In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host AndrewStartups sits down with Adam Callinan, the founder of Pentane, a firm that helps brands drive predictable revenue and intentional profit. Before that, Adam co-founded BottleKeeper, a bootstrapped consumer brand that scaled to $8M in sales in just three years—with no employees—before selling in a massive eight-figure exit with just a four-person team.

Adam is also a contributor to INC, host of the Growth Mavericks podcast, and a dedicated entrepreneur, investor, and outdoorsman.

Tune in as we discuss:

✅ How Adam built and scaled BottleKeeper without a full-time team.
✅ The key strategies behind an eight-figure exit.
✅ Why profitability and intentional growth matter more than vanity metrics.
✅ The biggest mistakes early-stage founders make when scaling.
✅ How brands can predictably drive revenue with the right growth strategies.

And of course, Andrew shares actionable startup marketing advice you won’t hear anywhere else!

If you're an entrepreneur, startup founder, or growth-focused leader looking to scale smart and exit strong, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.

🎙 About the show:

Funded, Now What?! is the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth leaders. We interview recently funded entrepreneurs and deep dive into how they raised millions— and what they should do next to scale.

🚀 Want to level up your startup’s growth?

Book a call with Andrew and the team at www.growthexpertz.com.

In this episode of Funded, Now What?!, host Andrew Lee Miller sits down with Stephani Saverio, the visionary Founder & CEO of Nintx, a pioneering biopharma startup in Brazil that just raised $10 million to revolutionize medicine.With over 25 years in pharma leadership at global giants like Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Knight Therapeutics, Mr. Saverio brings a wealth of experience in R&D, deal-making, and launching over 300 products worldwide. Now, at the helm of Nintx, he’s developing the next generation of medicines rooted in Brazil’s rich biodiversity, tackling multifactorial diseases through cutting-edge biotech and gut microbiome research.

Tune in as we discuss:

✅ The fundraising journey & securing $10M in capital and how he did it.

✅ The power of Brazilian biodiversity in biotech innovation!

✅ How genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle shape disease treatment.

✅ Lessons from leading $500M+ in acquisitions & licensing deals.

And obviously, Andrew shares a ton of marketing advice too.If you’re a startup founder, biotech enthusiast, or investor, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

About the show: The Funded, Now What?! Podcast the ultimate startup podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused leaders because it’s the world’s only show that interviews recently funded founders, and gets deep insight into how they were able to raise millions, and then gives them unique insight into what to use the money on, after they raise their startup funding.

About GrowthExpertz: After driving growth for his third VC-backed exit in 2016, Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups) founded GrowthExpertz, a Fractional Expert Consultancy for early-stage startups and tech companies that want badass C-level talent in Marketing, Tech, HR & more without having to pay a massive salary.

In the past decade, we've helped over a dozen startups get to 8-9 figure valuation, several exits, and almost 100 total successful projects.

Why Fractional Consultants?

Fractional Consultants are an efficient solution for early-stage and funded startups looking to drive growth while managing costs. Research from Harvard Business Review indicates that companies utilizing fractional executives often see up to a 50% increase in growth metrics. This substantial improvement is attributed to the cost-effective expertise and tailored solutions provided by fractional consultants, which enhance overall performance and strategic execution.

Some notable clients:

www.datadistillr.com (raised $10m off of our work)

www.canweapp.com (exited)

www.withdouble.com (grew 30% in first 3 months)

www.getemails.com (now retention.com doing $30m ARR)

www.CrownDating.com (exit to Tinder/Match Group)

www.denizen.io (BBVA Incubator)

www.zedge.net (100m+ installs)

www.different.com.au (now one of the largest startups in Australia)

www.fly.com (300% increase in traffic in 12 months)

www.openinvest.co (acquired by Chase)

We are industry agnostic but often focus on SaaS, Fintech, Marketplace, Online Dating, Consumer Mobile Apps, and more.

Email contact@growthexpertz.com or book a call at www.growthexpertz.com

Join us as we chat with Marshall Darr from StretchDollar and Andrew, co-founder of GrowthExpertz.

In this episode, we'll discuss the challenges small businesses face in offering affordable and effective healthcare to their employees. Marshall will share how StretchDollar's innovative platform empowers employers to support their teams' well-being by providing flexible and personalized healthcare benefits. #FundedNowWhat #stretchdollar #Growthexpertz #Healthcare #Entrepreneurship #Smallbusiness #Productivity #PersonalFinance #Lifestyle

Join us on the Funded, Now What?! podcast as we dive into the exciting world of food tech and entrepreneurship with Erica Tuggle, the visionary founder of Cookonnect and Andrew, co-founder of GrowthExpertz. In this episode, we'll explore a wide range of topics including the future of food, Erica's experience raising $1M in funding and building a successful tech startup, time management and productivity, and startup strategies. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a food lover, or simply looking to improve your life, this episode has something for everyone. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest episodes! #FundedNowWhat #Cookonnect #Growthexpertz #FoodTech #Entrepreneurship #FemaleFounders #Productivity #PersonalFinance #Lifestyle

Master the Art of Outreach with Matt Cooley and unlock the secrets of successful outreach! Join us as we dive deep into the strategies and tactics that have propelled Bounti to new heights. Matt Cooley, a seasoned expert, shares invaluable insights on topics like Understanding your first move, the power of automated outreach, balancing quantity and quality, and the Philosophy of Growth. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or a budding entrepreneur, this video offers practical advice and actionable tips to elevate your outreach game. #outreach #marketing #sales #business #strategy #bounti

In this episode, Andrew chats with David Snider, founder and CEO of Harness Wealth, a company that provides custom tailored financial advice. David shares his story on how he developed this idea for the company and the challenges along the way. Our host Andrew also shows his expertise by providing some marketing advice and helpful feedback.

Learn more about Harness Wealth here: https://www.harnesswealth.com/

Listen to more episodes of The Funded, Now What!? Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3msiVTPtxWDQdWOTExXaMm?si=90d7bec6a8a04b7f

Learn more about how Andrew and the GrowthExpertz team help startups: www.growthexpertz.com (http://www.growthexpertz.com/)

Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups/

In this episode, Andrew chats with his friend Michael Laframboise, founder and CEO of Aurelius Systems, a company that develops edge-deployed laser systems. Michael shares his story on how he reached this idea, and shares his own advice and experience with starting a company. Our host Andrew also shows his expertise and provides some advice and helpful feedback on marketing. Learn more about Aurelius Systems here: https://aureliussystems.us/ Listen to more episodes of The Funded, Now What!? Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3msiVTPtxWDQdWOTExXaMm?si=90d7bec6a8a04b7f Learn more about how Andrew and the GrowthExpertz team help startups: www.growthexpertz.com (http://www.growthexpertz.com/) Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstartups/

In this episode, Andrew has a chat with Christopher Fitzgerald, the 18 year old CEO and co-founder of APIGen, a platform that allows users to create custom APIs for their personal use. Christopher shares his story of how he created APIGen and offers advice for other young entrepreneurs on how to start businesses of their own. Andrew, the host, also provides some feedback and useful marketing expertise in this conversation for founders and startups.

Learn more about APIGen here: https://www.apigen.com/

Learn more about how Andrew and the GrowthExpertz team help startups: www.growthexpertz.com (http://www.growthexpertz.com/)

Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: @andrewstartups