E42: Interview with Destin Bell, Founder of Card.io

On this week’s dose, we interview Destin Bell, CEO and Co-Founder of Card.io. Tune in to hear about Destin’s entrepreneurial upbringing, from selling candy, toys, and shoes at a young age to starting several businesses during and after college, to founding Card.io. Keep listening to hear more about the backstory of Card.io, and the numerous challenges Destin conquered while building the business. From there, Destin discussed how he got connected with a remarkable list of advisors, including high-profile folks from MapMyRun, Pokemon Go, and more, as well as the valuable lessons learned from these advisors. Then, Destin informs us of the exciting next steps on Card.io’s horizon, in terms of both fundraising and product development. Listen through as Destin shares what it’s been like building a startup in Austin, as well as commentary on the venture capital and startup landscape at large. Stick with us as Destin highlights a few startups that he’s got his eyes on and provides a valuable dose of advice for anyone looking to get into venture.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/destinbell/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardii-io/