23 Nathan Chan, Starting a Digital Magazine & Interviewing Richard Branson

Nathan Chan is the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Foundr, a digital magazine for entrepreneurs. He launched the magazine in 2013 on Apple Newsstand and the Google Play Store and quickly built it into a 6-figure business. He has interviewed top modern entrepreneurs and business leaders including Sir Richard Branson (Founder of Virgin Group), Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank) and Tim Ferriss (Author, The 4 Hour Workweek).

Currently based in Melbourne, Australia, he previously worked as an IT professional in various industries such as publishing, travel, and accounting. Nathan and I discussed what it took to get his magazine off the ground and the lessons he has learned.

Book Recommendations

Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

Life in Half a Second by Matthew Michalewicz

Nathan’s Challenge; Place a wager on yourself through Stickk to hold yourself accountable. Copy Nathan and I on your challenge at