Ray Yee Consulting

Founders and Funders Australia

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Founders and Funders explores the dynamic and ever-evolving world of startups in Australia. Hosted by Ray, the show dives into the stories of entrepreneurs. Each episode features conversations with founders about their journeys, challenges, and insights as they turn ideas into businesses.

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Ray Yee Consulting

Episodes

Ep 5 - Sprint Ventures: Investing in the Future with Georgia 07.02.2025 41:50

In this episode of Founders and Funders, Ray Yee sits down with Georgia from Sprint Ventures to explore her journey from corporate banking at Westpac to venture capital. Georgia shares insights into the world of family offices, venture capital, and private equity. The conversation covers how startups can approach investors, the importance of competitive analysis in pitch decks, and what makes a su...

Ep 4 - Driving Growth with Will and Scott from Driva 07.02.2025 39:30

In this episode, Ray speaks with Will and Scott, co-founders of Driva, a fast-growing auto finance platform simplifying car loans and other lending processes. They share their journey from corporate backgrounds at McKinsey and Goldman Sachs to founding Driva, scaling the business, leveraging AI and fintech innovations, and acquiring customers through digital marketing strategies. Listen in to lear...

Ep 3 - Pivoting and Being Adaptive: Simon Costello, Co-Founder of FrankieOne. 07.02.2025 43:57

In this episode of Founders and Funders, Ray talks with Simon Costello, co-founder of FrankieOne, about the power of being adaptive in the fintech industry. Simon shares how his startup pivoted from launching a neobank to becoming a fintech infrastructure provider, helping other financial institutions with KYC and fraud prevention. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, relationship-building...

Ep 2 - Unlocking Airbnb Success with Frazer King: Inside Lanestay's Growth Journey 07.02.2025 29:32

In this episode of Founders and Funders, we sit down with Frazer King, founder of Lanestay, one of Australia's fast-growing Airbnb Co-host companies. Frazer shares the behind-the-scenes story of how Lanestay leveraged smart growth strategies and emerging trends in short-term rentals to scale quickly. From navigating Airbnb’s evolving platform to customer service, Frazer dives into the tools and in...

Ep 1 - Elbaite - One of Australia's first bitcoin exchanges 07.02.2025 50:35

In this conversation, Morty from Elbaite shares his journey from a resourceful childhood to becoming the founder of a Bitcoin exchange. He discusses the challenges of building a secure platform in a volatile industry, the importance of company culture, and the lessons learned from navigating the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. Morty emphasizes the significance of mentorship and offers advice...