Founders Room Podcast

In this conversation, Albi Zhulali interviews Julien Coustaury, managing partner at Fil Rouge Capital, discussing his transition from operator to investor, the investment philosophy of Fil Rouge, and the unique challenges and opportunities in the venture capital landscape, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Julien shares insights on the importance of chemistry with founders, the significance of transparency post-investment...

In this conversation, Albi and Matthias discuss the often-overlooked mental load and burnout that entrepreneurs face. Matthias shares his personal journey from a young entrepreneur to experiencing burnout and developing a framework that integrates health as a key performance indicator in business. They explore the importance of managing stress, the role of technology in health management, and the impact of diet and recovery strateg...

In this conversation, Tim Draper shares his insights on what he looks for in entrepreneurs and startups, emphasizing the importance of energy, resilience, and customer delight. He discusses the differences between first-time and experienced founders, common mistakes made by entrepreneurs, and the significance of market timing. Draper also highlights emerging industries such as blockchain, AI, and space, and provides frameworks for ...

In this conversation, Kambis Kohansal Vajargah shares his extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, discussing his journey from founder to investor and his role in shaping Austria's entrepreneurial landscape. He highlights the unique aspects of Vienna as a startup hub, the challenges faced by European founders, and the importance of building a supportive ecosystem. Kambis emphasizes the need for a more unified approach wit...

In this episode, Jeff Burton the co-founder of Electronic Arts shares his remarkable journey from working at Atari to building one of the most iconic gaming companies in the world. He reveals the origin of EA Sports legendary tagline, details EA’s evolution from a publishing house to a game development powerhouse, and reflects on the early challenges of gathering player feedback.Beyond gaming, he talks about life after EA, the impo...

In this conversation, Arjun Mahadevan, founder and CEO of Doola, shares his journey from Dropbox to creating a platform that simplifies business formation for global entrepreneurs. He discusses key lessons learned from his time at Dropbox, the importance of validating startup ideas through customer feedback, and the balance between technology and human interaction in service delivery. Arjun emphasizes the advantages of incorporatin...

In this engaging conversation, Marty Ringlein shares his multifaceted journey as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor, discussing the importance of creativity, design, and relationships in business. He reflects on his experiences at the White House, Twitter, and Brex, and how these shaped his approach to building Agree.com. Marty emphasizes the role of generative AI in modern business, the significance of a strong domain name, an...