Founder f**K ups

Join us as we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Lei Ye, founder of OttoDot, a company revolutionizing education through math and science on Roblox. Discover the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the pivotal moments that led to a successful business pivot. From financial missteps to strategic overhauls, Lei shares invaluable insights for founders and educators alike. Don't miss this eng...

In this episode, Ben Bagg interviews Deric Yee, founder of Sigma School, about the challenges and lessons learned in scaling a startup. Deric shares his experience of hiring too quickly and delegating responsibilities before establishing a solid business model, leading to a dip in sales and culture. He emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation, setting clear KPIs, and aligning team...

Is your startup idea actually aligned with who you are? In this episode, Serena Lam, founder of Fuzzy AI , gets candid about the messy reality of entrepreneurship. Serena opens up about her early struggles attempting to build "sexy" B2C dating apps, the mental toll of toxic business partnerships, and how she finally found her stride by building a product she actually uses. Tune in to learn: The Co...

In this episode, we sit down with Thalia, the founder of Eduloco, who shares her journey from burning cash on a promising idea to transforming her business by focusing on sales and mentorship. Thalia opens up about the challenges of pivoting her business model, the emotional toll of letting go of her team, and the lessons learned from her entrepreneurial journey. Join us as we explore the importan...

Join us as we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Michael Helfman, the visionary behind Mikey's, one of Malaysia's most iconic pizza brands. Discover how Michael scaled rapidly, faced challenges like cannibalization and debt, and ultimately turned chaos into a disciplined success story. Learn valuable insights on diversification, discipline, and the real math behind restaurant growth. Whether...

in this episode, I sit down with Shuk Huay Koh, Co-Founder of Jensi.io , a project management tool built with big ambitions — and an even bigger lesson. Shuk and her team set out to create a flexible, powerful product that could serve everyone. But instead of finding traction, they found themselves stretched thin turned into a horizontal monster, why customer discovery went sideways, and what she’...

Join us on Founder Fuckups as we dive into the journey of Ajinkya, a deep tech founder in healthcare. Discover the challenges faced during a pivotal moment in his startup, Seamless, and learn how to navigate advice, align mentor relationships, and maintain momentum. Ajinkya shares insights on building a device to objectively assess touch sensation loss in patients, and the importance of filtering...

oin us as Reuben Chung, founder of Daily CMO and Underdog Con, shares his inspiring journey from a failed partnership to creating a successful community-led event. Discover the power of storytelling in business, the importance of transparency in partnerships, and how setbacks can be transformed into opportunities. Reuben emphasizes the value of purpose over profit and the role of storytelling in b...

oin us in this insightful conversation with Pradesh from Stratos Trading as he shares his journey of rapid growth and the hard lessons learned from scaling too quickly without structure. Discover how he transformed chaos into a disciplined system, emphasizing the importance of documentation, KPIs, and building a sustainable business model. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for any entre...