The Founder Files

Getting your business from 0 to 1 can be challenging.Truth is, the first challenge is to define what 0 and 1 mean to you, your business and your industry.Find out how you can evaluate this progress with Higgo van Diljon, co-founder of FinMeUp.In this episode, Higgo takes you back to the basics of entrepreneurship and shares his practical insights on overcoming the common obstacles faced during this critical stage. With us, you'll explore new ways of testing your MVP, building your network, and even securing funding to take your business to the next level.This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

Ready for your next dose of entrepreneurial inspiration?Join us as we chat with Steve , the mastermind behind iFLYflat, who's helped thousands of Aussies fly business class at unbeatable prices. In this episode, we delve into Steve's journey and learn how he found his niche in the business world.Get ready to learn the insider tips and tricks to:- become a resourceful founder,- discover your niche,- reach new heights with your business.Don't miss this chance to hear from a true master of maximizing resources and making the most out of every opportunity. Tune in now!This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

Are you a founder with ADHD?Discover how your unique brain can drive success in the world of entrepreneurship with Joseph Pack, who is:- the ADHD whisperer on Linkedin, - the Scattered Founder podcast host, - the Director of Growth at The Tech Dept- also a founder who started and exited Nativve, a marketing agency.From overcoming daily distractions to harnessing the unique strengths that come with ADHD, Joseph offers practical advice for founders and entrepreneurs alike. Tune in for a thought-provoking and inspiring conversation about how ADHD can be your super advantage as a founder.This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

Recruiting the right employees can make or break a company, but the process can be a challenge.That's why I'm excited to bring you this new episode of The Founder Files podcast with Christiaan Van Den Berg. He is the co-founder of JobJack, a revolutionary platform that connects entry-level workers with opportunities in South Africa and beyond.In this conversation, Christiaan shares his expert insights on how to- streamline your recruitment process,- attract the best candidates,- stay ahead of the competition. Whether you're a business owner, manager or HR professional, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and take your recruitment game to the next level!Tune in now.This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

What's worse than hearing a "no" from investors?Not knowing why you got rejected.Maybe you didn't know:- what you needed to do as a founder- what venture was the most appropriate at that time- what kind of stages and phases your business needed to go throughAnd maybe you've burnt out after this negative answer.Well, now is the time to prepare yourself to be really enticing and compelling to your potential investors so you can secure your next round of funding.Listen to the new episode of The Founder Files with Daniel Novitzkas, co-founder of Specno where we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of building a successful business.This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

Scaling a business is a complex but detailed endeavour.So this special episode is going to dig into the details of how to scale a business with Ariel Navarro.He is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of OneCart, an e-commerce aggregator platform that allows consumers to pick and choose multiple things from different companies and brands that get aggregated onto one platform and delivered simultaneously. This story is about how they started the business in 2018, scaled it up by 2021 and successfully exited by selling it to Mass Mart. And this whole story –especially speaking to the COO–is getting a little bit into the specifics of what they did that allowed them to scale up to get there. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Once you’ve enjoyed the episode, support the podcast for FREE:🔔Follow The Founder Files⭐Leave a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify🎁Share it on Linkedin--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

Entrepreneurs want to get their business to the point where it's no longer operationally dependent on them as the founder. Why? So they can actually work on it rather than in it, or plan their successful exit strategy.And these things can take years to get right with so many mistakes and handing over. But our next guest, Joshua Cox, who is the CEO and founder of Fix Forward, was able to reduce the operational dependence on him from the very beginning.How did he manage to do so? Find out in this episode!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Once you’ve enjoyed the episode, support the podcast for FREE:Follow The Founder Files 🔔Leave a review on Apple Podcast and SpotifyShare it on Linkedin--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

What motivates people to become entrepreneurs? What makes them succeed with their business idea?This episode tries to figure out how we can adapt to our changing circumstances as people, professionals and leaders.Our guest is David Jacobson, CEO and Founder of SYNAQ, a tech company specifically focused on email security and Linux software.From his experience, we’ll learn how we can connect the dots from hindsight to foresight. We’ll highlight the golden thread that makes you go from a passionate individual to a successful entrepreneur.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Once you’ve enjoyed the episode, support the podcast for FREE:Follow The Founder Files 🔔Leave a review on Apple Podcast and SpotifyShare it on Linkedin--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

You’ve built a startup with an idea and you already have new features in mind. You’ve backed its feasibility with loads of research and data. Now it’s time to pitch it to investors, stakeholders and potential partners. Your pitch deck has everything: charts, impressive numbers, mockups... But none of them are convinced. Instead they decide support the other team that showed less certainty. How did they make it?They used a compelling story. They’ve shown up as leaders because they managed to gather their audience and make them believe into the same story they told themselves. Learn the power of storytelling today with Graham Brown, Founder of Pikkal & Co – Award Winning Podcast Agency. He’ll explain to you how the greatest leaders mastered the art of telling stories to achieve greatness.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Once you’ve enjoyed the episode, support the podcast for FREE:Follow The Founder Files 🔔Leave a review on Apple Podcast or SpotifyShare it on Linkedin--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!

You had this million-dollar idea. You built a business out of it and turned it into a success story. Now a listed company offers to buy you out for a lot of money.You’ve achieved what many startup founders set as a goal, now what? What happens after your so-called entrepreneurial successful exit? What are your next milestones to reach then, as an entrepreneur and as a human being?Mark Ross-Smith, CEO and Co-founder of Status Match, reflects on his non-linear journey that led him to be the serial entrepreneur he is now. He’ll tell you all he knows about how to plan the exit of your business.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Once you’ve enjoyed the episode, support the podcast for FREE:Follow The Founder Files 🔔Leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or SpotifyShare it on Linkedin--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by Metavolve. Metavolve is a team of focused experts who want scaling entrepreneurs like you to succeed 👉 contact our team Do you have a scaling business and valuable insights about your industry? Be our next guest!