

DealMakers
Alejandro Cremades
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/
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Jul 24, 2024 • 28min
Arturo Elizondo On Raising $240 Million To Develop Biotechnology To Produce Animal Protein Sustainably
Arturo Elizondo, a founder with a remarkable story, has built a transformative company that addresses a critical global issue. Growing up on the Texas-Mexico border, he witnessed stark income disparities and developed a deep awareness of the broader world.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 32min
Qin En Looi On Co-Founding One Of Southeast Asia’s Largest Recruitment Platforms And Now Co-Leading A $150 Million AUM Fund To Support Startups
Qin En Looi is an inspiring founder turned investor with a remarkable journey, full of unexpected turns, and packed with insights on transitioning from founding a successful startup to becoming a venture capitalist.
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Jul 13, 2024 • 33min
Caroline Winnett On Selling A Company To Nielsen And Now Helping Raise $84 Million To Support Upcoming Entrepreneurs
Caroline Winnett’s story is nothing short of extraordinary—a journey that weaves through disciplines as diverse as music and neuroscience, culminating in a successful career as a serial entrepreneur and now, a prominent figure in the venture capital community.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 31min
Tom Scampion On Raising $90 Million To Bring Global Banking Institutions Together To Prevent Finance Fraud And Crime
In the world of financial crime compliance, few names resonate as profoundly as Tom Scampion's. Born in Warwickshire, UK, Tom’s career journey has been anything but ordinary.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 35min
Daniel Nathrath On Raising $200 Million To Support Better Health Outcomes With Intelligent Technology
Daniel Nathrath has had an exciting entrepreneurship journey building and exiting companies. He went on to build Ada Health, a revolutionary clinically-driven AI application that provides patients with in-depth health information.
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Jun 29, 2024 • 31min
Rob Gonzalez On Raising $450 Million To Build The Industry’s Only Unified Product Experience Management (PXM) Platform
In the bustling world of tech startups, stories of perseverance, innovation, and global impact abound. Today, we dive into the inspiring journey of Rob Gonzalez, co-founder of Salsify, a trailblazing enterprise software company revolutionizing product experience management.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 29min
Keith Harrington On Raising $120 Million In Debt Capital To Build A B2B Hub To Provide Financing To Entrepreneurs
In a recent podcast episode, we delved into the world of non-dilutive capital and entrepreneurial ventures with Keith Harrington, a seasoned investor and co-founder of Novel Capital.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 28min
Varun Mohan On Raising $93 Million To Build A Free-To-Use AI-Powered Toolkit For Developers
From humble beginnings in Sunnyvale to leading a groundbreaking AI company, Varun Mohan's journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of impactful solutions.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 24min
Eric Chen On Raising ~$56 Million To Build The Web3 Blockchain Infrastructure To Facilitate Smart Contracts
Eric Chen, the visionary behind Injective, has a remarkable story that spans continents and industries. From his early years in China and Colorado to his ventures in the crypto world, Eric’s journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and a forward-thinking mindset.
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Jun 8, 2024 • 27min
Matthew Fleissig On Building A $100 Billion Firm To Provide Asset Planning And Other End-To-End Services To Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families
Imagine a startup that doesn’t fit the usual mold—one that manages over $100B in assets with a team of nearly 600 employees. This is the incredible story of Matthew Fleissig and Pathstone, a company that has experienced tremendous growth and continues to innovate in the world of finance.
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