The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

In this episode, Ruslan Kogan, founder and CEO of Kogan.com, dives into his journey from selling electronics out of his parents’ garage to building one of Australia’s most successful e-commerce brands. Ruslan shares key insights on identifying market gaps, the importance of customer focus, and how he scaled Kogan.com by challenging traditional retail norms. He also discusses the power of data-driven decision-making, his early struggles with capital, and the lessons learned from rapidly scaling a business. Listen to Nathan & Ruslan discuss: - The early days of Kogan.com and starting a business from scratch - Identifying market gaps and leveraging customer insights - The role of data in guiding business decisions and scaling - Strategies for building a customer-first brand in e-commerce - Lessons on resilience and navigating challenges as an entrepreneur - Strategic growth and Kogan.com’s approach to expanding product offerings And much more entreprenurial advice... Click here [https://foundr.com/varg-membership?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=podcast-description&utm_content=start-for-dollar] to start your business for $1. You’ll get all-access foundr+, where you’ll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders. If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode. Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform: * Foundr.com [http://www.foundr.com/?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] * YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] * Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] * X [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] * Magazine [http://www.foundr.com/magazine?sl=spotify_podcast_freemag&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freemag_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes]

In this episode, Adam Schwab [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schwab-64b439a/], founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes [https://luxuryescapes.com/], shares his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to creating one of the leading travel brands in the world. Adam reflects on the strategic decisions that helped him scale the business, including early challenges, pivotal business shifts, and successful acquisitions. He provides insights into how he built Luxury Escapes into a trusted brand known for premium travel experiences and shares advice on maintaining long-term growth in a competitive industry. Listen to Nathan and Adam discuss: - Adam’s journey from lawyer to entrepreneur - Critical pivots that led to Luxury Escapes’ success - Strategic acquisitions that helped scale the business - Navigating the travel industry during the Covid-19 crisis - Building a brand and maintaining customer loyalty in a competitive market - Key lessons on resilience and adapting to changes as an entrepreneur And much more business advice… Click here [https://foundr.com/varg-membership?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=podcast-description&utm_content=start-for-dollar] to start your business for $1. You’ll get all-access foundr+, where you’ll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders. If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode. Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform: * Foundr.com [http://www.foundr.com/?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] * YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] * Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] * X [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] * Magazine [http://www.foundr.com/magazine?sl=spotify_podcast_freemag&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freemag_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes]

We're diving back into another episode from the Foundr Archives to revisit my interview with Marc Randolph [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcrandolph/], co-founder of Netflix [https://www.netflix.com/]. It’s every entrepreneur’s dream: create a product that is so disruptive to an industry, that it forces a shift in how we do business. Be so good, that they can’t ignore you, and they have to completely reimagine the way they do things in order to compete with you. That’s what Netflix did. Randolph has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years before the word “entrepreneur” was even a thing. With an insight into the business game like no other, Randolph knows the importance of action and acceleration colliding with ideas. Listen in as Randolph reveals his journey, from failed business ideas and last-minute pivots, to being laughed at during a $50m pitch with Blockbuster. Find out why he believes that the most important step in having an idea is to start. Click here [https://foundr.com/varg-membership?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=podcast-description&utm_content=start-for-dollar] to start your business for $1. You’ll get all-access foundr+, where you’ll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders. If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode. Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform: * Foundr.com [http://www.foundr.com/?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] * YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] * Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] * X [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] * Magazine [http://www.foundr.com/magazine?sl=spotify_podcast_freemag&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freemag_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes]

In this episode, Anthony Katz, founder of Hyperice [https://hyperice.com], shares his incredible journey from being a high school teacher with a passion for sports to building a global recovery brand used by some of the world’s top athletes. Anthony talks about the inspiration behind Hyperice, his early struggles in product development, and the pivotal moment when Kobe Bryant agreed to test his product. He reveals how he leveraged athlete partnerships to build credibility for Hyperice and how the company’s innovations in recovery technology have set them apart in the industry. Listeners will gain insights into the power of networking, the importance of resilience, and the strategies Anthony used to build a nine-figure company from scratch. In this episode, listen to Anthony & Nathan discuss: - The inspiration and initial development of Hyperice products - Working with top athletes like Kobe Bryant and leveraging partnerships for growth - The challenges of building a hardware startup from scratch - The role of innovation in creating market-leading products - Strategies for building credibility and brand recognition in a competitive market - The importance of storytelling in building a successful brand - Many more valuable insights for entrepreneurs Click here [https://foundr.com/varg-membership?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=podcast-description&utm_content=start-for-dollar] to start your business for $1. You’ll get all-access foundr+, where you’ll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders. If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode. Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform: * Foundr.com [http://www.foundr.com/?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] * YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] * Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] * X [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] * Magazine [http://www.foundr.com/magazine?sl=spotify_podcast_freemag&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freemag_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes]

In this episode, Matteo Franceschetti [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteofranceschetti/], founder and CEO of Eight Sleep [https://www.eightsleep.com/], shares his incredible journey of transforming sleep into a science-backed, performance-enhancing tool. Matteo, a former athlete, speaks about the inspiration behind Eight Sleep and the importance of optimizing sleep for peak performance. He takes us through the product development journey, from the first iterations to the game-changing Pod, and discusses how the company achieved product-market fit by listening to customers. Matteo also dives into the challenges of building a hardware startup, the importance of team dynamics, and how Eight Sleep is expanding globally. Listen to Nathan and Matteo discuss: - The journey from athlete to sleep tech pioneer - The development of Eight Sleep’s Pod and its unique features - How customer feedback shaped product innovation - The challenges and rewards of scaling a hardware startup - Navigating the sleep tech industry and global expansion - The future of sleep technology and its impact on wellness and performance - Many more valuable insights for entrepreneurs Click here [https://foundr.com/varg-membership?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=podcast-description&utm_content=start-for-dollar] to start your business for $1. You’ll get all-access foundr+, where you’ll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders. If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode. Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform: * Foundr.com [http://www.foundr.com/?sl=spotify_podcast_foundrplus&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=foundrplus_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/foundr/] * YouTube [http://bit.ly/2uyvzdt] * Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/foundr] * X [http://www.twitter.com/foundr] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/] * Magazine [http://www.foundr.com/magazine?sl=spotify_podcast_freemag&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freemag_apr_2024&utm_term=foundr_podcast&utm_content=podcastnotes]