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200: Foundr’s Story: How a Humble Side Project Became a Global Brand, with CEO Nathan Chan [Special 200th Episode]
In this special 200th episode of the podcast, Foundr CEO Nathan Chan gets up close and personal and shares what it was like in the early days of starting Foundr—the good and not so good—and the many lessons he’s learned along the way. Listen in and
The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan · Foundr Media
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Show Notes
I refuse to lose.”
It's the mantra that has guided Foundr CEO Nathan Chan through the highs and lows of becoming an entrepreneur. It helped him resist the naysayers, and confront deep insecurities and self-doubt, to build the business he fell in love with right away. That sense of determination and drive continues to fuel Foundr’s big goal of impacting tens of millions of entrepreneurs around the globe with world-class resources and training.
In this inspiring interview, Nathan gets up close and personal and takes us behind the scenes of what it was like starting Foundr—the good and not so good—and the many lessons he learned along the way. Interviewed by Dave Hobson, our head of product and business development and one of the first to join the Foundr team, the two reminisce about the early days, the first goals the company set, and the memorable moments that transformed the company from a side hustle to global presence.
Pull up a chair and a drink (Does Nathan prefer wine or beer? Find out in this interview!) and learn more about Foundr, how the company started, and where it is headed in the near future. Nathan shares it all in this special 200th podcast episode. We promise you this is an interview that will inspire you for many years to come.
Key Takeaways
- How Nathan transitioned from his day job to full-time entrepreneur and why the timing was critical to his success
- What separates the entrepreneurial success stories from those who never make it happen
- How to minimize risk where you can while still making huge strides for your business
- The importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses and getting the right advice from mentors. This is one of the keys to Foundr’s growth.