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Founders and Funding

Philip Smith
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Founders & Investors discuss how to fund your startup's journey. Sponsored by Perfutil Technologies & Leyton.

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In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip Smith speaks with Emma Meehan, Founder and CEO of KinetikIQ, a software platform using the 3D scanning technology built into iPhone and iPad Pro devices to deliver real-time, lab-grade exercis... more

In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip Smith speaks with Ben Barrett, Co-Founder of Nomad, an AI adoption and software company he started while still in college. Ben shares the full arc of Nomad's journey, from burning through thei... more

In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip Smith speaks with Mark Swaine, who spent 3 years as product lead at Elkstone VC and now founder of Swaine Partners. Mark shares his perspective from both sides of the table, having spent three... more

In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip Smith speaks with Ankur Arora, Co-Founder of Montro. Ankur shares the story behind Montro, a Dublin-based, EU-native AI and SaaS governance platform that helps mid-sized companies discover eve... more

In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip Smith speaks with Sanket Agarwal, Co-Founder of Fleek.

Sanket shares the story behind Fleek, a marketplace solving the inventory problem for the secondhand fashion supply chain, an idea that ... more

In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip speaks with Sean Mullaney, Founder & CEO of Seapoint.

Sean shares the story behind Seapoint, an all-in-one financial platform built specifically for startup founders who are drowning in sprea... more

In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip Smith speaks with Daria Berman, CEO and Co-Founder of Fuss.

Daria shares the story behind Fuss, a mobile app and social platform helping people spend more meaningful time offline by solving t... more

In this episode of the Founders & Funding Podcast, Philip speaks with Aleksandrina Ikonomova, exited founder, startup mentor and angel investor.

Aleksandrina brings a rare combination of perspectives to the conversation, she has built and exited her... more

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Recent Guests

Ankur Arora
Co-founder of Montro
Montro
Episode: Ep 27 - Ankur Arora - Co-founder of Montro
Sanket Agarwal
Co-Founder of Fleek
Fleek
Episode: Ep 26 - Sanket Agarwal - Co Founder of Fleek
Sean Mullaney
Founder & CEO of Seapoint
Seapoint
Episode: Ep 25 - Sean Mullaney - Founder & CEO of Seapoint
Daria Berman
Co-Founder & CEO of FUSS (Fuzz) mobile app and social platform
FUSS
Episode: Ep 24 - Daria Berman - Co-Founder & CEO of FUSS
Niall Moran
Fractional CTO & Startup Advisor
Sidekick CTO / Better Futures (current)
Episode: Ep 22 - Niall Moran - Fractional CTO & Startup Advisor
Ross Keating
Co-founder of Overpath
Overpath
Episode: Ep 20 - Ross Keating - Co-Founder of Overpath
Damien Mulley
Startup Program Manager, UCC Innovation
University College Cork
Episode: Ep 19 - Damien Mulley - Start-Up Programme Manager at UCC
Richard Blythman
Founder & CEO of Naptha AI
Naptha AI
Episode: Ep 18 - Richard Blythman - Founder & CEO of Naptha AI
Roger Courtney
Founder & CEO of Sunstone Technologies Limited, a data inference company
Sunstone Technologies Limited
Episode: Ep 17 - Roger Courtney - Founder & CEO of Sunstone

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Philip Smith
Host of Founders & Funding, consistently guiding conversations on startup funding, strategy, and ecosystem dynamics.

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Apple Podcasts
#52
Ireland/Business/Entrepreneurship
Apple Podcasts
#246
Ireland/Business

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Ep 2 - Clive Foley - Fractional CTO & Co-Founder of Plynk
Q: What skills should founding teams have, and does that impact their funding journey?
Founders should have both a seller and a builder, ensuring they can reach customers and deliver value, all within a credible business model and go-to-market strategy. This combination makes the story more fundable and increases the likelihood of backing from investors.
Ep 2 - Clive Foley - Fractional CTO & Co-Founder of Plynk
Q: Clive, what is the best way to fund a startup's journey in your opinion?
There isn't a universal best path; focus on building a viable business model first, and view funding as a way to accelerate a validated plan. Early funding decisions should prioritize relationships with investors and aligning the business model with growth milestones, not just chasing capital.
Ep 6 - Moe Choice - Solopreneur, Serial Founder & Investor
Q: How should founders approach attracting investors?
Be relentlessly proactive: optimize your digital footprint to attract attention, aggressively reach out on LinkedIn, and persist with disciplined outreach to potential investors.
Ep 6 - Moe Choice - Solopreneur, Serial Founder & Investor
Q: What is the best way to fund a startup's journey in MoeChoice's view?
Seek adequate funding that matches the plan; avoid taking less than you need, as underfunding leads to compromised execution and difficult investor relationships.
Ep 4 - Mark Dunne - Co Founder & CEO of deline8
Q: What single piece of advice would you give about funding a startup?
Focus on proving market need and product-market fit before seeking investment; have a validated problem and a demo or revenue first, so investors see tangible traction rather than relying on ideas alone.

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The show centers on funding startup ventures, with a strong emphasis on practical aspects of raising capital, early-stage strategy, and navigating the evolving funding landscape. Episodes frequently feature founders, investors, and ecosystem players sharing firsthand experiences about fundraising, product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, and leveraging government programs or angel networks. A notable pattern is a focus on Ireland and Europe's startup ecosystems, with guests discussing tangible funding routes, mentorship networks, and pragmatic advice for building traction while managing burn and growth. The format tends toward candid, experience-driven conversations that aim to demystify funding, de-risk early bets, and help listeners p... more

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