Lost & Founders

In this heartfelt and gritty episode of Lost & Founders, we sit down with Founder and CEO, Emmanuel Al-Jinavo, of Feed4Ward, who is spending his own money and time to build a solution aimed squarely at supporting the small business community. 

Driven by the mission to stop SMEs from collapsing due to issues like delayed payments and backlogs, he explains the intense emotional and financial sacrifices required. He contrasts th...

This week on Lost and Founders, host Julian Fayad sits down with Shayben Moussa, co-founder of the successful wedding photography and video business, Siempre (Siampre), which has been running strong for over a decade.

Shayben unpacks his dual dedication to business and an unshakeable personal challenge: completing over 1000 consecutive days of "pulsary exercise" by the time the episode airs. He discusses the catalyst behind this co...

This week on the Lost and Founders Podcast, our host Julian Fayad welcomes finance expert Bora Tuncoglu to the studio! After much persistence, Julian sits down with the Founder and Director of BMoney Finance to dive into one of the most pressing and controversial topics in business today: job cuts and corporate transparency.

The conversation immediately tackles the elephant in the room: Are recent layoffs truly due to "restructurin...

This week on Lost & Founders, our host, Julian Fayad, welcomes Ben Callaghan and Joel Wyld, the dynamic co-founders of AI MortgageTech firm, Accurateli. 

The guys delve into Accurateli and how it automates the analysis of complex financial documents, rebelling against outdated loan processes and their thoughtful subscription model, which uses a credit system to make the technology accessible and affordable for users. We also...

Gear up for this week’s episode as we dive into the world of motorcycles with LoanOptions.ai’s very own, Josh Campbell! Listen in as Josh shares his journey from building a huge following to exploring ways to monetise his passion. We discuss the pros and cons of turning a beloved hobby into a job and get an inside look at how he balances life as a broker by day and a biker by night.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone wh...

What do political disillusionment and the pressures on female entrepreneurs have in common? They both stem from a belief that your voice doesn't matter. In this episode, Loan Options' Julian Fayad and Enterpreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA)'s Amanda Rose share personal stories and unfiltered truths about the double standards in business, the gaslighting in politics, and the importance of saying "no."

Join th...

Ever wonder what it takes to truly thrive? In this candid conversation, Timothy Caruana, Founder and Owner of Christian Paul Watches, shares his remarkable journey, revealing how a belief that "anything is solvable" transformed his career in roofing. He opens up about the power of accountability, the importance of integrity, and why owning your mistakes is a sign of true strength.

Get ready to shift your perspective on happiness as...

Why do some businesses thrive while others struggle? Our host, Julian Fayad, and Samuel Falanga, Founder of Falanga & Co., dive into the complexities of modern business. 

Tune in for strategic financial advice, insights on asset protection, and a deep dive into AI's impact on industries like accounting. You'll discover crucial tips for managing overheads, spotting new opportunities, and understanding the vital role of a forwa...

Join Julian Fayad, CEO of LoanOptions.ai, as he chats with finance legend Dino Pacella. Dino, Head of Partnerships at MKP.Finance and founder of National Finance Brokers Day, shares his unexpected journey from aspiring soccer player to finance industry leader.

Discover how Dino pioneered personal branding, championing authenticity and transparency on LinkedIn by sharing even vulnerable personal stories. Julian and Dino discuss the ...

This week, Julian chats with Ravi Sharma about his journey from university student to the founder of Search Property. Ravi opens up about how his parents’ investment in regional properties sparked his own passion for real estate, leading him to purchase his first property at just 21. They dive into key moments that shaped Ravi’s career, including a life-changing conference on "10 properties in 10 years" and the creation of Search P...

We sit down with Eric Dill, Co-Founder of Quickli, a software company revolutionising the mortgage broking industry. Eric’s journey is anything but typical—he started in naval architecture, moved to Sydney in 2010, and built a mortgage broking business from scratch in 2014. Without a network, he faced major challenges, which ultimately led to the creation of Quickly in 2020.

We unpack Quickli’s rapid growth to nearly 12,000 users, ...

We sit down with Tim Cullen, CEO of Tradespec, about his journey from corporate insurance to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing fleet rental businesses for tradies.

Tim shares how he scaled Tradespec from a single vehicle to a fleet of 700 across Brisbane and Melbourne. The conversation covers hiring challenges, company culture, and the role of social media in attracting top talent. Tim also opens up about the financial hu...

Join Courtney Joyce, founder of Virtual Spotter, as he shares his journey from a challenging childhood to entrepreneurial success. Courtney discusses moving 19 times before 18, working in coal mining for 12 years, and building a successful cleaning business. He reveals the vision behind Virtual Spotter and its software platforms, Cloud Tasker and FitForms, and his mission to create 5,000 jobs for Filipino workers and support 10,000...