Lost & Founders
Lost & Founders is the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and trailblazers looking to navigate the highs and lows of the startup journey. Hosted by Julian Fayad, Founder & CEO of LoanOptions.ai, this series dives into the untold stories of founders who’ve dared to take the leap, uncovering their challenges, breakthroughs, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re scaling your business or just starting out, Lost & Founders offers practical insights, raw experiences, and inspiration to help you forge your own path. Tune in to hear how today’s innovators turn setbacks into setups for success.
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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
We sit down with Tim Cullen, CEO of Tradespec, about his journey from corporate insurance to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing fleet rental businesses for tradies.
Tim shares how he scaled Tradespec from a single vehicle to a fleet of 700 across Brisbane and Melbourne. The conversation covers hiring challenges, company culture, and the role of social media in attracting top talent. Tim also opens up about the financial hurdles of rapid growth, from cash flow struggles to capital investment.
With a Fastest Growing Business award under his belt, Tim’s insights are a must-listen for anyone looking to scale in a competitive market.
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
From rugby to business, Sandor Earl shares his journey from Woolloomooloo to Melbourne Storm, tackling setbacks like a 4-year suspension and ACL injury. Now leading Air Locker Training, he’s using altitude fitness to boost mental health. Sports grit meets business smarts—don’t miss it!
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
We sit down with Chris Christofi, CEO of Reventon, to discuss his journey through the challenges and triumphs of business and real estate. From early setbacks to building a multi-billion dollar business, Chris shares valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and the power of taking action.
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Join Courtney Joyce, founder of Virtual Spotter, as he shares his journey from a challenging childhood to entrepreneurial success. Courtney discusses moving 19 times before 18, working in coal mining for 12 years, and building a successful cleaning business. He reveals the vision behind Virtual Spotter and its software platforms, Cloud Tasker and FitForms, and his mission to create 5,000 jobs for Filipino workers and support 10,000 health and wellness businesses. This episode will inspire entrepreneurs, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to achieve their goals.
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Join us as we sit down with the brilliant minds behind digital marketing agency, AiiMS Group—Kynan, Janty, and Fahd. Hear their unfiltered stories of success, struggles, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.