
DealMakers
Welcome to the DealMakers show, hosted by Alejandro Cremades. Alejandro is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and cofounder at Panthera Advisors (M&A and fundraising advisory). On this podcast you will find weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been very successful at raising capital or getting their company acquired. You can learn more at https://alejandrocremades.com/
Latest episodes

Sep 13, 2024 • 29min
Jason Wyatt On Raising $120 Million To Build A Marketplace Platform And Dropshipping Solution To Help E-Commerce Companies Scale
In today’s ever-changing business landscape, few founders possess the experience of building multiple successful ventures across different industries. An Australian entrepreneur, Jason Wyatt, is an inspiring example of such a founder.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 34min
Elizabeth Rossiello On Raising $80 Million To Build A FinTech Company To Help Accelerate Economic Growth In Africa
Elizabeth Rossiello, founder and CEO of AZA Finance, has been riding the wave of startup life since 2013. Over the past decade, she has steered her company through 16 "crypto winters" and raised over $80M.
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Sep 7, 2024 • 28min
Colin Walsh On Raising Over $1 Billion To Build The First Customer-Oriented FinTech Platform In The US
In the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech, few stories stand out as vividly as that of Colin Walsh, founder of Varo Bank. He has had remarkable accomplishments, including raising over $1B and running a company with a team dispersed worldwide.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 31min
Rohit Choudhary On Raising $100 Million To Build A Platform To Streamline Enterprise Data Efficiency And Reliability
Rohit Choudhary's journey from a curious teenager in India to a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator demonstrates the transformative power of technology and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 28min
Christian Talmage On Raising $56 Million For His Furniture Company And Now Building An End-to-End Service To Offer Businesses Circular Packaging Solutions
In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, few journeys are as inspiring as that of Christian Talmage, the founder of Oliver Space and Chief Product Officer of Dispatch Goods. From the rural woods of Maine to his rapid ascent in the startup ecosystem, Christian's story is about the power of intuition and resilience.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 29min
Ray Chohan On Raising $300 Million To Build An AI-Powered Innovation Intelligence Platform To Enable Better Business Decision-Making
In the ever-evolving world of technology and startups, few stories are as inspiring as that of Ray Chohan, co-founder of Patsnap. This company has raised over $300M in funding and is now on a path to becoming a leader in AI-enabled intelligence platforms.
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Sep 1, 2024 • 27min
Carlos N. Escutia On Raising $70 Million For His Furniture as a Service Company And Now Bootstrapping An AI-Driven Platform To Streamline IT Asset Management
Carlos N. Escutia's entrepreneurial journey is an exciting story of experiences drawn from diverse roles across countries, industries, and business models. It is a fine example of adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinking.
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Aug 31, 2024 • 32min
Richard Schenkel On Selling A Company With A 900% Return To Shareholders And Now Creating A $100 Million Fund To Support Growth Companies
Richard Schenkel’s story reflects the power of resilience, strong work ethics, and a boundless entrepreneurial spirit. He has been a founder and has now turned into an investor operator. In this exclusive interview, he talks in detail about building, scaling, and financing his companies.
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Aug 30, 2024 • 36min
John Clendening On Helping Scale Schwab Bank And Raising $225 Million To Build Earned Wealth, A Tech-Driven Financial Services Firm For Doctors
In a captivating conversation with John Clendening, we delve into his incredible journey from the beaches of Florida to leading multi-billion-dollar companies and venturing into the startup world.
John shares his unique perspectives on leadership, the art of bringing differentiation in segments, and his experiences in corporate giants and agile startups. He also talks about raising $200M for his startup from top-tier investors like Hudson Structured Capital Management, Summit Partners, and Silversmith Capital.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 28min
Mark Swanson On Helping Build A Company To $2+ Billion Valuation And Now Building The World’s First Virtual Studio Network
In the world of startups, where every decision can lead to success or failure, the stories of resilience, innovation, and purpose often stand out the most. Mark Swanson, an entrepreneur with a journey spanning several decades, exemplifies these qualities.
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