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Hear the stories, learn the proven methods, and accelerate your growth and future through entrepreneurship. Welcome to The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan. About the show: For over a decade, The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan has been a leading entrepreneurship podcast for open-book conversations with, by, and for founders. Whether you're starting, building, or dreaming about your business, The F... more

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Most founders are either ignoring AI or drowning in it. But here's what I've learned after 13 years of building Foundr: AI isn't a shortcut to success — it's a tool. And when used right, it's like upgrading from a horse to a car. You make the same jo... more

Amber and Andrew Salisbury turned a marriage argument about coffee into

an eight-figure health food empire. After Andrew couldn't find a single

coffee brand that prioritized health over marketing, the

husband-and-wife founders spent two years in r... more

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We've glorified remote work — the flexibility, the efficiency, the freedom to work from anywhere. And don't get me wrong, I love it too. But here's what we've lost in translation: humans are wired for connection. And when it comes to deals, creative ... more

Will Nitze went from selling Linsanity T-shirts in his college dorm to

building IQ Bar into a $125 million brain food empire—with just a team

of ten people. No bloated headcount. No burning through VC cash. Just

ruthless focus on unit economics an... more

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Will Nitze
Founder and CEO of IQ Bar
IQ Bar
Episode: 631: He Built a $125M Brain Food Brand With Just 10 People | Will Nitze
Sarah Lee
Co-founder of Glow Recipe, Korean skincare brand
Glow Recipe
Episode: 629: $50K to $300M+: How Two L'Oréal Employees Built Glow Recipe | Sarah Lee
Lia Georgantas
Founder of Girls With Gems, an iconic Australian fashion brand.
Girls With Gems
Episode: 627: How Lia Georgantis Built an Iconic Aussie Fashion Brand in Just 5 Years
Jamie Siminoff
Founder and inventor of Ring
Amazon
Episode: 625: From $70M in Debt to $1B Amazon Deal in 45 Days | Jamie Siminoff
Phil Derwenta
Co-founder of Nala, an Australian intimates brand
Nala
Episode: 621: We Bet $200K on Bras Before Making a Single Sale — Sold 400,000 in 2 Years | Nala
Chloe Derwenta
Co-founder of Nala, an Australian intimates brand
Nala
Episode: 621: We Bet $200K on Bras Before Making a Single Sale — Sold 400,000 in 2 Years | Nala
Adam Ewart
Founder of Send My Bag
Send My Bag
Episode: 619: Airline Charged Me $65 - So I built a $250M Competitor | Adam Ewart
Aliett Buttelman
Co-founder of Fazit Beauty, a company that pivoted from skincare to aspirational makeup patches.
Fazit Beauty
Episode: 617: How A Failing Skincare Brand Became An 8-Figure Makeup Empire | Aliett Buttelman
David Royce
A serial entrepreneur known for building and selling four service-based businesses, including Aptive Environmental.
Episode: 615: Stop Chasing Sexy Businesses - This Boring One Made Me $500M+ | David Royce

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Nathan Chan
Host of the podcast and CEO of Foundr, Nathan Chan is known for his ability to connect deeply with guests and draw out valuable lessons from their entrepreneurial experiences. He started with no prior knowledge or experience in business but has since built a global brand dedicated to entrepreneurship education.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • When Pressure Becomes Precision

    A $70M hole and a 45-day clock would break most leaders. What’s powerful in this story is the moment of precision, the ability to identify the single decision that could reframe everything. Debt became context, not identity. Amazon wasn’t a miracle; it was the natural outcome of disciplined leverage, timing, and trust built long before the crisis. This episode quietly shows how real scale is earned under pressure.

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    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The Quiet Lessons That Actually Compound

    What resonated most here is the honesty in how lessons are lived, not just learned. So many talks about business focus on strategies, but what you shared highlights character, response to reality, and the courage to iterate without ego. That’s the kind of clarity that doesn’t just prepare someone for 2026 — it prepares them to lead it. Really appreciated the way you grounded ambition in real experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • The Art of Intentional Scarcity

    What a sharp reflection — true scarcity isn’t about limiting access, it’s about amplifying significance. When done with soul, it elevates both the brand and the buyer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Solitude as Soil, Not Isolation

    This episode whispered what many fear to admit: being alone isn’t absence — it’s preparation. The lessons you learned in solitude are the roots from which your next impact grows. Thank you for showing that the most powerful leaders are first comfortable standing on their own.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Replacement of reading

    Being time poor I have been using this Podcast to fuel my education. Listening upon my one hour walks outdoors this not only helps with wellbeing but also intellectually. I would love to see more smaller businesses on these episodes as not all of us want to scale to ginormous heights, some just want a steady business that can help maintain the lifestyle you wouldn’t get working for a corporation.

    Apple Podcasts
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    NattyOlie
    Australia4 months ago

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A notable number of listeners express satisfaction with the quality of guests and the depth of conversations, although some find the host's interviewing style could benefit from additional depth.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its in-depth insights and practical advice, often remarking on the valuable lessons drawn from the diverse range of successful entrepreneurs featured.
Many reviews highlight the inspirational stories and resilience shared by guests, indicating a strong appeal to those seeking motivation in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Overall, the podcast is viewed as a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, garnering positive feedback for its quality content and engaging format.
The podcast is described as an essential resource for aspiring entrepreneurs, providing actionable strategies and insights that can be directly applied to their own business ventures.

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633: We Built a $42M Business by Reinventing Coffee | Purity Coffee
Q: What would you say to our community when it comes to growing a really fast, exceptional brand in the e-commerce space?
Focus on the underlying product, ensuring it fixes a meaningful problem, which will ultimately lead to success.
633: We Built a $42M Business by Reinventing Coffee | Purity Coffee
Q: How did you know when you were onto something, that moment?
The lab tests revealing that their coffee scored number one out of all the top brands they tested provided validation that they were successfully creating high-quality coffee based on health benefits.
633: We Built a $42M Business by Reinventing Coffee | Purity Coffee
Q: How did you start this incredible brand, Purity Coffee?
The journey began after a health challenge regarding coffee, leading to research on coffee's health benefits and the realization that no brand maximized these benefits, prompting the creation of Purity Coffee.
629: $50K to $300M+: How Two L'Oréal Employees Built Glow Recipe | Sarah Lee
Q: What specific insight about the K-Beauty market really convinced you to quit what you were doing and launch this business?
Sara talks about her love for Korean skincare, the cultural bonding moments she experienced with family, and her professional background in beauty that led her to recognize the potential of K-beauty in the global market.
631: He Built a $125M Brain Food Brand With Just 10 People | Will Nitze
Q: Can you talk us through the union economics around CPA, LTV, and repeat purchase rate with your low barrier to entry sample pack?
We aim to acquire customers for $25 or less, with a LTV to CAC ratio over 2, and a repeat purchase rate of 30-40%.

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2. Sarah Lee
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8. Aliett Buttelman

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