, and very impressive. In this episode he breaks down the hurdles he overcame to build a paving roll-up that has hit over 60M in revenue in less than 11 months. We go into his journey of mindset development, self-awareness, discipline, and how he went form a 23-year old selling medical devices to neurosurgeons, to building his portfolio today. Sam brings a level of confidence & stoicism that is almost immediately apparent from the beginning. His perspective on growth, communication, and staying unapologetically yourself is something I think everyone can learn from. Follow Sam’s Journey: https://www.instagram.com/thesammahmood?igsh=ajhxOHdsd2g2ZGxl *** I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business 2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillment I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly. I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside. My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… • Request an Advisory Call: https://connect.interlockventures.co/ • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi • LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi • X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi • Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi

4. 

   8 Oct 2025

   #10 Brett Eaton: You Need to Be Uncomfortable. Here’s Why.

   If you’re serious about growth, mindset, and high performance, this conversation will light a fire under you. Brett Eaton joins me to talk about why getting uncomfortable is the secret to building a life of purpose, energy, and fulfillment. Brett Eaton is an expert keynote speaker, high-performance coach, and as of 9/9/25, following the release of his first book, a bestselling author. After interviewing this guy, I’m not surprised one bit by his latest achievement. This episode is a masterclass in mindset and personal growth. Brett shares his journey from feeling unfulfilled to building the life he always knew he was destined for. We talk fitness, discipline, mindset, and how leaning into discomfort is the key to unlocking true high performance. This interview was special. Brett brings this level of presence and fire that you can feel through the screen, the same energy that made his book, “Uncomfortable Either Way,” an instant bestseller. The book dropped on 9/9/25, a few weeks after this interview, and it perfectly captures the themes we dive into here. 📘 Grab Brett’s book: Uncomfortable Either Way (https://www.amazon.com/Uncomfortable-Either-Way-Choosing-Making/dp/B0FBYDG894) 📲 Follow Brett’s journey: @bretteaton_ (https://www.instagram.com/bretteaton_) *** I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with: Founders & operators facing constraints in their business Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillment I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly. I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside. My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… Request an Advisory Call: https://connect.interlockventures.co/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi

5. 

   21 Jul 2025

   #09 John Ghiorso: Co-Founder & CEO of VantaFive

   Imagine needing to convince companies to sell on Amazon…?Selling products was a little different in 2010. John Ghiorso is a true OG marketing agency expert having started his first Amazon agency back in 2008. He built it to a 100 person, 8 figure business, before selling it in 2020.After realizing retirement wasn’t for him, he got back in the saddle last year to start Vanta Five: An agency venture studio that launches and scales marketing services companies. John’s insights in this episode covers how he navigated the early stages of selling on Amazon, to now how he is capitalizing on the growth of LinkedIn, AI, TikTok Shop, & more. See more on John on all platforms: @JohnLGhiorso *** I’m Shaun Sharabi, owner of Interlock Ventures — my personal holdco where I solve problems through critical thinking and strategic connections. I work with:1. Founders & operators facing constraints in their business 2. Entrepreneurs seeking clarity on how to grow their net worth and align it with fulfillment I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly.I started this show to unpack the real inflection points that shaped people & their business: the constraints, tough decisions, and pivotal relationships that unlocked growth, profit, or clarity. I look to uncover what is often overlooked from the outside.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… Request a Call: https://connect.interlockventures.co/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi

6. 

   10 Jun 2025

   #08 Austin Wright: Multi-Franchise Gym Owner & Ecomm Founder

   Gym franchise owner and e-commerce founder Austin Wright discusses building a portfolio of gym franchises and scaling an e-commerce business with host Shaun Sharabi in this interview.

7. 

   18 Apr 2025

   #07 Albert Matheny: CEO & Founder, Promix Nutrition

   Albert Matheny is an all around impressive individual. He is a former University of Florida track athlete, and a registered dietitian with a masters in human performance. He is a husband, father, and the founder & CEO of Promix Nutrition. Promix is a multi 8 figure supplement company, with over 150,000 customers, and is a true example of how obsessing over product is the foundation for building a true brand. In 2011, he launched Promix when he couldn’t find supplements that met his high standards for ingredient quality & effectiveness. Albert shares raw behind-the-scenes insights into how he sources ingredients & formulates every product himself to ensure no compromises on quality. We discuss Promix’s “no artificial anything” philosophy, and why transparency and rigorous testing are non-negotiables for him. Promix exited last year, and Albert remains as CEO continuing to drive the mission forward. See more on Promix on all platforms: @promix *** Shaun Sharabi is the co-founder and managing partner of J&S Capital. We are a public markets-focused investment partnership with a core objective of maximizing long-term capital appreciation. We are investors who love to deliberately learn, build relationships, and build wealth. I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly, a lot of the ugly. I am a founder, executive, operator, and I love my life. I started this show because I wanted to focus on having fun & interesting conversations by uncovering the elements of businesses & industries that the general public gets wrong.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… J&S Capital: https://news.jandscap.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi

8. 

   13 Apr 2025

   4/9/25 - J&S Fireside Chat

   Starting our first episode of this fireside chat series after a rather "thrilling" 1st 100 days of the year. In this episode we're coming live from NYC to talk Q1 2025 performance, along with the start of Q2, tariffs, and more. This was recorded 4/9/25. To subscribe to all J&S Capital news follow the link here: https://jandscap.kit.com/e377c7e966

9. 

   11 Apr 2025

   #06 Rob Levin: Investor, Operator, & Entrepreneur

   Rob Levin is impossible to put in a box. He is the founder of CIS Ventures, which is a strong attempt at bringing all of his skills together into one. I didn’t put an intro in this video for this because it was 7 min long & likely deserves its own clip. He’s a father, navy veteran, founded & successfully exited 2 businesses, led roll ups from the investor & operator point of view, and a highly strategic individual. See more on Rob here: http://www.cisventures.net/leadership *** Shaun Sharabi is the co-founder and managing partner of J&S Capital. We are a public markets-focused investment partnership with a core objective of maximizing long-term capital appreciation. We are investors who love to deliberately learn, build relationships, and build wealth. I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly, a lot of the ugly. I am a founder, executive, operator, and I love my life. I started this show because I wanted to focus on having fun & interesting conversations by uncovering the elements of businesses & industries that the general public gets wrong.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… J&S Capital: https://jandscap.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi

10. 

    2 Apr 2025

    #05 Arjun Mahadevan: Founder & CEO, doola

    Arjun Mahadevan is the CEO & Founder of doola, a Business-in-a-Box™ for E-Commerce—built for Shopify and Amazon sellers to launch their U.S. business with an LLC and all required paperwork, then scale with bookkeeping, tax filings, and analytics—all in one platform. Arjun’s Dropbox product management background mixed with his own challenges of trying to start a business helped him launch doola, and he discussed what really goes into running this type of business.They are originally a YC backed startup that has raised 13M to date, and in less than 5 years has grown to an 8 figure run rate, a team of 60 people, over 10,000 customers, and generating profitable cash flow.This guy’s energy is contagious, and this conversation was a lot of fun.Follow the doola journey: @ArjunMahadevan & @ doolaHQ *** Shaun Sharabi is the co-founder and managing partner of J&S Capital. We are a public markets-focused investment partnership with a core objective of maximizing long-term capital appreciation. We are investors who love to deliberately learn, build relationships, and build wealth.I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly, a lot of the ugly.I am a founder, executive, operator, and I love my life.I started this show because I wanted to focus on having fun & interesting conversations by uncovering the elements of businesses & industries that the general public gets wrong.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… J&S Capital: https://jandscap.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3GwECyJk3kIMNIZd3fxXjv?si=802810508c1c41ef&nd=1&dlsi=3d3ab708150a4902 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shaun-sharabi-show/id1784151297

11. 

    28 Mar 2025

    #04 Kyle Sorel: Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Titn Development

    Kyle Sorel is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Titn Development, a real estate development & construction company. In this conversation, Kyle discusses the behind the scenes of leading a barely 5 year old company to their biggest year yet in 2025, pacing $50M dollars in transactions. Titn specializes in custom homes, have started to expand into commercial projects, and with their vertical integration and hyper focus on quality, have created a strong reputation for themselves. Follow the Titn journey: @titndevelopment on all platforms *** Shaun Sharabi is the co-founder and managing partner of J&S Capital. We are a public markets-focused investment partnership with a core objective of maximizing long-term capital appreciation. We are investors who love to deliberately learn, build relationships, and build wealth. I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly, a lot of the ugly. I am a founder, executive, operator, and I love my life. I started this show because I wanted to focus on having fun & interesting conversations by uncovering the elements of businesses & industries that the general public gets wrong.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… J&S Capital: https://jandscap.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi

12. 

    21 Mar 2025

    #03 Kevin Henrikson: Tech Entrepreneur, Investor & Startup Operator

    Kevin Henrikson is a seasoned entrepreneur, engineer, and investor with a track record of building and scaling high-impact technology businesses. He has led hundreds of engineers at Microsoft and Instacart, co-founded ventures at the intersection of AI and blockchain, and invested in 50+ startups over the past two decades.Kevin’s philosophy is simple: “Speed of execution is a feature.” He helps founders and engineering leaders scale operations with systems, not just hustle. Currently, he’s focused on next-gen AI solutions, advising high-growth startups, and sharing insights on building world-class engineering teams.Beyond tech, Kevin is an avid pilot, leveraging his Vision Jet for both business and adventure. He’s passionate about disruptive innovation across AI, crypto, SaaS, and consumer internet. Connect with Kevin: 🌐 Website: https://kevinhenrikson.com/📩 Newsletter: https://foundermode.kit.com/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhenrikson/🐦 X: https://x.com/KevinHenrikson (AI / startups) 🐦 X: https://x.com/KevinDeGods (web3 / crypto) *** Shaun Sharabi is the co-founder and managing partner of J&S Capital. We are a public markets-focused investment partnership with a core objective of maximizing long-term capital appreciation. We are investors who love to deliberately learn, build relationships, and build wealth.I built my first business in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly, a lot of the ugly.I am a founder, executive, operator, and I love my life.I started this show because I wanted to focus on having fun & interesting conversations by uncovering the elements of businesses & industries that the general public gets wrong.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible. Connect with me on… J&S Capital: https://jandscap.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabi LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabi X: https://x.com/shaunsharabi Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabi Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3GwECyJk3kIMNIZd3fxXjv?si=802810508c1c41ef&nd=1&dlsi=3d3ab708150a4902 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shaun-sharabi-show/id1784151297

13. 

    14 Mar 2025

    #02 Sunny Ilyas: Founder & CEO Vale

    Sunny Ilyas is the Founder & CEO of Vale, a healthy fast casual restaurant taking over Florida. In this conversation, Sunny discusses bootstrapping his business from solving a simple local problem, to 10 stores, 3 in the past year, multiple 8 figures, developing their own line of protein powder products, planning for his first raise in an effort to get to 100 stores, and the important role healthy fast casual restaurants play in our society today.Follow the Vale journey: @valefoodco on all platforms***Connect with me on…Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsharabiLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaunsharabiInstagram: http://instagram.com/shaunsharabiX: https://x.com/shaunsharabiJ&S Capital website: https://jandscap.com/Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3GwECyJk3kIMNIZd3fxXjv?si=802810508c1c41ef&nd=1&dlsi=3d3ab708150a4902Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shaun-sharabi-show/id1784151297 Shaun Sharabi is the co-founder and managing partner of J&S Capital. We love to deliberately learn, build relationships, and build wealth.I built my first business (service / construction) in 2.5 years to 149M in Revenue, and over 500 Employees. I've gone through countless different phases of business including the good, the bad, and the ugly, a lot of the ugly.I am a founder, executive, operator, and I love my life.I started this show because I wanted to focus on having fun & interesting conversations by uncovering the elements of businesses & industries that the general public gets wrong.My hope is by sharing these conversations, I can positively influence you to lead a life of curiosity, and be as giving first minded as possible.

14. 

    20 Dec 2024

    #01 J&S Capital: Managing Partner John Davenport

    For our launch week we bring on our Co-Founder and Managing Partner John Davenport. John shares some about his background leading up to launching J&S Capital and how that has shaped the value based investment philosophy we take. He also shares a bit of his take on the current state of the market, traditional money management options, and why J&S Capital is different. Links: X Substack LinkedIn IG

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