463: Why Small Customers Matter with ​​Immad Akhund of Mercury

463: Why Small Customers Matter with ​​Immad Akhund of Mercury

Since 2006, Immad Akhund has been investing in and building startups. But he always struggled with working with traditional banks to run his startups, especially as a non-US resident. He figured someone else would solve it, but the issue was still on the table by the time he exited his fourth startup in 2017. So, he launched Mercury, a bank for startups that now is a fintech unicorn valued at $1.62 billion. On the side, Akhund also is an angel investor of 240-plus startups, many of which are unicorns. Listen to Nathan and Immad discuss: How failure hooked him onto entrepreneurship The origins of Mercury as a fix for startup banking How he used Twitter to earn customers Why the journey is better than the end result Where he invests in future-state startups What makes a strong entrepreneur Why your small customers matter Common mistakes startups make with banks And much more fintech advice… Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode. Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr podcast, check out our free trainings. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs. Speak with our friendly course experts to get clarity on the next steps for your idea, business or career. You will get tailored insights from results achieved by our proven practitioners as well as thousands of students. Book a call now... For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform: Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Magazine

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455: How to Use the Metaverse for Your Business with Kirin Sinha of Illumix

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454: How Founders Can Buy Back Time with Dan Martell of SaaS Academy

454: How Founders Can Buy Back Time with Dan Martell of SaaS Academy

Have you felt the pain yet? Eventually, all founders face a battle with burnout or anxiety. So, where do you go when the momentum is drained? How do you stop treading water every day? In this episode,...

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453: How to “Biohack” a Supplement Business with Roland Peralta of Nutrafol

453: How to “Biohack” a Supplement Business with Roland Peralta of Nutrafol

Roland Peralta was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2010. So, he researched a botanical that could keep his symptoms at bay and inadvertently improved his hair quality. Over dinner, future co-fo...

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452: Growing a Sustainable Business (and Relationship) with Great Wrap Co-Founders Jordy and Julia Kay

452: Growing a Sustainable Business (and Relationship) with Great Wrap Co-Founders Jordy and Julia Kay

How can you build a sustainability-driven business? By solving a global problem. Jordy and Julia Kay’s former careers in winemaking and architecture led to recognizing plastic waste’s impact on the pl...

24 Maalis 202359min

451: Burnout, Scaling, and Going Global: Nathan Chan on Foundr's 10-Year Anniversary

451: Burnout, Scaling, and Going Global: Nathan Chan on Foundr's 10-Year Anniversary

Ten years ago, Nathan Chan started Foundr Magazine to discover what it takes to build a successful business. A decade on, he’s learned the sacrifice, victories, and obstacles that it takes to create a...

17 Maalis 202356min

450: Write Your Own Rules with Kathryn Finney of Genius Guild

450: Write Your Own Rules with Kathryn Finney of Genius Guild

Kathryn Finney started her first business at age nine, selling friendship bracelets to her older brother’s friends. She’s a Yale graduate and started and exited multiple media companies, including her...

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449: Moving Beyond “That Brand on Instagram” with Jess Hatzis of frank body

449: Moving Beyond “That Brand on Instagram” with Jess Hatzis of frank body

Jess Hatzis is the co-founder of frank body, the world's leading coffee-based skincare company, and ad agency Willow & Blake. In 10 years, Jess has built frank body from “that brand on Instagram” to a...

3 Maalis 20231h

448: Create a Brand People Can Trust with Brian Littlefield of JOCKO FUEL

448: Create a Brand People Can Trust with Brian Littlefield of JOCKO FUEL

Brian Littlefield is the co-founder and chief product officer of JOCKO FUEL, which creates nutritional supplements and beverages in partnership with retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink. Littlefield and hi...

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