
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

Jan 18, 2025 • 28min
Frederik Fahning On Raising Over $100 Million To Build A Casual Job Matching Marketplace For Students
Frederik Fahning’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. His is a story interwoven with ambition, resilience, business experiences where he faced challenges like almost running out of runway and layoffs, and an unwavering commitment to values.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 28min
Quentin Sannié On Raising Over $200 Million To Design And Manufacture High-End Audio Equipment And Now Revolutionizing Data Solutions To Drive Agricultural Soil Rejuvenation
Quentin Sannié’s journey is a testament to the power of entrepreneurial vision, resilience, and the ability to adapt across vastly different industries. From his humble beginnings in Versailles to founding innovative companies like Devialet and Genesis, his story is about building dreams.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 29min
Saman Farid On Raising $60 Million To Build A Robotics-As-A-Service Company, Delivering Robotic Automation At Low Hourly Rates
Saman Farid is no stranger to reinvention. From growing up as a cultural misfit in China to leading groundbreaking ventures in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), Saman's journey is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and a lifelong commitment to solving problems.
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Dec 29, 2024 • 41min
Steven Galanis On Raising $200 Million To Build A Platform And App Allowing Fans To Request Personalized Video Messages From Celebrities
Steven Galanis, co-founder of Cameo, epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit. His story, steeped in family tradition, innovation, and grit, is a fascinating tale of navigating life's twists and turns to build a hyper-growth company in the talent world.
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Dec 28, 2024 • 27min
Zach Dunn On Raising $60 Million To Build The First Hybrid Workplace Experience Platform With AI Capabilities
Zach Dunn’s entrepreneurial story is unique and intertwined with his twin brother, Sam. This blog explores their journey from starting a blog, scaling an agency, pivoting to product development, raising millions, and thriving through a pandemic—all while doing it together as twins.
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Dec 27, 2024 • 23min
Dominik Senn On Raising $250 Million To Build A Gated Luxury Golf And Lifestyle Club
Dominik Senn’s story is one of reinvention and relentless ambition. Born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1967, Dominik began his career as a competitive skier at just 16 years old. His experiences on the slopes defined his youth and laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial spirit.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 29min
Alexi Suvacioglu On Raising $70 Million To Help Older Adults Live Independent Lifestyles By Delivering Essential Products
Alexi Suvacioglu’s entrepreneurial story is about passion, resilience, and calculated risk-taking. Having successfully founded and exited multiple ventures, his journey is a testament to the transformative power of adaptability, teamwork, and vision.
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Dec 22, 2024 • 29min
Sami Khoreibi On Taking An Energy Company Public At 26, Building A Renewable Energy Business, And Developing Tech For Sustainable Drinking Water
When Sami Khoreibi took his first company public at just 26 years old, he marked the beginning of an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. His story spans industries, continents, and cultures, offering valuable insights into building, scaling, and innovating businesses in dynamic global markets.
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Dec 21, 2024 • 25min
Lárus Ásgeirsson On Raising Over $100 Million To Farm Salmon And Other Seafood Sustainably
In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, few journeys are as captivating as that of Lárus Ásgeirsson. Born in a small Icelandic fishing community, Lárus has transitioned from a mechanical engineer specializing in geothermal energy to a global business leader.
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Dec 20, 2024 • 29min
Eloa Guillotin On Raising $44 Million To Build The World’s First Electric Business Aircraft With Low Emission Hydrogen Propulsion
In the heart of a quiet French village, a young girl stared at the night sky, dreaming of the stars and the mysteries of space. That girl, Eloa Guillotin, would grow up to co-found Beyond Aero, a groundbreaking company building hydrogen-electric planes, redefining the future of aviation.
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