Founder Stories

By: Lola Media
  • Summary

  • Spanx, Facebook, Apple, Starbucks - we know their stories like the back of our hand. But what about the innovative companies that are changing the world without us even knowing it? Founder Stories delves into their trials, tribulations, and routes to success. This is your chance to peek behind the curtain of organizations, enterprises, entrepreneurs, and brands who are on the precipice of changing lives and disrupting the status quo. In the founder's own words you will gain inspiration and insights into exactly what goes into becoming a household name. Founder Stories is hosted by Mesh Lakhani and is a production of Lola Media.
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Episodes
  • Creditbook: Transforming Lives of Mom and Pop Shops Through Fintech
    May 18 2022
    We are now at the season finale of Founder Stories, but don’t worry, we’ll be back with more insightful stories soon! And to mark our last episode of the season, we couldn’t be more excited about our guests. Our founders today are bringing optimism back to small businesses. Both Hasid Malik and Iman Jamal grew up in Pakistan, studied in the UK, and returned home to start their FinTech business which focuses on digitizing small mom and pop shops in Pakistan. This couple’s dedication to their business stems from the belief that even mom and pop shops should have access to affordable financial services. This is the story of Creditbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Gratsi & Bellhops: From College Bookie to Creating Sustainable Bag-in-Box Wine Delivery
    May 10 2022
    Today’s founder is always looking for inspiration. Steven Vlahos has built two companies from the ground up. His philosophy? Dive in and learn along the way. Steven struggled to find anything motivating about selling municipal bonds or underwriting loans for businesses so he decided to take a leap and start his own business. What he discovered would lead him to the next business and what really matters, good wine, food, and family. This is the story of Bellhops and Gratsi wine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • All the Hacks: Points Maestro Chris Hutchins Wants to Optimize Your Life
    May 3 2022
    Our founder today may sound familiar to those of you who listen to his podcast. Chris Hutchins is a money optimizer who has spent a lifetime building products. He inspired his friends and family by traveling the world on a shoestring budget. He never thought his tricks for getting the most bang for his buck would lead him to being a popular podcast host. His goal? Make your money go farther than you thought possible. This is the story of All the Hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins

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