Amar Varma

Five‑time founder and entrepreneur known for work that helped launch Tinder, built Autonomic (acquired by Ford), and is the founder of Mantle — a company building capital and private-asset infrastructure to compete with incumbents like Carta.

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Oct 23, 2025 • 42min

5x founder asked Ford for a contract so large—they acquired his company instead. | Amar Varma, Founder of Mantle

In this installment, Amar Varma, a five-time founder who has driven projects like Tinder and sold Autonomic to Ford, shares his inspiring journey. He reveals how he negotiated an enormous deal by asking for a contract so large only the CEO could approve it, flipping the power dynamic. Amar also discusses why a higher price can open doors in enterprise sales, his new venture Mantle’s innovative approach to competing with giants like Carta, and crucial lessons for founders in navigating startup challenges.

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