Joe Wadakethalakal
CEO and co-founder of PBX Partners, a company focused on providing financing and other services to mobile gaming and consumer app companies.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 14min
304. The Founder’s Dilemma: Equity vs. User Acquisition Financing
In a lively conversation, Pranav Singhvi, Co-founder at General Catalyst, and Joe Wadakethalakal, CEO of PBX Partners, explore the transformative world of user acquisition financing. They discuss how traditional funding struggles to meet the needs of tech companies and the innovative approach of treating cohorts as assets. The duo shares insights on successful strategies, like Superplay's remarkable $2 billion exit. They also tackle the importance of capital allocation and the significance of CAC in a rapidly evolving gaming landscape.
Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 32min
263. From Failures to Funding: Strategic Moves Founders Should Know with Joe Wadakethalakal, CEO of PvX Partners
Joe Wadakethalakal, CEO of PvX Partners and former president of Mobile Premier League, shares his entrepreneurial journey from India to Indonesia. He emphasizes the importance of resilience in facing failures as a path to success. Joe discusses the advantage of entering large markets over smaller ones and highlights smart fundraising as a critical strategy, showcasing how it can unlock growth and talent. He offers insights into unique funding strategies for game developers and stresses the value of constructive feedback in fostering relationships within the venture capital landscape.
