Where exceptional startup founders share untold stories that shaped who they are

The Founders Peak Podcast

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An exclusive podcast where we bring exceptional startup founders from around the world who each share their inspiration and a bag full of usable entrepreneurial insights from their journeys. So, if you are an aspiring founder, or busy fund-raising, or nearing a successful exit, or even feeling like you might go down fighting, there's something useful in here for you. Most talks are hosted and recorded LIVE with audiences at The Founders Peak Stage at the Global Finance & Technology Network's Forums around the world.

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Where exceptional startup founders share untold stories that shaped who they are

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How winning in video games prepared me to succeed as an entrepreneur 13.02.2023 12:06

Ilya Melkumov was a professional esports player and captain who successfully sold his team to NaVi, one of the biggest gaming organisations in the world. After playing for more than 12 years Ilya decided to switch his career path and move to FOM Capital, a VC firm investing in groundbreaking technology companies. Using the knowledge from FOM Capital and his degree from the London School of Economi...

How to harness your yin & yang as an entrepreneur 13.02.2023 10:39

Coen Jonker is the Chairman and co-founder of Tyme, a multi-country digital banking group operating in Asia and Africa. Tyme launched its flagship bank, TymeBank, in South Africa in 2019 with over five million customers, making it one of the fastest-growing digital banks worldwide. Following a successful legal career, Coen joined Standard Bank as its Director of Inclusive Banking in 2005. In 2011,...

The art of raising capital - the Singlife & Chocolate story 13.02.2023 10:50

Walter de Oude founded Singapore Life in 2014 and grew that business both organically and inorganically to a value of S$3.2bn by 2020.  Walter's new venture, Chocolate Finance aims to deliver best in market cash savings returns for almost anyone, almost anywhere.  Based on his entrepreneurial experience, Walter has also established Chocolate Ventures, an early stage VC through which Walt...